Getting Started

Find guidance and resources on how to begin organizing your IEEE conference.

Welcome IEEE Conference Organizers!

Ready to start planning your IEEE Conference? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll take you through the planning process and timeline and explain how to form your committee, envision your event, and obtain IEEE sponsorship.

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Great IEEE Conferences Start Here

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How to Begin

Find resources on how to use this site and where to begin, based on your role

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IEEE Conference Organizer Timeline

Get recommended time frames for planning an IEEE Conference

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Assembling Your Committee

Establish the team that will plan and run your event

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Obtaining Sponsorship

Learn about different types of sponsorship support

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Learning Sponsor-Specific Guidelines

Discover your sponsor’s unique guidelines

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Selecting Your Location, Date, & Venue

Get tips on how to score a winning conference location, venue, and dates

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Defining Your Scope, Audience, & Objectives

Develop a vision for your conference

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Building Your Budget

Create an initial conference budget for your event

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Creating Your Conference Branding & Website

Establish the digital home for your conference

Forms & Templates

Looking for a specific document, template, or form?
Quickly find what you need in our searchable downloads repository.