Filed in: IEEE Forums of the Future, Podcast Tag: Virtual Events
Allison Marsh, a professor at the University of South Carolina and a historian of technology, authored an insightful article in IEEE Spectrum about the first-ever virtual meeting held in 1916 by IEEE’s predecessor, AIEE. This pioneering event connected 5,100 engineers across multiple cities telephonically. In a discussion with David, together they explore the highlights of this groundbreaking transcontinental gathering. The historical significance of this event and its striking parallels to modern virtual meetings remain relevant today. In 2024, IEEE celebrated its 140th anniversary – and Allison underscores the present-day importance of incorporating social elements and creativity into virtual meetings to enhance engagement, much like our engineering forefathers did over a century ago – with musical interludes and splashy keynote speakers. To read Allison Marsh’s article in IEEE Spectrum, visit https://spectrum.ieee.org/virtual-meeting
