Dear IEEE PES Chapter Members of the Vancouver Section,The ex-com teams meet once a month to plan for events and any administrative tasks for the <a href="http://chapter.The" target="_blank" title="chapter.The">chapter.The ex-com team is inviting all IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter members to join the call and support us in planning any event benefiting the broader community. We are seeking more volunteers to support our chapter activities at <a href="http://large.We" target="_blank" title="large.We">large.We are looking for someone to help with the website building as <a href="http://well.Feel" target="_blank" title="well.Feel">well.Feel free to pass this opportunity to anyone you know in the broader PES <a href="http://Community.Thanks,Anand" target="_blank" title="Community.Thanks,Anand">Community.Thanks,Anand ShahOn behalf of the IEEE Vancouver Joint Power & EnergyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487739

Calling all pooling enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of strikes, spares, and endless fun at our Pooling Night happening this Thursday, June 5th, 2025! Join us for a thrilling evening filled with friendly competition and camaraderie at Snooker Shack hosted by IEEE Young Professionals and Women in Engineering. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and colleagues along for a memorable night of Pooling. 🎱 Show off your skills, improve your technique, and enjoy the excitement of knocking down those <a href="http://balls.The" target="_blank" title="balls.The">balls.The doors will swing open at 6:30 PM, and the Pooling will begin shortly after. We guarantee an entertaining night with laughter, strikes, and maybe even a few friendly challenges. It's an excellent opportunity to network, relax, unwind, and connect with fellow young professionals from all walks of life. Don't miss out on this fantastic pooling experience! Mark your calendars for this Thursday, June 5th, and join us for an unforgettable evening. See you there!Ticket Prices: Student: $5, Member: $10, Non member: $153421 8 St E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7H 0W5

About the panelist:Devang Parekh is a Software Engineer at FIYGE Research in Toronto, with expertise in Backend Development and Applied Machine Learning. He has driven innovative projects at FIYGE, leveraging his technical skills to build robust solutions. Previously, Devang mentored students as a CS Club Mentor at the University of Waterloo, enhancing a passion for technology. As a proud Waterloonian, he is dedicated to mentoring aspiring engineers and advancing the tech community through knowledge-sharing and <a href="http://collaboration.This event will introduce participants to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Vector Databases, emphasizing their roles in enhancing AI-driven applications such as agentic applications, text generation, and search, as well as enabling autonomous systems. The session will blend theoretical explanations with live demonstrations, ensuring attendees gain both a conceptual understanding and practical <a href="http://exposure.By" target="_blank" title="exposure.By">exposure.By the end of this session, participants will:- Understand the fundamentals of RAG and its importance in AI <a href="http://applications.-" target="_blank" title="applications.-">applications.- Learn about vector databases and how they enhance search and retrieval <a href="http://efficiency.-" target="_blank" title="efficiency.-">efficiency.- See real-world applications of RAG and vector search in NLP and AI <a href="http://systems.-" target="_blank" title="systems.-">systems.- Explore visualization tools such as TensorFlow Embedding Projector to understand <a href="http://vectorization.-" target="_blank" title="vectorization.-">vectorization.- Gain hands-on insights into implementing RAG with vector databases like Chroma or <a href="http://Pinecone.Session" target="_blank" title="Pinecone.Session">Pinecone.Session Breakdown:- Introduction to RAG- What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?- How does it improve AI models?- Use cases in Targeted Text Generation, Agentic Applications, Deep <a href="http://Search.-" target="_blank" title="Search.-">Search.- Fundamentals of Vector Databases- What are vector databases?- How do they differ from traditional databases?- Brief on Langchain- Key vector database technologies (ChromaDB).- How Vectorization Works- Explanation of embeddings and <a href="http://vectorization.-" target="_blank" title="vectorization.-">vectorization.- Demonstration using TensorFlow Embedding <a href="http://Projector.-" target="_blank" title="Projector.-">Projector.- Understanding cosine similarity and nearest neighbor <a href="http://search.-" target="_blank" title="search.-">search.- Implementing RAG with Vector Databases- Overview of integration: LLMs + Vector <a href="http://Databases.-" target="_blank" title="Databases.-">Databases.- Simple implementation walkthrough (Python, OpenAI API + ChromaDB).- Performance considerations and best <a href="http://practices.-" target="_blank" title="practices.-">practices.- Q&A and Closing RemarksCo-sponsored by: Angelina ZiesemerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477104

