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  • IEEE Twin Cities Consultants Network – May 14 2026 – Virtual Meeting

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558407

    Virtual Event: Google Meet, 3:30 - 4:30pm Emerging Technologies Topic: Making Prior Authorization Faster and Safer with Agentic AI Registration is requested 3:30 Welcome and Member Updates (John Berkner) 3:40 Guest Speaker: Making Prior Authorization Faster and Safer with Agentic AI (Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne) 4:20 Q&A 4:30 Adjourn Prior authorization is one of the most challenging administrative workflows in healthcare. It often requires providers, payers, and clinical teams to move through multiple systems, gather supporting documentation, interpret medical policies, and wait for manual reviews before a decision can be made. These delays can create frustration for care teams and, more importantly, can slow down patient access to needed services. This session explores how agentic AI can help modernize prior authorization by supporting tasks such as eligibility checks, policy review, documentation validation, missing-information detection, clinical summarization, exception routing, and appeal preparation. The focus is not on replacing human judgment, but on using AI to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and help teams make faster, better-informed decisions. The presentation will also cover the security and governance considerations that matter when AI is introduced into healthcare workflows. Topics include protecting PHI, preventing inappropriate data access, reducing hallucination risk, maintaining audit trails, securing integrations, and ensuring human oversight for complex or high-risk cases. Attendees will leave with a practical view of how agentic AI can support a faster, safer, and more transparent prior authorization process while preserving trust, compliance, and patient safety. Agenda: 3:30 Welcome and Member Updates (John Berkner) 3:40 Guest Speaker: Making Prior Authorization Faster and Safer with Agentic AI (Tirumala Ashish Kumar Manne) 4:20 Q&A 4:30 Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558407

  • SEM Section ExCom Monthly Meeting (virtual) For MAY 2026

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/525072

    The IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section Monthly ExCom (Executive Committee) Meeting (every 2nd Thursday of the month) same time 6:30 PM EST/EDT (This is a virtual meeting, unless stated otherwise). We will discuss Section mission objectives, guidance, direction, as well as all the chapter/affinity groups/student branches and section committee reports, events, plans, opportunities to assist each other and help create value for our members. All IEEE members are welcome to attend, but they do need to register in order to receive the webex details. NOTE: All Chapter/Affinity Groups/Student Branch Chairs are required to update and inform all attendees of their past/current activities and plans for the year. A standard template is provided - which every member can view. If the chairs cannot attend, they are required to nominate one of their current chapter/affinity group/student branch officers to attend on their behalf. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mrCOzBVIofTLZ4Z5eovGza4VN6amLgz1?usp=sharing Co-sponsored by: Sharan Kalwani Speaker(s): Christopher Johnson, Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: Published on google drive - link sent each month via email to ALL the chapter/Affinity Group/Student Branch/Committee chairs. Ensure you are listed on the ExCom listserv as well (contact [email protected] in case of doubt) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mrCOzBVIofTLZ4Z5eovGza4VN6amLgz1?usp=sharing Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/525072

  • IEEE-MSN May ExCom

    Room: Room 3609 , Bldg: UW Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Dr, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556018

    Come join the Madison Executive Committee for the May meeting. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with the IEEE at a local level, learn new things, make friends, and influence our activities. We will start off with social time and food (provided by the IEEE) from 5:30pm to 6pm. The meeting will be from 6pm to about 7:45pm. If you are planning to eat, please register with in person attendance. If you have any dietary restrictions or a specific order, please indicate when you register. This month we will be meeting on campus again. If you have suggestions for agenda items please reply or send an email send an email to [email protected] Finalized agenda to be send before the meeting. Agenda: Agenda 5:30 - 6:00 pm - Social time and food 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Meeting Link to Agenda: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uEv300uAN9tqIqA6d-eRl-ijXQecYKtYGTNaWyeI2i0/edit?usp=sharing Minutes from last meeting are here: (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i91YkTBTjI5a3JRLaRfaVFf9Em1wNwM2f3Y93xnpbtg/edit?usp=sharing) Room: Room 3609 , Bldg: UW Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Dr, Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53706, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556018

