Engineering Tech Talk Botswana: Sensors and Actuators

Explore sensors and actuators in industrial automation at Engineering Tech Talk Botswana, led by EIT graduate Alex Galebonwe. Celebrate and

Engineering Tech Talk Series

Engineering Tech Talk is an industry-led seminar series delivered by local engineering professionals, showcasing real-world knowledge and experience from professionals working within the region.

The series is designed to support local engineering communities by encouraging knowledge sharing and connection between professionals, students, and industry stakeholders. With hundreds of EIT students studying while working across Botswana’s engineering and industrial sectors, the series reflects EIT’s long-standing commitment to developing and celebrating industry-ready engineering professionals within the region.

This event introduces the series in Botswana, with a focus on the core components that enable industrial automation systems to operate intelligently and efficiently.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub, Science and Technology Park, Botswana, Gaborone
• Cost: Free

Seminar Details

Sensors and actuators are fundamental elements of modern industrial automation. Sensors detect physical parameters such as temperature, pressure, proximity, and light, while actuators respond by performing physical actions based on control signals.

This seminar explores how these components function individually and how they work together within automated systems. Through practical examples, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how automation improves productivity, precision, and safety across industrial environments.

Real-world scenarios such as conveyor systems and robotic packaging lines will be used to demonstrate the seamless interaction between sensing, decision-making, and action.