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IEEE Smart Tech Metro Area Workshops provide participants with a unique learning experience with topics on the cutting-edge of technical innovation today.

Each workshop is a springboard to a deeper understanding of technology and its myriad applications and potential for innovation.

The daily tracks for each workshop are designed to make the day as productive and comfortable as possible. You may choose from one workshop per day.

On Friday,  November 4 choose from three workshops on parallel all-day tracks:

• Wireless Communications Engineering: Current Practice
• Introduction to Smart Grid
• Software Engineering Essentials

On Saturday, November 5 you may also choose from three workshops, some of which are repeated:

• Introduction to Smart Grid
• Software Engineering Essentials
• Career Assistance   View and print presentation

Each day begins at 7 a.m. with a continental breakfast, moves through an opening session on Friday morning and course instruction, to lunch at noon. Two more course sessions, separated by a break, culminate at 5:45 p.m.

New! Skills Gap Discussion Panel Join us Friday morning at 8 a.m. before the track sessions start for a special speaker panel discussing the skills gap that exists in today's workforce between the new positions companies have to fill, and the qualifications of the applicants. The future economic health of our region, state, and nation depends on our ability to create and grow companies that compete effectively in the international marketplace, and this takes not only innovative and creative leaders and entrepreneurs, but also a skilled workforce to fill the technical positions demanded by these expanding and future industries. Hear different perspectives on the issue, as well as take away recommendations and resources for those looking to transition their career, or are unemployed.

On Friday evening, join us for a reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar after the plenary speaker address by David A. King, former Director of the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and Executive Vice President at Dynetics, Inc., a Huntsville-based defense contractor.

Just Added! Speed Coaching sessions on Saturday - Work with a Career Coach in a brief, 10 minute session to tackle tough career dilemmas privately and quickly. Register onsite for your session when you check in.

On Saturday, the workshop ends at 5 p.m.

>>View the full day agenda and course descriptions for IEEE Smart Tech.

Dress code for the workshop series is business casual. CEUs will be awarded for the Wireless Communications, Smart Grid and Software Engineering workshops.

Course content is provided by IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Power & Energy Society, IEEE Computer Society and IEEE-USA.

Registration and Hotel Information

Your registration fee includes two days of instruction, breakfast and lunch both days, and the Friday evening reception with hors d'oeuvres (cash bar will be available). 

IEEE Members*  US$119

Non-IEEE Members  US$199

* Join IEEE now to be eligible for the member rate. Only active IEEE members will qualify for the member rate. Society Affiliates are not eligible for the member rate.

Not ready to join IEEE right now? You may still register at the non-member rate (by November 3). Then, if you choose to join IEEE onsite at the conference you will receive a US$80 credit toward your first-year professional membership dues. Be sure to bring a copy of your registration receipt.

Recommended Accommodations in Huntsville, AL

Embassy Suites Huntsville I 800 Monroe St. I 1 256-539-7373   ($119/night, use code IEE)

Holiday Inn Huntsville Downtown I 401 Williams Ave. I 1 256-533-1400  ($94/night)

Springhill Suites Huntsville Downtown I 745 Constellation Place Dr. SW I 1 256-512-0188  ($99/night)

Refund Policy: No refunds for registration fees will be given after Monday, October 31.