IEEE R1R2 Young Professionals Amplified – Cleveland

Taking place on July 11 and 12, this two-day event offers young professionals a unique opportunity to enhance their skills and grow their network through engaging presentations, panels, and relaxed social settings.
Starting with a casual social in Chagrin Falls on Friday night and wrapping up with dinner in the Flats on Saturday, attendees will be in a welcoming environment that allows them to start making meaningful connections right away.
The main event on Saturday will features real-world insights and personal stories from early-career professionals, career advice from recruiters, and a high-impact talk from IEEE Region 1 Director Bala Prasanna on strategies to thrive in a competitive world. Attendees will also get to see how AI is improving self-driving cars in a presentation from guest speaker Kartik Srinivasan. With real-world examples, personal anecdotes, and career-shaping insights. This event will help you shift your perspective from surviving to thriving as well build your network. Whether you're a recent graduate, early-career professional, or just looking to sharpen your edge—this session is your roadmap the right career decisions.
Whether you have just graduated, are approaching graduation, or a few years into your careers IEEE R1R2 Young Professionals Amplified – Cleveland is the place to be.
Agenda:
Friday, July 11 (Optional)
8pm-10pm: Social at Crooked Pecker Brewing Company
Address: 8284 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Saturday, July 12 (Main Event at CSU Washkewicz Hall Room 405)
10:30AM: Registration with Coffee and Snack
Address: Washkewicz Hall Room 405
11AM: Welcome
11:10AM: Young Professionals Presentation
12PM: Lunch
1PM: Young Professionals Career Panel
2PM: Level Up Your Career: Strategies to Thrive in a Competitive World – IEEE R1 Director Bala Prasanna
3PM: Autonomous Vehicle Advancements with AI Integration and the Role of V&V for Safe Deployment – Kartik Srinivasan
3:30PM: Career Advice from the Perspective of Technical Recruiters and Wrap-up
4:30PM: Break until Dinner
Dinner
7PM: Dinner and Social at Hi 5
Address: 1052 Old River Road, Cleveland, OH 44113
Parking Information
Free street parking will be available during the main event at Waskewicz Hall. For those who prefer garage parking, the CSU East Garage is conveniently located nearby for a small fee.
For dinner, please look for parking at or nearby the Flats East Bank. https://www.parkwhiz.com/p/flats-cleveland-oh-parking/map/
Co-sponsored by: IEEE Cleveland Young Professionals, Region 1 Young Professionals, and Region 2 Young Professionals
Speaker(s): Bala Prasanna, Kartik Srinivasan, Connor Shelton, Haley Coppes
Room: 405, Bldg: Washkewicz Hall, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44115