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2024 VIC Summit & Honors Ceremony Gala

The 2024 IEEE Vision, Innovation, and Challenges Summit (IEEE VIC Summit) & Honors Ceremony will be held on…

Friday, 3 May 2024
at the
Encore Boston Harbor
in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Registration is now OPEN!

Secure your registration early to lock in the lowest rates! Early bird registration will close on 3 April 2024.

2024 IEEE Medal and Recognition Recipients

Robert E. Kahn, the 2024 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient is being recognized “for pioneering technical and leadership contributions in packet communication technologies and foundations of the Internet.” Kahn will receive his award at the upcoming IEEE Honors Ceremony on 3 May.

Check out all the 2024 IEEE Medal and Recognitions Recipients who will honored at the 2024 IEEE Honors Ceremony.

Welcome Reception, sponsored and hosted by Akamai Technologies

Join us on 2 May for the Welcome Reception, sponsored and hosted by Akamai Technologies, at 5PM. This event is included with registration for the 2024 IEEE VIC Summit, however, space is limited. When registration opens be sure to register early for this exclusive event!

2024 IEEE VIC Summit Speakers

Continue to check back for speaker updates.

Panel | Evolution and Future of Networking Technologies

Panel | Navigating the Future: Implications and Opportunities of the CHIPS Act

Fireside Chat with Robert E. Kahn, 2024 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient

Panel | AI and Society: Building a Future with Responsible Innovation

Fireside Chat | Quantum Computing: Unveiling the Future of Computation

Dessert Reception Co-Sponsors and Speakers

Welcome Reception | Speakers

Welcome Reception Panel | "Evening of Innovation"

Sponsors/Partners

Thank you to all of our 2024 Event Sponsors and Partners that made the 2024 VIC Summit possible. 

IEEE Foundation Logo
Logo for IEEE Region 1 & Region 2 together.
IEEE Boston section logo.
MIT School of Engineering logo.
MIT EECS logo.
Mitsubishi Electric Logo
Boston Dynamics logo.
Tufts University, School of Engineering logo.
Berkeley College of Engineering logo.
The Marconi Society logo.
Mediatek logo.
afiniti logo.

Community Collaborators

IEEE Xplore logo.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory logo.
NAMIC Atlanta logo.
Dallis The Science Diva logo.
IEEE Spectrum Logo
IEEE MOVE logo.
IEEE University Partnership Program logo.
IEEE History Center logo.

IEEE VIC Summit Program/Agenda

The IEEE VIC Summit will be held on Friday, 3 May 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Check out the current line-up and topics on our agenda. (NOTE: Schedule is subject to change)

When & Where

The 2024 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony will take place on Friday, 3 May 2024 at the Encore Boston Harbor. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Encore Boston Harbor for the 2024 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony Gala. We have secured a special room rate of USD $319.00 per night (exclusive of tax and fees) for a standard room between 1 – 4 May.

Reservations for the room block must be made by Wednesday, 10 April 2024, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Please click below to go directly to the 2024 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony Gala room block reservation page for the Encore Boston Harbor or call +1 (857) 770-7000 and reference “IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony.”

Pricing

Join Knowledge Alliance!

Knowledge Alliance is our mentor-mentee program that takes place in-person at the IEEE VIC Summit between career professionals and undergraduate students. It pairs individuals together based on their professional interests and helps them establish a mentoring relationship for guidance in multiple areas including career, education, leadership, and volunteering. Participation in the program is open to all attendees who register to attend the event. More information coming soon!

Your Health is Our Priority

IEEE Awards places a priority on each of our participant’s health and safety. We will abide by all governmental- and venue-related health and safety guidelines. IEEE seeks to provide a secure environment at its events.

IEEE EVENT CONDUCT & SAFETY STATEMENT FOR CONFERENCES
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The Agenda

The agenda has world-class presenters deep dive into the most crucial areas of technology today.

Networking

There is a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the technology “Giants” in the world. Young professionals and students can learn from experts and meet mentors at the event., including top innovators, disruptors, and IEEE award recipients. Connect with peers to exchange experiences and build partnerships. We will be having sponsor booths and there will be opportunities to connect with many top-tier organizations looking for top-talent.

Get Inspired

Be empowered and revive your passion in your field of interest.

Be a Part of the Conversation

There’s power being connected to other people who are active in your line of work. Experience a live, face-to-face setting with others in the same business community.

Why

There is no other event like the IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony where you’ll get the chance to hear and learn from those in the major technology sectors.

Why

There is no other event like that 2021 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony where you’ll get the chance to hear and learn from the Giants in technology.