Our semiannual meeting will take place October 15. This meeting will include a lunch followed by a <a href="http://presentation.Gordon" target="_blank" title="presentation.Gordon">presentation.Gordon Harris was Director of Submersible Camera Engineering for the IMAX excursion to the site of the the Titanic during the filming of the documentary Titanica. He will speak of his <a href="http://experiences.The" target="_blank" title="experiences.The">experiences.The IMAX corporation originated in Cambridge (yes, our Cambridge ON) where engineer William Shaw adapted an Australian patent to control the horizontal "rolling loop" motion of the 70 mm film, together with unique optics and lighting that are still in use. .Please register so that we can inform the restaurant about expected <a href="http://numbers.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="numbers.Speaker(s):">numbers.Speaker(s): , Gordon HarrisAgenda: 11:30 arrival at Stop 5312:00 lunch12:30 presentation by Gordon Harris about filming the <a href="http://Titanic.1:15" target="_blank" title="Titanic.1:15">Titanic.1:15 discussionSouthcote 53 Tap and Grill, 534 Garner Road E,Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, L9G 3K9

The IEEE NSS IAS/PES Joint Chapter is pleased to welcome Professo Tarlochan S. Sidhu. This talk by Prof. Sidhu will focus on Vendor-Neutral & Cyber-Secure: IEC61850 Substations—Architecture, Comms & Cyber-Security. As a recognized international expert in smart grids, substation automation, and protection systems, Prof. Sidhu will share insights into the development and application of IEC 61850 standards, the evolving role of cybersecurity in digital substations, and strategies to enhance resilience in modern power system protection. The session will also explore practical challenges, emerging solutions, and lessons learned from real-world industry <a href="http://applications.Date:" target="_blank" title="applications.Date:">applications.Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pmPlace: University of Saskatchewan- College of Engineering- 2C01 (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): $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 Wednesday, October 15 at 3:00pmSee additional details <a href="http://below.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="below.Speaker(s):">below.Speaker(s): Tarlochan S. Sidhu , Agenda: - 3:30 - 4:45 PM: Technical talk on Vendor-Neutral & Cyber-Secure: IEC61850 Substations—Architecture, Comms & Cyber-Security- 4:45 - 5:30 PM: Refreshments, Socializing and NetworkingRoom: 2C01, Bldg: College of Engineering, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Computer Chapter of Southern Alberta and IEEE Southern Alberta Section are inviting you to join the distinguished lecturer event on Oct. 15.This Distinguished Lecture event will be from 5 - 6:15 PM (MT), and right after talk, IEEE Day Celebration event will be hosted in the same <a href="http://room.Everyone" target="_blank" title="room.Everyone">room.Everyone is welcome to RSVP and attend one or both events: <a href="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/504032Refreshments" target="_blank" title="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/504032Refreshments">https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/504032Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="served.Agenda:">served.Agenda: The talk will from from 5:00 to 6:15 PM (MT)All guests are welcome to stay for networking and IEEE Day Celebration event which will be hosted after the talk, from 6:15 - 7:30 PM (MT) in the same <a href="http://room.Refreshments" target="_blank" title="room.Refreshments">room.Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Room:" target="_blank" title="served.Room:">served.Room: 516, Bldg: ICT, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

This event is free to attend, but registration is required. (<a href="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)IEEE" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)IEEE">https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)IEEE Day is a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the power of technology to shape a better future. This year, our focus is on the theme "Ocean, Arctic, and Remote-Tech", areas of profound importance for our region and the world. Our goal is to bring together undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines to explore challenges and opportunities in these domains. From climate change and sustainable oceans to connectivity in remote regions, these are global issues that demand multidisciplinary collaboration and creative <a href="http://thinking.The" target="_blank" title="thinking.The">thinking.The event will begin with an Inspiration Session, with contributions expected from Civil, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, and Computer Science, as well as other related <a href="http://fields.Speakers" target="_blank" title="fields.Speakers">fields.Speakers will share their perspectives in 10–15 minute talks, ranging from ongoing research and open issues to useful tools, datasets, and examples that can spark new ideas. The goal is to encourage students to look across disciplines, connect the dots, and imagine creative ways to tackle real problems that matter for our region and <a href="http://beyond.In" target="_blank" title="beyond.In">beyond.In short, the Inspiration Session will:- Highlight key challenges and open questions in ocean, Arctic, and remote <a href="http://technologies.-" target="_blank" title="technologies.-">technologies.- Share research directions, tools, and datasets to spark <a href="http://curiosity.-" target="_blank" title="curiosity.-">curiosity.- Encourage grad and undergrad students to think across disciplines to find creative <a href="http://solutions.This" target="_blank" title="solutions.This">solutions.This event is free to attend, but registration is required. (<a href="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Looking" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Looking">https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Looking AheadAfter the Inspiration Session, students will have the chance to develop their ideas further and later showcase projects inspired by the talks. More details about this follow-up activity will be shared <a href="http://soon.This" target="_blank" title="soon.This">soon.This event is free to attend, but registration is required. (<a href="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Co-sponsored">https://forms.gle/BqMJLexaR2Ti1Y2K8)Co-sponsored by: Memorial University of NewfoundlandAgenda: 6:00 – 6:10 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks6:10 – 7:00 PMInspiration Talks (10-20 min each)Q&A at the end of each presentation- Dr. Kshama Roy (Civil Engineering): Monitoring and Modeling the Lifelines Beneath the Sea and Arctic- Dr. Mihiran Galagedarage Don (Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering): Digital Twinning of Marine Propulsion Systems- Yousra Abdelhady (SNAME & Transports Canada) & Dr. Claude Daley (Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering): From Ship Design to Arctic Innovation- Pamela Burke (C-CORE): Applications and Research in Arctic Monitoring: Harnessing the Power of Freely Available Imagery7:00 – 7:15 PMHeadshots for IEEE Photo Competition🍕 Pizza & Networking7:15 – 8:00 PMInspiration Talks (continued)- Abdulmohsen Alsaui (Electrical and Computer Engineering): The Role of Quantum Computing in Maritime- Quantum Coding Workshop Open to Everyone: From Fundamentals to Hands-On CodingPS: Follow-up on November Competition details to be announced at the end of the <a href="http://event.Room:" target="_blank" title="event.Room:">event.Room: EN2006, Bldg: S.J. Carew Building, 240 Prince Phillip Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B 3X5

Join us to network with other participants and IEEE members. We will celebrate IEEE Day and your achievements as an IEEE members!This celebration event will be from 6:15 - 7:30 PM (MT), and right after the Distinguished Lecture event of Computer Society: <a href="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498533Everyone" target="_blank" title="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498533Everyone">https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498533Everyone is welcome to RSVP and attend one or both events. Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Room:" target="_blank" title="served.Room:">served.Room: 516, Bldg: ICT, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

UBC IEEE ExCom meeting to discuss onboarding, next year plan and upcoming events, as well as the new UBC IEEE AESS <a href="http://Chapter.Room:" target="_blank" title="Chapter.Room:">Chapter.Room: 3009, Bldg: MCLD, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada