{"id":28,"date":"2025-06-24T11:40:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T15:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/r5conferences.org\/2026\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-02-27T18:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:37:53","slug":"r5_congress","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/r5conferences.org\/2026\/r5_congress\/","title":{"rendered":"R5 Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Overview<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The IEEE Region 5 Congress is dedicated to supporting the activities of our over 26,000 IEEE Members across 27 Sections and Student Members across 98 Student Branches within our geographic boundaries.<\/p>\n<p><b>Governance &amp; Representation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The IEEE Region 5 Committee comprises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Region 5 Officers<\/li>\n<li>Executive Committee Program Chairs<\/li>\n<li>27 IEEE Section Chairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure every voice is heard, each of the 27 Sections is expected to appoint a Primary Section Delegate as their voting representative to the Congress. We also strongly encourage Sections to send additional members to engage in the collaborative environment.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why Attend?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This conference offers a unique opportunity to interact directly with Senior IEEE Leaders. Beyond receiving updates on member programs and services, you will discover vital resources that extend far beyond basic section funding.<\/p>\n<p>Our curated sessions are designed to help you:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build Critical Skills: Enhance your leadership and technical capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Share Best Practices: Exchange proven strategies with peers from across the region.<\/li>\n<li>Master New Tools: Learn about the latest resources available to help volunteers serve their members and local communities.<\/li>\n<li>Advance Technology for Humanity: Realign with the core IEEE mission while networking and having fun with the professional community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Program at a Glance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Friday, March 27, 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM <u><a href=\"https:\/\/events.vtools.ieee.org\/m\/542535\">Workshop &#8211; Effective Electrical Grounds in Poor Soils<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<li>5:00 PM &#8211; 6:30 PM Reception celebrating reaching over 540,000 IEEE members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Saturday, March. 28, 2026:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM: <\/span>IEEE Region 5 Congress<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM: Student Competitions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.27px;\"><b>Sunday, March 29, 2026<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM: IEEE Region 5 Congress<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.27px; background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">8:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM: <\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); letter-spacing: 0.27px;\">Various Fun Activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d button-xlarge button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span \" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/r5conferences.org\/2026\/program\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Detailed Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1260px + 20px );margin-left: calc(-20px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-20px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:10px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:10px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:10px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:10px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">About IEEE Region 5<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text 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