Professor Lee Sun-young of the Department of Next-Generation Semiconductor and Convergence Engineering at Hanyang University ERICA served as the organizing chair of the international academic conference ICEAS 2025, which took place from July 1 to 4 at the SG Premium Resort in Arusha, Tanzania.

The conference was hosted by the Society for Appropriate Technology and jointly organized by 15 institutions, including Hanyang University ERICA, Seoul National University, Arusha Technical College, iTEC, and E3 Empower. Under the theme “Energy, Appropriate Technology, Smart Technology, Water & Environment, Climate Change & Sustainable Development,” the conference focused on exploring collaborative efforts and case studies in technological applications for global sustainable development.

The program featured diverse sessions on international cooperation and technology exchange, centered around topics such as energy and water treatment, climate change, and sustainable technologies. Academic activities included keynote speeches, oral presentations, exhibition booths, and poster sessions.

A technical tour offering hands-on experience of local applications drew significant interest. Participants visited a solar power plant in the Arusha region, where they observed how renewable energy technologies are being implemented for energy self-sufficiency—underscoring the synergy between theory and practice in international academic exchange.

Togolani Edriss Mavura, the Tanzanian Ambassador to Korea, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the importance of ▲advancement in science and technology, ▲policy support, and ▲international diplomatic cooperation. He also highlighted the joint project currently being conducted by Hanyang University ERICA, Seoul National University, and Arusha Technical College—Capacity Building for Renewable Energy Education—as an exemplary case of international collaboration, underscoring the significance of academic and on-site partnerships for sustainable development.

On the first day of the conference, the S.M.A.R.T. Sustainable Technology Competition was held, aimed at addressing local challenges in Tanzania. A total of 15 teams—six from Korea and nine from Tanzania—advanced to the final round, where they presented creative ideas and technological solutions for real-world problems in a spirited competition.

In a joint statement, co-organizers Lee Sun-young and Lee Hyup-seung remarked, “ICEAS 2025 served as a meaningful platform to assess the field applicability of technologies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to explore collaborative models among nations.” They added, “We look forward to further strengthening the global technology cooperation network at ICEAS 2026, which will be held in Korea next year.”