Wichita Council of Engineering Societies February 20, 2025 Annual Banquet at the Marriott East 9100 East Corporate Hills Drive Wichita, KS 67207 IEEE Wichita Section plans to purchase a group table/ticket for professional and student members. The event will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 05:30 PM to 10:30 PM registration is required (http://www.wichitaengineers.net/banquet.html) (http://www.wichitaengineers.net/documents/2025%20Brochure.pdf) Dinner information coming soon: Speaker: - Speaker: Honorable Rachael Pickering Topic: “Artificial Intelligence: A Look Back to See Its Future” IEEE members have two ways to register 1: Group member or 2: Individual member. All individuals must register Group IEEE member's registration No cost to an IEEE professional plus 1 Student member Student member with guest $45.00 Individual IEEE member registration information (non-group) Must register and purchase ticket(s) on the WCES site. Cost $45 (+fee); reservations must be received before Feb 17, 2025 Buy Tickets at (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wces-2025-banquet-tickets-1011254287797?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) (Select See Details) Note: Walk in’s $55.00 per person at the door Reimbursement for (non-group) Active IEEE Wichita Section Members IEEE members After ticket purchase on the WCES site, please register on this IEEE event site page so we have a pre-event headcount for reimbursements. Professional Members plus one (2 IEEE reimbursement for 2/$45 is $45 per ticket or $90 for a maximum of 2 tickets). Student Members (1 reimbursement only for 1/$45 is $45 for 1 ticket). Ticketed Guests are welcome but no reimbursement. IEEE reimbursements will be given at the event (bring a receipt and IEEE 2024 membership card). Contact: [email protected] for any questions Co-sponsored by: IEEE Wichita Section and WECS Wichita Kansas Agenda: Mini-Fare Dinner, Speaker, Awards Marriot Hotel, 9100 East Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67207

Humans make decisions and solve problems using heuristics (“thinking fast”) or abstract approaches such as modeling (“thinking slow”). Artificial intelligence approaches can similarly use either heuristics that are related to correlation and categorization, or use models that are related to causation. Predictive Engineering, which melds engineering modeling with probabilistic thinking, aligns closely with causation and an aspect of artificial intelligence called Causal Learning. Issues with some artificial intelligence approaches will be explored, with real (and sometimes controversial and provocative) examples, and promising approaches encompassing causation /predictive engineering will be discussed. [] Speaker(s): Eric Maass Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/445270

All IEEE Wichita Section members and all Wichita State IEEE Student Section members are invited to attend the Annual Holiday Banquet on Tuesday, Dec 5, 2024, at (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woolsey+Hall/@37.7186759,-97.2907943,786m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bae3f4be3aeef9:0x7cc606ad0f1e8680!8m2!3d37.7186717!4d-97.2882194!16s%2Fg%2F11s6b5p52d!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Woolsey+Hall/@37.7186759,-97.2907943,786m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87bae3f4be3aeef9:0x7cc606ad0f1e8680!8m2!3d37.7186717!4d-97.2882194!16s%2Fg%2F11s6b5p52d!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTEwNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). We will gather with appetizers at 5:30 along with poster display, followed by dinner at 6:00 and a speaker at 7:00. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQFNtf1PYgBVRTwhX_X6UBp4mXq0FBh5/view?usp=drive_link) ***Venue and Speaker Information. Poster Awards Speaker Vice President (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedidiah-bentz-6643932b/overlay/about-this-profile/)of Engineering at Electromech Technologies Empowering business innovation and driving strategic leadership initiatives for organizational growth At Electromech Technologies, my leadership in engineering, compliance, and quality has been instrumental in advancing our aerospace, defense, and medical solutions. My dedication to operational excellence and business innovation guides our strategic direction and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborating with my team, we have successfully spearheaded product and business growth initiatives. Through efficient project management and talent/team growth strategies, we have cultivated an environment where strategic product development and partnership building are the cornerstones of our success. This ensures that Electromech remains at the forefront of technological advancement and business growth. *** MORE INFORMATION *** All IEEE Professional members in good standing may attend and bring a guest, with the Section hosting dinner and drinks. Students are also invited to the IEEE Wichita Professional Dinner (students may bring a guest, but there will be an extra charge for guest). 2024 Dinner Information Taste of the Mediterranean Buffet Meal Chermoula Spiced Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce (Cals: 350) Kafta Meatballs (Cals: 310) Vegetable Basmati Rice Pilaf (Cals: 190) Mezze Grilled & Marinated Vegetables (Cals: 150) Chopped Mediterranean Salad Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette (Cals: 150) Classic Hummus with Soft and Fried Pita Chips (Cals: 680) Traditional Baklava with Caramel Sauce & Various Other Desserts (Cals:320) Sitting limited to 80 people. All dinner guests for dinner need to register below. Mark Hunter Agenda: 5:30 PM Meet and Greet and poster presentation, 6:00 PM Dinner then 7:00 PM Speaker Presentation Bldg: Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67208