  • Technical Judging – Robofest RoboMED Round 1, World Championship on Friday, May 15

    Room: 2nd Floor Rooms, Bldg: No. 9 Engineering Building (Park in Lot E), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

    RoboMED - Robotics for Medical, Healthcare, and Health Sciences The IEEE-sponsored Robofest cordially invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges for the RoboMED Round 1 competition on Friday, May 15. Once registered, the event host will contact you to confirm your specific judging assignment. At that time, you will also be requested to submit a brief professional biography for the event program. Duties of Judges - Review Competition Rules: Familiarize yourself with the official competition guidelines and scoring rubrics. - Evaluate Pre-Submissions: Review team videos and technical documentation prior to the live event. - Attend Presentations: Observe assigned team presentations/demos according to the designated schedule and room assignment. Ask questions ask technical questions right after team presentations. - Engage with Teams: Re-visit team tables to ask additional technical questions and inspect code, hardware, or design materials. - Submit Final Scores: Enter all evaluations using the Robofest Scoring App. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE TryEngineering Agenda: Tentative Schedule 1:30 pm: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test) 2:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 2:15 pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations begin 5:30 pm: Dinner break 6:00pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations resume 8:30pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies. - Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 9:00pm: End of the program Room: 2nd Floor Rooms, Bldg: No. 9 Engineering Building (Park in Lot E), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

  • AI Consulting in Practice: Navigating Cost, Risk, and Policy

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558507

    Join us for an engaging virtual panel exploring the fast-growing world of AI consulting and strategic AI adoption. As organizations rush to integrate AI, the biggest challenges often go far beyond building models. Questions around cost, infrastructure, liability, governance, compliance, and long-term sustainability are becoming critical business decisions. This discussion brings together AI consultants, industry leaders, and policy voices to unpack how organizations evaluate AI opportunities, manage risk, and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Panelists will share real-world perspectives on ROI, deployment strategy, responsible AI, accountability, and the hidden operational challenges behind modern AI systems. Whether you are working in industry, academia, leadership, policy, or technology, this session offers valuable insight into the consulting layer of AI, where technical innovation meets real-world impact. [] Co-sponsored by: TechNovation Women TechMakers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558507

  • Technical Judging – Robofest Exhibition, World Championship on Saturday, May 16

    Room: 2nd fl. (Junior teams), 3rd fl. (Senior), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

    Exhibition - An Autonomous Robotics Science Fair The IEEE-sponsored Robofest cordially invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges for the Exhibition competition on Saturday, May 16. Once registered, the event host will contact you to confirm your specific judging assignment. At that time, you will also be requested to submit a brief professional biography for the event program. Duties of Judges - Review Competition Rules: Familiarize yourself with the official competition guidelines and scoring rubrics. - Evaluate Pre-Submissions: Review team videos and technical documentation prior to the live event. - Attend Presentations: Observe assigned team presentations/demos in the Science building. Ask questions ask technical questions right after team presentations. - Engage with Teams: Re-visit team tables to ask additional technical questions and inspect code, hardware, or design materials. - Submit Final Scores: Enter all evaluations using the Robofest Scoring App. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE TryEngineering Agenda: Tentative Schedule 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast available in the S100 lobby 8:30 am: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test, Bring your cell phone) 9:00 am: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 9:30 am: Exhibition Official Team Presentations begin Noon: Lunch break 1:00pm: Exhibition Official Team Presentations resume 2:50pm: Group Photo (Tentative) 3:00pm Official scores due 4:00pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies in the Gymnasium - Big Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 4:50pm: End of the program Room: 2nd fl. (Junior teams), 3rd fl. (Senior), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

  • Technical Judging – Robofest RoboMED Round 2, World Championship on Saturday, May 16

