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Ruud Janssen and Fred Schindler reflect on the IEEE Clean Tech and Climate Change conference, discussing its organization, themes, and highlights.

In this episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, Ruud Janssen and Fred Schindler reflected on the inaugural IEEE Clean Tech and Climate Change conference, held in Glasgow in October, which attracted 200 attendees from IEEE’s global membership of over half a million. Fred, the event owner, shared insights into organizing this cross-disciplinary event, designed to embody IEEE’s motto, “Advancing technology for humanity,” by fostering collaboration across technical communities and breaking silos. The opening reception at Glasgow City Chambers featured Bailey Annette Christie reading a poem that emphasized the importance of the next generation, a theme that resonated deeply with Fred, who symbolically referenced his grandson in the closing remarks. The conference’s structure included two days of sessions, panels, and pitch competitions, with the ideation and startup tracks emerging as highlights. Judges faced a tough decision in the startup track, naming two runners-up alongside the winner, showcasing innovative solutions that energized participants. A notable panel on aviation sustainability sparked discussions about clean energy in air travel, while the overlapping EGRID conference…

People in this episode

Host: Ruud Janssen

Guest: Fred Schindler

Topics covered

• event organization
• sustainability
• climate change
• collaboration
• innovation
• hybrid events

Keywords

• IEEE
• Clean Tech
• Climate Change
• sustainability
• event organization
• innovation
• hybrid events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IEEE

Places: Glasgow

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