+400 students participating each yearWelcome to the first
TUNISIAN ROBOTICS CONGRESS
27, 28, 29 of June 2025 | El Ksar Thalasso & Resort Hotel, Sousse
& industry leaders
Powered by visionary sponsors and partners dedicated to advancing technology.
Prestigious Presence at NRW 7.0
We are proud to welcome three exceptional figures whose presence honors this year's edition: the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, the Professor from ENIS – University of Sfax and Past Chair of the IEEE Africa Council, and the Ambassador of Germany to Tunisia. Their support highlights the national and international importance of robotics in Tunisia’s future.
Professor, ENIS – University of Sfax
Prof. Adel Alimi
IEEE Africa Council Past Chair
H.E. Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines
Mrs. Fatma Thabet Chiboub
Tunisian Government
German Ambassador to Tunisia
H.E. Mrs. Elisabeth Wolbers
Ambassador
who are we?
Tunisia’s First Ever Robotics Congress
National Robotics Weekend (NRW), organized by IEEE RAS INSAT, is Tunisia's exclusive robotics congress, held annually in June in Tunis. Attracting around 350 students, NRW is a unique event that provides a dynamic platform for Tunisia's future engineers. Participants have the choice to either compete in various challenges and competitions or enrich their knowledge through state-of-the-art workshops and enlightening keynotes. The event is dedicated to uniting the robotics community, nurturing new connections, inspiring innovation, and enhancing technological skills across diverse fields.
NRW IN NUMBERS FROM LAST EDITION
Participating students
Teams competing
Technical challenges
Workshops & keynotes
Partner companies
About our IEEE chapter
What is IEEE INSAT RAS Chapter?
IEEE RAS INSAT SBC, the Robotics and Automation Society Student Branch Chapter, serves as the organizing unit for the national robotics weekend. It's one of the largest and most dynamic chapters within IEEE, its primary objective is to foster innovation and advance research in the fields of robotics and automation. With a membership exceeding 200 individuals, it consistently delivers engaging activities and initiatives in order to cultivate interest and expertise in these fields.
It is one of the most active Student Branch Chapters in Tunisia playing a vital role in the INSAT ecosystem by:
- Organizing The ONLY robotics congress in Tunisia: National Robotics Weekend
- Representing Tunisia Yearly in EUROBOT since 2022
- Organizing RAS ODYSSEY: a Program to Teach 100 students embedded systems, robotics and AI in 5 Sessions for each domain since 2024.
- Organizing InnoWeek: A week of intensive learning and innovation in embedded systems, culminating in a spirited showcase of skills at INSAT. (2024)
- Arranging "RoboCraft" was a successful series where participants built autonomous robots, with attending the Esprit Ras Robots competition.
Get to Know Our Sponsor: SWAFY
What is the SWAFY Project?
SWAFY – Science With And For Youth – is a national project co-funded by the European Union and implemented by the National Agency for the Promotion of Scientific Research (ANPR). Its mission is to strengthen creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among Tunisian youth, while boosting the societal impact and added value of scientific research.
The SWAFY Project focuses on key strategic areas to empower youth and foster innovation:
- MobiDoc: A structured framework promoting collaborative, need-driven research connected to societal and economic realities.
- Creative Youth: Helping students align training paths with their profiles while cultivating creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Encouraging youth participation in shaping STI public policies and energizing the science-youth associative ecosystem.
Learn From The Best
Our speakers
Bruno Siciliano
Professor of robotics and control at the University of Naples Federico II
Oussema KHATIB
Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the Robotics Laboratory at Stanford University
Cecilia LASCHI
Provost’s Chair Professor at the National University of Singapore
Anis KOUBAA
Director of Robotics and Internet of Things Unit at Alfaisal University
Jim SCHMIEDELER
Professor at University of Notre Dame
Oussema CHELLY
ML Cloud Solution Architect , AWS Cloud Solution Architect , Microsoft AI & IoT Lab EMEA
Cristina MONREAL
Full professor and head of the Department Intelligent Transport Systems at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, in Austria.
Anis SAHBANI
Associate Professor at Sorbonne University - CEO & Founder of Enova Robotics S.A.
THE ULTIMATE TECH EXPERIENCE
Networking & Exhibition
National Robotics Weekend not only fosters innovation but also cultivates a community through its networking and exhibition opportunities. The event's job fair and student project exhibition are pivotal for establishing connections and showcasing talent.
Lead generation
In a world where the boundaries between politics, technology, and business blur, NRW stands as a beacon of opportunity. Here, at NRW, we embrace those shaping the future. Our community is diverse: future entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators. Forge connections, strike deals, and discover the unexpected.
Learning Opportunities
NRW provides unparalleled learning experiences through hands-on workshops, expert-led keynotes, and real-world challenges. Participants gain practical skills in robotics, AI, and automation that are immediately applicable to their academic and professional pursuits.
