2026 Pathways to Industry Conference

  • 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM Welcome from Jim Jefferies, 2026 IEEE-HKN President
  • 12:15 P.M. – 1:05 P.M. KEYNOTE: Entrepreneurship: Concept to Commercialization with John M. Cioffi
  • 1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. The Confidence Kit with Melody Richardson and LaRhonda Julien
  • 3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. Adding Value in an AI-Powered World (or What Gregorian Monks and Modern Engineers Have In Common) with Barry Tilton and Dave Bart
  • 4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M. Career Acceleration at the Intersection of Tech and Law with Matthew Weirich
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 P.M. Career Labs
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time
  • 9:00 A.M. – 9:50 A.M. Career Labs
  • 10:00 A.M. – 10:10 A.M. Welcome from Sean Bentley, 2025 IEEE-HKN Past President
  • 10:15 A.M. – 11:05 A.M. Surviving Corporate America 101 with Logan Wilcox and Christian Winingar
  • 11:15 A.M. – 12:05 P.M. Session 2
  • 12:15P.M. – 1:05 P.M. KEYNOTE
  • 1:15 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. Expo Fair
  • 3:00 P.M. – 3:50 P.M. Career Paths in Quantum Technology with Nate Gostin
  • 4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M. Session 5
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time
  • 9:45 A.M. – 9:55 A.M. Welcome
  • 10:00 A.M. – 10:50 A.M. The New Engineering Landscape with Simay Akar Koehler and Katie Brinker
  • 11:00 A.M. – 11:50 A.M. Smaller can be Better: Small Business Opportunities for Engineers
  • 12:00 P.M.- 12:50 P.M. KEYNOTE The Evolution of Modern Communication: Inspiration and Vision for the Future with Victor Lawrence
  • 1:00 P.M.- 1:50 P.M. HKN GradLab: From the Labbook to the Rulebook: Exploring Careers in Policy with Adam Navara, Joe Greene, and Mariel Borowitz
  • 2:00 P.M. – 2:50 P.M. Networking
  • All times shown are Eastern Standard Time
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Attending Pathways to Industry was a great experience. As the president of the Rutgers Chapter, I actively contributed during the networking sessions and engaged with peers from various universities. The diverse range of sessions not only broadened my perspective on career paths but also provided invaluable insights for a successful future. Throughout the conference, I cultivated meaningful connections, expanded my knowledge, and solidified my trajectory towards professional success. I am very grateful for this opportunity and eagerly anticipate the exciting prospects that next year’s Pathways to Industry will undoubtedly bring!

– Hannah Schwartz, 2025 HKN student Pathways attendee

It was an incredibly enriching experience to attend the IEEE-HKN Pathways to Industry Conference 2025. Over the course of three days, I had the opportunity to network with professionals from around the globe. The key takeaway for me was the importance of networking with peers, and I am eager to continue building connections within the IEEE community. I am already looking forward to the next IEEE-HKN event.

– HKN student 2025 Pathways attendee