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IEEE SoutheastCon 2027 \u2013 Launching a Space Coast Odyssey<\/a><\/p>\n

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April 15-18, 2027<\/h1>\n
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Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort<\/h1>\n

SoutheastCon is IEEE Region 3\u2019s annual conference, bringing together students, researchers, faculty, industry professionals, and volunteers for technical exchange, professional engagement, and student activities. We look forward to welcoming attendees to Daytona Beach for an exciting conference experience in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hardware Competition Posted:<\/p>\n

Student Competitions \u2013 IEEE SoutheastCon 2027<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2027 IEEE SoutheastCon Hardware Competition game is\u00a0Stock Car Race<\/strong>. Teams design, build, test, and program a fully autonomous robot to complete the game tasks defined in the official competition manuals. The Hardware Competition is part of IEEE Region 3 SoutheastCon and is designed to provide a hands-on engineering and robotics experience for student teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

IEEE SoutheastCon 2027 \u2013 Launching a Space Coast Odyssey
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Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
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Trail Side Brewing, Hendersonville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>IEEE WNC section is having a Social Gathering in Hendersonville,<\/p>\n<p>As a warmup session for the upcoming USA 250 year July 4th celebration.<\/p>\n<p>To be held at Trail Side Brewing Co. Tuesday June 16th 5-8:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p>We urge new members to our section to join us and meet your WNC section fellow engineers.<\/p>\n<p>Also encourage our Life members, Consultants and Power Engineering members to join us.<\/p>\n<p>Spouses are welcome and encouraged to join us. They always have a good time.<\/p>\n<p>The section will provide food orders from the menu.<\/p>\n<p>Drinks are on your own.<\/p>\n<p>Please register below. 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