INSIGHT 2025: IEEE Victorian Section Leadership Symposium

INSIGHT 2025: IEEE Victorian Section Leadership Symposium is a full-day professional development and networking event jointly funded by the IEEE Region 10 Section Chapter Committee and IEEE Victorian Section, taking place on Saturday, 20 September, from 09:30 AM to 04:00 PM at CQU-Melbourne. Aimed at current and aspiring Section Chapter Leaders and Student Leaders, this symposium will offer a series of engaging sessions designed to strengthen leadership and operational skills within IEEE. Highlights include hybrid presentations on leadership communication, building communities, marketing strategies, and a comprehensive vTools training series covering reporting, analytics, elections, and financial guidelines. With insightful contributions from seasoned IEEE leaders and dedicated segments from YP and WIE members, this is a must-attend for those looking to drive impact in their roles. Early registration is free for IEEE members until 12 September, with late registration priced at $5 for IEEE Student/Graduate Student Members and $10 for IEEE Non-Student members. The registration fee for IEEE Non Members will be $10. The session will also include fellowship lunch and networking slots.
Co-sponsored by: Student Activities Committee
Agenda:
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Welcome & Opening Remarks (10:00 – 10:15 AM)
– Empowering Future Generation: IEEE WIE Vic Technical Skill Development Activities (10:15 AM – 10:30 PM)
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Leadership Communication (hybrid): Leading as a Student Officer (10:30 – 11:00 AM)
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Marketing 101: Promoting Your Initiatives (11:00 – 11:15 AM)
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IEEE Young Professionals: Connecting, Collaborating, Creating Impact (11:15 AM – 11:30 PM)
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Fellowship and Lunch (11:30 – 12:30 PM)
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vTools Training: Officer & Event Reporting (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM)
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OU Analytics, Nominations & Elections (1:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
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Section Financial Guidelines and How Rebates Work (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
– Afternoon Tea (2:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
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Opportunity pathways with IEEE (Online) (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
– Senior Membership Enrichment Program (SMEP) (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM)
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Closing Remarks & Feedback Collection (3:30 PM – 3:45 PM)
– After-event Networking (3:45 PM – 4:00 PM)
Room: Level 1/Room 1.09, Bldg: CQU, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000