Announcement
GHTC 2020 Call for Papers Deadline Extended
The submission deadline for papers for GHTC 2020 has been extended to May 1. See the CFP page for details. NOTE: we are accepting proposals for Special Sessions (up to 8 pages) GHTC 2020 is sponsored by the IEEE Region 6, Seattle Section and SSIT, with technical sponsorship by the IEEE CES, EMBS,… Read more
GHTC 2019 Proceedings Published in IEEE Xplore
The GHTC 2019 Proceedings have been published in IEEE Xplore: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9017211/proceeding Visit GHTC Proceedings Portal here.
GHTC 2020 Call for Papers
CALL for PAPERS CFP Deadline Extended to 1-May. Download PDF CFP flyer Conference Dates: October 29 – November 1, 2020 Venue: Hilton Seattle Airport This year we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Series, sharing practical technology-enabled solutions addressing needs of underserved communities in resource constrained environments around the world… Read more
Judd Walson joins GHTC 2019 Health Panel
Prof. Judd Walson, START Center, University of Washington will join the GHTC 2019 Saturday plenary panel on “Health-Related Issues in Resource Constrained Environments” The Strategic Analysis, Research & Training (START) Center is a research consulting group established in 2011 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the University of Washington (UW) Department… Read more
GHTC 2019 Program Guide Available
Announcing: The IEEE GHTC 2019 Program Guide and Official Schedule are now available. Read the Welcome messages from the Chair and Program Chairs. Check out the complementary Workshops on Thursday afternoon, the Student Poster Competition participants abstracts, the Welcome Reception and the other Special Sessions, and the plenary Keynotes and Panels. The HAC Introduction has… Read more
IEEE Smart Village Session at GHTC 2019
IEEE Smart Village (ISV) is an IEEE program that supports the world’s energy-impoverished communities by providing a comprehensive solution combining renewable energy, community-based education, and entrepreneurial opportunities. ISV provides seed-funding to carefully selected community entrepreneurs based upon a credible business plan that will impact significant number of people with electricity, education and small enterprise… Read more
Welcome Reception @ GHTC 2019
The GHTC 2019 Young Professionals & Welcome Reception and Poster Awards will be on Thursday, October 17, staring at 7pm, following the Student Poster Competition. (Tickets required) The Reception will feature Carrie Smith of Physio-Control company. She will speak on her activities and experiences in humanitarian technology, in biomedical and energy poverty applications. Speaker… Read more
Student Poster Competition Deadline Extended to Oct. 8
The GHTC 2019 Student Poster Competition deadline has been extended to October 8 to allow more time for students just returning to school to enter. See competition announcement here and guidelines and submission here.
GHTC 2019 Hotel Reservation Deadline Extended
The Hotel Reservation cut-off date has been extended to Friday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. For reservations see the Hotel & Travel page.
Announcing Silver Sponsor – Global Good
The IEEE GHTC 2019 Committee is pleased to announce Global Good will return as a Silver Sponsor. Millions of people suffer and die each year in poor countries from causes that humanity has the scientific and technical ability to solve. Funded by Bill Gates and focused on a shared vision with Nathan Myhrvold, Global… Read more