At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering, it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering—it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda: IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress Program is available on Congress website: <a href="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering—it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda: IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress Program is available on Congress website: <a href="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/5875" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/5875">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4V 1N1

Join fellow IEEE members and Section leaders to socialize, and explore opportunities to connect with the section. This event is free to attend for all IEEE Members. Family members and guests are welcome to join, with a $10 registration fee to cover the price of food and <a href="http://drinks.Photo" target="_blank" title="drinks.Photo">drinks.Photo PolicyPlease be aware that photography, video, and sound recordings will take place during the evening. You may be asked to be in a photo, or you may be inadvertently recorded when photographs or videos are made. Individuals shall not be identified in Vancouver Section published media without their <a href="http://consent.6911" target="_blank" title="consent.6911">consent.6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8

Join us for an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecture!The IEEE Toronto Communications Chapter is pleased to host Professor Sinem Coleri for an engaging talk on “Explainable and Robust AI for 6G” as part of her Canadian lecture tour, which will also be hosted by the Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa Chapters. Join us to explore cutting-edge insights into AI-driven next-generation <a href="http://networks.Talk" target="_blank" title="networks.Talk">networks.Talk Abstract:Unlike 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 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.Room:">models.[]Room: 4th Floor (BA 4164), Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1R5

Hello!Join Professor Dragan Jovcic, FIEEE for a thought-provoking seminar on the rapid advances in high-voltage DC transmission—especially the rise of VSC and MMC technologies enabling multi-terminal DC grids akin to complex AC systems. Explore real-world motivations such as the proposed 350 GW North Sea DC grid, limitations of AC over long subsea links, and technical challenges in protection, such as ultra-fast relay selectivity in under 0.5 ms, interoperability, self-protection, and ensuring reliability comparable to AC <a href="http://grids.-Date:" target="_blank" title="grids.-Date:">grids.-Date: Monday, 15 September 2025-Time: 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM (MDT)-Location: TransAlta Building, 1100 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1B1-Cost: CAD $40-Seats are limited—registration is required. Please scan the QR code on the poster or visit (if available).What to Expect:-Insights on the state-of-the-art technologies and grid-scale DC transmission developments-A deep dive into protection schemes, component and control challenges, and their real-world implications-Opportunity to ask Professor Jovcic questions and network with peers---------------------------------------------------------------Parking Options Near TransAlta BuildingVibe Parking – TransAlta Place (Lot 60)-Heated and secured underground parkade, directly below the building-Rates: CAD $5/hour (from 6 PM);-Distance: At the venue—no walk required- (https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot" target="_blank" title="vibeparking.com](https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot">vibeparking.com](https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot #301 (211 11 Ave SE)-Subterranean lot roughly 0.1 km (1–2 minute walk) from the building-Rates: CAD $5/hour;-(<a href="https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These" target="_blank" title="https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These">https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These options give flexibility depending on your arrival time and preferred <a href="http://convenience.---------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):">convenience.---------------------------------------------------------------[]Speaker(s): DraganAgenda: 5:15 PMDoors open---------------------------------------------------------------5:15 PM – 6:00 PMRegistration & Networking-Check-in at the registration desk-Light refreshments and Pizza-Networking---------------------------------------------------------------6:00 PM – 6:05 PMOpening Remarks-Welcome by IEEE PES Calgary Chapter representative-Introduction of Professor Dragan Jovcic---------------------------------------------------------------6:05 PM – 6:50 PMSession 1---------------------------------------------------------------6:50 PM – 7:00 PMBreak---------------------------------------------------------------7:00 PM – 7:30 PMSession 2---------------------------------------------------------------7:30 PM – 8:00 PMQ&A & Networking- Closing remarks and Q&A-Final thanks and acknowledgements-Reminder for upcoming IEEE PES Calgary eventsBldg: TransAlta Building, 1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 1B1

Technical Interview Night is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to network with industry professionals and practice their interview skills through mock-interviews hosted by real recruiters. Recruiters come from many leading companies, and are looking to fill many intern and graduate level positions in software, infrastructure, automation, and business! Those with STEM backgrounds who are interested in innovation will have the opportunity to speak with these representatives and give their resumes, and potentially land a job interview!Bldg: Bahen Centre, 40 St. George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Title: Explainable and Robust AI for 6GAbstract: Unlike 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.Bio:Sinem" target="_blank" title="models.Bio:Sinem">models.Bio: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): Sinem Room: 210 , Bldg: Miller Hall , Queen's University, 36 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2N8

