IEEE IAS Day 2026: Celebrating Our Community, Shaping Our Future
Join the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) for the official launch of IAS Day 2026, a global celebration of the people, ideas, and communities that make IAS special.
This live opening webinar will explore why IAS is worth celebrating, where our Society is headed, and how every member can help shape its future. Hear from IAS leadership and committee representatives about the value of membership, the vital role of local chapters, opportunities for women in engineering, and the energy and innovation of students and young professionals.
The program will also highlight how IAS Day will be celebrated around the world, with activities, contests, and opportunities for members to connect and participate throughout the week. Attendees will have the chance to join interactive polls, test their IAS knowledge, and celebrate the global IAS community together.
Connect. Learn. Innovate. Impact. Together. Globally.
Be part of the launch and help make IAS Day 2026 a celebration of our Society—and the people who will shape its future.
Register Here: https://ieee.webex.com/weblink/register/r4bfe1fea0f98d906223f52b8bde42419
Tentative Schedule:
| Time | Segment | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00–1:05 | Welcome & IAS Day Introduction | Moderator/Danielle |
| 1:05–1:10 | Why IAS Day? The Vision for Our Society | Ayman, President |
| 1:10–1:15 | The Future of IAS Starts with Us | Avoki, President-Elect |
| 1:15–1:20 | Growing Our IAS Community | Payman, MD Chair |
| 1:20–1:25 | IAS Day Happens Where IAS Lives: Our Chapters | Payman, MD Chair |
| 1:25–1:30 | IAS for Everyone: Building an Inclusive Community | Danielle, IAS Staff |
| 1:30–1:35 | The Next Generation of IAS YPs | Achref, SYP Chair |
| 1:35–1:40 | IAS Legacy: Experience, Mentorship and the Next Generation | Peter, LM Chair |
| 1:40–1:50 | IAS Day Around the World: What Will Happen This Week? | Danielle |
| 1:50–1:55 | IAS Day Challenge | Live Polls |
| 1:55–2:00 | Q/A and Closing Remarks | All seven |