    Room: S100 (1st floor), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

    RoboMED - Robotics for Medical, Healthcare, and Health Sciences The IEEE-sponsored Robofest cordially invites IEEE members to serve as Technical Judges for the RoboMED Round 2 competition on Saturday, May 16. Once registered, the event host will contact you to confirm your specific judging assignment. At that time, you will also be requested to submit a brief professional biography for the event program. Duties of Judges - Review Competition Rules: Familiarize yourself with the official competition guidelines and scoring rubrics. - Evaluate Pre-Submissions: Review team videos and technical documentation prior to the live event. - Attend Presentations: Observe assigned team presentations/demos in the Science auditorium, S100. Ask questions ask technical questions right after team presentations. - Engage with Teams: Re-visit team tables to ask additional technical questions and inspect code, hardware, or design materials. - Submit Final Scores: Enter all evaluations using the Robofest Scoring App. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE TryEngineering Agenda: Tentative Schedule 8:00 am: Continental Breakfast available in the S100 lobby 8:30 am: Check-in & Judge training (Judging app test, Bring your cell phone) 9:00 am: Opening Ceremonies. Each judge will be introduced. 9:30 am: RoboMED Official Team Presentations begin Noon: Lunch break 1:00pm: RoboMED Official Team Presentations resume 2:50pm: Group Photo 3:00pm Official scores due 4:00pm: Closing & Award Ceremonies in the Gymnasium - Big Group Photo - Awards: Judges will be called to line up. 4:50pm: End of the program Room: S100 (1st floor), Bldg: No. 7 Science Building (Park in Lot D), Lawrence Technological University , 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48075-1051

  • IEEE Fellows Nomination Guidance Event

    Room: UC 1227, Bldg: James Renick University Center, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48128

    [] Receiving an IEEE Fellow designation is an exceptional honor. This prestigious grade elevation can be conferred to an IEEE member who achieves outstanding accomplishments in any IEEE field of interest. At the time the nomination is submitted, a nominee must: - - - Hold IEEE Senior member or IEEE Life Senior member grade at time of being nominated - Have 15 years or more of professional experience - Be a member in good standing and have completed a minimum of five cumulative years of IEEE membership in any grade preceding 1 January of the year of elevation The IEEE Fellow grade is a way for the IEEE members to receive recognition for their professional experience and significant performance in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and the related fields including Computer Science and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, Law, and Policy. The Southeastern Michigan Section Membership Development Committee will conduct a session to share the whole process for Fellow nomination, timelines, etc., to assist potential fellows in their journey. We will running this session onMay 15th in Dearborn - that way folks from Detroit/Yspsilanti/Ann Arbor/Southfield/Oakland County can easily reach and attend. Mored etails in the Location; Registration box), from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Afterwards we will go for lunch nearby. You do need to register and lunch is part of the event. This is an In Person event. Note: We will be sharing more information at the event itself. Some details can be viewed at: https://www.ieee.org/membership/fellows/fellows-nomination To (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543517)for "Elevation" Time Slot, please(https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543517)for the event and consider contacting existing IEEE fellows as references; also bring a physical/hard copy of your resume, and relevant supporting materials (list of papers published, standards work done, patents, senior/leadership positions, etc.). []Some recent Fellows in our Section have been profiled in our monthly newsletter - (https://r4.ieee.org/sem/about-sem/sem-history/wavelengths-magazine-archive/)! (See March 2026 edition) Networking: * We recommend that if attendees cannot join us in person do look for the next events { most likely between the end of August and early October}. Speaker(s): Joydeep Mitra, Sharan Kalwani, Agenda: 10:30 AM - Introductions, Start of presentation 11:45 AM - End of of presentation, Q&A 12 noon - Group lunch 01:30 PM - Wrap up, Clean up, Solidify new friendships, contacts, networking. Then we temporarily say 'Good bye' Potential Fellow members - if you missed this contact the organizers so they can schedule more such events for the benefit of our community members. Room: UC 1227, Bldg: James Renick University Center, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48128

  • UIC AI Symposium in Business and Society

    Room: Illinois Rooms AB, Bldg: Student Center East, 750 South Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