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487742

The IEEE NSS IAS/PES Joint Chapter is pleased to welcome Distinguished Visitor Dragan Jovcic. This talk by Dr. Dragan Jovcic will explore the rapid advancements in High Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission, with a focus on Voltage Source Converters (VSC) and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC). The session will cover the development of meshed DC grids, challenges in control, protection, and interoperability, as well as emerging technologies like fast DC circuit breakers and DC/DC converters. Real-world examples, including the Zhangbei 4-terminal DC system, will illustrate the evolving state of HVDC transmission and its role in future power <a href="http://systems.Date:" target="_blank" title="systems.Date:">systems.Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmPlace: University of Saskatchewan- College of Engineering- ENG 2B53 (57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK)Parking: Visitor Parking is available at meters throughout <a href="http://University.This" target="_blank" title="University.This">University.This is a technical event, and snacks is included in the registration <a href="http://cost.Admission:-" target="_blank" title="cost.Admission:-">cost.Admission:- IEEE Member: $5.00- IEEE Student Members: $0- University of Saskatchewan Students: $0- Members from the Industry (Non-IEEE Member): $10- Non-IEEE Members: $10Note: Attendees will receive a certificate of participation, which may count toward Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits. Please complete the evaluation form after the event to receive your <a href="http://certificate.If" target="_blank" title="certificate.If">certificate.If you are interested, please register as soon as possible!The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 16 at 4:00pmSee additional details <a href="http://below.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="below.Speaker(s):">below.Speaker(s): Dragan JovcicAgenda: - 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking and refreshment- 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Technical talk on DC Transmission Grids: Topology, Components, Modelling, Control and Protection Challenges followed by Q/ARoom: ENG 2B53, Bldg: College of Engineering, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Balloons to Broadband: Centuries of Innovation Enabling Canada’s Future NetworksAbstract:Lighter-than-air (LTA) and communications technologies have evolved side-by-side for centuries. From 19th century balloon-borne airmail and telegraph-enabled spotter balloons, to stratospheric mesh networks and tethered “flying towers,” these platforms have repeatedly extended the reach of terrestrial communications networks. Each generation of LTA technology has supported operational communications while enabling the early deployment of new network <a href="http://technologies.This" target="_blank" title="technologies.This">technologies.This presentation traces the historical arc of LTA communications and situates them within current research on high-speed connectivity. It then introduces a demonstration project supported through collaboration between Lux Aerobot, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and McMaster University. The project leverages Lux's high-altitude platforms (HAPs) for early deployment and characterization of next-generation optical communication technologies for resilient, high-throughput connectivity tailored to Canada’s unique constraints and network <a href="http://needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des" target="_blank" title="needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des">needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des ballons au haut débit : des siècles d’innovation au service des futurs réseaux du CanadaRésumé:Les technologies des plus légers que l'air (PLA) et des communications ont évolué parallèlement au cours des siècles. Des ballons de courrier aérien et de télégraphie du XIXe siècle aux réseaux maillés stratosphériques et aux « tours volantes » captives, ces plateformes ont constamment étendu la portée des réseaux de communication terrestres. Chaque génération de technologie PLA a soutenu les communications opérationnelles tout en permettant le déploiement précoce de nouvelles technologies ré<a href="http://seau.Cette" target="_blank" title="seau.Cette">seau.Cette présentation retrace l'histoire des communications PLA et les situe dans le contexte des recherches actuelles sur la connectivité haut débit. Elle présente ensuite un projet de démonstration soutenu par la collaboration entre Lux Aerobot, le Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) et l'Université McMaster. Ce projet s'appuie sur les plateformes haute altitude (HAP) de Lux pour le déploiement et la caractérisation précoces de technologies de communication optique de nouvelle génération, afin d'offrir une connectivité résiliente et haut débit adaptée aux contraintes et aux besoins réseau uniques du <a href="http://Canada.Liam" target="_blank" title="Canada.Liam">Canada.Liam Graham, Systems & Montreal Team Lead, Lux AerobotAbout / A proposThe High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between <a href="http://researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe" target="_blank" title="researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe">researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre <a href="http://chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions, at the end of the presentation and Q/A, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur <a href="http://compagnie.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="compagnie.Co-sponsored">compagnie.Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. <a href="http://Optonique.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Optonique.Speaker(s):">Optonique.Speaker(s): Liam Graham, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499915

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the <a href="http://event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As" target="_blank" title="event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As">event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As large language models (LLMs) evolve from static, prompt-based tools into autonomous, agentic systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting with minimal human oversight, organizations face an exciting yet complex frontier. These advanced systems hold the potential to revolutionize enterprise workflows, developer tools, and customer-facing applications—but realizing that potential requires navigating a host of technical and ethical <a href="http://challenges.This" target="_blank" title="challenges.This">challenges.This panel brings together leading voices from AI research, infrastructure engineering, and real-world application domains to discuss how agentic LLM systems are moving from lab experiments to production-grade deployments. Panelists will explore critical topics such as orchestration, safety, observability, and evaluation, while offering hard-earned lessons from deploying these systems at <a href="http://scale.Whether" target="_blank" title="scale.Whether">scale.Whether you're building tools for developers, integrating LLM agents into enterprise pipelines, or shaping the next wave of intelligent products, this discussion will equip you with the strategic and technical know-how to bring agentic AI into impactful, everyday use. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it truly takes to operationalize the future of <a href="http://AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By" target="_blank" title="AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By">AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public <a href="http://viewing.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="viewing.Speaker(s):">viewing.Speaker(s): Yubin Kim, Gautam Solaimalai, Shaleen Kumar Gupta, Vishal Jain, Abhay Khosla, Rahul Raja, Harsh VarshneyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494702