SD IEEE Consultants’ Network: November 2025 Meeting (“Away Game”)

Tech Talk, Panel Discussion & Networking Reception for the IEEE Computer Society’s Career Catalyst Scholars
This month we will join our sister society IEEE -Computer Society for Career Catalyst Scholars Networking Reception, back at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

The Panel and Networking Event is part of the IEEE CS Career Catalyst Pilot Program, in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies Inc., the program’s official industry partner. See https://www.computer.org/volunteering/awards/scholarships/career-catalyst

The event will have a rock star cast, informative presentation, great venue, and rich networking!
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When:
Wednesday, November 17, 2025
5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where:
Maritime Museum of San Diego
1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

AGENDA:
5:30 – 6:00 PM: Check in & food
6:00 – 6:25 PM: Introduction
6:30 – 6:55 PM: Technical Talk by Dr. Josip Balen
7:00 – 7:40 PM: Leadership Panel – IEEE / Industry Engagement
7:45 – 8:30 PM: Desert, Networking, Conclude

COST:
Active IEEE members $0,
Non-members $30
Vtools Registration is required here:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509520
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PARKING
Metered parking on the street
The event will feature:
(1) A technical talk by Prof. Josip Balen, PhD CS, IEEE CS BoG and Assoc. Prof. at Univ. of Osijek, Croatia
(2) A distinguished panel moderated by Megha Ben, IEEE CS BoG, PM at Siemens featuring:
Dr. Kathleen Kramer, IEEE President and Professor at USD, San Diego
Dr. Terry Benzel, IEEE CS VP-Elect and Prof. of USC
Dr. Vaishnav Srinivas, VP of Technology, Qualcomm
Dr. Josip Balen, IEEE CS BoG and Assoc. Prof. at Univ. of Osijek, Croatia
Moderator: Megha Ben

Panelists:
(3) A social networking hour for the 10 Selected Career Catalyst Scholars and CS BoGs with local IEEE leadership, professionals, students, and volunteers.