Sponsors, Patrons & Exhibitors

The premier HUMANITARIAN TECHNOLOGY INVOLVEMENT opportunity of the year

GHTC is the IEEE’s flagship annual international conference for scientists, engineers, technology professionals, practitioners, academics, foundations, government and non-government organizations, and individuals engaged in humanitarian work. This conference reaches hundreds of participants who are passionate about using technology for the benefit of humanity. The intellectual capital and momentum produced at GHTC lead the way in promoting innovation and education in best practices in humanitarian technology, broadening impacts from local to global. Participants from around the world to form a program of invited talks, technical sessions, tutorials, exhibits, networking, and social activities, to discuss and develop solutions for present and future humanitarian needs.

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Many thanks to our Patrons, Exhibitors, Sponsors,
and Technical Co-Sponsors:

Patrons

Silver Patrons

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 Good invents technology to solve some of humanity’s most daunting problems. We do this by collaborating with leading humanitarian organizations, forward-looking governments, research institutions, and corporate and private sector partners that bring our inventions to market.

See www.intellectualventures.com/globalgood

The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) supports strengthening the capacity and impact of IEEE volunteers, staff and OUs involved in sustainable development and humanitarian technology-related activities around the world. IEEE HAC facilitates necessary education and training, builds strategic partnerships, provides funding for projects and events and supports IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) activities.

IEEE Seattle Section

Welcome Reception Patron

IEEE Young Professionals is the group of IEEE members and volunteers who have graduated from their first professional degree within the past 15 years. It is an international community, whose members are interested in elevating their professional image, expanding their global network, connecting with peers locally and giving back to their community.

See https://yp.ieee.org/

Lanyards Patron

Supported by the European Commission (EC) and African Union Commission (AUC), and co-funded under Horizon 2020 (Contract 723240) IST-Africa is a strategic collaboration between IIMC (Ireland) and Ministries and National Councils responsible for Innovation, Science and Technology adoption, policy and research in 18 African Countries.

See http://www.ist-africa.org/

Exhibitors

IEEE Smart Village (ISV) 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 development.

Technical Sponsors

Our vision is to serve the U.S. IEEE member by being the technical professional’s best resource for achieving lifelong career vitality and by providing an effective voice on policies that promote U.S. prosperity.