The IEEE Industry Academia Handshake Convention 2025 is a dynamic two-day event that brings together students, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industrial <a href="http://implementation.This" target="_blank" title="implementation.This">implementation.This initiative is organized by Lakehead University’s Barrie STEM Hub and the IEEE Lakehead University Student <a href="http://Branch.The" target="_blank" title="Branch.The">Branch.The event provides a collaborative platform where students can engage with industry professionals through keynote talks, hands-on workshops, hackathons, panel discussions, and competitions. Participants will explore real-world challenges and build professional networks that spark innovation and future <a href="http://collaborations.To" target="_blank" title="collaborations.To">collaborations.To support student participation, IEEE is offering travel grants to selected attendees to help cover transportation and accommodation costs. Details about eligibility, application deadlines, and selection criteria can be found on the event <a href="http://website.At" target="_blank" title="website.At">website.At its core, the Industry Academia Handshake Convention 2025 embodies IEEE’s mission to advance technology for humanity, empowering the next generation of innovators to transform ideas into impact through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and applied <a href="http://problem-solving.🌐" target="_blank" title="problem-solving.🌐">problem-solving.🌐 Event Website: <a href="http://www.ieee-iahc2025.caAgenda:" target="_blank" title="www.ieee-iahc2025.caAgenda:">www.ieee-iahc2025.caAgenda: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRSHbVW2v3QHOrv0ZtMNkQsNXf7qt62pheJd1-lUDBmJ9ctWodXroQePLUXjTrXNg/pubRoom:" target="_blank" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRSHbVW2v3QHOrv0ZtMNkQsNXf7qt62pheJd1-lUDBmJ9ctWodXroQePLUXjTrXNg/pubRoom:">https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRSHbVW2v3QHOrv0ZtMNkQsNXf7qt62pheJd1-lUDBmJ9ctWodXroQePLUXjTrXNg/pubRoom: 229, Bldg: K, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 3X9

Are you curious about embedded systems or looking to sharpen your programming skills while meeting awesome people? Join us for Zig Day, a full-day collaborative coding event led by Matt Knight, a BCIT alumnus and systems engineer, and one of the key contributors to the global Zig community!🧠 What’s Zig Day?It’s all about learning by doing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced coder, you’ll spend the day working in small groups to explore Zig, a modern programming language designed for performance, safety, and simplicity — especially in embedded <a href="http://systems.💡" target="_blank" title="systems.💡">systems.💡 Why join?-Learn how to code for embedded systems (beginner-friendly!)-Collaborate with peers, hobbyists, and industry professionals-Work on real projects and share your results-Build your network and have fun doing itNo prior Zig experience required. Just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn, plus $5 cash for the SUSHI!! (for BCIT students only)[]Speaker(s): , MattAgenda: Agenda- 09:30 - 10:00: Gathering and chit-chat- 10:00 - 10:30: Explain projects, form groups, set up workstations- 10:30 - 12:30: Work on stuff together- 12:30 - 02:00: Lunch break- 02:00 - 04:00: Timmies run and work on stuff together (continued)- 04:00 - 04:30: Show others what you built and what you learnedRoom: 2019, Bldg: SW1, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2

A beginner-friendly technical workshop introducing students to the fundamentals of Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2). Participants will explore key concepts like nodes, topics, and visualization in RViz while working with both virtual robots and real sensors. This hands-on experience builds practical robotics skills and supports IEEE’s mission of advancing technical education and innovation800 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Grid-forming (GFM) inverter research has accelerated as inverter-based resources (IBRs) become dominant. Unlike grid-following (GFL) units, GFM inverters establish their own voltage and frequency references, enabling operation at high IBR penetration. System operators, research institutions, and industry are therefore calling for GFM capabilities in grid-connected converters. Yet the transition from synchronous-generator (SG) dominated systems to GFM-rich grids remains challenging: open questions persist regarding desired GFM behavior during disturbances (balanced/unbalanced faults, frequency or phase jumps, and overloading), the system-level impacts on stability and protection, and the resulting control design implications. This talk addresses two of these <a href="http://questions.Part" target="_blank" title="questions.Part">questions.Part I examines the consequences of strictly limited overcurrent capability in power-electronic converters. To protect hardware, GFM inverters must implement fast current limiting; once engaged, however, the inverter departs from ideal voltage-source behavior and can destabilize the system. The presentation will review widely used current-limiting schemes, introduce a frequency-stabilization strategy tailored for large disturbances, and present a recently proposed equivalent-impedance framework that quantifies the resulting stability margins. A complementary small-signal model then explains voltage-oscillation mechanisms arising from limiter-stabilizer interactions. The analysis reveals key design trade-offs and leads to a practical control-tuning <a href="http://workflow.Part" target="_blank" title="workflow.Part">workflow.Part II explores using Stuart–Landau nonlinear oscillators as the synchronizing core of GFM control to enhance reliability, disturbance rejection, and dynamic performance under weak, non-ideal, or unbalanced conditions. A cascaded architecture is adopted: an outer GFM layer sets voltage/frequency references, while a nonlinear, passivity-based inner loop enforces them, providing global asymptotic stability, stronger damping, and faster transients than conventional linear approaches. To capture magnetic saturation in interfacing elements, a gray-box model combines physics-based relations with measured characteristics; a high-gain observer estimates nonlinear inductance online, enabling adaptive gain scheduling across operating points. MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS studies demonstrate robust regulation, strong disturbance rejection, and resilience to load changes, parameter uncertainty, and weak-grid <a href="http://scenarios.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="scenarios.Speaker(s):">scenarios.Speaker(s): Bowen Yang, Vikram Roy ChowdhuryVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514490

