Follow up: Volunteer Opportunities for the 2024 IEEE PES General Mtg in Seattle 2024 July 21-25
On June 7th, 2023, the IEEE PES Seattle Section held an open planning meeting to discuss and strategize support for the IEEE General Meeting (GM) scheduled to take place in Seattle from July 21 to July 25, 2024. This significant event marks the first time in over two decades that Seattle has been selected as the host city for an IEEE General Meeting.
The planning meeting, which took place in-person at Puget Sound Energy’s Factoria Office facilities and virtually on Teams, welcomed a diverse group of attendees interested in contributing to the success of the upcoming conference. The purpose of the meeting was to review information provided by IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) and establish a Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to ensure the smooth execution of the 2024 General Meeting.
The evening commenced with light refreshments, fostering a congenial atmosphere for attendees to engage in discussions and network. At 6:00 PM, the meeting officially began with introductions followed by a comprehensive presentation led by Max and IEEE PES Seattle ExCom, shedding light on the preparations and vision for the Seattle 2024 General Meeting. The presentation emphasized the significance of the event, as IEEE PES anticipates an impressive gathering of between 3000 to 5000 attendees from over 50 nations.
During the meeting, participants actively participated in discussing various volunteer positions within the LOC. The goal was to allocate responsibilities and ensure that every aspect of the conference is well-organized and catered to the diverse needs of the attendees.
Seattle’s selection as the host city for the 2024 IEEE General Meeting represents an excellent opportunity for the local engineering community to showcase its expertise and innovation on a global stage. As the planning process unfolds, the Seattle PES aims to collaborate effectively with IEEE PES to deliver a remarkable conference experience.
Those interested in contributing to the success of the 2024 General Meeting are encouraged to join the Local Organizing Committee and actively participate in future planning meetings. The Seattle PES welcomes all enthusiastic volunteers to play an integral role in making the IEEE General Meeting in Seattle a resounding success. For questions/comments, please Contact Us.
