What does it take to build a successful career in your profession? We invite industry experts, researchers, educators, and leaders to share the lessons, skills, experiences, and advice that helped them succeed. The goal is to provide practical guidance and inspiration for students, early-career professionals, and those looking to grow in their careers.
Suggested Discussion Areas:
Key skills for success
Career-defining moments
Common mistakes to avoid
The role of mentorship and networking
Advice for someone starting today
Selection Process:
This CFP is highly selective. There is room for only 3 proposals for recording.
Timeline:
CFP Opens: June 2, 2026
CFP Closes: June 26, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: July 3, 2026
Episode Recording: July/August 2026
Episode Publication: August–October 2026
Publication:
Recordings from selected 3 proposals will be published through IEEE Computer Society, Region 5 channels, and YouTube.
Sponsors:
This Podcast is sponsored by IEEE OKC section and IEEE Region 5.
Check out other episodes on:
https://r5.ieee.org/infilab-podcast/
https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news?blog=InfiLab%20Podcast#tech-news-filter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITpCcUEYJ2I&list=PLHJB2bhmgB7ec4eZ0LmwWGOKz8Yd0BMA3&index=2
Who Should Submit?
We encourage submissions from professionals across industry, academia, research, entrepreneurship, government, and nonprofit sectors. We welcome diverse perspectives, career journeys, and experiences that can help inspire and guide the next generation of professionals.
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