    The Department of Information Decision Sciences (IDS) of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is thrilled to invite you to attend the 4th Annual Symposium on AI in Business and Society. AI is transforming industries and society at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing fields like energy, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer insights, and supply chains. While these advancements unlock powerful solutions, challenges remain in achieving enterprise-scale monetization of AI while addressing critical ethical and policy concerns—ranging from bias and transparency to data security and sustainability. This symposium unites leading experts and practitioners for a dynamic program of keynotes, talks, fireside chats, and panels. Together, we will explore cutting-edge AI applications, responsible strategies, and workforce implications that ensure AI drives both business success and societal benefit. Join us to help define the future of AI innovation with accountability. What you'll gain from this symposium: - Actionable frameworks for responsible AI, designed for business and societal impact. - Expert insights into scaling AI within organizations, tackling data security, and workforce readiness. - A deep dive into the economics behind building and sustaining AI energy infrastructure. Organizing committee (alphabetical): Prof. Boxiao Chen, Prof. Alvin Chin, Prof. Michael Choi, Ying Liu ( Department Affiliate), Mr. Whusheane Perry (chair), Prof. Ali Tafti, and Prof. Jim Treleaven. IEEE Chicago members are welcome to attend this AI symposium in person. Please use the code BACEGUEST to get 50% registration discount. Agenda: 10 AM to 10:15 AM Reimagining Business Education in the Age of AI, Dean Sandy Wayne, College of Business Administration, UIC 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Featured Industry Keynote BIch-Thuy Lee, President, Founder, LeLumin, LLC 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM AI Disruption and Opportunity: Voices from Industry, Prakhar Srivastava (Zurich North America) and Raj Krishnan (Stealth AI) 12:00 to 1:00 PM Lunch and Networking 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Featured Academic Keynote, Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University 1:45 to 2:45 PM Rethinking AI Ethics: Insights from Academia 2:45 PM to 2:55 PM Break 2:55 to 4:30 PM Academic and Industry Break Out Sessions 2:55 to 3:40 PM Ethical AI by Design: Academic Best Practices 2:55 to 3:40 PM Responsible AI in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Risk and Trust, Moderated by Alvin Chin 3:40 to 3:45 PM Break 3:45 to 4:30 PM Disruptive AI Technologies Shaping the Next Decade 3:45 to 4:30 PM The Governance Challenge: Academic Approaches to Safe AI, Moderated by Alvin Chin 4:35 to 4:45 PM Closing Remarks 4:45 to 6:00 PM Networking Reception and Poster Session Room: Illinois Rooms AB, Bldg: Student Center East, 750 South Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607

  • Computational Safety for Generative AI

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559586

    [] Large language models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI) are at the forefront of frontier AI research and technology. With their rapidly increasing popularity and availability, challenges and concerns about their misuse and safety risks are becoming more prominent than ever. In this talk, we introduce a unified computational framework for evaluating and improving a wide range of safety challenges in generative AI. Specifically, we will show new tools and insights to explore and mitigate the safety and robustness risks associated with state-of-the-art LLMs and GenAI models, including (i) safety risks in fine-tuning LLMs, (ii) LLM red-teaming and jailbreak mitigation, (iii) prompt engineering for safety debugging, and (iv) robust detection of AI-generated content. Where: Webinar (Join link will be provided after registration) PDHs: One Hour (Issued ONLY by prior email request) Speaker(s): Pin-Yu Chen, Agenda: 545 pm start 645 pm end Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559586

  • Women in Sustainability Series 2026 – Navigating the Energy Landscape – a Power Electronics Engineer’s View in 2026: Denise Athaide

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531955

    Energy solutions are driven by regional needs, changing regulations, and dynamic market forces. Power electronics is an enabling technology that plays a crucial role in providing impactful and sustainable solutions for these energy transitions. In Denise's current role, she wears many hats varying from power electronics engineer, technical project leader, and technology strategist. In this session, Denise will share what it means to navigate and contribute to today's evolving energy landscape through this lens. All are welcome! IEEE membership is not required. Speaker(s): Denise, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531955

  • Women in Sustainability Series 2026 – September: From Policy to Portfolio: Powering the Energy Transition- Kassy Hart

    Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551168

    This session will give a broad overview of sustainability as it applies to the power segment, lower-carbon generation technologies, and the regulatory landscape around the transition. Everyone is welcome! Recording will be sent out after the event if you are interested but unable to attend in real time. Speaker(s): Kassy, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551168