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IEEE 2017: Advancing Technology for Humanity

Explore how IEEE, the world's largest professional organization, brings together forward-thinking technology professionals to drive innovation, develop standards, collaborate, and educate in order to solve global challenges and improve society.

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IEEE 2017: Advancing Technology for Humanity

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  1. IEEE 2017: Advancing Technology for Humanity Jim Jefferies, 2017 IEEE President-elect Region 10 Meeting 11 August 2017

  2. The Fuel of IEEE • Forward-thinking technology professionals coming together… to discover the next technological innovation, to develop international standards, to form communities, to share research and educate, in the spirit of collaboration. • Who we are

  3. IEEE at a Glance Global Reach 423,000+ Members 46 Technical Societies and Councils 160+ Countries Technical Breath Social Impact 4,000,000+ Technical Documents Global Humanitarian Efforts Global Public Policy Continuing Education & Certification 1,700+ Annual Conferences 1,300+ Active Standards 170+ Top-cited Periodicals

  4. IEEE Goals • 2015-2020 Lead humanitarian efforts around the world to use technology to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Expand and enable dynamic, nimble, flexible, and diverse communities to help individuals from around the world to share, collaborate, network, debate, and engage with one another. Provide technically vital forums for the discussion, development, and dissemination of authoritative knowledge related to traditional technologies, while focusing more of our resources towards serving the professionals working on emerging and disruptive technologies. Leverage IEEE’s technology-related insight to provide governments, NGOs and other organizations, and the public with innovative and practical recommendations to address public policy issues. 


  5. IEEE Strategic Plan: www.ieee.org/strategic-plan Board of Directors: 2017 IEEE Strategic Agenda • Adopted as a *living document* by the IEEE Board of Directors on 16 January 2017

  6. 2017 IEEE Ad Hoc Committees • Activities in Africa • China Strategy • Continuous Improvement • Engagement in Europe • IEEE Ethics Programs • India Strategy • Industry Advisory Board • Innovation • Internet Initiative (3I) • Organizational Support for Public Policy Activities • Strategic Alignment & Oversight • Foster continuity in IEEE’s strategic direction

  7. Creating the Next Generation of IEEE In 2025 and beyond, IEEE is positioned to appeal to and effectively serve young professionals and other underserved communities globally. • 2017 IEEE Board of Directors Retreat Outcomes Serve IEEE’s Communities of the Future • Recognize the importance and promise of the African Continent • Create a global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem Engage, Enable, and Empower Diverse Global Communities • Build the right infrastructure to enhance engagement and communications with top notch user experience • Tailor the membership model to meet the needs of diverse communities • Futureproof our engagement model Support the Development of Young Professionals • Create a volunteer ecosystem to provide opportunities for Young Professionals • Serve industry at the intersection of the supply and demand for talent

  8. Young Professionals are the Future of IEEE! • Seek out our Young Professionals! • IEEE Young Professionals Program (formerly GOLD): yp.ieee.org • Appointed a Young Professional to every 2017 IEEE Ad Hoc Committee roster • Established a Young Professional liaison to the IEEE Board of Directors • Invite them to join your activities • Encourage participation in governance and volunteer leadership • Emphasis is on increased engagement with young professionals

  9. Expanding Global Outreach • IEEE collaborations around the world inspire innovation for those who develop and deliver technology solutions • New technology connections New Markets Local Programs Product Innovation Global means doing what is needed locally, everywhere. Local Programs

  10. Future Directions Committee • IEEE focuses on what’s next—enabling innovation and the creation of new technologies • IEEE’s innovation engine Big Data Cybersecurity Software Defined Networks Smart Materials Green ICT Internet of Things Photovoltaics Photovoltaics Smart Cities Rebooting Computing

  11. New Initiatives Maturity Level IEEE Smart Materials Other new initiatives www.ieee.org/futuredirections

  12. New Multidisciplinary Initiatives European Public Policy IEEE Museum Exhibits e-Learning Seed Grants Technical English Program Chapter Meeting Recording

  13. Region 10’s Golden Jubilee • Throughout the years, Region 10 members have helped to lead IEEE at its highest levels, and your work has been integral to our organization’s ongoing evolution and expansion! • Congratulations on this significant milestone!

  14. Questions?

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