The 15th IEEE Career Development Workshop – Group Mentoring Pilot –

The 15th IEEE Career Development Workshop – Group Mentoring Pilot-
The IEEE Tokyo Section has been organizing Career Development Workshops to support students and young engineers. This year marks the 15th workshop. It invites active and former researchers and engineers from industry, research, and education as facilitators (mentors). Participants will engage in group discussions on career and skill development to shift their mindset and help shape their future careers. This year’s workshop will expand to include mid-career professionals, with experienced Life Members joining as facilitators. This offers participants the chance to network and discuss with a more diverse group. Additionally, this workshop serves as a pilot for the IEEE LMC's Group Mentoring Initiative.
Event Overview
– Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 14:00–17:30 (Networking reception: 18:00–20:00)
– Venue: 3-5-8, Shiba Koen. Minato-ku, Tokyo, Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan, Room 6D-4
– Target audience: University students, graduate students, young and mid-career professionals (others are also welcome)
– Capacity: 30 participants
– Facilitators: 5–6 (planned)
– Participation fee: Free (Networking reception fee separate)
– Event format: In-person only
Event Details
Participants will be divided into small groups, each led by a facilitator (mentor). Each group will engage in discussions based on a theme set by the facilitator. The discussions will take place in a brainstorming format using poster boards and Post-it notes. At the end, each group will present a summary of their discussion. Following the event, a networking reception will be held in a standing buffet style, allowing participants and facilitators to interact further.
Co-sponsored by: SAC, Tokyo Section
Agenda:
– 13:30–14:00: Participant registration
– 14:00–14:05: Opening remarks
– 14:05–14:45: Facilitator (mentor) Introductions
– 14:45–14:55: Break
– 14:55–16:10: Group discussions
– 16:10–16:25: Wrap-up
– 16:25–16:30: Break
– 16:30–17:20: Group Presentations
– 17:20–17:30: Closing, Group photo
– 18:00–20:00: Networking Party
Room: 6D-4, Bldg: Kikai-Shinko-Kaikan , 3-5-8, Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0011