As part of the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter 2025 Workshop Series, the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter, in collaboration with the “Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Antonine University” and the “IEEE Antonine University Student Branch,” organized the Raspberry Pi Introductory Workshop on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Antonine University — Hadat Campus (https://ua.edu.lb). This hands-on technical event is partnered with IEA (CODER-MAKER Program) (http://www.codermaker.org), a leading embedded systems training and education organization.

Following the success of the 2023 edition, this year’s workshop aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of Raspberry Pi as an open-source hardware platform for prototyping and innovation. The workshop provided students with foundational knowledge in Raspberry Pi setup, Python programming, sensor integration, and hardware interfacing, empowering them to build working prototypes combining software and hardware elements.

This edition gathered over 80 students from various Lebanese universities, who engaged in interactive sessions and collaborative work, fostering an environment of peer learning, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

A friendly project competition was held in the afternoon session, where teams of two students showcased their ingenuity by developing rapid prototypes based on themes such as smart homes, assistive technologies, environmental monitoring, and embedded security. Judges evaluated the projects based on originality, technical implementation, and societal impact.

The winning teams of the 2025 edition were:

• First Place: Mr. Hasan Al Mawla and Mr. Jawad Karnib — Antonine University

• Second Place: Mr. Adam Zeiny and Mr. Yahya Youssef — University of Balamand

• Third Place: Miss Dana Hachem and Mr. Mahdi Zein Al Dine — Lebanese American University

Each participant received a Certificate of Completion. Winners were also awarded prizes.

This workshop exemplified the mission of the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter, which is to advance technical education, problem-solving skills, and innovation through collaboration. It also highlighted the importance of coding and embedded systems knowledge as drivers for future-ready engineers in Lebanon.

We extend our gratitude to the volunteers from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Antonine University, the UA IEEE Student Branch, the IEA (CODER-MAKER Program) team, and the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter for their continuous support and dedication in making this event a success.