Coordinated with the TAB Broadening Participation Committee and IEEE Collaboration & Engagement Committee.
Secure your spot today and be a catalyst for meaningful, measurable change in IEEE.

Join the TAB Broadening Participation Committee for a high-impact, two-day in-person Workshop and Training dedicated to fostering an environment that values all members equally and expanding the IEEE technical community to the full spectrum of qualified individuals worldwide across all TA Organizational Units.

Date: October 3-4, 2026

Location:  Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051 Hungary

Goals and Objectives:

• Uncover and Analyze: Conduct a data-driven deep dive into the barriers hindering broad participation across Technical Activities.
• Develop the Playbook: Collaboratively generate the Actionable Strategy Playbook—a set of concrete, measurable strategies for S/Cs to implement immediately.
• Empowerment and Capacity: Equip volunteer leaders with fit-for-purpose tools, validated frameworks, and practical skills needed to drive meaningful, measurable change in their Organizational Units.

Event Structure

• October 3, 2026 Morning: Workshop
  • Analyze critical findings from the 2025 volunteer survey to identify existing barriers to participation. Participate in high-level panel discussions and contribute to the Actionable Strategy Playbook—a set of concrete, measurable strategies for S/Cs to implement immediately.
• October 3, 2026 Afternoon: TAB Broadening Participation Committee Meeting
  • Review strategic initiatives and the progress of 2026 working groups. Network with committee leadership and corresponding members to strengthen cross-OU collaboration.
• October 4, 2026: Training-Cultivating Change : Facilitating Cross-Cultural Awareness in a Global Organization
  • An interactive training session for volunteer leaders. Equip yourself with the practical skills and validated frameworks necessary to drive immediate, measurable change within your Organizational Unit. We will deliver an updated curriculum that incorporates best practices and participant feedback from 2025 to help you navigate cross-cultural awareness amidst geopolitical shifts.

This event will be co-located with the IEEE Technology Summit: Ethical AI 2026