Technical Activities

Carl_Debono_2 The Vice Chair (VC) of IEEE Region 8 Technical Activities (TA) is responsible for coordinating Region 8 activities related to technical societies’ chapters, council chapters, conferences, educational activities (EA), standards and industry relations.

For more information – refer to the Region 8 Governing Documents.

The VC TA shall create an atmosphere conducive for fostering innovative ideas and new initiatives that support Region 8 goals and objectives in the abovementioned areas, paving the road for successful implementation.
The VC TA shall be elected by the Region 8 Committee from nominations provided by the Region 8 Nominations and Appointment Subcommittee. The term of his/her office shall be one year. After having served one term the VC shall be eligible to be re-elected for up to two additional one year terms.
The VC TA shall report to Region 8 on TA subcommittees & coordinators activities.
The VC TA shall work with the “wider IEEE” towards enabling the Region 8 vision. Download this figure: R8_TA_relations_higher_committees_v1.

The Region 8 Vice-Chair of Technical Activities for 2013 is Carl James Debono. He can be contacted via e-mail: c.debono@ieee.org

Core Values:

The IEEE REGION 8 Technical Activities believes in:

Inclusiveness – Embracing diversity of Region 8 members and their careers. Respecting each other’s values with honesty and transparency.
Networking – Creating an engaged, interactive community of technical professionals from both industry and academic sectors
Professionalism – Maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical standards.
Technical Excellence – Disseminating high quality scientific and technical information in a timely, equitable and objective manner.
Volunteerism – The driving force of Region 8 Technical Activities

Goals of IEEE REGION 8 Operating Committee (OpCom):

Following are the proposed 2011 IEEE REGION 8 OpCom Goals:

Build a friendly atmosphere within the Region
Increase the number of young engineering members from the industry
Encourage chapters and student branches to enhance their activity
Continue the implementation of best practices

Long Term Goals of REGION 8 Technical Activities:

Industry and Practitioners – Industry professionals and their employers will value IEEE Region 8 TA as major resource to achieve success
Information and Knowledge Development – Knowledge generators will regard IEEE Region 8 TA as the organization of choice to promote innovative technical communities
Education – Region 8 TA will improve professional competencies by providing targeted education and support for students and professionals
Community Collaboration – IEEE Region 8 TA will foster a dynamic ecosystem where technical communities preserve their individuality but at the same time collaborate in an open environment where the total value is greater than the sum of the parts.
Organization and Structure – IEEE Region 8 TA will be a best of class model organization allowing balance between consistency and autonomy

IEEE REGION 8 Technical Activities Organogram: