IEEE R10 HTA IMPACT CONGRESS 2025
Organized by: IEEE R10 HTA 2025
About IEEE Impact Congress
The IEEE Impact Congress is a premier gathering under IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Activities (HTA), uniting IEEE leaders, volunteers, industry experts, NGOs, and academia to drive technology-enabled solutions for societal challenges. Serving as a hub for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration, the Congress inspires future leaders while fostering impactful partnerships aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The 2025 edition, hosted in Japan alongside IEEE R10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (HTC), promises to amplify opportunities for networking, innovation, and lasting community impact.
Organizing Committee for Impact Congress
Dr. Takako Hashimoto
Director - IEEE Region 10 2025-2026
Emi Yano
Secretary - IEEE Region 10 2025-2026
Saurabh Soni
Chair - IEEE R10 HTA 2025-2026
Grayson Randall
IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board Chair 2025
Matthew Imhoff
Member - IEEE Tech4Good HTB 2025
Dr. Hussain Mahdi
Chair - IEEE PES HAC 2025
Mayumi Suzuki
Chair - IEEE SIGHT Tokyo 2025
Kojiro Nishimiya
Program Chair - IEEE R10 HTC-2025
IEEE Impact Congress: Humanitarian Technology Activities
Date
28th September 2025
Venue
Chiba University of Commerce
from 1:00 pm JST to 5:00 pm JST
Admission
Free for all IEEE Members
Registration: Mandatory for all Participants
Target Audience
IEEE R10 HTA Team, SIGHT Group Chairs, IEEE Tokyo Members & Attendees of IEEE HTC 2025
Objective
The objective of the IEEE R10 HTA Impact Congress 2025 is to bring together IEEE volunteers, humanitarian leaders, and innovators across Region 10 to foster collaboration, share impactful technology-driven solutions, and build capacity for community-based development. The congress aims to highlight best practices in humanitarian engineering, promote cross-sectional partnerships, and empower participants with knowledge, tools, and funding opportunities aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through interactive sessions, showcases, and networking, the Congress seeks to inspire action, strengthen the IEEE humanitarian ecosystem, and advance Region 10's commitment to "Technology for the Benefit of Humanity."
Event Schedule
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Door Opens & Registration |
| 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
Opening Session • Opening Remarks: Saurabh Soni, Chair -- IEEE R10 HTA 2025-2026 • Special Remarks: IEEE Region 10 Leadership (Director, Secretary, Treasurer) • Welcome Remarks: Dr. Yasuhiro Takishima, IEEE R10 HTC 2025 Organizing Team • Special Keynote Address: o Grayson Randall, President -- IEEE HTB 2025 o Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President-Elect 2025 |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Team Building Activity & Interactive Session • IEEE R10 HTA Committee Members (10 min) • Hussain Mahdi, IEEE PES HAC Chair (10 min) • Matthew Imhoff, IEEE HTB / Tech4Good (10 min) |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Snacks & Coffee Break |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Networking & Interactive Group Discussions • Capacity Building Workshop with fun, interactive group activities • Networking Dinner with Leadership Team |
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