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Amplifying the IEEE Mission

In 2024, IEEE strengthened its leadership position, helping to guide innovation in a direction that benefits humanity. We made inroads with industry and expanded collaborations with students and policymakers in efforts that showcased the large impact that technology plays in driving positive change. 

IEEE Celebrates 140 Years | Expanding Industry Engagement | IEEE Student Branches Host Sci-Fi Contest at Worldcon | Empowering Professionals in STEM | IEEE Supports CHIPS Act with Events Across the U.S. | IEEE Advances Clean Tech Solutions Worldwide | IEEE Showcases Global Impact at Key Tech Events

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IEEE Celebrates 140 Years

In 2024, IEEE marked its 140th anniversary, celebrating the remarkable contributions of its members and volunteers worldwide. Since its origin, IEEE has helped shape the world of technology—from computing and standards to Wi-Fi and cell phones—up to the latest AI applications. To commemorate this milestone, IEEE released Inspiring Technology: 34 Breakthroughs, a 144-page e-book spanning nearly a century and a half of electrical engineering innovation and IEEE history.

IEEE President Tom Coughlin hosted an event to celebrate IEEE’s significant history, recognizing the members and volunteers who have helped shape the world of technology. The IEEE Foundation featured its inaugural “IEEE Foundation Day,” highlighting its role as the heart of IEEE charitable giving and philanthropy and acknowledging the donors that make it possible.

Photo cards of IEEE historical figures on display at the IEEE 140th celebration event.
IEEE President Tom Coughlin speaking at the 140th event.
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IEEE Executive Director Sophia Muirhead (left), speaking at the 140th celebration and IEEE President Tom Coughlin.
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View Highlights Celebrating 140 Years of Advancing Technology for Humanity

Expanding Industry Engagement

To promote collaboration and identify engagement opportunities with industry, IEEE leadership met with corporations in Silicon Valley in the United States and around the world to showcase the benefits and impact of IEEE. Building these connections helps amplify the valuable resources that IEEE provides to corporations, ranging from professional development to access to IEEE standards.

The IEEE Standards Association offers corporations, as well as universities and governments, a membership option that enables participants to engage and influence technology development.
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IEEE President Tom Coughlin at several industry events. From left: Meeting with executives at IBM Research – Africa in Nairobi, Kenya; with 2020 IEEE President Toshio Fukuda and executives from LY Corporation in Tokyo, Japan; and participating in a factory tour at TMEIC Corporation, a joint venture between Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

To promote collaboration and identify engagement opportunities with industry, IEEE leadership met with corporations in Silicon Valley in the United States and around the world to showcase the benefits and impact of IEEE. Building these connections helps amplify the valuable resources that IEEE provides to corporations, ranging from professional development to access to IEEE standards.

The IEEE Standards Association offers corporations, as well as universities and governments, a membership option that enables participants to engage and influence technology development.
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IEEE President Tom Coughlin at several industry events. From top: Meeting with executives at IBM Research – Africa in Nairobi, Kenya; with 2020 IEEE President Toshio Fukuda and executives from LY Corporation in Tokyo, Japan; and participating in a factory tour at TMEIC Corporation, a joint venture between Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

IEEE Student Branches Host Sci-Fi Contest at Worldcon

At the 2024 World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Glasgow, Scotland, local IEEE student branches organized a successful science fiction competition, where the next generation of technologists shared their thoughts on the future of technology. Additionally, IEEE President Thomas Coughlin moderated a panel on machine-brain interface and 2024 IEEE President-elect Kathleen Kramer moderated a panel on how AI may impact the workforce.

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IEEE President Tom Coughlin (third from left) with 2024 Worldcon attendees
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2024 IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) China Leadership Summit attendees

Empowering Professionals in STEM

IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is driving global initiatives to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields. Through innovative approaches like the Riko-chan manga series, a collaboration with the IEEE Japan Council that showcases a young girl solving problems through STEM, WIE was successful in actively engaging the next generation of female engineers. Additionally, events like the 2024 IEEE WIE China Leadership Summit and WIE Industry Forum brought together influential professionals to discuss digital innovation, career development and workplace engagement. These platforms provide crucial networking, mentorship and skill-building opportunities while advocating to support the advancement of women in engineering.
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IEEE Supports CHIPS Act with Events Across the U.S.

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Ebonee Walker, IEEE Region 3 WIE Representative, and other Opportunities & Challenges in Workforce Development panelists at IEEE-USA's IWRC in Huntsville, AL.
IEEE-USA’s “Packaging Chips with CHIPS” event, held at Arizona State University, brought together thought leaders from chip packaging and design companies and government policymakers to discuss the chip packaging industry in light of the historic CHIPS Act. The CHIPS Act is legislation intended to drive America’s semiconductor industry. The initiative extended to Little Rock, Arkansas; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Huntsville, Alabama where the IEEE-USA Innovation, Workforce and Research Conference (IWRC) delved deeper into the US$56 billion CHIPS Act and other government programs that promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, IEEE participated with other experts in a congressional briefing for the U.S. House of Representatives evaluating the CHIPS Act legislation.

IEEE Advances Clean Tech Solutions Worldwide

The IEEE Future Directions SusTech Initiative, in partnership with the 2024 IEEE SusTech Conference, hosted a hybrid workshop on low-carbon building materials and architecture at Portland State University. This event was part of a broader suite of efforts, including the work of IEEE members showcased on the IEEE Climate Change website as well as webinars organized by the IEEE Technology Center for Climate, based in the IEEE Vienna Global Office. Together, these initiatives highlight IEEE’s commitment to advancing climate-focused innovation.
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Attendees at the 2024 IEEE SusTech Conference.

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IEEE Senior member Maike Luiken gives the keynote at one of the workshops at the 2024 IEEE SusTech Conference.

IEEE Showcases Global Impact at Key Tech Events

IEEE had a strong presence at major global events, including CES, Mobile World Congress, European Women in Technology and Futurecom. These engagements highlight IEEE’s role in fostering innovation, collaboration and solutions that benefit humanity worldwide. IEEE members shared insights on panel discussions and interacted with attendees, demonstrating IEEE thought leadership in key emerging technologies.

IEEE Senior member Cristiane Pimentel discussing digital transformation through digital twins at Futurecom 2024.
IEEE Senior member Ayesha Iqbal speaking at EWIT.
From left to right: IEEE Impact Creators discuss main technological trends for 2025 at Futurecom.
Staff, volunteers, and members at Futurecom.
IEEE Senior member Simay Akar at Mobile World Congress.
Staff, volunteers, and members at Mobile World Congress.
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