Conference Education Courses

High level overview of Managing the Technical Program, Peer Review, Plagiarism Screening and Evaluating Sponsorship Opportunities –

Learn more about the role of the Technical Program Chair. We will cover best practices for peer review, plagiarism checking, handling non presented papers, understanding the IEEE scope and suggested communication guidelines. Presented by IEEE Volunteer, Fred Schindler – IEEE Conferences Committee.

This five-course set will help you successfully submit a research paper to an IEEE Conferences. You will learn the basics on writing and formatting your paper. There are especially important ethical standards you need to understand and adhere to. IEEE conferences require peer review, this course will help you understand this process. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about IEEE conferences.
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The Technical Program Integrity Committee (TPIC) monitors the quality of IEEE‘s conferences. This learning module describes what the TPIC does, including TPIC’s philosophy, the expectations that it has for sponsoring Organizational Units (OUs), conference organizers, and reviewers, the processes that it uses to review conferences, and how to appeal the TPIC’s decisions.

Learn how you can run conferences that have a high-quality technical program. Bill Moses, IEEE Conference Committee member provides background information and then discusses: Author Expectations, Reviewer Expectations, Conference Organizer Expectations and the IEEE OU expectations regarding managing conference quality.

NextGen Contracts is the new contract management system for IEEE. NextGen Contracts provides real-time monitoring of the contract process and increased transparency. During this session users will learn: How to request initiating the contracting process. Accessing NextGen Contracts directly to determine contract status. Understanding the various contract stages and statuses

Whether you are just getting to know the peer review process or need a refresher, this new series of peer review essential learning modules is now available. Visit the CLE Home Page and Click Conferences and Events. Once logged in, scroll to the bottom of the list to Peer Reviewer Basics – Modules.

Suzanne Stiles, IEEE – Senior Director Financial Services conducts training for current users of Conference Concentration Banking which has now migrated to NextGen Banking. Suzanne provides an overview, notes the benefits, features, and walks you through how to use NextGen Banking for Conferences in a live demonstration. Suzanne points out similarities and changes in the new user experience.

Learn public relations fundamentals for your conference.

You will learn about he overall conference budgeting process and what is required. You will hear how Computer Society volunteer Frank Huebner builds flexibility into his conference budgets. Frank will also touch on developing a contingency plan, accounting for outliers and provide some tips on negotiation.

Learn about the benefits, responsibilities and risks associated with providing IEEE sponsorship. See the different types of sponsorships that are available, as well as, how to effectively work with non-IEEE organizations.

Learn how to implement plagiarism screening for your conference.

The written presentation and voice over is produced in simplified Chinese. Learn how to access and utilize CrossCheck, a plagiarism detection tool. This free tool is available to IEEE conference organizers.

Discover strategies to enhance your conference attendance without relying on conventional methods. Explore techniques related to Social Media, Web Presence, and Mobile Optimization. Plus, tune in for a first look at new Audience Development resources available by CEE.

Learn about best practices for setting up your registration site whether your event is for 10 or 10,000! There are various tools and resources for you to consider and we have the experience to help guide you through the process. Learn how optimizing the registration experience can lead to increased conference attendance.

You will learn about the overall conference budgeting process and what is required. You will hear how Computer Society volunteer Frank Huebner builds flexibility into his conference budgets. Frank will also touch on developing a contingency plan, accounting for outliers and provide some tips on negotiation.

Learn about the financial requirement for IEEE Conferences.

Learn best practices for closing the financials of your conference.

Learn about the new MCE Technical Program Management service, designed to assist your Technical Program Chair or Publications Chair in managing the development of your conference’s technical program. From the Call for Papers to publishing in IEEE Xplore®, we know what it takes to support your committee and the creation of a successful technical program. From workshops to large conferences, we are able to reduce your administrative workload leaving you and your volunteers to focus on the technical aspect of your program.

Question and Answer Re-cap. Managing Your Conference Finances. How to Develop Your Conference Budget.

