Events for April 11, 2026

The 2026 IEEE Nexus Region 4 Annual Student Leadership Conference (SLC) brings together student leaders, young professionals, and IEEE volunteers from across Region 4. The conference focuses on leadership development, professional growth, and technical inspiration. Participants will engage in workshops, panels, and networking with industry and IEEE leaders. SLC empowers students to build skills, connections, and vision for impactful careers and service. Registration covers Saturday, April 11, and includes breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks and an option Friday, April 10 networking reception. Limited number of student travel grants ($100) is available to IEEE student members. You can visit ieee.org/join to become eligible and register at the lower IEEE student member rate. The first 100 students will receive the travel grant which covers your registration fee and IEEE membership. [] Agenda: Bldg: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Technology Institute, 565 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60661

Register by March 31 for Early Bird pricing! [] The Children of the CornCon Kids' Hacker Camp Returns April 11, 2026! Age appropriate activities for kids from kindergarten through high school. Note that children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Registration opens at 8:30 am. Events from 9 am - 3:30 pm Regular pricing is $25 for the first student and $10 for additional students per guardian, including soldering kit, lunch, snacks, and beverages. We will have kids' t-shirts to give away from previous camps. Scholarships are available; contact [email protected] for details. (mailto:[email protected]) ([email protected]) if you would like to volunteer! Co-sponsored by: Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) and Docent Institute Agenda: Activities Include: - VR Tournament - Soldering - Capture the Flag Competition (Introductory and Intermediate) - Tearing apart and building a computer - Escape Room - Mad Science Activities - Electronic Graveyard - Coding Activities & Learn about AI - Lockpicking - Games and Puzzles Bldg: Scott Community College Urban Campus, 101 W 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52801