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487746

A recurring series of workshops and challenges covering cybersecurity fundamentals. From Capture the Flag competitions to physical security and phishing labs, students gain practical, hands-on security <a href="http://skills.This" target="_blank" title="skills.This">skills.This series includes:Capture the Flag (CTF): Digital Meets PhysicalOur CTF blends classic cybersecurity puzzles with real-world challenges. Participants will solve digital problems like cryptography, web exploits, and reverse engineering, with each solution unlocking clues that lead to hidden physical flags placed around the venue. This unique format brings together technical problem-solving and hands-on exploration, making it a fun, engaging way to learn practical security <a href="http://skills.Physical" target="_blank" title="skills.Physical">skills.Physical Security WorkshopThis workshop introduces participants to the tools and techniques attackers use to bypass physical defenses, from lockpicking and RFID cloning to social engineering tricks. Attendees will get hands-on experience with practice locks and demo devices, while also learning the countermeasures organizations use to defend against these threats800 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

PCB milling workshop, in partnership with CEED. Learn useful skills to take into the makerspace, that has a milling machine ready for use!800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

The AGM is the grand finale of all our events of the year! It is the time to give ourselves a treat to a nice dinner and to catch up with all your old friends and fellow members, and meet new ones. At the AGM, we will be reporting on the activities that we have organized for the year, and we would like to hear your opinions and suggestions on what you would like the Section to do for you next <a href="http://year.The" target="_blank" title="year.The">year.The event is free for IEEE members and $40 for non IEEE Members. Your attendance is greatly appreciated to enable us to make quorum and pass motions. If you have not been active in the section, now is the perfect time to come get involved, and hear about what we have been up to!Agenda: 6:00pm Land AcknowledgementWelcome by Adam Tilson, IEEE South Saskatchewan Section Chair6:15pm DinnerUltimate Experience Catering6:45pm Invited Talk7:15pm Call to OrderEstablishment of Quorum7:20pm Approval of Agenda and MinutesMotion: To accept the Agenda as circulatedMotion: To accept the Minutes of AGM 2024 as circulated7:25pm Chair’s ReportMotion: To accept the Chair's Report 2025.7:35pm Treasurer’s ReportMotion: To accept the financial budget and actuals 2025 (to date).7:45pm Presentation of Section Awards8:00pm Motion to Adjourn8:00pm-8:15pm University of Regina Student Chapter AGM (Optional)Room: CW 215, Bldg: College West, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4S 0A2

This is a joint meeting of Canadian Society of Senior Engineers and IEEE Life Members Affinity <a href="http://Groups.This" target="_blank" title="Groups.This">Groups.This series of presentations has been occurring for more than 20 years and is now being also advertised to the IEEE Northern Canada Section (NCS) Life Members Affinity Group (LMAG) through vTools and other IEEE LMAG's and IEEE members depending upon the topic. At the same time the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers (CSSE) is using their national organization to provide information, the subject and speaker to members across <a href="http://Canada.The" target="_blank" title="Canada.The">Canada.The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The meeting will open at 12:30 pm MST (2:30pm Eastern), with the presentation starting at 12:45 (2:45 pm EST). The meeting will be held via the Zoom platform with the actual invitations sent the afternoon of Wednesday, November 19. If you plan to attend and be included on the Zoom invite for this meeting please respond to Tom Madsen, [email protected], before noon on Wednesday, November 19.Please note the meeting originates in Alberta which is in the Mountain Time Zone, so if you are in another province you must account any necessary time <a href="http://shift.Topic:" target="_blank" title="shift.Topic:">shift.Topic: ATCO's Affordable Housing InitiativeSpeaker: Benoît GagnéBio:Benoît Gagné is the Senior Vice President of ATCO Structures, a company that has been a leader in modular building solutions since 1947. With over 28 years at ATCO, Ben oversees Canadian operations and contributes to the company’s strategic direction <a href="http://nationwide.Throughout" target="_blank" title="nationwide.Throughout">nationwide.Throughout his career at ATCO, Ben has continually advanced into roles of increasing responsibility. In his current position, he is focused on driving company growth by scaling advanced modular manufacturing techniques across ATCO’s four plants. Additionally, he is committed to enhancing the project delivery model, ensuring greater certainty and improved results for <a href="http://customers.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="customers.Virtual:">customers.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514768

