2026 IEEE Region 9 Young Professionals Regional Meeting
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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AGENDA
September 3rd
8:30 am
Registration for the 2026 IEEE R9 YP Regional Meeting
9 am
Opening Session: Welcome by WIE & YP Committees
Region 9 Leadership Remarks
9:20 am
WIE Region 9: Priorities, Opportunities, and Regional Vision
Silvana Espinoza – WIE Region 9 Chair
9:40 am
YP Region 9: Priorities, Opportunities, and Regional Vision
Esteban Arias-Méndez – YP Region 9 Chair
10 am
IEEE Leadership: Welcome message for R9 WIE and YP leaders.
Jill Gosling – IEEE President-Elect
10:40 am
Group Photo
11 am
Regional Connection Activity
11:40 am
IEEE YP Mentoring Meet Program
12:00 md
Workshop: Tools Needed by Volunteer Leaders
12:30 pm
Resources, Opportunities & Q&A
12:45 pm
Lunch Break
2 pm
Leadership and Coordination Tools for YP Leaders
2:45 pm
Entrepreneurship and Volunteer-Led Innovation
3:30 pm
IEEE Entrepreneurship
4 pm
YP R9 Project Presentations
4:45 pm
YP Action Commitments and Collaboration Map
6:30 pm
Dinner & Gift Exchange
8 pm
Optional: – Quito Tour – YP Ecuador
