2026-2027 Region 5 Strategy Meeting
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IEEE Region 5 2026-2027 Strategy Meeting
Incoming Region 5 Director Christopher Sanderson will lead a discussion of new strategies and updates for 2026-27, along with refinements from IEEE HQ on IEEE public imperatives -- activities that benefit the public and not necessarily linked with direct IEEE member involvement in the activity that receives IEEE funding.
This will be a hybrid meeting; the Webex link below is available for those joining remotely.
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- Boulder Limelight Hotel
- 1295 University Ave.
- Boulder, Colorado
- United States 80302
- Building: Boulder Limelight Hotel
- Room Number: Flagstaff Room (Second Floor)
- Starts 01 November 2025 06:00 PM UTC
- Ends 07 November 2025 11:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
| 2026-27 Region 5 Director Christopher Sanderson - Region Strategy Meeting Agenda | |||
| Limelight Hotel, Boulder, CO | |||
| 11/7/2025 - 4:00 PM | |||
| Time | Topic | Presenters | |
| 3:45 PM | Name Badges | ||
| 4:00 PM | Welcome | Michelle Patrick-Krueger, 2024-25 Region 5 WIE Coordinator | |
| 4:05 PM | Colorado Welcome | Kate Landow, 2025 Denver Section WIE Coord + R5 WIE committee | |
| Lucy Talley, 2025 Denver Section Treasurer/R5 + Denver WIE member | |||
| 4:15 PM | Participant Introductions | Ian MacMillian, 2026-27 R5 Director Elect / 2028-29 Region 5 Director | |
| 4:30 PM | How the Region can help the 27 Sections | Christopher Sanderson, 2026-27 Region 5 Director | |
| Affinity groups + Society/Chapter members | |||
| WIE, YP, LMAG, STEM, Members, and more | |||
| 5:00 PM | IEEE’s Public Charity Status and Public Imperatives | Sanderson/Sipes | |
| How to benefit humanity | IEEE public charity under NY law | ||
| 5:15 PM | General Q&A/Closing Remarks | Sanderson - invite participants to 6 pm reception at Limelight Hotel meet Region 5 Executive Committee members | |
| 2026-27 Director Strategies | christopher.sanderson@ieee.org | ||
| Engineer our future by inspiring innovation and empowering communities | |||
| Leading through Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact. | |||
| Explore the fundamental principles that shape my commitment to advancing technology for humanity. | |||
| Enhancing Senior Membership Engagement and Value | |||
| Through targeted programs and initiatives, I aim to create a supportive and enriching environment that recognizes our volunteer’s expertise and fosters their continued growth. | |||
| By actively involving senior members in the decision-making processes that fuel change, we can maximize their impact within the IEEE community and elevate the value of their membership. | |||
| Forging Partnerships for Youth Engagement in STEM | |||
| By collaborating with schools, community organizations, and industry leaders, we can craft impactful initiatives that engage young professionals in the wonders of STEM. | |||
| From mentorship programs to industry visits, I aim to ignite their curiosity, nurture their talents, and open doors to exciting career paths. | |||
| Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for Diverse Member Engagement | |||
| Engagement and collaboration are at the core of my initiatives as I personally strive to create a safe and supportive environment for all members within IEEE. | |||
| I firmly believe that embracing collaborative perspectives and experiences strengthens our community and fosters a culture of respect, understanding, and collaboration. | |||
| https://r5conferences.org/about/2026-2027-ieee-region-5-initiatives/ | |||
| 2026 Region 5 meeting in Boulder | |||
| https://r5conferences.org/ | |||
| Conference and Student Competitions – volunteers welcome | |||