Webinar: Holding Effective Industry Events – A View from the Automotive Industry

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Host: James Ramirez, IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC)
Watch The Webinar: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/channels/industry_engagement/holding-effective-industry-events-a-view-from-the-automotive-industry

Are you looking to improve the impact and effectiveness of industry events? Whether you’re in the automotive industry, technology, or any other sector, understanding how to organize successful conferences and engagements is crucial to fostering innovation and collaboration.

The IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC) invites you to join a webinar on April 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET, to explore the critical strategies for holding impactful industry events. This session will offer valuable insights into how specific sectors, like the automotive industry, can leverage technology, processes, and structures to engage audiences and create lasting value.

Agenda Overview:

This session will provide a comprehensive guide on organizing industry-focused conferences, emphasizing the automotive sector, where technology plays a pivotal role in driving change. Key topics will include:

 

1. 1. Introduction to IEEE Industry Engagement Committee (IEC): Get to know the IEEE IEC and its initiatives aimed at bringing together professionals from various industries to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth.

1. 1. The Engineering Profession: From Entry to Retirement – People, Technology, Processes, and Structure: Learn about the integral components that shape an engineer’s career and how these intersect with industry event planning. This will include a discussion on the evolving role of technology throughout one’s professional journey.

1. 1. The Impact Model: When Does Technology Create Value and the Role of Industry? Understand how the value of technology is realized during industry events. The session will cover models that illustrate when and how technology enhances industry-focused events, offering practical strategies for creating impactful engagements.

1. 1. Example of Industry-Focused Events: IEEE World Technology Summits: Discover the success stories of past IEEE World Technology Summits—events that brought together industry leaders to tackle significant technological challenges. The panel will provide insights into how these summits are structured and what makes them successful.

1. 1. Industry Vertical Spotlight: Automotive Panel Discussion: A special focus will be placed on the automotive industry, with expert panelists from leading organizations. Key areas of discussion will include:
      

       

      • • The role of digital twins and connected vehicles in transforming the automotive landscape.
      • • How industry events can foster collaboration between automakers, tech innovators, and standards organizations.
      • • Key trends and challenges in mobility and transportation technologies.

1. 1. Open Q&A Session: Have questions? Engage with our panelists in a live Q&A session, where you can gain further insights and discuss specific challenges you face in organizing industry events in your sector.

Meet the Panelists:

The webinar will feature a distinguished panel of experts with deep knowledge of the automotive industry, technology innovation, and industry standards:

 

• • Dan Isaacs, CTO, Digital Twin Consortium
    Expert in digital twin technology and its applications in the automotive and industrial sectors.

• • Scott McCormick, President & CEO, Connected Vehicle Trade Association
    Leading the charge in connected vehicle technologies, Scott brings insights on the future of mobility and collaboration.

• • Joachim G. Taiber, Managing Director, International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization
    Joachim’s experience in mobility testing and standardization brings a critical perspective on global trends in mobility and transportation.

• • Adam Drobot, Chair, IEEE IES World Technology Summit Focus Working Group
    Moderator and host, Adam brings extensive experience in technology summits and guiding industry professionals through engaging, impactful events.

Why Attend?

If you are involved in organizing industry events, working in automotive or technology sectors, or looking for ways to increase engagement at conferences, this webinar is a must-attend. The session will not only focus on event planning and industry collaboration but also offer real-world examples of how technology can be harnessed to create events that drive industry transformation.

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