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IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)
October 8-11, 2015 Seattle, Washington USA
www.ieeeghtc.org
Registration Now Open!
Early registration discount ends September 6, 2015
Seattle – August 6, 2105 – IEEE Global Humanitarian Conference (GHTC) is the perfect venue for enthusiasts from all backgrounds to connect, share and address critical issues for the benefit of the humanitarian endeavor worldwide. Join us in Seattle, WA, USA as we:
- Enable a global sharing of skills, knowledge, networking in the humanitarian and emergency management fields
- Highlight humanitarian technologies that promote successful practice, attract practitioners, and guide future research
- Positively impact billions of people around the world
IEEE GHTC is the place to be whether you have experience to share, are looking for opportunities to join, or simply want to understand humanitarian work. In its 5th year, sponsored by IEEE Region 6 and IEEE Seattle Section, the conference is dedicated to “Advancing Technology for Humanity” with a focus on essential areas including energy, health, disaster management, connectivity, agriculture, and education.
Conference highlights include:
- Maurizio Vecchione, Sr. Vice President of Global Good & Research – plenary
- “The Future of Humanitarian Technology” with a panel of experts from NGOs, the United Nations, and the Red Cross
- “The Internet of Things (IoT) for Humanity” with a panel of industry partners
- IEEE SIGHT Gaetano Borriello Memorial Symposium on Humanitarian Technology
- UNESCO 70th Anniversary celebration
- IEEE Smart Village workshop on Energy, Education, and Empowerment
Interactive special sessions that support in-field humanitarian efforts:
- Open Data Kit Workshop – learn to collect data and build data services for many humanitarian efforts
- Entrepreneurship and Education – engage in workshops with interactive dialogue on grass-roots business development and collaborative educational strategies for entrepreneurs and practitioners
- Demonstrations and Exhibitions – see and experience new technologies in water and sanitation, energy, and communication and connectivity technologies
Register today to participate in an extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program with likeminded individuals across the world.
Advanced Discount Registration ends September 6: www.ieeeghtc.org/registration/
Regular Registration ends October 7
On-Site Registration & One Day Passes Available
For more information, contact ieeeghtc@ieee.org
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Seattle – January 30, 2015 – Today the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) Steering Committee announced the Call For Papers for the 2015 Conference. It will take place in Seattle, Washington, USA, October 8 – 11th 2015.
Organized by IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional society with over 400,000 members in over 160 countries, IEEE GHTC focuses on advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. This 5th annual cross-discipline conference provides the perfect venue for those interested in humanitarian projects to join their peers in Seattle, a community famed for leading-edge technological innovations, world-class researchers, and technology investors. The conference attracts a global audience of educators, engineers, scientist, practitioners, educators, philanthropists, corporations, foundations, NGO’s and others interested in applying technology to develop effective solutions for the challenges facing the world’s underserved populations.
Conference Mission:
- Promote science, engineering and technology as key to development of solutions to humanitarian problems
- Foster exchange of information and networking in the humanitarian field
- Focus attention of businesses on emerging market and social entrepreneurship opportunities
- Impact in positive and meaningful ways the lives of disadvantaged billions around the world
GHTC is focused on, but not limited to, working in the following humanitarian areas:
- Energy—Electrification, renewable energy technologies, energy and power infrastructures, off-grid power, lighting, cooking, heating
- Health—Medical technology, telemedicine, mobile care, primary care, nutrition
- Disaster Management—Disaster preparedness and planning, early warning, response systems, needs analysis and assessment, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation
- Connectivity & Communication—Information networks, information technologies and systems, communication technologies, social media
- Humanitarian Challenges & Opportunities—Logistics and transportation, security (infrastructure, information, human), shelter, interagency coordination, human-centered system design, participatory methods
- Water & Sanitation—Clean water, sanitation, solid waste management, vector control, drainage, hygiene
- Agriculture—Agricultural technologies, irrigation, farming practices
- Education—Training and capacity building, programs and methods, service learning
New This Year:
- Encourage continued participation by people and organizations working in the field to showcase functional solutions as well as lessons learned.
- Request technical problems to solve, for an on-site Hackathon
- Increase involvement of businesses and industry supporting humanitarian solutions
Why Attend?
- Participate inan extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program
- Learn from world-class practitioners working in the field
- Exchange information, share experiences and network with actively involved attendees
- Gain visibility and recognition for your humanitarian work and projects
- Find new resources, ideas, and potential partners or investors
The Conference Program will include plenary, panel and invited talks, tutorial sessions, technical sessions, poster sessions, contests, and many opportunities for social and professional networking. We hope you will participate by submitting a paper, talk or poster.
Abstract Submissions are due March 31, 2015
More Information: http://www.ieeeghtc.org
We look forward to seeing you at GHTC 2015 in Seattle.
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The IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference is sponsored by IEEE Region 6, the Seattle Section, the IEEE Society for Social Implications of Technology (SSIT), with publishing support from IEEE-USA.