Humanitarian Engineering Summer School 2026

The Humanitarian Engineering Summer School 2026 is an international, multidisciplinary programme held at Politecnico di Torino focused on engineering solutions for humanitarian and sustainability challenges. The five-day programme combines lectures, workshops and collaborative activities in areas such as water and sanitation, renewable energy, sustainable design, health and disaster resilience. Participants work in multidisciplinary teams with international experts to develop practical solutions with social impact. The event is organised by Politecnico di Torino and its Humanitarian Engineering research community.

Learning from international experts; multidisciplinary collaboration; hands-on workshops and projects; development of practical engineering solutions; networking opportunities.

Suitable for Master's students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers and professionals interested in humanitarian innovation and sustainable development.

Contact the organisers by email at summerschool_he@polito.it for information and the application process.