In part 1: The MGA awards recipients are recognized, as well as representatives from Sections celebrating significant anniversaries.

 In part 2: Dr. Sehat Sutardja, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., delivers a keynote address.

 In part 3: Grant Imahara will provide a high-energy talk that discusses the application of his electrical engineering background to the non-conventional fields of movie special effects and the hit science-based Discovery Channel television series, Mythbusters

To succeed as a technology entrepreneur, you need two things, passion and willingness to risk it all.  The bottom line for all engineers is that if you are passionate about something and convinced of its value, success will ultimately come.  The way to make a difference in this world is through innovation.  That's probably why engineers are seen as the real celebrities in emerging economies like China.  They are not stereotyped as geeks and misfits, but instead are viewed as society's natural leaders.  In China, for instance, eight of the top nine political posts are held by engineers or scientists are engaged in high-level politics.

The truth is that it is harder to solve the world’s most pressing problems if engineers are misperceived and underappreciated.  That’s why an organization like IEEE is so important – it helps to raise the profile of the engineering community and ensure our voice is heard in key public policy decisions.

Making a positive impact on society is one of the main reasons I continue to drive myself as an engineer and an entrepreneur.  If you truly want to help the human case, you can’t sit on the sidelines hoping your time will come – you have to seize the moment.  You need to proactively put your ideas into action, because if you don’t there is a good chance no one else will.  The only way to ensure greatness tomorrow is by pursuing innovation today.

The MGA awards recipients will be recognized, as well as representatives from Sections celebrating significant anniversaries  Grant Imahara will provide a high-energy talk that discusses the application of his electrical engineering background to the non-conventional fields of movie special effects and the hit science-based Discovery Channel television series, Mythbusters

Speakers: Antonio Bastos, Dick Gowen, George McClure, Arthur Winston, Matthew Loeb, and Michael Geselowitz The IEEE Foundation awards philanthropic support to programs of IEEE. In a dynamic panel discussion, the IEEE Foundation Executive Director, Board President, and other Board members will provide Section Volunteers with an understanding of the IEEE Foundation mission. Participants will learn how the Foundation is set up for the purpose of helping them achieve their goals of supporting their local or regional initiatives. An explanation of how IEEE Foundation supports IEEE units, Sections, Chapters, and members through its grants process, fund administration, fund raising, and donor stewardship will be presented. Through panel discussion, experiences and examples will be shared of grants awarded and funds established by IEEE Foundation. Presenters will also highlight methods of how to support the IEEE Foundation and its initiatives. Participants are encouraged to ask specific questions related to their Section.

Session at the 2011 IEEE Sections Congress discussing "vTools: Free Electronic Tools Supporting IEEE Section, Chapter, and Affinity Group Volunteers and Members." Presented by Gene Ressler, this session covers all of the information behind vTools, and how it can help all IEEE members and volunteers.

Engaging New IEEE Members: The First Year Member Experience, session with presentations by Ron Jensen, Adrienne Hahn, and Marianne Schmidt. They discuss IEEE past, current, and future hopes for membership retention at the 2011 IEEE Sections Congress.

The 2011 IEEE Sections Congress presents "Questions and Answers with the IEEE President-elect Candidates." President-elect candidates include Peter Staecker and Roger Pollard.

The 2011 IEEE Sections Congress Closing Ceremony, including President-elect Panel Discussion, Question and Answer Session, Member Voting Session, and closing remarks by IEEE President, Gordon Day.