(this is an evolving story,come back for updated content on the Region 8 Meeting)
The 122nd IEEE Region 8 Committee Meeting, convened in Vienna, Austria, from March 2nd to March 3rd, 2024, included the active participation of the IEEE Technology Center for Climate (ITCC).
Clara Neppel, the Head of ITCC, introduced the Center and showcased recent initiatives, notably highlighting the success of the ITCC / Reuters Events webinar series. Titled “Empowering the Green Tech Revolution: From Design to Deployment,” the series garnered significant interest, attracting over 6,000 registered participants and 3,000 new connections for IEEE.
The six partnership-building webinars were organized from September 2023 to February 2024 and covered six key themes on how technology contributes to climate goals and sustainability:
- Episode 1: The Promise of Electrification (13/09/23)
- Episode 2: The Impact of Frontier Technologies on Climate (11/10/23)
- Episode 3: The Progress on the Green Digital Transformation (9/11/23)
- Episode 4: The Technical Workforce for a Sustainable Future (14/12/2023)
- Episode 5: The Practical and Scalable Implementation of a Circular Economy (24/01/24)
- Episode 6: Tools and Methodologies for Climate-Related Assessment and Reporting (28/02/24)
Clara Neppel also emphasized ITCC’s commitment to fostering engagement with both IEEE members and external stakeholders. In December 2024, the Center introduced its newsletter and engagement form, offering various avenues for involvement. These include:
- Subscribing to ITCC News, our quarterly bulletin
- Exploring institutional partnerships
- Finding IEEE technical experts
- Joining or championing a Community of Practice
- Contributing to the ITCC website and LinkedIn page
For further details on engaging with ITCC, visit the following link.
