Host chapter responsibilities

The main objectives of the university region conference are to:

• Provide a forum for the presentation of student papers reflecting undergraduate research and industry-based projects.
• Stimulate research and creative thinking through team competitions.
• Promote leadership, communication, and organization skills.
• Develop networking skills and contacts.
• Strengthen communication among chapters within the region and with IISE.

Eligibility requirement: A chapter must be in GREEN status.

Keep in mind that your primary audience is students of industrial engineering. You have the responsibility of providing an exciting experience to all students attending. Here are the tools you need to run a successful conference:

• Assembling a team
  Committee descriptions and responsibilities
• Checklist and timeline
  A planning calendar to get you started
• Required reports and deadlines
  Keep on top of the reporting deadlines to get your funds from IISE
• Developing a budget
  Details on budgeting, fundraising, and funding available from IISE
• Designing the conference program
  Includes speakers, tours, activities, student competitions, etc.
• Undergraduate Student Technical Paper Competition
  How to run this important competition
• Marketing and communication
  Promote your conference within your region
• Best practices
  Learnings from previous university region conferences
• IISE Assistance

Have more questions? Contact Kathy Gamboa, IISE headquarters or Faisal Aqlan VP student development.