Explore Hot Topics from IEEE Conferences at a New Virtual Event in Mandarin or English 

Join us on 5 December at 9:30 AM China Standard Time.

IEEE’s conferences are simply the best! They are the place where top researchers from all over the world flock to share their work and meet other experts in their fields of interest. Now, CEE is hosting a showcase digital event in a choice of Mandarin or English to hear from leaders from some of our most renowned conferences from 2024. Hear our invited experts share the latest technological advancements from three flagship 2024 IEEE Conferences. 

In this two-hour virtual event, global Tech industry leaders will discuss the latest discoveries from IEEE conferences. Speakers will share the latest progress, advancements, market trends, and hot topics from these important technology fields.

Learn more about the program and speakers by visiting:

https://events.ieee.org/frontiers/currents/

Join us and share the opportunity for those who were unable to join these live events during the past year! 

Li Chen, IEEE Information Theory Society VP of Conferences, Shares ITSoc Vision

The volunteers of the ITSoc hope to promote and proliferate more cross-disciplinary Information Theory research and impact more areas of the world, benefiting humanity. They have demonstrated this through two innovative efforts:

To match such a mission, the Conference Committee is made up of four regular members from the three regions, including Parastoo Sadeghi (rep. AP / India), Marco Dalai (rep. Europe / ME), and Urbashi Mitra and Chao Tian (rep. NA). They have become the regional correspondents for their conference organizers. CEE looks forward to supporting and amplifying these efforts in the future. Well done!

To learn more about ISIT, visit their website.

ETIAS for European Entry Coming in 2025

ETIAS, or the European Travel Information and Authorization System, is a new electronic system for travelers from visa-exempt countries who wish to enter the Schengen Area. It aims to improve border security by pre-screening travelers before they arrive in Europe.

To obtain an ETA, travelers must complete an online application and be approved before their trip. Beginning 27 November 2024, non-Europeans can apply for ETAs. Once an application is submitted, it usually takes three working days to process. The ETA will be digitally linked to the traveler’s passport upon approval. The ETA is valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

• ETA Application Link

For more information about the UK’s ETA mandate visit the website.

Outstanding Organizers Go Above and Beyond to Support 2024 VIS Conference

The 2024 IEEE Visualization and Visual Analytics (VIS) conference successfully brought together almost 800 researchers and practitioners from around the globe. In 2024, the conference was set to celebrate its 28th year of innovation as one of the leading conferences in visual analytics. The 2024 VIS general chairs, Paul Rosen, Kristi Potter, and Remco Chang, were also faced with an unprecedented challenge: two hurricanes threatening the event, Hurricane Helene and Milton.

The conference, originally scheduled to take place at the Island Grand at TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, was suddenly left without a venue just two weeks before the event due to significant damage caused by the storm surge from Hurricane Helene. With time running out, the General Chairs, Finance Chairs, Program Chairs, and Computer Society Conference Services staff worked quickly to find an alternative location.

Within two days, the team found a potential new venue, the Hilton Tampa Downtown. General Chair Paul Rosen, Finance Chair Bhavana Doppalapudi, and Computer Society Staff Kathy Park boarded a plane and arrived in Tampa in less than 24 hours. The team conducted an onsite inspection at the Hilton Tampa Downtown to evaluate its suitability for hosting the conference. After evaluating the hotel, it was determined to be the perfect fit for the conference, offering everything needed to accommodate attendees and ensure a successful event.

However, despite the committee’s proactive measures, the arrival of Hurricane Milton posed a new and serious threat to the Tampa area. Faced with the risks of severe weather and in the best interest of attendees’ safety, the team made the difficult decision to pivot the conference to a virtual format.

Despite these hurdles, the VIS organizers demonstrated exceptional resilience and flexibility. Their dedication ensured that the conference not only went on as planned but was able to adapt to an entirely new format with minimal disruption in a short amount of time.

We would also like to thank Kathy Park, who manages the Visualization and Graphics Technical Community (VGTC), for her exceptional dedication and partnership. In the lead-up to VIS, Kathy was the driver who united all necessary parties to navigate crucial cancellation and relocation plans and, ultimately, a pivot to a fully virtual event. 

We look forward to holding VIS as a fully in-person conference in Vienna in 2025!

Give the People What They Want: Training in Event Design

IEEE Convene is synonymous with innovation, sparking new ideas and providing exposure to professional event expertise.

This summer, at CEE’s annual hosted event, Convene, we provided over 200 people from our global conference community with foundational training in event design. To put it simply, event design is the art and science of constructing an event based on the desires, aspirations, and needs of intended audiences (think Young Professionals, Industry, etc.). To attract new audiences and expand engagement with existing members, we need to design experiences that serve their needs. It seems so simple, and yet how do we put this into practice? This one-day workshop introduced key concepts in event design and provided basic-level training. We workshopped a real-world event that Technical Activities is planning for next fall, “Clean Tech."

To reach new audiences, organizers will need to understand and address diverse stakeholder needs, leverage technology for cutting-edge forms of engagement, and create inclusive environments for all participants. New skills are needed. We will achieve our goals through adaptability, an openness to continuous learning, and a proactive approach to novel methodologies. For ambitious goals, we will hire experts to guide us in the science of event design as needed.

We are happy to share with you a video from Convene 2024 that captures the One IEEE camaraderie and optimism of the day while embracing the concepts of event design. The partnership and enthusiasm across the IEEE conferences community were infectious!

To get started on designing an event for your specific target audience, please contact us for coaching and resources. Our credentialed designers, including some IEEE volunteers, can help.  The timing is perfect to plan for your 2026 new event launches!

Anthony Desimini, Associate Event Planner, CEE

New IEEE Brand Assets Quick Guide

Looking for a brand-approved IEEE template for your next presentation?

This quick and handy IEEE Brand Assets Quick Guide is available for download.

This is a perfect go-to tool for easily navigating the IEEE brand essentials. This quick, easy reference points you to downloadable resources from the IEEE Brand Experience site, including the IEEE Brand Identity Guidelines.

Access these free tools and templates for presentations, social media, and promotional materials. Check out the guide for simple and easy access!

The CEE Website has a New Home 

The IEEE Conferences, Events & Experiences website has a new home at events.ieee.org. We've updated our online presence with a fresh URL, so be sure to visit and explore all the site's valuable resources.

And don’t forget to update your bookmarks to:

https://events.ieee.org/