Events for March 28, 2026

The IEEE Region 3 Young Professionals (YP) and IEEE Computer Society (CS) present the Tech Futures 2026 Series – Virtual Kickoff, a flagship region-wide session designed to explore the most impactful emerging technologies highlighted in the IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026 <a href="http://report.This" target="_blank" title="report.This">report.This virtual kickoff marks the official launch of a coordinated regional initiative that will combine a high-impact virtual session with a sequence of locally hosted hybrid deep-dive events across Region 3, organized by Section YP Affinity Groups and Computer Society Chapters. The session will provide attendees with insights into future technology trends, career alignment, and industry directions, while fostering collaboration between students, Young Professionals, academia, and industry <a href="http://leaders.What" target="_blank" title="leaders.What">leaders.What to Expect-Overview of IEEE Computer Society Technology Predictions 2026-Keynote insights from distinguished technical leadership-Expert panel on future technologies and career pathways-Interactive audience poll to shape upcoming local YP & CS hybrid events-Opportunities to engage with industry, academia, and IEEE leadershipAgenda: Agenda (ET)9:30 – 9:35 AM – Opening & WelcomeIntroduction to IEEE Region 3 YP, Computer Society, and Tech Futures 2026 Series9:35 – 9:45 AM – Leadership RemarksImportance of future technologies, YP engagement, and cross-society collaboration9:45 – 10:10 AM – Keynote: Technology Predictions 2026 Overview(IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Speaker)10:10 – 10:40 AM – Expert Panel: Future Technologies & Career AlignmentSpeakers from academia, industry, and technical leadership10:40 – 10:45 AM – Interactive YP Poll & Audience EngagementLive polling to identify top technology topics for upcoming local hybrid events10:45 – 10:55 AM – Series Roadmap & Next StepsOverview of Phase 2: Local YP & CS Hybrid Deep-Dive Events across Region 310:55 – 11:00 AM – Live Q&A and Closing RemarksVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/541987

Following the successful launch of the IEEE Canada – Global Talk Series,🌍 “Global Insights – Wisdom Beyond Borders,”the IEEE Canada Educational Services Committee (Region-7) is excited to announce the next expert session:🎙️ “Navigating Canadian Work and Career Opportunities”👩‍🏫 Speaker: Umna AsimCOV Specialist – Canada | Alumni, University of Toronto📅 March 28, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM (EDT)🌐 Virtual SessionSpeaker(s): , UmnaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550805

IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting 2026 Saturday , March 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Permanent, 330 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BCJoin us for the IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting — an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration of our community's achievements. The event features a student poster competition, live guitar entertainment, a dinner buffet, section awards, and a keynote <a href="http://address.Keynote:" target="_blank" title="address.Keynote:">address.Keynote: The Architecture of Digital MemoryKeynote Speaker: Ms. Andrea MillsDress Code: Business attireGetting ThereBy Transit (Recommended): The Permanent is a short walk from Waterfront and Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain stations. TransLink trip planning at <a href="http://translink.ca.By" target="_blank" title="translink.ca.By">translink.ca.By Car – Nearby Parking:- Impark – 250 W Pender St- Advanced Parking – 515 W Pender StStreet parking is also available on surrounding blocks; check posted signs for time restrictions. Guests are encouraged to use transit where <a href="http://possible.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="possible.Agenda:">possible.Agenda: Preliminary agenda for the evening of the AGM & Gala:• 5:00 PM – Doors open; bar service begins• 5:30 PM – Networking, passed canapés, student poster competition, and live guitar (Set 1)• 6:30 PM – Music concludes; guests take their seats• 6:45 PM – AGM business and awards• 7:30 PM – IEEE AGM business meeting and awards presentation• 7:45 PM – Dinner buffet opens; live guitar resumes (Set 2)• 8:45 PM – Keynote address• 9:30 PM – Networking• 10:00 PM – Event concludesTentative Agenda of the IEEE AGM business meeting and awards presentation:• Call to Order• Approval of the Agenda• Approval of the 2025 AGM Minutes• Introduction of the 2026 Vancouver Section Executive Committee• Chair’s Report: Year-End Highlights and Results• Treasurer’s Report and Auditor’s Report• Approval of the Chair’s and Treasurer’s Reports• Section Plans for the Coming Year• Upcoming IEEE Conferences and Events in Vancouver• Scholarship Announcements• Awards and Recognition• Any Other Business• AdjournmentSponsors: The Vancouver Section gratefully acknowledges our generous AGM sponsors who are making this event possible:- Diamond Sponsor: Destination Vancouver- Gold Sponsor: Master of Science in Applied Computing, BCIT- Gold Sponsor:TELUS- Silver Sponsor: School of Computing, University of the Fraser ValleyThe Permanent, 330 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1T1