Learn about the IEEE Conference Publication Program. We will highlight the role of the Conference Publication Chair; learn about publication tools, transferring copyright, how to prepare your conference proceedings for submission to IEEE and much more…

Join us to learn everything there is to know about making payments for your IEEE conference. You will learn about the different methods of payment at your disposal, including IEEE Payment Manager, and get guidance to ensure all payments are made as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Learn more about strategically implementing plagiarism screening using Similarity Check (formerly CrossCheck) for your IEEE conference. Understand the various workflow options and learn the difference between similarity and plagiarism.
The Intellectual Property Rights team will also discuss how conferences can leverage their guidance, knowledge and support.

Learn how to plan and execute a high quality peer review program for your conference. We will cover best practices for managing the process, finding reviewers, an estimated timeline, acceptance rates and much more! Presented by Manfred Schindler, IEEE Conference Committee.

Presented by Volunteer Fred Schindler, IEEE Conference Committee – Conference Scope and Why it Matters: Join us to learn more about understanding IEEE’s scope and how it impacts your conferences. Engage with your communities and enhance author participation by improving the focus of your conferences. Learn how we work with indexers and their impact on conferences. Ensure your conferences deliver the highest possible experience to everyone involved.

An educational IEEE CEE webinar, in cooperation with Business Events Canada and Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s Leaders Circle.

Learn about the essential requirements and steps event organizers need to know to meet the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect in May 2018. Topics will include GDPR principles, communications, contracts and supplier agreements, registration and websites. In addition, resources and tools to assist volunteers will be identified.

Learn the key areas to preparing for and conducting your post conference financial audit. You will gain further insight on what IEEE requires, best practices that are being used and learn techniques that can save you time and effort. This webinar is especially beneficial for Conference Chairs and Conference Treasurers.

Join us to learn more about the role of the Conference Treasurer. We will cover best practices for conference budgeting, banking, contracting, bookkeeping, financial and tax reporting, audits, and much more!

Learn conference organizer best practices for interacting with Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), hotels, and other vendors. Understand how a conference profile can benefit both your conference and Organizational Unit. This panel discussion with IEEE Conference, Events and Experiences and Business Events Canada (BEC) will give tips and tricks for how you can get ahead of the game with some simple preparation. Our format for this session will not be the typical webinar-style presentation you might be used to. Instead, our guest speakers will take advantage of the Google Hangout platform. A Google Hangout is a video call that is streamed live on YouTube. The conversation will be less formal than other presentations. Our goal is to create an engaging dialogue without using slide decks or PowerPoint, in a fun and educational way.

Thank you for your interest and stepping forward to participate in the Conference Treasurer Education Program. We will combine eLearning courses and live webinars sessions to enhance understanding of the role of the Conference Treasurer, a combination of strategy tips and executable tactics. Our first webinar will provide a detailed overview of the blended learning program.

Learn what are ‘soft skills’ and how they can help engineers stay current and competitive in a dynamic marketplace. Understand how you can leverage conference organizing roles to develop these skills in yourself and others. You will learn what ‘soft skills’ are important to career development for those in technical fields and how to assess them.

Get the top tips for creating better invites for your event.

Learn how to leverage organizations and the local organizing committee to make your conferences more successful. This webinar will be presented by IEEE Volunteer Tommy W, Mayne, IEEE PES VP Conferences, Events and Experiences who will share his experiences and best practices.

Learn what are the best practices for handling indirect taxes for your conference. (VAT/GST/JCP)

IEEE Volunteer, John Barr highlights some of the challenges a conference Treasurer faces.

In today’s climate, conference organizers should all be prepared for anything that could happen to protect the conference. From exhibitors, speakers, attendees, employees, and to the greatest degree possible, the continuity of the event. This session is aimed at helping you prepare yourself to deal with the threats and hazards that might befall your event and to prevent, or at the very least, minimize the impact of the disaster.