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.
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
| Time | Galleria E | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Workshop Room Opens No planned activity, just settle in and network 🙂 | |
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks and Workshop Overview | Yash Puneet |
| 9:15 - 9:35 AM | YP MGA Presentation | Saaveethya Sivakumar |
| 9:35 - 9:45 AM | AI Tool Lightning Demo: ICGC | Saaveethya Sivakumar |
| 9:45 - 10:20 AM | Applied Generative AI: Building Custom GPTs and Gemini Gems for Real-World Workflows | Anil Roy |
| 10:20 - 10:35 AM | Break | |
| 10:35 - 10:50 AM | vTools and other Volunteer Resources | Scott Heller |
| 10:50 - 11:30 AM | Trivia: Volunteer Tools and Resources | Yash Puneet |
| Demo Race! Who can complete tasks the quickest | TBD | |
| 11:30 - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 1:45 PM | Mentoring Meet: Guide and Explore 🙂 | Naznin Akter |
| 1:45 - 2:05 PM | Lightning Talk: Effective Communication in Professional Settings | Matt Francis |
| 2:05 - 2:25 PM | Lightning Talk: YP 101- Affinity Group Operations | Sunny Bellary |
| 2:25 - 2:40 PM | Break | |
| 2:40 - 2:55 PM | Lightning Talk: Building a brand through Websites | Georolyn Ngo |
| 2:55 - 3:20 PM | PostIt Mania! Open Feedback and Discussions | TBD |
| 3:20 - 3:30 PM | GROUP PHOTO |