NextGen Innovation Hour: Careers, Innovation & Connections
Host: IEEE WV WIE + Young Professionals @ UC Downtown Innovation Hub
Date/Time: September 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Event: NextGen Innovation Hour
Host: IEEE WV WIE + Young Professionals @ UC Downtown Innovation Hub
Date/Time: September 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM EST
Join IEEE WV Women in Engineering (WIE) and Young Professionals (YP) for the NextGen Innovation Hour, hosted at the University of Charleston (UC) Downtown Innovation Hub (DIH).
This 90-minute evening session brings together students, early-career engineers, technologists, technology adjacent professionals, and industry leaders to discuss career growth, emerging technologies, and local innovation opportunities.
What to Expect:
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3x Lightning Talks (10 mins each): Hear concise, high-impact stories on personal career journeys, early-career lessons, and local startup/industry skill demands.
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Interactive AMA Panel (25 mins): Bring your open questions on tech trends, career navigation, and innovation.
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Structured Networking (25 mins): Connect with peers, speakers, and local IEEE leaders.
Location: UC Downtown Innovation Hub
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
Open To: Students, YP members, IEEE members, and non-members welcome!
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- UC Downtown Innovation Hub
- 240 Capitol St
- Charleston, West Virginia
- United States 25301
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- Co-sponsored by West Virginia Section
- Starts 26 August 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 25 September 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
Agenda:
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5:00 PM – 5:10 PM: Welcome & Opening (DIH + IEEE WV WIE/YP)
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5:10 PM – 5:40 PM: Lightning Talks
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5:40 PM – 6:05 PM: Interactive Panel Q&A
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6:05 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Wrap-Up