July 2020
"Our future world will have to find equilibrium in the technology pendulum swing. ”
 
~ Stephane Nappo, Global Chief Information Security Officer at OVH
Inside the July Issue: 

  • Find Upcoming IEEE Virtual Events with the IEEE Conference Search
  • Maintaining Momentum After Your Event Ends
  • MCE Conference Finance Micro Learning
  • Conference Education Updates
As the global health crisis continues to impact members of the IEEE family, including conference and event organizers, we Thank You for your ongoing support of our shared mission to advance technology for humanity. 

Read the full statement from IEEE.

T he IEEE Event Emergency Response Team (EERT) remains available to any volunteer or staff who requires guidance, tools, and support regarding any IEEE meeting, conference, or event. Contact them directly at [email protected] .
Find Upcoming IEEE Virtual Events with the IEEE Conference Search
Looking for an upcoming IEEE virtual conference? The IEEE Conference Search now includes the ability to search for virtual events. IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) championed this effort, in collaboration with IEEE IT support, to provide enhanced usability and transparency to the IEEE Conference Search.

IEEE Conference Organizers now can designate their events as virtual in the IEEE Conference Application. Potential attendees can also search for and have access to the growing number of IEEE virtual events.

The new virtual feature includes a number of capabilities for optimizing an event search. Users can restrict their initial keyword search to include “only virtual events.” In the search results, virtual events are identified in both the results view and detail view. Users can also refine and sort their results using a “virtual” option.

To explore all of the exciting new IEEE virtual events on the horizon, please visit IEEE Conference Search.
Maintaining Momentum After Your Event Ends
Your event was a success, you had great feedback from attendees, and you made lasting impacts on your community!

Now that your event is over, you may be wondering how to keep attendees engaged and looking forward to your next event? Ongoing attendee engagement is vital to building on your successes, continuing dialogues, and keeping the momentum going.  

A wrap-up communication is a great way to thank participants and sponsors, highlight achievements, and showcase photos from your event.

IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) has developed new online resources with tips and guidance on kicking off your post-event engagement. Find information on the benefits of continued engagement, selecting a communications tool, and a variety of assets to help you get started. 

It also features a sample post-event wrap-up communication that you can use as a model for your event. The sample communication includes suggested content such as metrics, social media reach, photos, and acknowledgements. Also, discover IEEE Brand Experience resources including email templates, banners, and an icon library. 

Keeping your attendees engaged is key to building a vibrant event community that keeps coming back year after year. 

MCE Conference Finance Micro Learning Modules
IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) Conference Finance has developed a collection of micro learning modules that provide practical know-how on common IEEE conference finance procedures.

The module are fun, informative and a simple way to pick up pointers and skills quickly.Topics available currently include:

Contact the MCE Business Operations team to suggest a video topic or for questions. 
Conference Education Updates
On Demand Access to 2020 MCE Webinars 

If you missed any of the 2020 conference education webinars, they are available to you for on-demand viewing. eLearning courses and playback webinars can be accessed at any time in the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE). Use an IEEE Account for CLE access.

  • Overview of Peer Review
Understand how to plan and execute a high-quality peer review program for your conference. Presented by Manfred Schindler, IEEE Conferences Committee.

  • Conference Publications 2020 Overview
Learn about the IEEE Conference Publication Program – the role of the Publication Chair, available tools, transfer of copyright and preparing your proceedings for submission. 

  • Strategic Approach to Managing Plagiarism Screening
Gain insights on how to strategically implement plagiarism screening for your IEEE conference, using Similarity Check ( formerly CrossCheck).

  • IEEE Conference Payments
Learn everything there is to know about making payments quickly and efficiently for your IEEE conference. 

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Conference Role-Based Education Resources

This is a good time for event organizers and anyone interested in conferences roles to gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.

MCE Conference Education provides a comprehensive set of education resources, including 25 eLearning courses plus 28 on-demand webinars on a wide range of conference topics. All courses are available in the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE).

Conference role-specific learning paths help you gain the knowledge and skills to be successful. Learning paths are provided for:
  • Conference Treasurer
  • Technical Program Chair
  • Conference Publications Chair
  • Event Planning


An IEEE Account is required for CLE access
Quick Bits
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Did you know? Not surprisingly, virtual events have increased by 1000% in 2020 due to COVID-19.

S ource: Forbes
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