WIE-ILC: A New Conference Case Study - Beth Surmount - Ignite: Sections Congress 2017

Beth Surmount, Senior Manager of IEEE Strategic Programs, share the stories behind the success of the Women In Engineering International Leadership Conference. Surmount reviews the demographics, explains why the conference is different and how to understand audience needs. Key components are having strong leadership, dedicated volunteers, seasoned professionals and curated content within a focused vision and mission.

Ignite sessions follow a strict 5-minute presentation format, filmed at the Exhibition Hall during Sections Congress 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

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