Distinguished Lecturer Program

Our Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) connects renowned authorities on communications technology with ComSoc chapters. 

From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, DLP affords senior IEEE ComSoc members the opportunity to share their knowledge, expertise, and insights into the future of communications technology. IEEE ComSoc provides up to USD $1,000 to each chapter which desires to take advantage of this program for its member base.

Distinguished Lecturer Tour

The Distinguished Lecturer Tour (DLT) provides a platform for speakers to address multiple groups in a region. Groups eligible to participate in a DLT include: 

●    established IEEE ComSoc chapters
●    local conference organizers
●    IEEE ComSoc members in an area where no IEEE ComSoc chapter exists

DLTs involve a series of lectures addressing at least three groups in three separate locations within a reasonable geographic proximity to each other. IEEE ComSoc provides up to USD $3,000 to co-sponsor a tour within one of IEEE ComSoc’s four regions: Asia/Pacific, Europe-Africa-Middle East, Latin America, and North America. For more information about covered expenses, review the IEEE ComSoc Policies & Procedures (Section 7.2.6.4, page 119).

Distinguished Speaker Program

Request a Distinguished Lecturer/Speaker

These programs are considered an important and valuable benefit of membership and Chapters are encouraged to take advantage of this resource. To request a lecturer for your chapter or for a tour, complete and email the appropriate request form to your chapter region's DLP/DLT Coordinator and Director for approval:

Distinguished Speaker Program (DSP) Request Form

Distinguished Lecturer Tour (DLT) Request Form

Please copy Carol Cronin, Executive and Volunteer Services Administrator, on all correspondence. To find your DSP Coordinator and Director, visit the Member & Global Activities Board.

Speakers who have expenses should complete the IEEE Expense Form and submit it along with receipts to Carol Cronin.

Nominate 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.

Submissions for the 2018-2019 Distinguished Lecturer Program are now closed. Please contact the Distinguished Lecturer Selection Committee Chair, George Rouskas, with questions.

2018-2019 Distinguished Lecturers