You are invited to attend the 9th Montreal Photonics Networking Event on Friday 21st November 2025.The Montreal Photonics Networking Event is an annual event that brings together students doing research in photonics, as well as the local industry and innovation ecosystem. The event features a poster competition with several prizes and various networking activities to foster professional development. The event’s mission is to bring together graduate students to (1) establish a way for students to discuss life as a photonics researcher, (2) enhance research synergies, and (3) connect with the industry for further career <a href="http://development.-----------------Vous" target="_blank" title="development.-----------------Vous">development.-----------------Vous êtes invité·e·s à participer au 9e événement de réseautage en photonique de Montréal le vendredi 21 novembre 2025.Le Montreal Photonics Networking Event est un événement annuel qui rassemble les étudiant·e·s qui font de la recherche en photonique, ainsi que l'industrie locale et l'écosystème de l'innovation. L'événement comprend un concours d'affiches doté de plusieurs prix et diverses activités de réseautage visant à favoriser le développement professionnel. La mission de l'événement est de rassembler les étudiant·e·s (1) permettre aux étudiant.e.s d'échange sur la vie de chercheur·e en photonique, (2) améliorer les synergies de recherche, et (3) rencontrer des représentant·e·s de l'industrie pour développer de nouvelles perspectives de carrièreSpeaker(s): Mathieu JuanAgenda: - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Booth & poster set-up- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration general attendees- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Poster session #1 dedicated to Dr. Andrea Rovere- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Speed-networking session- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking & lunch- 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM: Welcome by Chair in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde- 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM: Plenary speaker in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Poster session #2- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Free networking- 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Announcement of presentation competition winners and closing speech- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Social networkingRoom: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 3e étage, 2700, Chemin de la Tour, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

This talk focuses on how AI and data science can be effectively applied to solve real problems in scientific and engineering contexts. It will cover practical examples of using machine learning for modeling and prediction, automating data analysis workflows, improving experimental design through data-driven insights, and communicating results clearly with visualization tools. Attendees will learn which AI and data skills are most valuable for research and industry, how to choose the right methods for their data, and what approaches truly make an impact in advancing innovation and <a href="http://efficiency.300" target="_blank" title="efficiency.300">efficiency.300 Ouellette Ave, University of Windsor- Advanced Hub, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

EXPLAINABLE AND ROBUST AI FOR 6GDr. SINEM COLERIWhen: November 21st at 10H30 AM ESTVia zoom: <a href="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting" target="_blank" title="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting">https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting ID: 815 2108 4215Password: 018477Unlike previous generations of wireless networks, which were primarily designed to meet the requirements of human communications, 5G networks enable extensive data collection from machines. As we transition to 6G, the emphasis moves beyond connectivity toward leveraging this machine-generated data for a new spectrum of control applications, such as UAV swarms, collaborative robots, and cooperative autonomous vehicles. Designing communication systems for these advanced control applications introduces a distinct set of challenges. These include meeting stringent requirements for delay and reliability, addressing the semantics of control systems, and ensuring robust resource management. In the first part of this talk, we explore ultra-reliable channel modeling and communication techniques based on the integration of extreme value theory with generative artificial intelligence (AI). These methods offer improved accuracy in predicting rare but critical events while providing adaptivity to dynamic scenarios. In the second part of the talk, we explore the benefits of employing optimization theory based, explainable, and robust AI in radio resource management for the joint design of control and communication systems. These approaches offer a systematic methodology to enhance robustness and interpret decisions made by black-box AI <a href="http://models.BIOGRAPHYDr" target="_blank" title="models.BIOGRAPHYDr">models.BIOGRAPHYDr. Sinem Coleri is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. She is also the founding director of Wireless Networks Laboratory (WNL) and director of Ford Otosan Automotive Technologies Laboratory. Sinem Coleri received the BS degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bilkent University in 2000, the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer sciences from University of California Berkeley in 2002 and 2005. She worked as a research scientist in Wireless Sensor Networks Berkeley Lab under sponsorship of Pirelli and Telecom Italia from 2006 to 2009. Since September 2009, she has been a faculty member in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. Her research interests are in 6G wireless communications and networking, AI-based wireless networks, machine-to-machine communications, wireless networked control systems and vehicular <a href="http://networks.Dr" target="_blank" title="networks.Dr">networks.Dr. Coleri has more than 150 publications with citations over 12000 (Google scholar profile). She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) Science Award in 2024; N2Women: Stars in Computer Networking and Communications in 2022; TUBITAK Incentive Award and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Neal Shepherd Memorial Best Propagation Paper Award in 2020; Outstanding Achievement Award by Higher Education Council in 2018; and Turkish Academy of Sciences Distinguished Young Scientist (TUBA-GEBIP) Award in 2015.Dr. Coleri currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at the IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society. Dr. Coleri is an IEEE Fellow, AAIA Fellow and IEEE ComSoc Distinguished <a href="http://Lecturer.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Lecturer.Speaker(s):">Lecturer.Speaker(s): Dr. ColeriVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509632