What is Nexus?

The IEEE Region 4 Nexus is the most significant IEEE Student and Young Professional event in the Midwest United States with an average participation of 110 to 150 engineers and engineering students from 15+ universities throughout Region 4 (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). The conference consists of Speakers and Panels about Professional Development and Technical topics and various other events such as:  

  • Arduino Workshop 
  • Brown Bag Competition 
  • Coding Competition 
  • Keynote speakers from industry and academic leadership 
  • Luncheon with Professionals 
  • Professional Development Sessions 
  • Research Project Showcases 

What is IEEE?

IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.

Here in Region 4, we serve IEEE Members in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We provide support to all sections, subsections, chapters, and student chapters so they may in turn provide value to IEEE members in the form of resources, guidance, and organization of regional events. One such event is the annual Region 4 Nexus.

Why Sponsor?

Here at IEEE, we are actively engaged in promoting Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) careers at all educational levels, from K-12 to the university and beyond in continuous learning. The Nexus is a perfect example of this effort, challenging university students to solve complex engineering problems.

Previous sponsors have included: Alliant Energy, Garmin, John Deere, Micron, Tradebot, and XE Nuclear just to name a few.

The success of previous conferences was due to the support we received from many corporations like yours. As a potential sponsor, this will be an amazing opportunity to meet some of the brightest students in the Midwest and provide exposure throughout the different recruitment and competition events.

Sponsor Today!

To become a valued sponsor and unlock the benefits below, simply:

  1. Choose the sponsorship package that best suits your needs.
  2. Contact us using the form provided here discuss the next steps.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor Range: $2,000-$3,000
Sponsors Limit: Four Sponsors

  • Listed as a primary sponsor for the Nexus Conference 
  • Two tables for corporate recruitment and corporate display
  • One full page for advertisement for your company in the event program  
  • Your company’s social media profile will be featured on the IEEE R4 Social Media Platforms, in addition to the corporate logo on the Conference website

Sponsor Range: $1,000-$2,000
Sponsors Limit: No Limit

  • One table for corporate recruitment and corporate display
  • One half page for advertisement for your company in the event program  
  • Your company’s social media profile will be featured on the IEEE R4 Social Media Platforms, in addition to the corporate logo on the Conference website

Sponsor Range: $500-$1,000
Sponsors Limit: No Limit

  • Company name printed in Nexus program
  • Corporate logo on Nexus website

Universities that Attended Past Conferences

  • Calvin College
  • Central Michigan University
  • Concordia University – Chicago 
  • Eastern Michigan University 
  • Indiana Institute of Technology 
  • IU–Purdue University Indianapolis 
  • Iowa State University 
  • Marquette University 
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Northwestern University 
  • Saginaw Valley State University
  • Saint Cloud State University 
  • South Dakota State University 
  • University of Michigan – Dearborn 
  • University of Minnesota 
  • University of North Dakota 
  • University of Notre Dame 
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout 
  • Wayne State University 
  • Western Michigan University