The IEEE R9 Industry Engagement Committee (IEC), through its IEEE R9 IEC member, Jonas Pesente, supported the meeting of OPAL-RT Tecnologies representatives, including its CEO and founder, with Unioeste and Unila students, and professionals in the electrical systems area at Itaipu Parquetec. This activity had around eighty participants and is related to the IEC committee’s objective of bringing academics and professionals together, emphasizing the mutual benefits of being an active member of IEEE during professional and academic activities. Professional actions and initiatives, careers and possibilities in the company and in the electrical sector were discussed, reinforcing to the participants the potential involved.