Call for Executive Forum Proposals
IEEE ICPADS 2025 will host a series of Executive Forums and is now inviting proposals for these prestigious events. Executive Forums are panel discussions featuring top-level industry executives, including those at the CxO/VP/Director level or above, who will share their insights and expertise on a wide range of topics relevant to the community. These forums aim to provide a platform for in-depth discussions related to technical, business, applications, management, operation, standardization, and service issues in the field of industry.
Topics of Interest
Topics for proposal include but are not limited to the following:
- Internet of Things (IoT), 6G Technologies/Standardization
- Smart Cities, Manufacturing, and Healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Model (LLM)
- High-Performance Computing & Data Center
- Mobile Computing, Cloud and Edge Computing
- Wireless Sensing, Wireless Communication
- Embodied Intelligence
- Quantum Computers, Communications
- Security and Privacy
- Robots, Drones, Unmanned Vehicles
- Parallel and Distributed Systems
- Interdisciplinary Systems and Applications
Forum Structure
To ensure a comprehensive and interactive experience, we recommend the following format:
- • Panel Size: One moderator (panel organizer) and 2-4 panelists. The moderator should prepare several questions for discussion.
- • Forum Format: A suggested structure includes a 10-minute moderator introduction, followed by 10-minute presentations from each speaker addressing the proposed questions (using a maximum of 6 slides). After the presentations, the panel will engage in a at least 30-minute discussion, during which they will address prepared discussion questions and respond to audience queries. The whole forum lasts 90 minutes.
- • Flexibility: The Moderator and their team are welcome to propose modifications to this standard structure to enhance the effectiveness of the discussion, which will be reviewed by the Industry Chair.
Proposal Requirements
The proposal should include:
- • Title of forum
- • Names, affiliations, biographies, photos, and contact information of the moderator and panelists
- • Motivation and scope of the forum
- • A brief description of the technical issues or questions to be discussed
The template of proposal is available.
Public Information
- • Forum title, motivation, and questions
- • Moderator and panelists’ names, affiliations, biographies, and photos
Important Dates
- • Proposal Submission Deadline: Sep. 1st, 2025
- • Proposal Acceptance Notification: Sep. 7th, 2025
- • Speaker confirmation: Sep. 30th, 2025
Submission of Executive Forum Proposals
A proposal should be submitted to Industry Chairs at industry-chairs@ieee-icpads.org.cn.
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