Time & Date: 1 p.m., Saturday, March. 22th, 2025Location: UBCO. Room: TBD (hybrid)Co-sponsored by: Thompson Okanagan Section3333 University Way,Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467550

Explore Digital Research Infrastructure with the Digital Research Alliance of CanadaJoin us for an engaging workshop on the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) of Canada's Digital Research Alliance (DRA). We will explore the tools, resources, and opportunities to enhance digital research. The event will feature presentations by student researchers who will share their experiences and insights into utilizing DRI in their <a href="http://projects.This" target="_blank" title="projects.This">projects.This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and explore how DRI can elevate research efforts and unlock new <a href="http://possibilities.Highlights:-" target="_blank" title="possibilities.Highlights:-">possibilities.Highlights:- Introduction of Digital Research Alliance- Research Data Management- Introduction and Tutorial of High-Performance Computing- Insights into promotion and implementation of DRI for capstone and research projectsDon’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of DRI and connect with the research community!Speaker(s): Ajitesh, Bldg: KF Centre for Excellence, 5800 Lapointe Drive, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1S1, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/471819

[]Join us for a celebration of innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology at the Okanagan Innovation and Technology Expo! This annual event brings together bright minds from the engineering, technology, and entrepreneurial communities to explore the "Timeline of Innovation"—a journey through groundbreaking ideas and their <a href="http://evolution.Featuring" target="_blank" title="evolution.Featuring">evolution.Featuring keynote addresses from industry pioneers, engaging student and industry booths, and a dynamic booth competition, this event is designed to inspire collaboration and showcase advancements from across British Columbia and beyond. Attendees will have the chance to connect with visionaries, learn from industry leaders, and experience the future of technology <a href="http://firsthand.Whether" target="_blank" title="firsthand.Whether">firsthand.Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, the Okanagan Innovation and Technology Expo offers something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to network, innovate, and celebrate the spirit of technological <a href="http://progress.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="progress.Agenda:">progress.Agenda: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PMOpening CeremonyWelcome remarks and an introduction to the event theme: "Timeline of <a href="http://Innovation."5:30" target="_blank" title="Innovation."5:30">Innovation."5:30 PM – 6:00 PMKeynote Speaker 1A thought leader shares insights on the journey of innovation and the future of <a href="http://technology.6:00" target="_blank" title="technology.6:00">technology.6:00 PM – 6:30 PMMingle & Booth TourExplore student and industry booths showcasing cutting-edge projects and <a href="http://developments.6:30" target="_blank" title="developments.6:30">developments.6:30 PM – 7:00 PMSpeaker SeriesPresentations by a leading professor and a standout student <a href="http://innovator.7:00" target="_blank" title="innovator.7:00">innovator.7:00 PM – 8:00 PMBooth Competition & CateringExperience hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits, and enjoy catered <a href="http://refreshments.8:00" target="_blank" title="refreshments.8:00">refreshments.8:00 PM – 8:30 PMCompetition Winners AnnouncementCelebrate the best booths as the winners are revealed, with prizes awarded to the top three <a href="http://teams.8:30" target="_blank" title="teams.8:30">teams.8:30 PM – 9:00 PMKeynote Speaker 2A renowned industry professional closes the evening with an inspiring <a href="http://talk.9:00" target="_blank" title="talk.9:00">talk.9:00 PM – OnwardNetworking & Wrap-UpContinue conversations, forge connections, and wrap up the <a href="http://event.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="event.Bldg:">event.Bldg: KF Centre for Excellence, 5800 Lapointe Dr, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1X 7V5

More information soon. (Speaker to be confirmed)Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Sen - P.I.D. (Vancouver), B.Tech. (I.I.T.), B.Sc. (Hons) (Presidency College), M.Sc. (Calif.), Ph.D. (McMaster University)Subject: Artificial Intelligence and SecurityAbhijit Sen is currently the Professor of the Computing Sciences and Information Systems, and Bachelor of Technology program of School of Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University , BC, Canada. Abhijit holds a PhD. from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, and Master of Science degree from University of California, Berkeley, USA. He has over 30 years of academic, and administrative experience at Kwantlen Polytechnic <a href="http://University.Abhijit" target="_blank" title="University.Abhijit">University.Abhijit is also actively involved in professional activities, and presented seminars and papers in number of conferences. He is a Life member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association (IEEE), New York academy of Sciences, and Canadian Information Processing <a href="http://Society.This" target="_blank" title="Society.This">Society.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon for Vancouver Section LMAG. All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to attend. Times are Vancouver, 10:00 AM PST is 1:00 PM <a href="http://EST.Registration" target="_blank" title="EST.Registration">EST.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.Future" target="_blank" title="expect.Future">expect.Future Talks planned:2025-Apr-26 TALK #31 Dr. Jaymie Matthews Astronomy Revisited2025-May-24 TALK #32 Murray MacDonald Argentina visit – breath of IEEE And Milestone Process2025-Jun-21 TALK #33 S. Douglas Cromey Electric Ferry in KingstonSpeaker(s): Dr. Sen, Agenda: 9:45 AM Zoom opens10:00 AM Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/468757