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Read the February 2024 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

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Check out our “Why Conferences Matter” video, led by Charlie Jackson, Chair of the IEEE Conferences Committee.

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As IEEE continues to prioritize sustainability across organizational efforts, we are continuously identifying ways to improve our collective footprint. One area that is being addressed across the event industry is food waste.

Read the February 2023 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Read the January 2023 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

As Diversity & Inclusion becomes more instilled across professional organizations, the topic of neurodiversity is being more openly discussed, especially when it comes to events. 

Read the December 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

As the world returns to in-person gatherings, sustainability is an essential topic for all event organizers. IEEE is helping drive this charge, with recent discussions that took place at IEEE Convene with 160+ conference organizers, changemakers, and global partners, along with 2022 IEEE President-Elect Saifur Rahman attending COP27 in Egypt which focused on paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change.

Read the October 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Have you ever shared online content with a friend through a private conversation, such as a direct message or text? If so, you may be participating in dark social. Learn how dark social impacts marketing and brands and what it means for your conference.

Read the August 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

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As conferences and events continue to navigate the virtual/hybrid/in-person landscape, many are experimenting with new formats to keep attendees happy and engaged. Learn how the asynchronous format can benefit your event.

Read the June 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Learn MCE's takeaways from Cvent's recent CONNECT hybrid conference.

Read the April 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Learn about new tools that allow real-time translation personalized for event attendees.

Read the February 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Read the January 2022 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

This month, thousands of professionals from the event community gathered virtually and in Las Vegas for the annual PCMA Convening Leaders. Here are the MCE team's top takeaways and observations to help you navigate the future of events.

The TAB Nominations and Appointments Committee is looking for volunteers with the necessary leadership and organizational skills to impact the future success of the organization. The deadline to receive nominations is 14 March 2022

Read the December 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

IMEX America, the annual event for decision-makers in the meetings & event industry, took place in Las Vegas in November 2021 after canceling their annual event in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Read the October 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

A big change has arrived for those of us that use email marketing to promote IEEE conferences and events. In September 2021, Apple Mail updated their Privacy Protection to give users the option to share if and when they opened emails.

Read the September 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Explore the landscape of audio-based social networking platforms for your event.

Read the August 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

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As event organizers, there are a few ways that we can help build and encourage exhibitor engagement through our existing resources.

Read the June 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

As event technology and virtual platforms enhance their features, one trending capability appearing more frequently is Attendee Matchmaking.

Check out our short instructional video for a tour of the NextGen platform, a review of current processes, and to learn what’s changing to stay up-to-date in your role.

The MCE Conference Education program offers a wide range of courses and webinars to help organizers and conference leaders excel in their roles.

We want your feedback on virtual event platforms you have used at your IEEE Event.

To help IEEE Conference Organizers with their planning, MCE has assembled COVID-19 travel guidance for face-to-face events.

Read the May 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Listen to the playback to get a tour of our website and learn how to access valuable resources.

Read the April 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

IEEE has launched a new website to help you learn more about IEEE NextGen. Sign in with your IEEE credentials to find resources, updates, training, and more.

Read the March 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Watch the following IEEE.tv video to hear IEEE member and conference organizer Nita Patel, discuss IEEE’s ability to bring people together in powerful ways.

Read the February 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Check out this article in The Institute to learn how despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, IEEE held over 1600 conferences in 2020.

Making your next hybrid or in-person event more sustainable doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how with a few simple changes, you can reduce the environmental impact of your event.

Read the January 2021 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizer Insider.

Read the December 2020 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Read a message from Bin Zhao about newly available hybrid events guidance.

Read the November 2020 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

The IEEE Meetings, Conferences & Events (MCE) team requests the assistance of financially-sponsored conference organizers to accomplish the following year-end goals.

Read the October 2020 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Learn about IEEE Technical Co-Sponsorship (TCS). We will cover the costs and fees associated with TCS.

On 6 October, IEEE Day will celebrate with thousands of IEEE members who join together to collaborate on ideas that leverage technology for a better tomorrow.

Read the September 2020 issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Did you know that you are eligible for certain promotional benefits as an IEEE Conference Co-Sponsor?

Read the August issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Organizers can help speed the processing and posting time for conference proceedings by always using the latest version of the IEEE Packing List Generator tool.

Read the July issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Your event was a success, you had great feedback from attendees, and you made lasting impacts on your community. Now that your event is over, you may be wondering how to keep attendees engaged and looking forward to your next event. Ongoing attendee engagement is vital to building on your successes, continuing dialogues, and keeping the momentum going.

Looking for an upcoming IEEE virtual conference? The IEEE Conference Search now includes the ability to search for virtual events.

Learn the basics of IEEE conference finance procedures.

Read an announcement about the appointment of the 2021-2022 Chair, IEEE Conferences Committee.

Read the June issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

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Read a message from Bin Zhao regarding resources for virtualizing your IEEE Event.

Read important information on COVID-19 for IEEE events.

Read the March issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

Conferences, technical news, and IEEE publications - all at your fingertips. The IEEE app is your gateway to IEEE!

Read the February issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter.

During its November 2019 meeting, the IEEE Board of Directors approved a new diversity statement.

Read the January issue of the IEEE MCE Conference Organizers’ Newsletter for updates.

Advancing electrical safety in the workplace is the mission of the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW).

IEEE Conference Organizer, Dustin W. Demetriou has contributed to the IEEE Intersociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems (IEEE ITherm) for over a decade.

10 years celebrating IEEE members!

The IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) gathered over 130 attendees from 1-4 October 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

The 2018 IEEE Haptics Symposium, held in San Francisco, California, was one of the most successful in the conference’s decades-long history. 

IEEE has launched Concur Travel in partnership with its preferred travel agency, World Travel, Inc.

Please read this important statement regarding IEEE event safety and conduct.