Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541987

The IEEE Region 3 Young Professionals (YP) and IEEE Computer Society (CS) present the Tech Futures 2026 Series – Virtual Kickoff, a flagship region-wide session designed to explore the most impactful emerging technologies highlighted in the IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026 <a href="http://report.This" target="_blank" title="report.This">report.This virtual kickoff marks the official launch of a coordinated regional initiative that will combine a high-impact virtual session with a sequence of locally hosted hybrid deep-dive events across Region 3, organized by Section YP Affinity Groups and Computer Society Chapters. The session will provide attendees with insights into future technology trends, career alignment, and industry directions, while fostering collaboration between students, Young Professionals, academia, and industry <a href="http://leaders.What" target="_blank" title="leaders.What">leaders.What to Expect-Overview of IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026-Keynote insights from distinguished technical leadership-Expert panel on future technologies and career pathways-Interactive audience poll to shape upcoming local YP & CS hybrid events-Opportunities to engage with industry, academia, and IEEE leadershipAgenda: Agenda (ET)9:30 – 9:35 AM – Opening & WelcomeIntroduction to IEEE Region 3 YP, Computer Society, and Tech Futures 2026 Series9:35 – 9:45 AM – Leadership RemarksImportance of future technologies, YP engagement, and cross-society collaboration9:45 – 10:10 AM – Keynote: Technology Predictions 2026 Overview(IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Speaker)10:10 – 10:40 AM – Expert Panel: Future Technologies & Career AlignmentSpeakers from academia, industry, and technical leadership10:40 – 10:45 AM – Interactive YP Poll & Audience EngagementLive polling to identify top technology topics for upcoming local hybrid events10:45 – 10:55 AM – Series Roadmap & Next StepsOverview of Phase 2: Local YP & CS Hybrid Deep-Dive Events across Region 310:55 – 11:00 AM – Live Q&A and Closing RemarksVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541987