ISV PROGRAM - OVERVIEW
The innovative IEEE Smart Village (ISV) program at PAC 2024 offers a diverse schedule of sessions from October 7 to October 11, 2024. A selection of these sessions will be accessible to all PAC attendees, while certain specialized sessions are exclusive to ISV participants.
Entrepreneurship Workshop Kickoff
The ISV program will commence with the highly anticipated Entrepreneurship Workshop on Monday, October 7. This workshop is a part of the IEEE Entrepreneurship initiative, where industry experts Ken Stauffer and Raghu Surya will lead “EW 102”. This session introduces the fundamentals of governance structures, unravel the complexities of Term Sheets, enhance negotiation capabilities, and master the nuances of deal-making. The workshop will conclude with strategies to bolster your business resilience, ensuring sustained success across various market conditions.
Focused Sessions on Smart Village Initiatives
From Tuesday to Thursday, the ISV program will unfold over three days of comprehensive sessions that encapsulate the core objectives of the Smart Village mission:
Energy for Communities
The IEEE Smart Village initiative is dedicated to providing renewable energy solutions and the requisite capital to empower local entrepreneurs in establishing their own electricity ventures. It supports these partners in crafting robust business models and offers continuous education. The focus of these sessions extends beyond the deployment of suitable technologies; they emphasize the integral role of community engagement in the prosperity of local electricity enterprises. The reinvestment of profits into community development initiatives underscores the commitment to fostering economic growth and educational opportunities.