IEEE WIE New Brunswick – 4th Executive Committee MeetingAgenda: - Welcome and opening remarks- Review and approval of May meeting minutes- Financial update – special funding form status- Social media updates – Craft Night post and future <a href="http://plans.-" target="_blank" title="plans.-">plans.- WIE Day – promo material status and event planning- WIE Website update- AOB- Next meeting and adjournmentVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487082

Join us for “Why Not YOU? Leveling Up in Careers & Leadership,” an empowering virtual event hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) – Hamilton Section. This engaging session will feature Dr. Georgette Zinaty, an acclaimed leadership expert, equity advocate, and 2x TEDx speaker. Through her personal journey and professional insights, Dr. Zinaty will explore what it means to lead with purpose, promote inclusion, and build meaningful impact in engineering and <a href="http://beyond.-" target="_blank" title="beyond.-">beyond.- Whether you're a student, a young professional, or an industry leader, this conversation will offer practical strategies to help you grow with confidence and clarity in your <a href="http://career.Guided" target="_blank" title="career.Guided">career.Guided by the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Leadership, Equity & Impact in Engineering,” the event will cover topics such as:- Overcoming leadership challenges- Fostering inclusive environments- Job-seeking strategies- The power of storytelling in public <a href="http://life.Attendees" target="_blank" title="life.Attendees">life.Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions, network, and gain inspiration to take bold steps toward their professional <a href="http://goals.We" target="_blank" title="goals.We">goals.We look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic and inspiring conversation!Speaker(s): Dr. Georgette Zinaty Agenda: Time (EST) Session Details10:30 – 10:35 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks Hosted by Saeed Ghaderi, Chair, IEEE WIE Hamilton Section10:35 – 10:40 AM Introduction of Guest Speaker A brief introduction to Dr. Georgette Zinaty10:40 – 11:20 AM Thought Leadership Talk Featured Talk by Dr. Georgette Zinaty11:20 – 11:30 AM Interactive Q&A Audience engagement and live questions11:30 – 11:45 AM Closing Remarks & Networking Final thoughts, acknowledgements, and open networkingVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487480

Date: June 8, 2025Location: Room A-1804 , École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), MontréalOrganized by: IEEE ComSoc SSC SIG on Satellite Mega-Constellations: Communications and NetworkingProgram:11:00 – 11:30 Introducing IEEE ComSoc Standardization ActivitiesPresenter: Mehmet Ulema (Chair, IEEE ComSoc Standards Development Board)11:30 – 12:15Presentation of IEEE P1963 StandardIntroduction to the standard on Collaborative Orbital Data Sharing, covering its scope, technical framework, and <a href="http://impact.Presenters:" target="_blank" title="impact.Presenters:">impact.Presenters: Nesrine Benchoubane(Polytechnique Montreal), jointly with Gregory Falco (Cornell), Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal)12:15 – 13:30 Lunch BreakLight lunch provided to registered <a href="http://participants.13:30" target="_blank" title="participants.13:30">participants.13:30 – 14:30 Student Innovation CompetitionSelected student projects will be presented in 60 seconds for sustainable space <a href="http://communications.Evaluators:" target="_blank" title="communications.Evaluators:">communications.Evaluators: Jesus-David Gonzalez-Llorente (ÉTS), Sandra Céspedes U. (Concordia University), Pablo Gustavo Madoery (Carleton University),Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal)14:30 – 15:30Panel Discussion: Sustainable Space – From Vision to RealityA moderated discussion featuring academic, industry, and policy experts on operationalizing sustainable practices in <a href="http://space.Panelists:" target="_blank" title="space.Panelists:">space.Panelists: Mohamed-Slim Alouini (KAUST), Daniele TARCHI (Università di Firenze), Jesus-David Gonzalez-Llorente (ÉTS), Peng Hu (University of Manitoba), Giovanni Giambene (University of Siena)Moderators: Wael Jaafar (ÉTS), Gunes Karabulut Kurt (Polytechnique Montreal)-----Co-sponsored by: IEEE SSC-TC SIG on Satellite Mega-Constellations: Communications and NetworkingRoom: Room A-1804, Bldg: Pavillon A (Building A),École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486348

