IEEE Japan SYWL Workshop in Nagoya 2026

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IEEE Japan SYWL Workshop in Nagoya 2026

Theme: "Design Your Future"

We are pleased to announce the IEEE Japan SYWL Workshop in Nagoya 2026, which will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Nadia Park in Nagoya, Japan. This workshop is organized as a joint event with IEEE IEW2026 (Industry Engagement Workshop), hosted by the IEEE Nagoya Section on October 16.

The workshop brings together members of IEEE Student Branches, Young Professionals (YP), Women in Engineering (WIE), and Life Members Affinity Groups (LMAG) from across Japan, as well as students, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.

Under the theme "Design Your Future," the workshop aims to inspire participants to explore future directions in technology, research, and their professional careers. Through invited lectures, networking opportunities, and interactive group discussions, participants will exchange experiences and ideas across generations and technical disciplines.

Program Highlights

• Keynote Speech by Prof. Yutaka Ishibashi (Aichi Sangyo University)

• Special Lecture by Prof. Toshio Fukuda (Nagoya University / Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology)

• Overview of the new IEEE Region 10 and networking opportunities

• Interactive group discussions on technology, research, and career development

• Group reports and closing session

Event Information

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM JST (Registration opens at 8:45 AM)

Venue: Nadia Park, 9F, Room SK904, Nagoya, Japan / Online (Hybrid Event)

Participation Fee: Free

Target Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students, engineers, researchers, and professionals from all fields and age groups

Dress Code: Business Casual

On-site Capacity: Approximately 60 participants (first-come, first-served)

Registration Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST (On-site registration may close earlier once capacity is reached.)

Post-Workshop Event: Meet & Connect with Industry

Following the SYWL Workshop, a special networking session, "Meet & Connect with Industry," is planned in collaboration with the IEEE Japan Council Industry Promotion Committee (IPC).

Scheduled from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the same venue, this session provides an opportunity for participants and industry professionals to connect over food and refreshments, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations in research, technology, and future IEEE activities.

Organizers

IEEE Japan SYWL Workshop Organizing Committee

IEEE Japan Council

Co-organizers

IEEE Nagoya Young Professionals Affinity Group

IEEE Nagoya Life Members Affinity Group

IEEE Meiji University Student Branch

Official Event Website

https://ieee-jp.org/japancouncil/affinitygroup/SYWL2026/index.html

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IEEE Japan SYWL Workshop in Nagoya 2026 — Agenda

08:45–09:00 | Registration

09:00–09:10 | Opening Remarks

09:10–10:00 | Keynote Speech & Special Lecture

• 09:10–09:35 | Keynote Speech: Prof. Yutaka Ishibashi (20-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)

• 09:35–10:00 | Special Lecture: Prof. Toshio Fukuda (20-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A)

10:00–10:30 | Overview of the New IEEE Region 10 and Networking Opportunities

10:30–12:00 | Group Discussions — "Design Your Future"

Discussion Topics:

1. Challenges worth taking on early in one's career and opportunities we wish we had pursued

2. How can we work effectively with AI?

3. What environments and actions are needed to sustain research and professional careers?

4. Questions and concerns about the future of students and early-career researchers, including women in research

12:00–12:15 | Group Reports

12:15–12:30 | Closing Remarks

Post-Workshop Special Session (Optional)

12:30–14:30 | Meet & Connect with Industry (in collaboration with IEEE Japan Council IPC)

All times are in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9).

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