Agentic AI Today and Tomorrow: An Interview with Steven Bathiche, Microsoft Technical Fellow and Vice President
5 August 2026
Ivan Tashev, Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE SPS Industry Signals newsletter, interviews Microsoft’s Steven Bathiche to explore how agentic AI can move from answering questions to taking action—and reshape the future of computing.
Vote in the IEEE Signal Processing Society (SPS) Annual Election
10 August 2026
This year, all eligible SPS Members will vote for the Regional Directors-at-Large for Regions 1-6, and Region 8 (term 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2028), and Members-at-Large (term 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2029) of the IEEE Signal Processing Society Board of Governors (BoG).
Immerse Yourself in Innovation: Attend the 2026 IEEE International Workshop on Signal Processing Systems (SiPS 2026)
7 August 2026
As the premier forum dedicated to the design, implementation, and application of signal processing systems, SiPS 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, and practitioners.
2026 IEEE Spoken Language Technology Workshop (SLT)
5 August 2026
IEEE Spoken Language Technology Workshop (SLT) 2026 will take place in Palermo, Sicily, marking the workshop's return to Europe for only the second…
Read moreFrom Autonomous Agents to Industry Impact: IEEE ICA 2026 Advances Deployable Agentic AI
5 August 2026
From LLM agents to multi-agent systems, IEEE ICA 2026 unites global experts in Japan to advance trustworthy, deployable Agentic AI.
Call for Project Proposals: Signal Processing Mentorship Academy (SigMA) Program
1 August 2026
Connect with a mentor in the Signal Processing Mentorship Academy.
Call for Papers Deadline Extended! IEEE J-STSP Signal Processing for Trustworthiness in 6G Wireless Ecosystems
1 August 2026
The deadline for submissions to this special edition on Signal Processing for Trustworthiness in 6G wireless Ecosystems has been extended to 15 August 2026.
Call for Nominations: Awards Board, Industry Board, and the Nominations & Elections Committee
1 August 2026
Nominations are open for the Awards Board, Industry Board, and Nominations and Elections Committee.
Meet the 2027 Candidates: IEEE President-Elect and Division IX Director-Elect
10 August 2026
The IEEE annual election runs from 17 August through 1 October. All ballots must be received by 12:00 noon ET (16:00 UTC-04). The IEEE Signal Processing Society is committed to helping members make informed decisions by providing clear information about the candidates. In this newsletter issue, we introduce the candidates for IEEE President-Elect and Division IX Director-Elect.
Nominate a Chapter for the 2026 Chapter of the Year!
1 August 2026
The award will be granted to a Chapter that has provided their membership with the highest quality of programs, activities and services.
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