Young Professionals Affinity Group
Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers and Innovators in Switzerland
At IEEE Young Professionals Switzerland, we are committed to empowering the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders in technology. As a global network of enthusiastic young professionals, we offer opportunities for career development, mentorship, collaboration, and networking across Switzerland and beyond.
Our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive community where members can share knowledge, explore new ideas, and contribute to the technological advancements shaping the future. Whether you’re fresh out of university or an experienced professional, IEEE YP is your gateway to success.
Join us today and take the next step in your professional journey.
Join a dynamic community of young professionals driving innovation and leadership in technology
Who we are
IEEE Young Professionals Switzerland is a community of early-career professionals passionate about technology, innovation, and leadership. As part of the global IEEE network, we offer a platform for young engineers, technologists, and innovators to connect, grow, and give back to society.
Our mission
Benefits of the IEEE Young Professionals program include:
- IEEE technology and information resources
- Online research & career resources
- Online job search
- Online seminars
- Professional networking opportunities
- Peer connection
- Local social and technical activities
- Leadership opportunities
- Skill building opportunities
Committee Members
Tenure 2024-2025
Chair
Kevin Pretorius
kevinp@ieee.org
Marketing & Communications Officer
Madalena Sula
madalenasoula@ieee.org
Treasury Officer
Edward Haynes
Tenure 2022-2023
Upcoming Events in Switzerland
- Visit to Swiss Light Source at Paul Scherrer Institute, Baden - ETH Zurich on 06-December-2024
- IEEE Swiss CAS/ED 75th CAS Anniversary Workshop - Switzerland Section Jt. Chapter, CAS04/ED15 on 29-November-2024
- Analysis of Preliminary Breakdown Stage in Lightning Flashes Over Europe - Switzerland Section Jt. Chapter, AP03/MTT17/EMC27 on 21-November-2024
- IEEE Distinguished Lecture - Switzerland Section Chapter,MAG33 on 20-November-2024
- Visit at the Waste to Energy Facility in Zurich - Switzerland Section Affinity Group, YP on 29-November-2024
Past Events in Switzerland Section
- IEEEXtreme 18.0
- VISIT TO THE GÖSGEN-DÄNIKEN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
- Stammtisch - Thinking Outside the Box
- IEEE Day 2024 - Alpine Day
- Quantum Computing: What is it, how does it work, and what are the major engineering challenges?
- Konrad Zuse and Switzerland
- EPFL Association Week
- IEEE Swiss CSS seminar - Control Theory for Optimisation
- Swiss Magnetics IEEE chapter meets Swiss Physical Society
- IEEE Swiss CAS/ED Sponsored Lecture by Dr. Kwabena Boahen
- On-Chip Epilepsy Detection: Where Machine Learning Meets Patient-Specific Wearable Healthcare
- 2024 South Korea and Switzerland Semiconductor Technology Forum
- IEEE SWISS CSS SEMINAR - EXPLORING ROBUST UNCERTAINTY BOUNDS IN RKHS THROUGH CONVEX OPTIMIZATION
- Towards Monolithic Mobile Ultrasound Imaging System for Medical and Drone Applications
- AES10 IEEE-CH - Excursion Swissto12 Renens
- Exchange between IEEE MagSoc Swiss and German Chapters
- [Solid State Circuit Switzerland Society Lecture] Qubit-Size Low-Power Cryo-CMOS ICs for Monolithic Quantum Processors
- Why Should we Choose between Time and Frequency?
- eSim: An Open Source CAD Software for Circuit Simulation
- IEEE Switzerland General Assembly 2024