Welcome to the first
Tunisian Robotics Congress
Join the robotics revolution and take on the challenge this September 7 to 13!
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Who are we?
Pushing the Boundaries of Robotics
NRW in numbers
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.
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 week. 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 at the INSAT ecosystem by:
- Organizing the ONLY robotics congress in Tunisia: National Robotics Week
- World Recognition: Awarded the Best IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Student Chapter in the World at the IEEE ICRA 2026 conference in Vienna, Austria
- Local Leadership: Named the 2025 Tunisia RAS Chapter of the Year
- 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
- Organizing InnoWeek: a week of intensive learning and innovation in embedded systems, culminating in a spirited showcase of skills at INSAT (2024)
- Arranging "RoboCraft", a successful series where participants built autonomous robots, and attended the Esprit RAS Robots competition
Learn from the best
Our featured speakers
Prof. Antonio Bicchi
Professor of Robotics, University of Pisa & Senior Scientist, Italian Institute of Technology
Prof. Sylvain Martel
Full Professor & Director, NanoRobotics Laboratory, Polytechnique Montréal
Dr Ramzi Nouira
Head of the Robotic Surgery Center, Charles Nicolle Hospital — performed the first robotic surgery in Tunisia
Pr. Walid Naija
Director General of Health, Ministry of Health — Tunisia
Pr. Steven LaValle
Professor of Robotics and Virtual Reality, University of Oulu, Finland
The ultimate tech experience
Why should students gather in NRW 8.0?
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.
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