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2025 VIC Summit & Honors Ceremony Gala

View of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Hotel
View of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Hotel

2025 IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony

23 April – 24 April 2025

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba 
Tokyo, Japan
(By Invite Only)

2025 IEEE Medal and Recognition Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 IEEE Medal and Recognitions recipients! They will be recognized at the 2025 IEEE Honors Ceremony.

Don’t miss the highly anticipated $2M IEEE Medal of Honor announcement this February! Be among the first to know the 2025 laureate by registering for the exclusive live-streamed press conference.

Honors Ceremony Gala Dessert Reception - Sponsored by Region 10

View from the Balcony at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Hotel

IEEE VIC Summit Program/Agenda

23 April 2025
IEEE VIC Summit

24 April 2025
IEEE Honors Ceremony

Young Professional Innovator Forum

We have a new program for 2025. The first-ever IEEE Distinguished Young Professional Innovator and Laureate Forum is an inspiring new event that will take place on 23 April 2025. 

This forum is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of young professionals, early-career technologists, innovators, and researchers worldwide.

Applications to attend this event are now closed. Registration opens on 17 December 2025 and closes on 17 January 2026. 

Sponsors / Partners

Thank you to all of our 2025 Event Sponsors and Partners that made the 2025 VIC Summit possible. 

Platinum Sponsors

Earthlink logo

Gold Sponsors

Mitsubishi Electric logo.
IEEE Region 10 logo.

Silver Sponsors

Hitachi logo.
NEC logo.

Bronze Sponsors

Google logo.
Hinton Information Services logo.
iGroup Ltd. logo.
KITIS Info & Co. Ltd. logo.
Maruzen-Yushodo logo.
NHK STRL logo.
IEEE Japan Council logo.
Logo for IEEE Region 1 & Region 2 together.
IEEE Tokyo Section logo.
IEEE Xplore logo.

Welcome Reception Co-Sponsors

Mitsubishi Electric logo.
Hitachi logo.
NEC logo.

Lunch Sponsor

IEEE Foundation Logo

Break Sponsor

Earthlink logo

Dessert Reception Sponsor

IEEE Region 10 logo.

Exhibitors

Denso logo.
IEEE Japan Council logo.
IEEE Region 10 logo.
Logo for IEEE Region 1 & Region 2 together.
IEEE Tokyo Section logo.
IEEE Xplore logo.
Mitsubishi Electric logo.
NHK STRL logo.
Tron Forum logo.
University of Tokyo logo.

IEEE Premier Corporate Program

TMEIC logo.

Community Collaborators

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications logo.
Japan Science and Technology Agency logo.

2025 IEEE Presentation and Publicity Committee (P&P) Organizing Committee

P&P Members:

  • Rafal Sliz (Chair)
  • Peter Kennedy (2025 IEEE Awards Board Chair)
  • Nim Cheung (2025 IEEE Awards Board Past Chair)
  • Toshio Fukuda (Honorary Local Chair for 2025 IEEE VIC Summit and 2020 IEEE Past President)
  • Takako Hashimoto (2025 IEEE Region 10 Director)
  • Akinori Nishihara (Region 10 Past Director)
  • Frede Blaabjerg (P&P Member)
  • Marko Delimar (P&P Member)
  • Lorena Garcia (P&P Member)
  • Hussain Falih Mahdi (P&P Member)
  • Chan Wong (P&P Member)

IEEE Professional Event Staff Support:

  • April Compertore (Sr. Awards Presentation Specialist)
  • Leslie Russell (Sr. Manager, IEEE Awards)
  • Tanya Steinhauser (Sr. Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist)
  • Marybeth Denike (Sr. Director, IEEE Awards)
  • Keyana Tennant (Head of Engagement & Sponsorship, IEEE Awards Activities)
  • Yui Nozoe (Director of Operations, IEEE Japan Office)
  • Meiko Kajikawa (Project Manager, IEEE Japan Office)

Your Health is Our Priority

IEEE Awards places a priority on each of our participant’s health and safety. We will abide by all governmental- and venue-related health and safety guidelines. IEEE seeks to provide a secure environment at its events.

IEEE EVENT CONDUCT & SAFETY STATEMENT FOR CONFERENCES
Please click here to view the IEEE Event Conduct & Safety Statement for Conferences.

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The Agenda

The agenda has world-class presenters deep dive into the most crucial areas of technology today.

Get Inspired

Be empowered and revive your passion in your field of interest.

Networking

There is a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from some of the technology “Giants” in the world. Young professionals and students can learn from experts and meet mentors at the event., including top innovators, disruptors, and IEEE award recipients. Connect with peers to exchange experiences and build partnerships. We will be having sponsor booths and there will be opportunities to connect with many top-tier organizations looking for top-talent.

Be a Part of the Conversation

There’s power being connected to other people who are active in your line of work. Experience a live, face-to-face setting with others in the same business community.

Why

There is no other event like the IEEE VIC Summit and Honors Ceremony where you’ll get the chance to hear and learn from those in the major technology sectors.