IEEE Student Branch Osijek Meeting w/YP Chair & event planning Workshop

This session brings together members of the IEEE Student Branch for a working meeting focused on CroSYP 2026, taking place in Osijek in one month. The meeting opens with an introduction to the student committee, its members, roles and current activities. The organizing team will then present their plan for CroSYP 2026, covering the program concept, target audience, speakers and timeline. After the presentation, participants will work through the key organizational areas together: Organization: team structure, responsibilities and internal communication Logistics: venue, technical setup, catering, accommodation and travel Budget: expected costs, funding sources, sponsorships and IEEE support The second part is a hands-on workshop on event organization. It covers practical steps for planning and running a successful event: setting clear goals, building a realistic timeline, managing a team and volunteers, approaching sponsors and partners, promoting the event, and handling last-minute issues. Participants will apply what they learn directly to CroSYP 2026, so they leave with concrete next steps and clearly assigned tasks.