IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitors Program (DVP) Awareness Contest!

Announcing the

IEEE Computer Society

Distinguished Visitors Program (DVP)

Awareness Contest!

Are you a creative IEEE Computer Society Student or Graduate Student Member?

Do you want to:

• showcase your skills,
• win recognition, and
• help spread the word about a valuable program?

The IEEE Computer Society's Distinguished Visitors Program (DVP) is excited to launch its inaugural DV Program Awareness Contest!

The Contest – What It Is:

We challenge you to create a short MP4 video presentation with voiceover that effectively showcases the DVP that we can distribute and show worldwide. The presentation should mirror the Doodly (included below) in a whiteboard animation like style and use the provided scripts as a guide.

Key Contest Guidelines:

• Run Time: Less than 90 seconds.  
• Language: May be in English or the official/local language of the country where the member’s Chapter is located. The chosen language must be used for both text and spoken words in the presentation.
• Technology: You may use animation software, a recorded PowerPoint with voiceover, a video of a presentation, or any similar presentation format to amaze us, and the Computer Society membership, with your skill creativity!
• Graphics/Music: All graphics and music used must be in the public domain and not copyrighted.

Who is Eligible?

This contest is open to all IEEE Computer Society Student and Graduate Student Members. Entries are to be submitted by individual student/graduate student members, and each may submit up to two entries which must be either substantially different from each other in format/technology or in different languages.  For example, a student/graduate student belonging to a chapter in Italy may submit one entry in English and a second one in Italian.

Prizes and Recognition:

• Recognition for All Participants: All accepted entries will receive recognition.
• Featured Presentations – 24 Hour EXA Symposium: The Top presentations will be played during the upcoming 24-Hour EXA Symposium and other DV events throughout 2025 and 2026.
• Recognition as an “IEEE CS DVP Awareness Ambassador” for the best submission in each language.
• IEEE/CS Student Membership: Winners will receive an IEEE CS Student Membership for one year.
• Mentoring Session: Winners will also receive two 1-hour mentoring sessions with a Distinguished Visitor based on The DVs availability
• Best Overall: An additional plaque will be awarded for the best overall entry.

How to Enter (Deliverables):

1. The presentation should flow seamlessly.
2. A written copy of the spoken script in the presented language, and if other than English, with an English translation.  And an English translation of any written words used in the presentation.
3. Information about the entrant and their presentation discussing their process and level of effort expended to make the presentation.
4. A statement confirming that the entered presentation becomes the property of the Computer Society.

Important Dates:

• Contest Entries Will Be Accepted Starting: 25 August 2025
• Contest Ends: Midnight GMT 25 September 2025.  Entries received after that date will not be eligible for participation in the contest but still may be used by the DVP.
• Winners Notified:   15 October 2025

So, start brainstorming your ideas now and get ready to create an impactful presentation! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the IEEE Computer Society, gain visibility, and receive valuable recognition and mentorship.

Sample Video Outline & Script

(Video Style Note: Emulate the "Doodly" or "whiteboard animation" style, with elements being drawn or appearing on screen as the voiceover speaks. Use graphics that are in the public domain or that you create specifically for this) Be Creative!

 Sample Doodly - White Board Video

Tell the DVP story

About the Distinguished Visitors Program (DVP): The DVP brings leading experts to IEEE Computer Society Chapters both in person and online (virtual), offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Our Distinguished Visitors deliver cutting-edge information to individuals at all stages of their professional career, including students, those in their initial career, early career, mid-career, and beyond. DVs cover a wide array of topics such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and more. Chapters can host both in-person and virtual visits, foster individual interaction and engage with wider membership through activities like our annual 24-Hour EXA Virtual Conference. While Computer Society covers intercity travel costs for DVs, host Chapters are responsible for local expenses like lodging, transportation, food, and incidentals. The DVP can provide up to $1500 USD to cover intercity travel for an in-person visit, and this amount can be increased by coordinating "RoadTrips" (tours) with nearby chapters.

Example Segment 1: Introduction to the DVP (Approx. 30-40 seconds)

• Visuals:
  • Start with the IEEE Computer Society logo and Distinguished Visitors Program title being drawn.  They appear on the first page of this announcement.
  • Diverse individuals are networking: students, someone starting their career, mid-career professionals.
  • Illustrate "in-person and virtual visits" and DVP speakers presenting to/talking with chapter members and the computing community.
  • Introduce the concept of "Distinguished Visitors".
  • Quickly animate icons representing the key topics: Machine Learning, AI, LLMs; Cybersecurity; Robotics; Cloud Computing/Big Data; Blockchain/Cryptography, etc.

• Voiceover Script – KEY POINTS TO INCLUDE
  • The IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitors Program delivers tools for individuals at all stages of their professional career, including students, those in their initial career, early career, mid-career, and beyond.
  •  Through both in-person and virtual visits to Chapters, offering opportunities for individual interaction, and to the membership through activities such as our annual 24-Hour Virtual Conference.
  • The DVP has Distinguished Visitors who cover Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Large Language Models, Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Cloud Computing and Big Data, and others."

Example Segment 2: How Chapters Benefit & the Contest (Approx. 40-50 seconds)

• Visuals:
  • Start with website of DVP
  • Convey Computer Society pays for intercity travel and the other expenses of up to 1500 USD (airplane/train)
  • That the chapter is responsible for local expensed including lodging, transportation, food and incidentals.
  • Show 1500 USD being drawn from CS, then illustrate "RoadTrip (Tour)" with multiple connected location pins or arrows on a map, showing how the amount can increase.
• Voiceover Script – KEY POINTS TO INCLUDE
  • "Chapters can request a Distinguished Visitor by visiting Computer.org/Distinguished-Visitors.
  • Virtual visits cost nothing.
  • For DV in person visits, the Computer Society pays for intercity travel, while Chapters are responsible for all costs regarding hosting the Distinguished Visitor, such as lodging, local transportation, food, and incidentals in the city of the visit.
  • The DVP is able to pay up to 1500 USD for an in-person visit to a Chapter, but by working with other nearby chapters to develop a RoadTrip (or tour), that amount can be increased.
  • So, when your chapter is planning its next event, think of the Distinguished Visitors Program!
     

Submit entries and any questions via email to dvp@computer.org and cc GJProeller@gmail.com

Information To Submit Along in the email along with your Entry

• Name:
• IEEE Member Number:
• Phone Number with Country Code:
• Email Address:
• CS Student Chapter Name:
• Country
• A short statement that you understand that once submitted the presentation becomes the property of The IEEE Computer Society.
• Information about the entry and how it was developed (250 words max)
• Information about the person submitting the entry (100 words max)