IEEE Day 2018 Celebration is organized on October 18, 2018 by IEEE Hungary Section.
IEEE Day 2018 is the 9th edition this year with the theme ‘Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow’. Worldwide celebrations are organized in local communities in October, so Hungary Section had the event on October 18, 2018.
The most significant award of IEEE Hungary Section, the Excellence Award was granted to István Krómer and Péter Kádár.
István Krómer was honoured his contributions to the research and education of systems engineering approach to electric power systems.
Péter Kádár received the award honouring his contributions to the research and education of renewable and smart energy systems.
Joining one of the main stream of IEEE philosophy, IEEE Hungary Section proposed to form ‘Women in Engineering Affinity Group’. Anna Mihók was elected as chair, and Janka Jurásek was elected as vice-chair of this Affinity Group.
Having closing remarks, Levente Kovács, IEEE Hungary Section chair announced the latest IEEE news related to HS entity.
Anikó Szakál
International and scientific relations, Óbuda University
IEEE Hungary Section treasurer