In 2025, IEEE strengthened its global community by actively engaging students and young professionals who will help lay the foundation for the next big breakthrough. Through its extraordinary breadth and worldwide network of members and volunteers, IEEE provides a place where the next generation of talent can find inspiration and forge professional connections to advance their careers in technology.
IEEE Rising Stars Debuts in Latin America | Historic Congress in Tunisia Represents Landmark Event | Student Awarded IEEE Presidents’ Scholarship for Saving Marine Life | Students Race Against the Clock in Global Coding Challenge | IEEE Day Celebrates Global Engineering Community | TryEngineering Sparks Passion for Tech Careers with On-Campus Experiences
IEEE Rising Stars conferences in 2025 brought together top STEM students and young professionals to connect and be inspired. The flagship event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, while the inaugural Latin America and Caribbean Conference was held in Panama City, Panama. Both events featured technical innovation talks, development sessions, workshops, competitions and networking opportunities with community leaders and peers, fostering professional growth and career advancement.
IEEE Rising Stars Latin America attendees
IEEE Rising Stars attendees
Entertainment at IEEE Rising Stars Latin America
IEEE Rising Stars Latin America attendees
IEEE Rising Stars attendees
View some of the highlights of IEEE Rising Stars Latin America.
The IEEE Middle East and North Africa Student and Young Professional Congress 2025 was held in August in Gammarth, Tunisia. This landmark event marked the first-ever merger of the Middle East Congress and North Africa Congress, uniting the two gatherings into one powerful platform. Participants engaged in keynotes, workshops, panel discussions and cultural events celebrating Tunisian heritage.
As part of its mission to inspire young minds to pursue STEM careers, this year’s IEEE Presidents’ Scholarship of US$10,000 was awarded to high school student Sydney West from Richland, Washington, who built a remotely operated vehicle designed to help preserve and sustain coral reefs. The award, established by the IEEE Foundation, is payable over four years of undergraduate university study and includes a complimentary IEEE student membership.
Being an IEEE member means joining a global community united by a shared passion for technology and innovation. IEEE Day exemplified this spirit by honoring the first gathering of IEEE members in 1884. IEEE members and volunteers celebrated around the world, from Portugal to India to the United States, engaging in photo and video contests that encouraged members worldwide to capture their IEEE Day experiences.
These 2025 highlights showcase only a few of the many resources that IEEE provides for students and professionals throughout the various stages of their career progression.
