Objective:

Present ideas for solutions through the implementation of information and communication technologies to address the impacts of climate change in Latin America.

Description:

Students must submit a proposal to their country’s COMSOC chapter. The proposal includes:

  • A pitch (video)
  • A written description of the author’s project.

Application process

Phase 1: Presentation and evaluation of the video

Participants must submit a 3-5 minute presentation video explaining their innovation.

The presentation must include:

  • Problem statement: the specific climate change problem being addressed.
  • Solution Description: What makes the idea or product unique?
  • Scalability and Impact: How Does It Address Sustainability Challenges?
  • Feasibility: technical availability or development plan.

Evaluation criteria:

  • Innovation and originality
  • Potential impact and scalability
  • Clarity and attractiveness of the presentation

Result: One team per country is selected for the next phase.

Submission link

Phase 2: Written document and interview

Finalists must give a synchronous online presentation and answer the judges’ Q&A session.

Selection criteria:

  • Participating students must have active membership in IEEE and COMSOC.
  • Students must be registered as undergraduate or graduate students.
  • Ideas must be aligned with climate change issues in the author’s country of residence. They can raise awareness and generate small changes that contribute to the overall goal.

Selection process:

  • One winner will be selected per country.
  • From the winners per country, one winner will be selected for all of LATAM.
  • Winners from each country will receive an honorable mention and a certificate.
  • Each winner’s pitch per country will be published on social media.
  • The winner will be recognized at LATINCOM 2025.

Prize:

The winner will receive registration, airfare, and accommodations to participate in LATINCOM 2025.

Important dates:

  1. Call for applications opens: July 18, 2025
  2. Proposal submission deadline: August 8, 2025
  3. Announcement of winners by country: August 13, 2025
  4. Presentation and Interview Phase 2: August 26, 2025
  5. Final winner announcement: August 29, 2025
  6. Final Winner Award: LATINCOM 2025, November 5-7, 2025

Good luck to you all!