IEEE iGET 2026 – Five Days of Innovation, Research, AI & Global Collaboration

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Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to IEEE iGET 2026 – Global Emerging Technology Conference, hosted in Southern California for the first time, taking place October 21–25, 2026, in Irvine, Orange County, California.



What to Expect

Expert-Led Workshops
Hands-on and practical sessions covering Agentic AI, LLMs, domain-specific AI, responsible innovation, production AI systems, AI-agent evaluation, autonomous-agent controls, and more.

Global Hackathons – 1,700+ Participants Worldwide

IEEE iGET 2026 is connected with two global innovation initiatives:

  • OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon
  • Climate Chain Global Hackathon

Together, these programs have engaged 1,700+ participants worldwide, bringing together students, researchers, developers, healthcare professionals, technologists, and innovators to develop solutions to real-world challenges.

OneAquaHealth focuses on the intersection of human health, aquatic ecosystems, environmental sustainability, digital health, data, and community engagement. Participants have explored solutions spanning environmental monitoring, health technologies, data visualization, sustainability, and digital-health standards.

The OneAquaHealth program also included multiple learning sessions with international experts, helping participants move from challenge identification to solution development.

A major highlight of IEEE iGET 2026 will be the recognition of the OneAquaHealth Global Hackathon Winner during the Award Ceremony on Friday, October 23.

The conference will also recognize:

  • Best Student Poster Award
  • Best Paper Award

The Climate Chain Global Hackathon complements this effort by encouraging solutions around climate resilience, sustainability, AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies.

Together, these initiatives showcase how global collaboration can translate emerging technologies into solutions with meaningful societal impact.

Industry Keynote Speakers
Hear from experienced industry leaders and experts sharing insights on AI, healthcare innovation, emerging technologies, enterprise transformation, and responsible innovation.

50+ Scientific Paper Presentations
Explore cutting-edge research and technical advances across AI, engineering, healthcare, and emerging technologies.

Student Poster Competition – 25+ Submissions
Discover innovative student research and connect with the next generation of researchers and engineers.

Student Entrepreneur & Pitch Program
An opportunity for students and aspiring founders to present ideas, receive feedback, build connections, and explore entrepreneurship.



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  • 7905 Irvine Center Dr
  • Irvine, California
  • United States 92618

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  • Starts 08 October 2026 05:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 21 October 2026 06:55 AM UTC
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Agenda

Conference at a Glance

Wednesday, October 21 – Site Visits & Networking
Site visit in Orange County followed by networking and reception.

Thursday, October 22 – Technical Program Day
Keynote, technical paper presentations, student poster competition, virtual workshops, and closing keynote.

Friday, October 23 – Healthcare Innovation Day
Healthcare keynote, expert-led workshops, award ceremony, and closing keynote.

Saturday, October 24 – Emerging Technology Day
Emerging technology keynote, workshops, student pitch competition, and closing keynote.

Sunday, October 25 – Closing Day
Hands-on autonomous-agent workshop, closing keynote, vote of thanks, and box lunch to go.