IEEE Industry & Community Outreach Summit – Central Illinois (Feb 22–24, 2026)
The IEEE Industry & Community Outreach Summit 2026 convenes industry leaders, educators, students, and community partners across Central Illinois to strengthen STEM pathways, workforce development, and industry collaboration.
Hosted by the IEEE Central Illinois Section, the Summit features engagements with local high schools, universities, women’s leadership organizations, innovation hubs, and industry partners. IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin will participate in presentations and community discussions highlighting:
• Engineering as a humanitarian and public-impact profession
• Workforce readiness and digital transformation
• Women and underrepresented communities in STEM
• Industry–education collaboration
• Lifelong learning and professional development
All events are NO COST. Some sessions are invitation-only due to venue capacity and host coordination.
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- Peoria, Illinois
- United States
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE Industry Engagement Committee
Speakers
Jill Gostin of IEEE
Building a Future Through STEM: A Journey from Peoria to Global Leadership
Jill Gostin will share her personal journey from growing up in Peoria to becoming IEEE President-Elect, and how education, curiosity, and persistence opened doors to opportunities in engineering and technology. Her talk will highlight how STEM careers can create pathways to success, impact, and upward mobility, regardless of where you start
Jessica Bian of IEEE Industry Engagement Committee
More Power to Your Future: Life-Long Learning through IEEE
Maxwell Mamishev
Why Early Engagement Matters: Developing the Next Generation of Engineers
Agenda
Check out each day agenda here: https://wts.ieee.org/industry-visit/#agenda-visit
Hosted by IEEE Central Illinois Section
In collaboration with IEEE Women in Engineering, IEEE Region 4, local industry, and academic partners