18-20 May 2026 - Cairo, Egypt
SENSORS@25 is a landmark milestone event of the IEEE Sensors Council celebrating the 25th anniversary of the IEEE Sensors Conference and the Council’s conference activities that began with it. Bringing together pioneers, emerging leaders, and innovators from across the global sensors community, the event provides a unique platform to reflect on the past, strengthen the present, and inspire the future of sensing through short, high impact keynote talks, discussions, and live demonstrations. Hosted in Cairo, Egypt, SENSORS@25 helps define the next era of sensing science and technology while strengthening engagement in Africa and the Middle East.
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMANITY THROUGH SENSING
Why Attend SENSORS@25?
Important Dates
9 February 2026
Call for Interactive Presentations Opens
15th March 2026
Call for Interactive Presentations Closes
20th March 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Before 13 April 2026
Early Bird Registration
After 13 April 2026
Standard Registration
9 February 2026
Call for Interactive Presentations Opens
15th March 2026
Call for Interactive Presentations Closes
20th March 2026
Notification of Acceptance
Before 13 April 2026
Early Bird Registration
After 13 April 2026
Standard Registration
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR HUMANITY THROUGH SENSING
Vision
SENSORS@25 is not just a celebration, it is a platform for reflection and debate to:
- Define the next era of sensing science technology.
- Bring together pioneers and emerging global leaders, researchers & innovators.
- Inspire next-generation sensing breakthroughs
- Trace the evolution of sensors – from early subfield of disparate disciplines to a unified, rich intellectual domain
- Boost IEEE Sensors Council’s presence in non-traditional and emerging regions
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and expand innovation ecosystem.
18-20 May 2026 - Cairo, Egypt
Honouring the Past
Day-1
Welcome + Keynote
Historical Advances
Interactive Presentation
Debate and Panel
- Monday, 18 May
- 09:00 - 18:00
Strengthening the Present
Day-2
Keynote – Public Spaces
Eyes and Ears of AI
Interactive Presentation
Keynote – Outer World
Debate and Panel
- Tuesday, 19 May
- 09:00 - 18:00
Inspiring the Future
Day-3
Keynote – Doorsteps of Future
Keynote – Fast Forward into Future
Interactive Presentation
Hello Africa – SC Outreach Strategy
Keynote – Sensors for future Egypt/Africa
Debate and Panel
- Wednesday, 20 May
- 09:00 - 18:00
Benefits for Member Societies and IEEE
- Opportunity to collaborate with our member societies to explore the “roads less travelled” by debating multidisciplinary topics (robotics, communication, climate, transportation, energy etc.) that impact multiple sectors.
- Strategic discussion with member societies, with huge potential for opening new vistas and future direction for Sensors Council.
- Publicity and visibility of member societies in the areas common with Sensors Council
- Strengthening IEEE mission through meaningful and impactful humanitarian projects where sensors-based solution play key role
- Exploring Future Directions for IEEE through futuristic topics such as Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, Digital Twin Technologies and their applications

