The IEEE Ottawa Consultants Network (CN) would like to highlight an upcoming IEEE-USA webinar series focused on consulting, entrepreneurship, and building a successful independent consulting practice.

Consulting as a Career Option: How to Build a Profitable Consulting Practice

This three-part webinar series is organized by the IEEE-USA Consultants Committee and is designed for professionals interested in transitioning into consulting or strengthening an existing consulting business.

The sessions will take place on:

  • 23 June 2026 – 2:00 PM EST
  • 30 June 2026 – 2:00 PM EST
  • 14 July 2026 – 2:00 PM EST

Please register directly through IEEE-USA:


Register for the Webinar Series

About the Webinar Series

Approximately 150 million people across North America and Western Europe now work as consultants or independent contractors. Many IEEE members are part of this growing professional community.

This webinar series explores the fundamentals of starting and operating a consulting business, including business planning, administrative tools, consulting career progression, work-life balance, insurance considerations, and business structures.

Webinar Topics

Webinar 1 — Introduction to Consulting: How Do I Get Started?

Date: 23 June 2026
Speakers: Adinor Puplampu, Charles Lord, Larry Nelson Sr.

This session introduces the transition into full-time consulting and discusses the key steps required to establish and sustain a consulting practice.

Webinar 2 — Creating the Business that is Right for You

Date: 30 June 2026
Speaker: Jacob Beningo

This webinar explores consulting career progression and strategies for building a successful and sustainable consulting business.

Webinar 3 — Types of Business Set-up & Backend Business Tools

Date: 14 July 2026
Speaker: Will Kassebaum

Topics include business structures, administrative tools, insurance, and financial considerations associated with running a consulting practice.

Registration Fees

  • IEEE Member: $20 per webinar / $40 bundle
  • Non-Member: $40 per webinar / $80 bundle
  • Special IEEE Member Pricing (Students, Senior Members, Life Members): $10 per webinar / $25 bundle

IEEE Ottawa Consultants Network

The IEEE Ottawa Consultants Network plans to organize similar future events focusing on Canadian consulting and business topics, including incorporation, taxation, liabilities, entrepreneurship, AI, non-terrestrial networks, and emerging technologies.

Learn more about the IEEE Ottawa Consultants Network:

IEEE Ottawa Consultants Network