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DESCRIPTION:2026 IEEE CTU Program Kickoff\n\nJoin the Movement: CTU Kickoff
  2026\n\nGET CONNECTED: VIRTUAL KICK-OFF EVENT\n\nGet ready to discover ho
 w we’re bridging the digital divide at the Connecting the Unconnected (C
 TU) Kickoff! Join us on April 15\, 2026\, for an immersive look into the m
 ission and momentum behind this global initiative.\n\nThis isn&#39;t just an e
 vent\; it’s your entry point into a community dedicated to making univer
 sal connectivity a reality. Here is what we’ll be diving into:\n\n- What
  is CTU? Get a clear look at our core mission and the roadmap for the year
  ahead.\n- The Impact: See how our initiatives are transforming lives by b
 ringing internet access to the world’s most remote and underserved commu
 nities.\n- Get Involved: Learn about the various ways you can contribute\,
  from mentoring\, reviewing projects &amp; papers\, technical collaboration to
  community advocacy and leadership.\n\nWhether you&#39;re an expert in the fie
 ld or a curious enthusiast\, this kickoff is your chance to network with v
 isionaries and find your place in the effort to connect the world.\n\nBe p
 art of the solution—save the date for April 15!\n\nLearn more about the 
 CTU program at\nhttps://ctu.ieee.org\n\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE Future Netwo
 rks INGR Committee\n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549340
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549340
ORGANIZER:c.polk@comsoc.org
SEQUENCE:7
SUMMARY:2026 IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Program Kickoff
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/549340
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 rong&gt;\, for an immersive look into the mission and momentum behind this gl
 obal initiative.&lt;/div&gt;\n&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp\;&lt;/div&gt;\n&lt;div&gt;This isn&#39;t just an event\
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 sal connectivity a reality. Here is what we&amp;rsquo\;ll be diving into:&lt;/div
 &gt;\n&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp\;&lt;/div&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is CTU?&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp\;Get a
  clear look at our core mission and the roadmap for the year ahead.&lt;/li&gt;\n
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 leadership.&lt;/li&gt;\n&lt;/ul&gt;\n&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp\;&lt;/div&gt;\n&lt;div&gt;Whether you&#39;re an expert
  in the field or a curious enthusiast\, this kickoff is your chance to net
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