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 2021, 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 virtual lecture for your Chapter, please fill out the form below. The next deadline for requests is Monday, 17 May 2021.
To maximize participation at each session, Regional Coordinators will work with the Distinguished Lecturers and Chapter Chairs to schedule virtual sessions co-hosted by interested Chapters across the region and globe. Additional requests will be considered based upon availability. (An announcement will be made if in-person sessions become available).
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 ComSoc VDL Chapter Resource Center.
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 2022 - 31 December 2023, please complete this form:
Submissions for the 2022-2023 Distinguished Lecturer Program will be open July through 30 September 2021. Please contact the Distinguished Lecturer Selection Committee Chair, Wanjiun Liao, with questions.
