Ana Laura Gonzalez Rios

Abstract: With the main purpose of expanding borders for PNW Young Professionals and fostering growth with relevant activities and discussions to Inspire, Enable, Empower, and Engage YPs; IEEE Vancouver Young Professionals will be hosting the second Annual PNW YP Conference on August 4th, 2018.

Born from the initiative of three leading young professionals from IEEE Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver sections, the Pacific Northwestern Young Professionals Conference aims to provide a 1-Day event where young professionals assemble to expand borders and foster growth with relevant activities and discussions to Inspire, Enable, Empower, and Engage YPs.

With the support of its founders, Abdur Rehman (Region 6 Membership Development Chair), Sean Garrity (Region 7 YP Chair), and Anna Revolinsky (IEEE Portland YP Chair), IEEE Vancouver Young Professionals is leading the organization of the second edition of this meaningful event which will be hosted on August 4th, 2018 in the Greater Vancouver area.

Moreover, the Young Professionals Affinity Groups from IEEE Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver Sections, are looking forward to expanding the reach out of his initiative by extending the invitation to all Pacific Northwestern Sections to become part of the team and to get involved in the organization and content development of this transcendent conference. As a result, the team is proud to have onboard IEEE Victoria Young Professionals Affinity Group.

The three pillars of the 2018 PNW YP Conference are:

• Professional Development
• Continuing Education
• Mentoring

Save the date and keep posted for all upcoming details on the 2018 PNW YP Conference. You can contact us to participate as a speaker, sponsor or content organizer at YPVancouver@ieee.org