BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T110557Z UID:104E6932-00AD-45DC-A855-E398D69F4064 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T183000 DESCRIPTION:The UK and Ireland YP Affinity Group are organising career path ways series to support knowledge\, exchange insights and guidance from dif ferent sectors to support young professionals.\n\nThe first webinar in thi s series will take place on the 13th Nov at 5:30pm (GMT).\n\nWe are very p leased to have a panel of distinguish speakers to share their experiences and support discussion. We encourage YP members to participate in this ser ies.\n\nGuest Speaker Overview\n\nSohaib Qamar Sheikh - Technical Program manager\, Google\, will present Skills required for career advancement: In dustry trends\, networking strategies\, and personal development.\n\nSumma ry: This talk will explore my personal journey from academia to industry. I will share insights into the challenges and opportunities I’ve encount ered\, and how I’ve navigated the dynamic tech landscape.\n\nYou will le arn about the importance of continuous learning\, adaptability\, and netwo rking. I will also discuss the value of a diverse skillset and how to cult ivate a robust professional network. By sharing my experiences and providi ng practical advice\, I hope to empower young professionals to make inform ed career choices.\n\nDr. Nagham Saeed\, Associate Professor\, University of West London\, will present Exploring Diverse Pathways to STEM Careers\n \nSummary: Inspiring the next generation to pursue STEM careers requires e mbracing a variety of educational and training routes. Beyond traditional academic pathways\, options like vocational and technical training\, onlin e and remote learning\, as well as career transition and reskilling progra ms offer flexible entry points. This approach recognizes that multiple pat hways can lead to success in STEM fields\, challenging the outdated notion of a single predefined route. By exploring diverse career pathways\, we c an empower future STEM professionals to find their unique journeys to impa ctful careers.\n\nSeries Overview\n\nNavigating the early stages of a care er can be both exciting and challenging\, especially in a world where indu stries\, and the education & research sectors are rapidly evolving.\n\nTo support Young Professionals like you make informed decisions and confident ly move forward in your careers\, the IEEE UK and Ireland Young Profession als (YP) Affinity Group is hosting a series of virtual events\, initially focused on career development in both industry and education and research. \n\nContributors in this series will share their personal experiences and perspectives on opportunities and challenges within their respective secto rs and share insight to help inform your own approach to developing your c areer. This series of Career Pathways Events aims to provide a platform sh owcasing local talent who will provide Young Professionals with insight an d better understanding of different career paths options they can explore. By hearing directly from professionals at different career stages who hav e successfully navigated their fields\, attendees will learn valuable less ons on overcoming obstacles\, identifying opportunities\, finding the righ t career fit\, adapting to changing job markets\, and developing the neces sary skills to succeed and making informed career decisions.\n\nThere will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and engage with the speake rs\, making this event series both informative and interactive.\n\nJoin us to explore diverse career pathways and gain the knowledge to confidently pursue your goals.\n\nSpeaker(s): Sohaib Sheikh\, Nagham Saeed\n\nAgenda: \n- 5.30 PM-5.40 PM: Introduction\n- Welcome and Context - Prof. Paul Cunn ingham\, UK and Ireland Section Chair\n- Objectives of Young Professionals \, Dr. Masood Ur Rehman\, UK and Ireland YP Chair\n\n- 5.40 PM-5.55 PM: Ta lk 1 - Sohaib Qamar Sheikh\, Technical Program Manager\, Google\n- Skills required for career advancement: Industry trends\, networking strategies\, and personal development.\n\n- 5.55 PM-6.10 PM: Talk 2 - Dr. Nagham Saeed \, Associate Professor\, University of West London\n- The academic career track: Navigating through the tenure track with research\, teaching and pu blication responsibilities\n\n- 6.10 PM-6.25 PM: Q&A\n- 6.25 PM - 6.30 PM: Conclusions/Next Steps - Dr. Aslam Sulaimalebbe\, UK and Ireland YP Vice- Chair\n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443632 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443632 ORGANIZER:draslamlebbe@ieee.org SEQUENCE:71 SUMMARY:YP Exploring Career Pathways with Industries and Academic Speakers URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443632 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>The UK and Ireland YP Affinity Group are o rganising career pathways series to support knowledge\, exchange insights and guidance from different sectors to support young professionals.&nbsp\; </p>\n<p>The first webinar in this series will take place on the <strong>1 3th Nov at 5:30pm (GMT)</strong>.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>We are very pleased to ha ve a panel of distinguish speakers to share their experiences and support discussion. We encourage YP members to participate in this series.&nbsp\;< /p>\n<p><strong>Guest Speaker Overview</strong></p>\n<p><strong><span lang ="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'Apto s'\,sans-serif\; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin\; mso-fareast-font-fami ly: 'Times New Roman'\; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast\; mso-hansi- theme-font: minor-latin\; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\; mso-bi di-theme-font: minor-bidi\; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\; mso-fareast-languag e: JA\; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA\;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line- height: 116%\; color: windowtext\; text-decoration: none\; text-underline: none\;">Sohaib Qamar Sheikh -</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font -size: 12.