Social Program

Welcome Reception & Exhibit Opening
Monday, 8 December 2014
19:00 – 21:30
 
Enjoy networking with old friends as well as new acquaintances while listening to local music and partaking of traditional food and beverages with the unique opportunity of being immersed in the heart of the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Peruse our world-class exhibits to learn about the latest products and services. In parallel to the reception, there will be the unique opportunity to visit various demonstration events from the industry workshops ('Demo Night').


Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
12:15 – 14:00
 
The Awards Ceremony honors the achievements of IEEE and IEEE Communications Society members. The Society’s Career & Service Awards pay tribute to technical professionals whose exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on technology, society, the engineering profession, and humanity. Recipients of these Awards are recognized as the most influential members in their chosen field. Career award recipients are revered for their resolve to discover, extend, or complement technological advancements in education, industry, research and service. Service award recipients are recognized and honored for their distinguished and exemplary service to ComSoc over a sustained period of time. Each year, new recipients join ComSoc’s prestigious award honoree list through a selective nomination and approval process.


Young Professionals Networking Dialogue
with Industry Leaders Reception
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
18:00 – 19:00
 
Young Professionals (YP’s) attending IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 will have an excellent opportunity to network with other YP’s, as well as with members of the Dialogue with Industry Leaders Panel Session, at a reception in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday evening. This joint reception will begin at 18:00 with the Young Professionals and a mix of Industry Leaders Panelists interacting while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. As people arrive during the reception (non-YP’s), they are welcome to participate in the networking opportunity, while awaiting the start of the Panel Session. A few minutes prior to the conclusion of the reception, there will be a toast by the YP’s and Industry Leaders Panelists to the success of the IEEE GLOBECOM 2014, and an invitation will be extended to stay in the Exhibit Hall for the Dialogue with Industry Leaders Panel Session starting at 19:00. All attendees are also encouraged to take time to visit our IEEE GLOBECOM Exhibitors. You Gotta Be There!
 

Conference Banquet
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
18:30 – 22:30
Bullock Texas State History Museum

The conference banquet will provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in a unique experience at a truly world-class venue. Attendees will arrive at the Bullock Texas State History Museum to the sounds of a strolling Mariachi band. Guests can then proceed inside to enjoy three floors of the amazing Story of Texas exhibit galleries: Land (first floor); Identity (second floor); and, Opportunity (third floor). After exploring the exhibits, the banquet will begin with a brief program beginning at 19:45 – followed by dinner and networking with your colleagues.


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