"Tech Futures 2026 – Virtual Kickoff" Event (MS Section Localized, Piggybacked Version)

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The IEEE Region 3 Young Professionals (YP) and IEEE Computer Society (CS) present the Tech Futures 2026 Series – Virtual Kickoff, a flagship region-wide session designed to explore the most impactful emerging technologies highlighted in the IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026 report.

This virtual kickoff marks the official launch of a coordinated regional initiative that will combine a high-impact virtual session with a sequence of locally hosted hybrid deep-dive events across Region 3, organized by Section YP Affinity Groups and Computer Society Chapters. The session will provide attendees with insights into future technology trends, career alignment, and industry directions, while fostering collaboration between students, Young Professionals, academia, and industry leaders.

What to Expect

  • Overview of IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026

  • Keynote insights from distinguished technical leadership

  • Expert panel on future technologies and career pathways

  • Interactive audience poll to shape upcoming local YP & CS hybrid events

  • Opportunities to engage with industry, academia, and IEEE leadership

Session Highlights

  • Emerging Tech Insights

  • Distinguished Keynote

  • Expert Panel Discussion

  • Live Q&A


  Date and Time

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  • Starts 25 March 2026 05:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 28 March 2026 03:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Dr. Grace Lewis

Keynote Speaker and 2026 President IEEE Computer Society

Mr. John McDonald of JDM Associates

IEEE Foundation President and Founder & CEO - JDM Associates





Agenda

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8:30 – 8:35 AM – Opening & Welcome
Introduction to IEEE Region 3 YP, Computer Society, and Tech Futures 2026 Series

 

 

8:35 – 8:45 AM – Leadership Remarks
Importance of future technologies, YP engagement, and cross-society collaboration

 

 

8:45 – 9:10 AM – Keynote: Technology Predictions 2026 Overview
(IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Speaker)

 

 

9:10 – 9:40 AM – Expert Panel: Future Technologies & Career Alignment
Speakers from academia, industry, and technical leadership

 

 

9:40 – 9:45 AM – Interactive YP Poll & Audience Engagement
Live polling to identify top technology topics for upcoming local hybrid events

 

 

9:45 – 9:55 AM – Series Roadmap & Next Steps
Overview of Phase 2: Local YP & CS Hybrid Deep-Dive Events across Region 3

 

 

9:55 – 10:00 AM – Live Q&A and Closing Remarks