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'Aptos'\,sans-serif\; mso -ascii-theme-font: minor-latin\; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman '\; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast\; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-la tin\; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor -bidi\; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\; mso-fareast-language: JA\; mso-bidi-lan guage: AR-SA\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size : 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; font-family: 'Aptos'\,sans-serif\; mso-asci i-theme-font: minor-latin\; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\; m so-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast\; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin\; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi \; mso-ansi-language: EN-US\; mso-fareast-language: JA\; mso-bidi-language : AR-SA\;">Technical Program manager\, Google\, will present <strong>Skill s required for career advancement: Industry trends\, networking strategies \, and personal development.</strong></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><sp an style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB \;"><strong>Summary: </strong>This talk will explore my personal journey f rom academia to industry. I will share insights into the challenges and op portunities I&rsquo\;ve encountered\, and how I&rsquo\;ve navigated the dy namic tech landscape.</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-s ize: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB\;">You will lea rn about the importance of continuous learning\, adaptability\, and networ king. I will also discuss the value of a diverse skillset and how to culti vate a robust professional network. By sharing my experiences and providin g practical advice\, I hope to empower young professionals to make informe d career choices.</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN- US" style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\;">Dr. Nagham Saeed\, </s pan></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line-height: 11 6%\;">Associate Professor\, University of West London\, will present <stro ng>Exploring Diverse Pathways to STEM Careers</strong></span></p>\n<p clas s="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB\;">Summary:</span></strong><span style="font-siz e: 11.0pt\; line-height: 116%\; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB\;"> Inspiring the next generation to pursue STEM careers requires embracing a variety of ed ucational and training routes. Beyond traditional academic pathways\, opti ons like vocational and technical training\, online and remote learning\, as well as career transition and reskilling programs offer flexible entry points. This approach recognizes that multiple pathways can lead to succes s in STEM fields\, challenging the outdated notion of a single predefined route. By exploring diverse career pathways\, we can empower future STEM p rofessionals to find their unique journeys to impactful careers.</span></p >\n<p><strong>Series Overview</strong></p>\n<p>Navigating the early stages of a career can be both exciting and challenging\, especially in a world where industries\, and the education &amp\; research sectors are rapidly e volving.</p>\n<p>To support Young Professionals like you make informed dec isions and confidently move forward in your careers\,&nbsp\;the IEEE UK an d Ireland Young Professionals (YP) Affinity Group is hosting a series of v irtual events\, initially&nbsp\;focused on career development in both indu stry and education and research.</p>\n<p>Contributors in this series will share their personal experiences and perspectives on opportunities and cha llenges&nbsp\;within their respective sectors and share insight to help in form your own approach to developing your career.&nbsp\;This series of Car eer Pathways Events aims to provide a platform showcasing local talent who will provide Young&nbsp\;Professionals with insight and better understand ing of different career paths options they can explore. By hearing&nbsp\;d irectly from professionals at different career stages who have successfull y navigated their fields\, attendees will&nbsp\;learn valuable lessons on overcoming obstacles\, identifying opportunities\, finding the right caree r fit\, adapting to&nbsp\;changing job markets\, and developing the necess ary skills to succeed and making informed career decisions.</p>\n<p>There will also be opportunities for you to ask questions and engage with the sp eakers\, making this event series&nbsp\;both informative and interactive.< /p>\n<p>Join us to explore diverse career pathways and gain the knowledge to confidently pursue your goals.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><ul>\n<li>5 .30 PM-5.40 PM: Introduction&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n<li>Welcome and Context - Prof. Paul Cunningham\, UK and Ireland Section Chair</li>\n<li>Objectives of Yo ung Professionals\, Dr. Masood Ur Rehman\, UK and Ireland YP Chair</li>\n< /ul>\n</li>\n<li>5.40 PM-5.55 PM: Talk 1 - Sohaib Qamar Sheikh\, Technical Program Manager\, Google&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n<li>Skills required for career adv ancement: Industry trends\, networking strategies\, and personal developme nt.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>5.55 PM-6.10 PM: Talk 2 - Dr. Nagham Saeed\, A ssociate Professor\, University of West London&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n<li>The acade mic career track: Navigating through the tenure track with research\,&nbsp \;teaching and publication responsibilities</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>6.10 P M-6.25 PM: Q&amp\;A</li>\n<li>6.25 PM - 6.30 PM: Conclusions/Next Steps - Dr. Aslam Sulaimalebbe\, UK and Ireland YP Vice-Chair</li>\n</ul> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR