IEEE R5 Congress 2026
March 27-29, 2026
Tenative Schedule
Friday, March 27 - Reception
- 5:00-5:30 PM - Networking
- 5:30-5:45 PM - Welcome Messages from R5
- 5:45-6:15 PM - Opening Remarks - Past President Kramer and other IEEE Dignataries
- 6:30 PM - Visit student work area
Note: Lite food and cash bar provided (5:00-6:30 PM) • Dinner on your own - Restaurant guide available
Saturday, March 28 - Full Day
Morning Session
- 7:00-8:00 AM - Breakfast
- 8:00-8:15 AM - Welcome - Chris Sanderson
- 8:15-9:15 AM - Introductions & Role Call
- 9:15-10:15 AM - Governance
- 10:15-10:30 AM - Break
- 10:30-11:30 AM - Conference Planning, CEE, and Sponsorships
- 11:30-12:00 PM - Vitality – By the Numbers
- 12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch with Students
Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (1:00-2:45 PM)
Breakout Track 1
- 1:00-1:30 Standards
- 1:40-2:10 Milestones
- 2:20-2:50 Elections
Breakout Track 2
- 1:00-1:30 STEM/STEAM
- 1:40-2:10 Recognition Programs
- 2:00-2:50 Community Engagement
Afternoon Activities
- 2:50-3:00 PM - Break
- 3:00-4:00 PM - Spark Tank with VIP Judging Panel
- 4:00-5:30 PM - Activity: Bowling at Student Center
- 5:30-6:30 PM - Evening Reception
Banquet 6:30pm
- Welcome & Group Photo
- Foundation Presentation
- R5 Awards
- Local Committee Recognition
- Next R5 Congress Overview
Sunday, March 29 - Final Day
- 7:00-8:00 AM - Breakfast
- 8:00-8:45 AM - Sections Congress Update & Recommendations
- 8:45-9:15 AM - Conferences Overview
- 9:15-9:45 AM - IEEE-USA Update
- 9:45-10:00 AM - Break
- 10:00-11:00 AM - HKN Event
- 11:00-11:45 AM - Makerspace or STEM Activity
- 11:45 AM-12:00 PM - Closing Remarks
Student Competitions
Saturday we also bring students from our ~100 student branches together to compete in 3 Minute Thesis, Circuit Design, Cyber Challenges, Ethics, Networking, Presentation, Robotics, and Website competitions. Winners are announced during the banquet on Saturday night.
I hope to see you at the “can’t miss” IEEE volunteer event of the year for the Southwestern US. Thank you for taking the time to participate in being part of ONE IEEE and advancing technology for humanity
Christopher Sanderson, 2026 – 2027 Director, IEEE Region 5
