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This presentation will be a comprehensive overview of the foundational documents every estate plan should include. This presentation will cover the purpose and key features of wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives, helping you understand how each document protects your assets and wishes. We'll explore when each document is needed, how they work together to create a complete estate plan, and common mistakes to avoid in their preparation. Additionally, we'll examine recent legislative changes and their impact on estate planning strategies, ensuring you're up-to-date on the current legal landscape. Speaker(s): Nina C. Decker 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/503073

https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbeanIEEE-USA's cruising saga continues in 2025 to the tropical beauty of the Western Caribbean. Building off of the success of IEEE-USA’s 50th Anniversary Cruise in 2023, and our Alaskan Cruise last year, IEEE-USA is hosting a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise, 27 October - 1 November 2025. We’ll be cruising in style aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, from Galveston, TX, to stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, before concluding our cruise back in Galveston. Please remember that to participate in the IEEE-USA Western Caribbean Cruise activities, you must book through the (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean). Details: (https://cruise.ieeeusa.org/?utm_source=vTools-event&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=WesternCaribbean&utm_id=WesternCaribbean) (https://landrykling.rezmagic.com/Booking/Reservation/Start?tripID=4408) Bldg: Pier 10, Port of Galveston , 1402 Harborside Drive, Galveston, Texas, United States, 77550

(https://ieeemove.in/ieee-move-india-launches-global-move-vehicle-in-india-bringing-stem-education-and-technological-support-to-disaster-response/) Join us for a MOVE India Truck Overview. IEEE MOVE Outreach India program, launched its first Mobile Outreach Vehicle (MOVE) to be deployed outside the United States. This marks a significant step in the global expansion of its humanitarian technology program. The MOVE India Vehicle was unveiled today at the IEEE India Office, World Trade Center, Bengaluru. The vehicle is designed to bring educational resources to communities in India and, in the future, provide communication and technology support to relief workers during emergencies in Karnataka. The IEEE MOVE India program, initiated by the IEEE India Council Region 10 in collaboration with state disaster agencies and NGOs, focuses on disaster response efforts in India. This talk will highlight MOVE India's activities, including disaster awareness and STEM workshops conducted across the country. These workshops emphasize disaster preparedness, climate change, and sustainability, aiming to educate and empower students to create a safer, more resilient future. The session will also showcase the launch of STEM kits designed to educate students about climate change and sustainability. IEEE MOVE Global is an emergency response program dedicated to assisting natural disaster relief efforts with short-term communication and power solutions. The program provides essential services such as internet access, mobile phone charging, and lighting to help people stay connected during disasters. When not deployed for emergency relief, IEEE MOVE Global engages in community outreach and STEM education. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA MOVE Program Speaker(s): Sadhana Attavar Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/463718

Region 6, IEEE Egypt and San Diego Sister Chapters joint meeting Senior membership requirements and nominations/applications In this meeting, Dr. Zhang will cover the senior member elevation process - · why becoming senior, - · senior member requirements, - · senior member application process, - · how to find references, - · how to calculate number of years of experiences, and - · how to prepare application materials (with senior review panel dates). Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509422

Is inflation and economic uncertainty making you rethink your financial safety net? You're not alone. The good news is, your IEEE membership includes access to exclusive, affordable Group Insurance Plans designed to protect you and your family. Join our webinar to discover how these plans provide a critical layer of financial security. We'll simplify your options—from Life and Disability Insurance to coverage that fills gaps in your personal insurance portfolio—and show you how to leverage the group-buying power of IEEE for better rates and peace of mind. Protect your future and family with confidence. Register today! Speaker(s): Graham Fuller 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/501399

TBA Speaker(s): Larry Borda, Dan Lund 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/500579

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

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

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