IEEE Young Professionals Regional Meeting Region 9 2025
This is a premier event designed to connect, inspire, and empower young professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean. This gathering is a unique opportunity to strengthen your professional network, develop essential skills, and collaborate on initiatives shaping the future of engineering and technology in the region. We are focusing on these key objectives:
1. Develop Regional Strategies: Define key strategies and initiatives for IEEE Region 9 Young Professionals for the upcoming year.
2. Enhance Collaboration: Strengthen the network and collaboration among Young Professional representatives from different sections and affinity groups within Region 9.
3. Improve Operational Efficiency: Discuss and identify best practices for the effective operation and management of YP activities at the regional and local levels.
4. Foster Team Building: Promote team cohesion and collaboration among YP volunteers within Region 9.
5. Share Best Practices: Provide a platform for sharing successful initiatives, projects, and experiences from various YP groups across the region.
6. Align with Regional Goals: Ensure YP activities are aligned with the broader strategic objectives of IEEE Region 9.
7. Empower Future Leaders: Equip YP volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and contribute effectively to IEEE.
· Global Networking: Meet and connect with other young professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts.
· Professional Development: Participate in interactive sessions, workshops, and panels designed to boost your career.
· Innovation and Technology: Explore new ideas and cutting-edge technologies transforming the industry.
· Global Impact: Collaborate on projects that make a positive difference in the global technical community.
· Personal and Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge and discover new opportunities for your career.
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- Hotel Riu Plaza
- Panamá City, Panama
- Panama
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Esteban Arias-Méndez
estebanarias @ ieee.org
- Starts 01 June 2025 06:00 AM UTC
- Ends 04 August 2025 06:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
August 13th
3 pm Hotel Check-In at Hotel Riu Plaza, Panama City
6:30 pm Registration for the Regional Meeting
7 pm Social gathering, an informal get-together for those who want to share a drink or dinner (Optional)
August 14th
* Dress code: Business Casual
9 am Opening Session: Welcome by WIE & YP Committees
9:15 am Words from IEEE Leadership - Kathleen Kramer – IEEE President & CEO
9:25 am Region 9 Leadership Remarks - Jenifer Castillo – Region 9 Director, Ignacio Castillo – Region9 Director-Elect
Danielle Delgado – WIE Region 9 Chair, Esteban Arias-Méndez – YP Region 9 Chair
9:50 am Keynote Speech: How YP and WIE can collaborate with the strategic plan for 2025–2030? (* final title to be defined)
Kathleen Kramer – IEEE President & CEO
10:30 am Get to Know & Connect - Meeting Agenda Overview
10:45 am Inspirational Leadership: Vision for Region 9, Jenifer Castillo - Region 9 Director
11 am IEEE R9 WIE & YP Insights and Perspective, Ignacio Castillo - Region 9 Director-Elect
11:15 am Workshop: "Sparking Regional Impact: A Collaborative Strategy Session for IEEE R9 YP"
Part 1: Identifying Key Challenges
12 md Lunch Break
1 pm DiSC assessment
4 pm Workshop: "Sparking Regional Impact: A Collaborative Strategy Session for IEEE R9 YP"
Part 2: Collaborative Idea Generation & Prioritization
Part 3: Action Planning & Next Steps
4:50 pm Wrap-up & Closing Remarks
5 pm Gift Exchange (bring a gift from your country or city, no more than USD 30, if you want to participate)
6 pm Historic Tour in Casco Viejo (change clothes for something fresh and more relax)
7:30 pm Dinner like a local at Mercado de Mariscos
August 15th
9 am Breakfast and Final Group Activity (social)
11 am Hotel Check-Out
