BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260627T003303Z UID:4361AAEC-936C-4828-A311-865154919E4C DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T120000 DESCRIPTION:2026 IEEE Young Professionals Summit\n\n[IEEE Young Professiona ls Summit 2026 logo]\n\nJoin us at the 2026 IEEE Young Professionals Summi t at Boston University (August 7–9\, 2026) for a forward-looking convers ation on how AI is transforming the way we work\, build\, and lead.\n\nLea rn about Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Human Work in our track s:\n\n- Technical Innovation & Applied AI\n- AI in Careers & Professional Growth\n- Women in Engineering\n\nThe YP Summit is your place to:\n\n- For m teams and win prizes in the IEEE Humanitarian Program Pitch Competition! \n- Leverage the IEEE to be a leader in your career\n- Network with other Young Professionals and IEEE leaders from across Regions 1+2 and around th e world!\n\nMore info at https://ieeeypsummit.com/\n\nThis year’s Summit brings together YP leaders to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence\, from advancing technical innovation in complex systems to reshaping career pathways and professional growth. Attendees will gain pra ctical exposure to emerging tools\, engage in discussions around the ethic al implications of AI\, and learn how to adapt in an increasingly automate d and data-driven environment.\n\nBeyond technology\, the YP Summit emphas izes leadership\, mentorship\, and inclusive innovation\, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of engineering a nd AI. Through interactive sessions and networking opportunities\, partici pants will connect with peers\, industry professionals\, and academic rese archers\, while building skills that extend beyond technical expertise.\n\ nWhether you are developing intelligent systems\, navigating your next car eer move\, or looking to expand your professional network\, the YP Summit offers valuable insights and meaningful connections.\n\nLodging\nWe offer affordable on-campus housing options\, giving you the opportunity to stay close to the summit and connect with fellow attendees:\n\n- Rooms can be b ooked from Aug 4-Aug 12\n- The booking site will be closed on Friday\, Jul y 31 at noon\n- Room options\n- $100 per person per night for private bedr oom\, shared bathroom in a shared suite\n- $191 per person per night for p rivate bedroom\, private bathroom in a shared suite\n\nThe booking is firs t come\, first serve:\nhttps://bu.irisregistration.com/Site/IEEE2026\n\nBU 's registration team is reachable to assist with any questions or issues r elated to housing bookings Monday-Friday 9am-5pm confreg@bu.edu or 617-353 -2238.\n\nWe also have a block for VIPs at Hilton Doubletree Cambridge:\nh ttps://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bossbdt-91a-84d68467-d2d4-4895-bc 73-aee11d0fedf7/\n\nSpeaker(s): \, \, \, \, \n\nAgenda: \n\n\nBoston\, Mas sachusetts\, United States LOCATION:Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States ORGANIZER:cecelia.qw.cheng@gmail.com SEQUENCE:238 SUMMARY:2026 IEEE Young Professionals Summit URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/555473 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><div>\n<table style="border-collapse: collaps e\; width: 100.071%\; height: 190.868px\;" border="1"><colgroup><col style ="width: 77.4128%\;"><col style="width: 22.612%\;"></colgroup>\n<tbody>\n< tr style="height: 190.868px\;">\n<td style="height: 190.868px\;">\n<h1>202 6 IEEE Young Professionals Summit</h1>\n</td>\n<td style="height: 190.868p x\;">\n<h2 style="text-align: center\;"><img src="https://ieeeypsummit.com /resources/2026_logo_YP_summit_boston_no_background_470.png" alt="IEEE You ng Professionals Summit 2026 logo" width="143" height="143"></h2>\n</td>\n </tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n</div>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n<div>Join us at the &nbsp\;<strong>2026 IEEE Young Professionals Summit at Boston University ( August 7&ndash\;9\, 2026)</strong> for a forward-looking conversation on h ow AI is transforming the way we work\, build\, and lead.&nbsp\;</div>\n<d iv>&nbsp\;</div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Learn about&nbsp\;<em>Artificial Inte lligence and the Future of Human Work</em>&nbsp\;in our tracks:</div>\n<di v>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical Innovation &amp\; Applied AI</li>\n<li>AI in Caree rs &amp\; Professional Growth</li>\n<li>Women in Engineering</li>\n</ul>\n </div>\n<p>The YP <span class="il">Summit</span>&nbsp\;is your place to:</ p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form teams and win prizes in the IEEE Humanitarian Program P itch Competition!</li>\n<li>Leverage the IEEE to be a leader in your caree r</li>\n<li>Network with other Young Professionals and IEEE leaders from a cross Regions 1+2 and around the world!</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div> More info at <a href="https://ieeeypsummit.com/">https://ieeeypsummit.com/ </a></div>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n<div>This year&rsquo\;s Summit brings toge ther YP leaders to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligenc e\, from advancing technical innovation in complex systems to reshaping ca reer pathways and professional growth. Attendees will gain practical expos ure to emerging tools\, engage in discussions around the ethical implicati ons of AI\, and learn how to adapt in an increasingly automated and data-d riven environment.<br><br></div>\n<div>Beyond technology\, the YP Summit e mphasizes leadership\, mentorship\, and inclusive innovation\, highlightin g the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of engineer ing and AI. Through interactive sessions and networking opportunities\, pa rticipants will connect with peers\, industry professionals\, and academic researchers\, while building skills that extend beyond technical expertis e.</div>\n<div><br>Whether you are developing intelligent systems\, naviga ting your next career move\, or looking to expand your professional networ k\, the YP Summit offers valuable insights and meaningful connections.</di v>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n<div><strong>Lodging</strong></div>\n<div>We offer affordable&nbsp\;<strong>on-campus housing </strong>options\, giving you the opportunity to stay close to the summit and connect with fellow attend ees:</div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Rooms can be booked from Aug 4-Aug 12</li>\n< li>The booking site will be closed on&nbsp\;<strong>Friday\, July 31 at no on</strong></li>\n<li>Room options\n<ul>\n<li>$100 per person per night fo r private bedroom\, shared bathroom in a shared suite</li>\n<li>$191 per p erson per night for private bedroom\, private bathroom in a shared suite</ li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div>The booking is first come\, first s erve:</div>\n<div><a href="https://bu.irisregistration.com/Site/IEEE2026"> https://bu.irisregistration.com/Site/IEEE2026</a></div>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div >\n<div>BU's registration team is reachable to assist with any questions o r issues related to housing bookings Monday-Friday 9am-5pm&nbsp\;<a href=" mailto:confreg@bu.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">confreg@bu.edu</a> o r 617-353-2238.</div>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n<div>We also have a block for V IPs at Hilton Doubletree Cambridge:</div>\n<div><a href="https://www.hilto n.com/en/attend-my-event/bossbdt-91a-84d68467-d2d4-4895-bc73-aee11d0fedf7/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google. com/url?q=https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bossbdt-91a-84d68467-d 2d4-4895-bc73-aee11d0fedf7/&amp\;source=gmail&amp\;ust=1781623827630000&am p\;usg=AOvVaw0mEh9__5KxNyZMoqtaFDIt">https://www.hilton.com/en/<wbr>attend -my-event/bossbdt-91a-<wbr>84d68467-d2d4-4895-bc73-<wbr>aee11d0fedf7/</a>< /div>\n<div>&nbsp\;</div><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p><img src="https://ev ents.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/6e7936e8-6202-47c2-8111-dff7f 9abba25" width="544" height="586"></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR