Learn, discuss, engage, and network with other young professionals and learn how to utilize all the resources IEEE has to offer. 

The IEEE YP Constellation – a gathering of young professional stars. Join us for this IEEE Young Professionals leadership summit at the 2026 IEEE Rising Stars Conference. YP volunteer leaders and members from all across the world are invited to participate in this workshop with volunteer training sessions, best practices presentations, professional development, and networking opportunities.

YP Workshop Flyer 2026

We look forward to seeing all YPs, YP officers and anyone interested in leadership in IEEE! Interested in attending the YP Workshop? Submit the form below to tell us what you would like to see at the workshop!

2026 Schedule

TimeGalleria EPresenter
8:30 - 9:00 AMWorkshop Room Opens No planned activity, just settle in and network 🙂
9:00 - 9:15 AMOpening Remarks and Workshop OverviewYash Puneet
9:15 - 9:35 AMYP MGA PresentationSaaveethya Sivakumar
9:35 - 9:45 AMAI Tool Lightning Demo: ICGCSaaveethya Sivakumar
9:45 - 10:20 AMApplied Generative AI: Building Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems for Real-World WorkflowsAnil Roy
10:20 - 10:35 AMBreak
10:35 - 10:50 AMvTools and other Volunteer ResourcesScott Heller
10:50 - 11:30 AMTrivia: Volunteer Tools and ResourcesYash Puneet
Demo Race! Who can complete tasks the quickest TBD
11:30 - 1:00 PMLunch
1:00 - 1:45 PMMentoring Meet: Guide and Explore 🙂Naznin Akter
1:45 - 2:05 PMLightning Talk: Effective Communication in Professional SettingsMatt Francis
2:05 - 2:25 PMLightning Talk: YP 101- Affinity Group OperationsSunny Bellary
2:25 - 2:40 PMBreak
2:40 - 2:55 PMLightning Talk: Building a brand through WebsitesGeorolyn Ngo
2:55 - 3:20 PMPostIt Mania! Open Feedback and DiscussionsTBD
3:20 - 3:30 PMGROUP PHOTO