Distinguished Lecturer Program
Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) connects Senior IEEE ComSoc members, who are renowned communications technology experts, with ComSoc chapters so they can share their knowledge, expertise, and insights into the future of communications technology.
During the Distinguished Lecturer Tour (DLT), speakers address at least three groups in three separate locations within a reasonable geographic proximity to each other.
Groups eligible to participate in a DLT include:
- Established IEEE ComSoc Chapters
- Local conference organizers
- IEEE ComSoc members in areas where no IEEE ComSoc Chapter exists
For 2020, IEEE ComSoc will offer the DLT in an online, virtual format.
Distinguished Speaker Program
ComSoc’s Distinguished Speaker Program (DSP) enables current and past distinguished lecturers as well as ComSoc officers, IEEE Fellows, and prominent speakers to schedule lectures while traveling on business trips.
Request a Distinguished Lecturer or Speaker
To request a lecturer for your Chapter or for a tour, please fill out the forms below. Once received our team will be in touch with you to begin coordination.
Virtual Distinguished Lecturer Request Form
Distinguished Lecturer Tour (DLT) Request Form
Distinguished Speaker Program (DSP) Request Form
To find your DSP Coordinator and Director, visit the Member Services Board.
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the Distinguished Lecturer Program
Senior (or higher) IEEE ComSoc members are eligible to serve as a Distinguished Lecturers. IEEE ComSoc members who nominate a speaker must also be a Senior member of IEEE. Self-nominations are also permitted. IEEE ComSoc technical communities are encouraged to nominate up to four candidates every year.
Distinguished Lecturers are appointed to a term of two years, can be appointed more than once, and can continue to serve for an additional two-year term at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
To nominate a candidate to serve as a Distinguished Lecturer from 1 January 2021 - 31 December 2022, please complete this form:
by 30 September 2020. Submissions for the 2021-2022 Distinguished Lecturer Program are open through 30 September 2020. Please contact the Distinguished Lecturer Selection Committee Chair, Wanjiun Liao, with questions.
