IEEE TEMSCON Global 2026 has an exciting line up of plenary speakers. Check back for updates.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

  • Engineers have always been at the forefront of technological breakthroughs. Today, however, creating great technology is no longer enough. The world's most pressing challenges—from climate change and healthcare to artificial intelligence and industrial competitiveness—require engineers who can also mobilize people, organizations, and entire innovation ecosystems.

  • Navigating the 10th Machine Age-S10 SHIFT Era: A Strategic Innovation and Investment Roadmap

    The global technological landscape has breached a critical threshold in 2026. We have transitioned from an era of isolated digital innovation into the S10 SHIFT—a structural economic metamorphosis driven by the simultaneous maturation and convergence of 10+1 foundational technologies.

  • Engineering Managers: The Founders Who Learn, Unlearn and Build

Thursday, August 6, 2026

  • This plenary will present a strategic and practical perspective on integrating innovation into the heart of healthcare organizations to deliver value for patients and teams. Topics covered include insights into the responsible deployment of generative AI, its drivers of impact, and the essential conditions for sustainably transforming practices.
  • Technology is driving tremendous change across the healthcare industry, fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered, how organizations operate, and how innovation reaches patients.

Friday, August 7, 2026

  • The IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board (HTB) leads IEEE's global humanitarian technology initiatives, connecting the expertise of more than 500,000 IEEE members with communities facing real-world challenges. HTB's mission is to empower volunteers, foster partnerships, and support sustainable, technology-driven solutions that improve lives around the world. Through programs spanning disaster response, education, sustainable development, healthcare, energy, and community resilience, IEEE transforms engineering innovation into measurable humanitarian impact.

    This presentation provides an overview of the IEEE Humanitarian Technologies Board, its portfolio of humanitarian programs, and the opportunities available for volunteers, organizations, and partners to become involved. It will also highlight recent success stories demonstrating how IEEE technologies and volunteers are making a meaningful difference in underserved communities across the globe.
  • Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, but realizing its full potential takes more than technical breakthroughs.