All times listed are in Eastern Daylight Time

Wednesday, 3 June

12:15 P.M. – 1:05 P.M.

KEYNOTE – Development of Accessible Digital Technologies to Promote Inclusive Healthcare – with Dr. Azadeh Yadollahi

Advances in digital technologies and incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have significantly advanced monitoring of physiological signals, and enabled people to better manage their health. This is well demonstrated by current growth in smart watches, patches, and mobile applications. Despite their huge potential, these technologies have major limitations with respect to reliability, accessibility, and accuracy, which limit their widespread use. Accessibility concerns are highlighted for underserved peoples, such as older adults, those with mobility concerns and low socio-economic status.
In this talk, I will discuss the importance of developing accessible and user-centered digital technologies to assess the cardio-respiratory system. These technologies include textile-based, speech-based and acoustic technologies to assess sleep, respiratory system, and cardiac function. I will also provide examples about establishing inter-disciplinary partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including engineers, healthcare providers, end-users, health policy decision-makers, and community partners in aging. I will provide real-world examples how the focus on inclusive design will empower end-users and ensure adoption of digital technologies.

1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M.

Tech Talks

A chance to sit down with experts from exciting areas of technology and engineering to have small round-table conversations about the industry and how you can make an impact.

3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M.

Navigating the fast-moving waters of artificial intelligence, trust, and policy – with William Bartholomew

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than our shared understanding of how it should be designed, deployed, and trusted. Drawing on my transition from engineering into public policy, this session explores why questions of ethics, trust, and societal impact are increasingly part of an engineer’s toolkit. In my role as Co–Vice Chair of the IEEE‑USA AI Public Policy Committee, I’ll share how IEEE‑USA helps translate real engineering experience into constructive conversations with policymakers—so that decisions about AI are informed by technical reality. Through practical examples, this talk highlights how engineers can help shape outcomes, not just technologies, and why students have a unique opportunity to influence how AI earns and maintains public trust.

Thursday, 4 June

1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M.

Career Labs

An interactive session where participants can talk directly with experts to develop skills to advance your careers in tech.  Experts and topics include:

Denise Griffin—Presenting Your Best Self Through the Resume and Interview

John McDonald—Establishing and Making the Most of Your Mentor Relationships

Hanane Oudli—Advancing Your Engineering Career with Social Media

3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M.

Artemis II: What We Saw, What We Learned, What Comes Next – with Burt Dicht and Rod Pyle

Artemis II was, by design, a test flight. In practice, it marked a meaningful step in humanity’s return to deep space.
In this session, Burt Dicht and Rod Pyle bring perspectives shaped by direct coverage of the mission. Drawing on backgrounds in engineering, history, and space communications, they will explore Artemis II as both a technical achievement and a bridge to what comes next.

The conversation will examine the mission’s key elements: the performance of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, the execution of the lunar flyby, the role of the crew, and the science objectives that guided observations. It will also highlight what the mission revealed, where systems performed well, where challenges emerged, and how those lessons will inform future missions.

For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts traveled beyond low Earth orbit and around the Moon. For today’s engineering students, Artemis II is not just a milestone, it is an entry point. This session connects the technical realities of the mission with the opportunities ahead, as Artemis moves toward sustained lunar exploration and the next generation prepares to take part.

4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M.

Challenges & Opportunities in Sustainable Energy – with Jessica Bian

While AI has the potential to significantly advance sustainable energy practices through optimized grid management, the growing energy demands of AI data centers pose a major challenge, requiring innovative solutions to mitigate their carbon footprint. This presentation will cover how digital transformation with renewable energy integration can revolutionize the energy sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. It necessitates collaboration between the tech and energy sectors to navigate this complex landscape and ensure responsible AI deployment for a greener future.

5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Student Presentations

1.    Give key results from a technology project you’ve completed (class or research), or

2.    Discuss keys to develop ethical AI to best help humanity in the future

Those wishing to present must email a short (no more than 300 word) summary to conference chair at bentley@ieee.org by May 20.  Those selected to present will be contacted to submit 1-3 slides prior to the conference.  Presenters will be given three minutes to relate their ideas to the judges for a chance to win prizes.