BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis 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:20261012T051555Z UID:6D893C8C-3343-4E69-8C76-0595A1D99886 DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261017T190000 DESCRIPTION:Beyond Technology: Turning Ideas into Impact\n\nIEEE Day Specia l Webinar | IEEE Central Indiana Section\n\nEvent Description\n\nHow can w e move beyond technological breakthroughs to create solutions that truly m atter?\n\nIn celebration of IEEE Day and the spirit of advancing technolog y for humanity\, join the IEEE Central Indiana Section for an inspiring we binar exploring how creativity\, collaboration\, and innovation can transf orm ideas into practical solutions\, address real-world challenges\, and c reate lasting impact for communities and society.\n\nTechnology alone does not create meaningful change. Its true potential is realized when innovat ive thinking is combined with purpose\, entrepreneurial approaches\, and a commitment to addressing real needs.\n\nThis session will explore how IEE E members can move from ideas to action by connecting technological innova tion with real-world applications\, sustainable solutions\, and opportunit ies for positive societal impact.\n\nThrough perspectives on entrepreneuri al thinking\, humanitarian technology\, and interdisciplinary collaboratio n\, participants will discover how technical knowledge\, professional expe rience\, and the global IEEE network can help turn promising ideas into me aningful outcomes.\n\nThe webinar will also introduce opportunities throug h IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology) and IEEE Entrepreneurship\, highlighting pathways for members to engage in communit y-driven innovation\, develop impactful projects\, and collaborate beyond traditional technical boundaries.\n\nWhether you are a student\, young pro fessional\, researcher\, industry professional\, entrepreneur\, or IEEE vo lunteer\, this session will offer fresh perspectives on how you can contri bute to shaping a better tomorrow.\n\nBecause the true value of technology is not measured only by what we create\, but also by the difference we ma ke.\n\nKey Takeaways\n\nParticipants will:\n\n-\nExplore how innovative id eas can become practical solutions to real-world challenges.\n\n-\nUnderst and how entrepreneurial thinking supports creativity\, sustainability\, an d societal impact.\n\n-\nDiscover opportunities to apply technical experti se through humanitarian technology initiatives.\n\n-\nLearn how collaborat ion and IEEE's global network can connect ideas\, people\, and resources.\ n\n-\nIdentify ways to become involved in IEEE SIGHT\, IEEE Entrepreneursh ip\, and local IEEE activities.\n\nSpeaker\n\nSimay Akar Koehler\nFounder & CEO\, AKEC Sustainable & Greentech Solutions\nCo-Founder & Board Member\ , Innoses\nChair\, IEEE Central Indiana Section (2025–2026)\n\nIntended Audience\n\nOpen to all IEEE members\, students\, young professionals\, re searchers\, educators\, industry professionals\, entrepreneurs\, volunteer s\, and anyone interested in innovation and technology for humanity.\n\nNo prior experience in entrepreneurship or humanitarian technology is requir ed.\n\nEvent Format & Registration\n\nFormat: Virtual Webinar | Presentati on and Interactive Q&A\n\nRegistration Deadline: October 16\, 2026\n\nRegi stration is required. Please register by October 16\, 2026. Registered par ticipants will receive the virtual meeting link following registration.\n\ nOrganizer\n\nIEEE Central Indiana Section\n\nIEEE Day Connection\n\nCeleb rating IEEE Day by highlighting how technological innovation\, collaborati on\, and purposeful action can contribute to a better tomorrow.\n\nSpeaker (s): Simay \n\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/584484 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/584484 ORGANIZER:simay@ieee.org SEQUENCE:26 SUMMARY:Beyond Technology: Turning Ideas into Impact URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/584484 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h1>Beyond Technology: Turning Ideas into Imp act</h1>\n<p><strong>IEEE Day Special Webinar | IEEE Central Indiana Secti on</strong></p>\n<h3>Event Description</h3>\n<p><strong>How can we move be yond technological breakthroughs to create solutions that truly matter?</s trong></p>\n<p>In celebration of IEEE Day and the spirit of advancing tech nology for humanity\, join the IEEE Central Indiana Section for an inspiri ng webinar exploring how creativity\, collaboration\, and innovation can t ransform ideas into practical solutions\, address real-world challenges\, and create lasting impact for communities and society.</p>\n<p>Technology alone does not create meaningful change. Its true potential is realized wh en innovative thinking is combined with purpose\, entrepreneurial approach es\, and a commitment to addressing real needs.</p>\n<p>This session will explore how IEEE members can move from ideas to action by connecting techn ological innovation with real-world applications\, sustainable solutions\, and opportunities for positive societal impact.</p>\n<p>Through perspecti ves on entrepreneurial thinking\, humanitarian technology\, and interdisci plinary collaboration\, participants will discover how technical knowledge \, professional experience\, and the global IEEE network can help turn pro mising ideas into meaningful outcomes.</p>\n<p>The webinar will also intro duce opportunities through <strong>IEEE SIGHT (Special Interest Group on H umanitarian Technology)</strong> and <strong>IEEE Entrepreneurship</strong >\, highlighting pathways for members to engage in community-driven innova tion\, develop impactful projects\, and collaborate beyond traditional tec hnical boundaries.</p>\n<p>Whether you are a student\, young professional\ , researcher\, industry professional\, entrepreneur\, or IEEE volunteer\, this session will offer fresh perspectives on how you can contribute to sh aping a better tomorrow.</p>\n<p><strong>Because the true value of technol ogy is not measured only by what we create\, but also by the difference we make.</strong></p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>\n<p>Participants will:</p>\n<u l>\n<li>\n<p>Explore how innovative ideas can become practical solutions t o real-world challenges.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Understand how entrepreneuri al thinking supports creativity\, sustainability\, and societal impact.</p >\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Discover opportunities to apply technical expertise thr ough humanitarian technology initiatives.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Learn how c ollaboration and IEEE's global network can connect ideas\, people\, and re sources.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Identify ways to become involved in IEEE SIG HT\, IEEE Entrepreneurship\, and local IEEE activities.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\ n<h3>Speaker</h3>\n<p><strong>Simay Akar Koehler</strong><br>Founder &amp\ ; CEO\, AKEC Sustainable &amp\; Greentech Solutions<br>Co-Founder &amp\; B oard Member\, Innoses<br>Chair\, IEEE Central Indiana Section (2025&ndash\ ;2026)</p>\n<h3>Intended Audience</h3>\n<p>Open to all IEEE members\, stud ents\, young professionals\, researchers\, educators\, industry profession als\, entrepreneurs\, volunteers\, and anyone interested in innovation and technology for humanity.</p>\n<p>No prior experience in entrepreneurship or humanitarian technology is required.</p>\n<h3>Event Format &amp\; Regis tration</h3>\n<p><strong>Format:</strong> Virtual Webinar | Presentation a nd Interactive Q&amp\;A</p>\n<p><strong>Registration Deadline:</strong> Oc tober 16\, 2026</p>\n<p><strong>Registration is required.</strong> Please register by October 16\, 2026. Registered participants will receive the vi rtual meeting link following registration.</p>\n<h3>Organizer</h3>\n<p>IEE E Central Indiana Section</p>\n<h3>IEEE Day Connection</h3>\n<p>Celebratin g IEEE Day by highlighting how technological innovation\, collaboration\, and purposeful action can contribute to a better tomorrow.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR