Top innovators from Disney, OpenAI, Pixar, Microsoft, and NVIDIA join IEEE-USA to inspire the next generation of U.S. technology professionals
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IEEE‑USA, a national voice for U.S. engineers and technologists, is reinforcing its commitment to empowering the next generation with BiG Thinkers, a new national event designed to spark creativity, strengthen leadership, and accelerate career advancement. Held this October in Orlando, IEEE-USA BiG Thinkers brings together top innovators and early‑career professionals for two days of inspiration, connection, and future‑focused learning.
This high-energy, creativity-driven event is designed to foster out-of-the-box ingenuity and resourcefulness among aspiring leaders in diverse tech careers. Register now at thebigthinkers.com. The tentative program for the event is available here.
“BiG Thinkers is the first IEEE‑USA event designed to develop the whole person — not just technical skills, but imagination, creativity, leadership, and purpose,” shares Barry Tilton, IEEE-USA President. “By bringing tech together with artistry and bold thinking, we’re creating a new formula for ambitious professionals to build momentum, fulfillment, and lasting impact throughout their careers.”
About the Event
IEEE-USA BiG Thinkers takes place 23-24 October 2026 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista in Disney Springs, FL. Attendees will experience dynamic keynote sessions from leaders and creatives like Mythbusters’ Kari Byron and Disney’s Eric Robison, who have found considerable success in their lifetimes. World-class thinkers include:
What to Expect
This two-day event aims to seed and accelerate creative growth that lasts attendees their entire careers. It convenes professionals from a wide range of tech-adjacent disciplines to engage with visionary talks, unique networking events, and actionable career inspiration.
The IEEE-USA BiG Thinkers program is structured across several distinct content tracks:
The inaugural BiG Thinkers event is launching with support from AMBA, administrator of the IEEE Group Insurance Program, underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company, with additional partners to be announced.
Early bird registration is open until 31 July – register now to save $100 and secure your seat at $295 for IEEE members and $395 for non-members.
About IEEE-USA:
IEEE-USA serves the public good and promotes the careers and public policy interests of nearly 160,000 engineering, computing, and technology professionals who are U.S. members of IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Contact:
Leah Laird
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist, IEEE-USA
202-530-8328 | l.laird@ieee.org
John Yaglenski
Director of Communications, IEEE-USA
202-530-8359 | j.yaglenski@ieee.org
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