BEIDE 2026
Bridging the Education and the Industry Chasm in a Digital Economy
About the Event
A convergence of minds at the digital frontier.
BEIDE 2026 is a flagship hybrid gathering presented by IEEE Humanitarian Technologies in partnership with the Center for Humanitarian Expertise and Knowledge (CHEK). Over three days, global thought leaders, educators, technologists and policymakers converge to bridge the widening gap between academic preparation and industry demand in our rapidly evolving digital economy.
From AI in education to scalable humanitarian platforms, BEIDE 2026 catalyses partnerships that turn knowledge into community-changing impact.
Sub-Themes
Humanitarian Technology & Disaster Resilience
Low-cost engineering for flood, drought and conflict response, plus early-warning and community preparedness systems.
Sustainable Infrastructure for Africa
Renewable energy, water and sanitation, and climate-resilient housing and transport design.
Digital Innovation & Inclusive Access
EdTech, HealthTech and AgriTech for rural communities, bridging the digital divide through affordable connectivity.
Local Manufacturing & Engineering Entrepreneurship
Scaling Made-in-Africa engineering products and unlocking youth innovation, startups and funding pathways.
Data, AI & Smart Systems for Development
Using data and AI for health, agriculture and urban planning, with ethical and locally relevant deployments.
Policy, Partnerships & Financing for Impact
Public-private partnerships for infrastructure delivery and funding models for humanitarian engineering projects.
Event Details
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Date
July 17 – 19, 2026
Time
10:00 AM Prompt
Venue
Hybrid · Face-to-Face & Virtual
Contact
+234 813 695 4348
info@beide.ng
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