The FR3 band (7.125 – 24.25 GHz) is gaining attention for its potential in the next generation of future <a href="http://networks.This" target="_blank" title="networks.This">networks.This exclusive webinar brings together experts from both industry and academia to share insights from their respective fields. We’ll also cover the latest technical developments related to FR3 — helping the audience understand why this band is key for the future of <a href="http://connectivity.Why" target="_blank" title="connectivity.Why">connectivity.Why attending?- Understand what makes the FR3 different from FR1 and FR2- Learn about the technical progress and challenges- Explore use cases and implementation paths, from component-level to system-level perspectives- Hear directly from engineers, researchers, and market leaders shaping the futureSpeaker(s): Irene de Gruijter, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486595

The Montreal Chapter of the IEEE Signal Processing Society, in collaboration with STARaCom, cordially invites you to attend the following talk to be given (in presence) at McGill University by Prof. David Gesbert, Director of EURECOM (Sophia Antipolis, France, (https://www.eurecom.fr).Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="www.eurecom.fr)](https://www.eurecom.fr).Speaker(s):">www.eurecom.fr)](https://www.eurecom.fr).Speaker(s): Prof. David GesbertRoom: 603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering, 3480 University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0E9

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/vo5r9OqaSFuqKsuFcww7CgSynopsis:AR/VR" target="_blank" title="event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vo5r9OqaSFuqKsuFcww7CgSynopsis:AR/VR">event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vo5r9OqaSFuqKsuFcww7CgSynopsis:AR/VR devices promise a new era of immersive computing, where our everyday experience is augmented with helpful information (Augmented Reality), or where we are immersed in fully virtual worlds (Virtual Reality). These systems fuse the physical world and the virtual world through computing resources to provide these immersive experiences rendered on the user's headset. As a result, it allows new opportunities for attackers to compromise the security and privacy of users that are not well understood. Towards understanding the security and privacy challenges in these systems, this talk presents a number of recent attacks we developed on AR/VR systems. One threat model exploits the shared computing resources used by multiple applications on a headset to extract information through side channels; we show attacks that spy on user activity or compromise privacy. Another threat model exploits the shared state among multiple users in a multi-user application, allowing malicious users to inject compromised information or to recover information they are not allowed to access. Other threat models include those that interfere with applications and cause the virtual model to become out of sync with the physical world, causing user motion sickness or bypassing safety guardrails. I will conclude with a discussion of potential defenses and ways to build more secure AR/VR <a href="http://experiences.---------------------------------------------------------------By" target="_blank" title="experiences.---------------------------------------------------------------By">experiences.---------------------------------------------------------------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.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="viewing.Co-sponsored">viewing.Co-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala, SJSUSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala, Prof. Nael Abu-Ghazaleh Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485364

The Montreal Chapter of the IEEE Signal Processing Society, in collaboration with STARaCom, cordially invites you to attend the following talk to be given (in presence) at McGill University by Prof. Steve Hranilovic, from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University (Hamilton, <a href="http://Ont.).Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Ont.).Speaker(s):">Ont.).Speaker(s): Prof. Steve HranilovicRoom: 603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering, 3480 University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0E9

Are you part of a Student Branch Executive Committee? Do you want to improve your branch’s effectiveness, expand your impact, and collaborate better across universities?Join us for this hybrid leadership workshop led by:🔹 Thomas Micallef, Montreal Section Student Activities Chair (SAC)🔹 Ardalan Jamshidi, Montreal Section Student Representative (SSR)Together, they will share practical insights on:✅ How to organize impactful events✅ Building partnerships across branches✅ Effective communication with your section✅ Resources and funding opportunities available through IEEE📍 In person at Concordia University + Online🗓️ Tuesday, June 11🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time💡 Open to all current and future IEEE Student Branch leaders across the Montreal Section and beyond!Virtual session informations will be send to <a href="http://registrants.Room:" target="_blank" title="registrants.Room:">registrants.Room: Conference Room, INRS EMT 800 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Monthly ExCom meeting - <a href="http://Hybrid.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="Hybrid.Agenda:">Hybrid.Agenda: 6:30 PM - ExCom MeetingRoom: TBA, Bldg: 2985, New York Institute of Technology - Vancouver, 2985 Virtual Way, Suite 180, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,V5M 4X7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487728