Overview
The IEEE International Leadership Conference (ILC) will take place 3-4 October 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.
Open to all interested technology enthusiasts, this conference brings together leaders across every stage of their professional journey to learn about emerging technology and create new pathways for leadership development.
Vision
To build a global, inclusive conference experience where STEM professionals come together to connect, learn, strengthen leadership capacity, advance professional excellence, and address real‑world challenges across generations, including retired professionals.
Mission
The IEEE International Leadership Conference (ILC) brings together STEM professionals to develop leadership capability and strengthen professional impact. Open to all, the conference fosters collaboration, shared learning, mentorship, and forward‑looking perspectives. With a focus on the experiences and contributions of diverse communities—from emerging professionals to senior levels—the event encourages participants to exchange ideas, address complex challenges, and grow as current and future leaders driving meaningful change.
Contributing Organizations
The IEEE International Leadership Conference (ILC), established by IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA), is a unified, forward-looking event designed to empower the global technology community. Supported by the visionary drive of contributing organizations IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and the IEEE Life Members Committees (LM), the conference bridges generations to foster a collaborative community where diverse experience accelerates future innovation.
