IEEE Industry Academia Handshake Convention 2025

The IEEE Industry Academia Handshake Convention 2025 is a dynamic two-day event that brings together students, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industrial implementation. This initiative is organized by Lakehead University’s Barrie STEM Hub and the IEEE Lakehead University Student Branch. The event provides a collaborative platform where students can engage with industry professionals through keynote talks, hands-on workshops, hackathons, panel discussions, and competitions. Participants will explore real-world challenges and build professional networks that spark innovation and future collaborations. To support student participation, IEEE is offering travel grants to selected attendees to help cover transportation and accommodation costs. Details about eligibility, application deadlines, and selection criteria can be found on the event website. At its core, the Industry Academia Handshake Convention 2025 embodies IEEE’s mission to advance technology for humanity, empowering the next generation of innovators to transform ideas into impact through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and applied problem-solving. 🌐 Event Website: www.ieee-iahc2025.ca Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRSHbVW2v3QHOrv0ZtMNkQsNXf7qt62pheJd1-lUDBmJ9ctWodXroQePLUXjTrXNg/pub Room: 229, Bldg: K, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 3X9