15-19 April 2024
NRF-iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Cape Town
Africa/Johannesburg timezone
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Invited Talk: Benefits of Membership and Volunteering in IEEE

19 Apr 2024, 12:20
25m
Auditorium (NRF-iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Cape Town)

Auditorium

NRF-iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Cape Town

NRF-iThemba LABS Old Faure Road Cape Town GPS Co-ordinates 34.025°S 18.716°E

Speaker

Dr Udochukwu Akuru (IEEE)

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IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization, offers numerous benefits to its members and encourages active participation through volunteering. With a vast global network of over 460,000 members across 190 countries, IEEE facilitates international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and continuous learning. Through conferences, a comprehensive digital library, and prestigious awards, IEEE empowers professionals to advance their careers. Its 39 technical societies, local chapters, student branches, and affinity groups provide opportunities for networking and specialized engagement. IEEE's standards work drives innovation, and its initiatives promote STEM education, humanitarian causes, and information accessibility. This talk highlights the advantages of membership and volunteering in IEEE, emphasizing how active participation can empower professionals to make a positive impact within and outside their networks.

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