Student Leadership Workshop

This interactive workshop is designed for IEEE student branch officers, focusing on professional development, leadership preparation, and volunteer training. Participants will gain essential leadership skills, learn strategies for managing student branches, and explore best practices for engaging members and volunteers. Through hands-on activities and expert discussions, attendees will enhance their ability to lead teams, grow professionally, and drive impactful initiatives within IEEE. Ideal for student leaders eager to make a difference and advance their careers in engineering and technology.

2026 Schedule

2026 AGENDATopicSpeakers / ParticipantsLead / Host
9:00 AMOpening RemarksDaniel Thomson
9:05 AMWho's In the Room? The One-Slide Self-Introduction.Daniel Thomson
9:45 AMFun Icebreaker activityMustahsin Zarif
9:55 AMIEEE, Decoded: Understanding the Global Network of Technical ExcellenceMary Ellen RandallDaniel Thomson
10:20 AMFrom Student to Professional: Your Next Steps in IEEEChamika Sudusinghe Daniel Thomson
10:35 AMQuick break
10:50 AMSolving the Involvement Gap: Strategies for Lasting ParticipationPanelists: Jessie Chan, Theo Chatzinikolaou, Stephanie Chu, Ekwegbalum UnachukwuModerator: Sanjit Sarda
11:15 AMFrom Pain Points to Progress: Small Group SB Strategy SessionGroup 1: Fidel / Subodha C.Leadership
Group 2: Daniel T.
Group 3: Sanjit S. / Theo C.
Group 4: Zarif / Alberto T.Y.
Group 5: Chamika S.
11:40 AMLunch
1:10 PMFun back-from-lunch activityFun back-from-lunch activityMustahsin Zarif
1:25 PMFunding: Where to get it and How.Panelists: Subodha Charles, Alberto Tam Yong, Stephanie GillespieModerator: Fidel Omusilibwa
2:05 PMQuick break
2:20 PMEngineering Impact - IEEE Event PlanningKwame BoakyeDaniel Thomson
2:45 PMStrategic Planning: Vision, goals, and growthAlberto Tam YongAlberto Tam Yong
3:10 PMPresidential Closing RemarksKathleen Kramer, Mary Ellen Randall, Jill GostinAlberto Tam Yong
3:25 PMPicture TimeConference PhotographerLeadership
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