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DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 IEEE Transformers Academy!\n\nThe Transform
 ers Academy is an intergenerational\, immersive leadership experience desi
 gned to empower current and emerging IEEE leaders. Leaving traditional hot
 el conference rooms behind\, we assemble in dynamic\, non-traditional spac
 es across Kansas City to collaborate\, innovate\, and directly address the
  key opportunities facing IEEE today.\n\nWhether you are looking to refine
  your leadership skills\, connect with peers across generations\, or drive
  impactful projects in your local Section\, Chapter\, or Student Branch\, 
 this weekend is built to equip you with actionable strategies and long-ter
 m networks.\n\nImportant Attendance &amp; Registration Details\n\n-\nAccepted 
 Applicants Please complete your registration via this vTools event to conf
 irm your seat\, dietary preferences\, and other details for the Academy.\n
 \n-\nWhat Is Covered: Accepted Academy cohort members receive fully covere
 d event access\, meals/refreshments\, and 2 nights of hotel lodging (Frida
 y &amp; Saturday) at the historic Hotel Phillips in Downtown Kansas City.\n\n-
 \nTravel Logistics: Attendees are responsible for arranging their transpor
 tation to and from Kansas City. We encourage participants to reach out to 
 their local IEEE Sections\, Chapters\, or Student Branches for travel spon
 sorship support.\n\nAgenda: \nEvent Overview &amp; Schedule Highlights\n\n-\nF
 riday\, November 13 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)\n\n-\nWelcome &amp; Networking Meetu
 p: Rolling arrival social for out-of-town academy attendees and local Kans
 as City IEEE members featuring local craft beverages and quintessential KC
  BBQ.\n\n-\nSaturday\, November 14 (9:00 AM – Evening Activity)\n\n-\nAl
 l-Day Interactive Strategy Session: Hands-on working sessions focused on c
 ore IEEE challenges in small collaborative teams\, followed by a Victory D
 inner.\n\n-\nSunday\, November 15 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)\n\n-\nProject Rou
 ndup &amp; Breakfast Wrap-Up: Final team presentations\, action-plan rollouts\
 , and closing remarks before afternoon departures.\n\n106 W 12th St\, Kans
 as City\, Missouri\, United States\, 64105
LOCATION:106 W 12th St\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, United States\, 64105
ORGANIZER:a2depoian@ieee.org
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SUMMARY:IEEE Transformers Academy 2026 | KC\,MO
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/588259
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 n intergenerational\, immersive leadership experience designed to empower 
 current and emerging IEEE leaders. Leaving traditional hotel conference ro
 oms behind\, we assemble in dynamic\, non-traditional spaces across Kansas
  City to collaborate\, innovate\, and directly address the key opportuniti
 es facing IEEE today.&lt;/p&gt;\n&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;10&quot;&gt;Whether you are looki
 ng to refine your leadership skills\, connect with peers across generation
 s\, or drive impactful projects in your local Section\, Chapter\, or Stude
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