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“IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Community Organizing”with John C. Havens, Global Lead, IEEE Planet Positive; Founding E.D., IEEE AI Ethics Initiative and Dr. Maike Luiken, Chair, IEEE Planet Positive 2030Date/Time: Tuesday, December, 9am - 10 am Pacific TimeAbstract:For the December 2025 talk, IEEE SusTech Talks online will join the members and supporters of IEEE Planet Positive 2030 for their “End of Year Town Hall Celebration” to share updates from 2025 along with plans for 2026. The growth and evolution of IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Communities efforts beginning in Miami has been a major focus in 2025, and plans are being made to host events and other potential Communities in China, India, Europe and Latin America in 2026. Reports on specific initiatives will include:- an Education Committee and an Executive Advisory Committee designed to drive the work forward strategically, pragmatically, and at <a href="http://scale.-" target="_blank" title="scale.-">scale.- Communities ‘toolkits’ that expand on and share the insights in PP2030’s compendium Strong Sustainability by Design- Accountable Sustainability by Design and data frameworks, utilizing the expertise of the PP2030 metrics <a href="http://experts.-" target="_blank" title="experts.-">experts.- engaging with like-minded organizations to create <a href="http://Communities.-" target="_blank" title="Communities.-">Communities.- identifying new ways to a regenerative and sustainable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more information, see the (<a href="https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/).Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/).Co-sponsored">https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/).Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SASpeaker(s): John Havens, Maike LuikenAgenda: 09:00 am Meeting convenes10:00 am EndVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517826

“IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Community Organizing” with John C. Havens, Global Lead, IEEE Planet Positive; Founding E.D., IEEE AI Ethics Initiative and Dr. Maike Luiken, Chair, IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Date/Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025; 9am - 10 am Pacific Time Abstract: For the December 2025 talk, IEEE SusTech Talks online will join the members and supporters of IEEE Planet Positive 2030 for their “End of Year Town Hall Celebration” to share updates from 2025 along with plans for 2026. The growth and evolution of IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Communities efforts beginning in Miami has been a major focus in 2025, and plans are being made to host events and other potential Communities in China, India, Europe and Latin America in 2026. Reports on specific initiatives will include: - an Education Committee and an Executive Advisory Committee designed to drive the work forward strategically, pragmatically, and at scale. - Communities ‘toolkits’ that expand on and share the insights in PP2030’s compendium Strong Sustainability by Design - Accountable Sustainability by Design and data frameworks, utilizing the expertise of the PP2030 metrics experts. - engaging with like-minded organizations to create Communities. - identifying new ways to a regenerative and sustainable future. For more information, see the (https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/). Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA Speaker(s): John Havens, Maike Luiken Agenda: 09:00 am Meeting convenes 10:00 am End Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517826

Turning a groundbreaking innovation into a venture-backed enterprise requires more than just technical brilliance—it demands strategic insight into how capital markets work. In this interactive webinar, Dr. Brien C. Walton—Chairman of the Maine Venture Fund and a national advocate for inclusive innovation—will demystify the venture capital process for engineers, scientists, and technical founders. Drawing from real-world examples and public-private collaborations, Dr. Walton will explain what investors look for beyond the patent, how to build a fundable startup around a technical solution, and why many promising innovations struggle to attract capital. Attendees will gain actionable tools to assess their own capital readiness, understand risk from an investor’s perspective, and learn how to position their work for scalable impact. Whether you are preparing for your first pitch or looking to translate lab work into a startup, this session offers a practical roadmap from prototype to portfolio. Speaker(s): Dr. Brien Walton Agenda: IEEE-USA's free webinars/events are designed to help you find your next job, maintain your career, negotiate an appropriate salary, understand ethical considerations in the workplace and learn about other career-building strategies and public policy developments that affect your profession. For information regarding upcoming webinars or to visit our vast webinar archive, please visit: (https://ieeeusa.org/careers/webinars/) (https://newsletter.smartbrief.com/rest/sign-up/2479DAB0-4089-43E7-925D-86AE0C1E6244?campaign=e0d52cef) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/501404

The IEEE Rising Stars Conference is designed to inform, excite, enthuse, and bring together the top engineering students and young professionals around the world to network and be inspired by each other. The program includes Technical Innovation Talks, Professional Development, Workshops & Competitions, and Networking Opportunities with industry and <a href="http://peers.3900" target="_blank" title="peers.3900">peers.3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

Attending the IEEE Rising Stars Conference? Register for the Rising Stars YP Workshop on the first day of the event to engage with other Young Professionals! Learn, discuss, and learn to utilize all the resources IEEE has to offer. This workshop is targeted to IEEE YP Affinity Group Officers, Members and Volunteers but is open to all attendees interested in leadership in IEEE! Date: January 2nd, 2026 Time 9:00am - 3:30pm Registration Link: Access the YP addon with your registration at https://web.cvent.com/event/3ce7c382-ac1e-4bef-9e78-9f66009544b2/summary?tm=nHCPpFqhApxYhtOroRjA4HdCpahx-9rBh0l-21uSYKQ Note: The workshop is split into 2 sessions before and after lunch, both sessions will cover unique topics and activities [] 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

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The IEEE Rising Stars Conference is designed to inform, excite, enthuse, and bring together the top engineering students and young professionals around the world to network and be inspired by each other. The program includes Technical Innovation Talks, Professional Development, Workshops & Competitions, and Networking Opportunities with industry and peers. [] 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89119

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Are you new to volunteering with IEEE or in an unfamiliar position? This training session will introduce you to the organization, region leadership (we're here to help!), share important dates and activities, and share what the Region 4/6 Joint Operating Committee Meeting (Opcom) will be like. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is another session on January 9<a href="http://th.Additional" target="_blank" title="th.Additional">th.Additional sessions cover events and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership).Topic Session DateIEEE Basics 1 9 Jan 2026IEEE Basics 2 10 Jan 2026Events 3 16 Jan 2026Events 4 17 Jan 2026Vitality 5 23 Jan 2026Vitality 6 24 Jan 2026Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134

Are you new to volunteering with IEEE or in an unfamiliar position? This training session will introduce you to the organization, region leadership (we're here to help!), share important dates and activities, and share what the Region 4/6 Joint Operating Committee Meeting (Opcom) will be like. This is for section, chapter, and affinity group volunteers. If this time does not work for you, there is another session on January 9th. Additional sessions cover events and organization vitality (strong volunteers and serving your membership). Topic Session Date IEEE Basics 1 9 Jan 2026 IEEE Basics 2 10 Jan 2026 Events 3 16 Jan 2026 Events 4 17 Jan 2026 Vitality 5 23 Jan 2026 Vitality 6 24 Jan 2026 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510134