Update on the 2026 IEEE-USA Congressional Day Visit per Larry Horner

Please join us for our March 24, 2026 IEEE CVT meeting.

This is an IEEE CVT luncheon event that will be held at UTD on March 24 from 11:30 to 1 pm.

You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend. Come join us each month if interested in great networking and thought-provoking meeting topics.

Register at:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/544676

Meeting details and cost to attend are below
and at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544676

Reservation at IEEE site (vTools) is required by Friday (3-20-26) noon if you'd like lunch. Free to attend if not having lunch.

Come join us on Tuesday March 24th:

Larry J. Horner, IEEE CVT Chair and recently retired Intel Principal Engineer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryjhorner/ ):

will present:
Update on the
2026 IEEE-United States Congressional Day Visit

and

Saurabh Yadav, IEEE Dallas Section Secretary
Will present:
"2026 plans for IEEE Dallas Section"

Abstract:

Larry will be part of a nearly 300-person delegation that descended on Washington, D.C., on 17-18 of March 2026. The purpose of this ‘fly-in’ will be to bring the voice of constituents to Capitol Hill.

Come learn about what IEEE-USA is, what is the importance of bringing it before Congress at the ‘fly-in’, why this is important to North Texas and our members, and how all this comes together.

Most importantly, come to network with your fellow IEEE CVT members, other technologists, business execs, entrepreneurs, etc.

Larry J. Horner - Bio:

Is a retired Principal Engineer and Senior Solution Architect at Intel, an IEEE ComSoc Region 5 Director, and the General Co-Chair of the IEEE NFV SDN International conference.

Since 'retiring' from Intel in November 2024, Larry's become more active with the OpenLab on the UT Dallas Campus. His occasional visit has become more of a 3-4 day a week adventure, where he helps, coach, support and encourage the young talent taking shape as many work to complete their PhD, and others strive to finish their Undergrad in Engineering before moving on, into industry or further study.

Larry's career has focused on the digital transformation of the Communication Service Provider industry, from Network Equipment Manufacturer to the operating company. The network transformation toward 5G pulls this transformation and in Larry's role at Intel he was deeply involved in that effort.

Meeting Date: March 24, 2026
Location: UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX
Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr.
Lunch Cost: see below.

Most importantly, come to network with fellow technologists, business execs, entrepreneurs and IEEE CVT members.

You do not have to be an IEEE member to attend.

Registration: Please pre-register at:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/544676

(If you're not an IEEE member, you are welcome to use the "Register as Guest" button at the bottom of the page - be sure to click and check the "I accept the IEEE Privacy Policy" box).

Please pre-register by Friday (3-20-26) 1 pm CDT if you plan on having lunch. The lunch order must go on at noon Friday prior to the meeting on Tuesday (3-24-26).

Lunch will start at 11:30 am and the program runs from 12 to 1 pm.
You do not need to be a member of IEEE and the meeting is free if you do not intend to eat.

Location:
UTD Synergy Park North Building; 3000 Waterview, Richardson, TX
Directions: NE Corner Synergy Park Blvd and Steward Dr. (map and more details below)

Prepay via the IEEE website by noon Friday (3-20-26 ):
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/event/register/544676

IEEE Members $10.00
IEEE Life Members $5.00
Non-IEEE Members (Guests) $15.00
UTD students: $2.00 (First 5 Students who have registered in vTools as recorded within vTools date/time stamp on the registration will be given their $2 back at the event, provided they attend. All students must show UT Dallas ID at the desk the day of the meetings.)

Feel free to sign up using the "Register as Guest" button at the bottom of the page. You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend and the meeting is free to attend if you are not eating.

Pay in person the day of the meeting:
IEEE Members $15.00
IEEE Life Members $10.00
Non-IEEE Members (Guests) $20.00
UTD ECE students with ID $2.00

Anyone who has not pre-registered for lunch will be asked to wait until all pre-registered folks have had a chance to go through the buffet line.
Anyone not pre-registered will be charged the ‘Guest’ rate.

There is No charge for "No Lunch, just attending the talk".

Parking passes will be available to those that register, and lunch for a fee.

Future meetings (subject to change but most likely):
March 24, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
Summer break/no meetings: June, July, Aug.
Sept. 15, 2026
Oct. 20, 2026
Nov. 17, 2026
Dec. 15, 2026