IEEE Membership Drive 2025-26

IEEE-VSIT Membership Drive 2025-26

The IEEE-VSIT Student Branch successfully organized the Membership Drive 2025–26, a week-long initiative aimed at introducing students—particularly first-year students—to the benefits of joining the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Women in Engineering (WIE) affinity group. The initiative took place throughout the first week of September and culminated in a main session held on September 5, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

The session was led by Soham Darekar, Chairperson of the IEEE-VSIT Student Branch, who welcomed all attendees and provided an insightful overview of IEEE. He emphasized its global presence and the numerous academic, professional, and technical opportunities available to members — including access to international journals, conference participation, networking with global professionals, and leadership development.

A special segment highlighted the Women in Engineering (WIE) affinity group, focusing on its mission to empower and support women in STEM. This was followed by a live demonstration of the IEEE membership registration process, guiding participants through account creation, form completion, and membership selection.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where students clarified their doubts and shared their motivations for joining IEEE. Several attendees registered as members during the session itself, marking the drive as a success in fostering new engagement and awareness about IEEE’s value.

Highlights

• Week-long promotional campaign introducing IEEE and WIE.
• Detailed overview of IEEE’s global mission and benefits.
• Live membership registration demonstration for new students.
• Focus on WIE and its role in empowering women in technology.
• Interactive Q&A session to engage and clarify participant queries.
• Successful on-the-spot registrations of new IEEE members.