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Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:9:30 am - 10:00 am | Coffee & Networking10:00 am - 10:10 am | Opening Remarks10:10 am - 10:40 am | Activity Diagrams Analysis for Visually Impaired Students: Dolcy10:40 am - 10:45 am | Activity Diagrams Analysis for Visually Impaired Students Q&A: Dolcy10:45 am - 11:00 am | Snacks & RefreshmentsAbstract:Diagrams are a very important part of education,learning and un-derstanding , allowing the transmission of complex ideas in a visual <a href="http://format.However" target="_blank" title="format.However">format.However, current accessibility technologies introduce substantial limitations forvisually impaired students in accessing these materials. Traditional approachesto fix this problem, such as audio descriptions and tactile graphics, either lackdetail or are prohibitively expensive to scale. This review will focus on the currentstatus of accessible diagram technologies, such as tactile graphics, 3D printing,AI-driven recognition applications and methods proposed till now . We identifythe major technical challenges and propose an integrated approach using multi-modal interaction by combining audio, and AI-enhanced diagram <a href="http://interpretation.The" target="_blank" title="interpretation.The">interpretation.The approach offers equal access to STEM visual content as part of the road toinclusive <a href="http://education.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="education.Speaker(s):">education.Speaker(s): , Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558688

Technical seminar by Professor David Keezer, IEEE Life Fellow, Chair Professor at EIT, NingboToday’s integrated circuits may contain billions of transistors and operate at multiple gigahertz clock rates. The communication port input and output aggregate bandwidths can easily exceed a terahertz (e.g. 800G and 1.6T PCIe and fiber-optic ports). Furthermore, some ICs support multiple high-speed communication ports as well as high-performance analog/RF signals. All these critical features need precise testing to ensure product quality. While existing automated test equipment (ATE) can handle the bulk of “mainstream” IC test requirements, they are not well-suited for these most advanced applications and are not easily adapted to new test challenges of future devices that may use entirely new signaling protocols. There is therefore a “gap” between the ability of ATE and the test needs of the most advanced devices. To address this problem, we are assembling an FPGA-based test-development platform that can quickly adapt to future test requirements. This presentation will describe the strategy and system architecture and show some early demonstrations for testing mixed analog/digital ICs as well as communication channels operating up to 224 Gbps per <a href="http://lane.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="lane.Speaker(s):">lane.Speaker(s): David Keezer, Room: MCLD 3038, Bldg: MacLeod Building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:11:00 am - 11:25 am | “Way-finding Mobile Application for Navigation”: Kristina and Dolcy11:25 am - 11:35 am | “Way-finding Mobile Application for Navigation” Q&A: Kristina and Dolcy11:35 am - 12:00 pm | Snacks & Refreshments (Lunch)Abstract:Finding your way inside large buildings—like campuses, malls, or airports—can be difficult, especially when you’re short on time or in an unfamiliar place. Many existing solutions are expensive or rely on constant internet access. This project presents a mobile app that works both online and offline to help users navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. It uses interactive maps, QR codes for positioning, and a shortest-path algorithm to guide users efficiently. The system is designed to be affordable, easy to maintain, and scalable for different <a href="http://environments.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="environments.Speaker(s):">environments.Speaker(s): Kristina Cormier, Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558690

This presentation starts with an overview of the motivation for developing new approaches to breast imaging. Dr. Elise Fear will outline the approaches to imaging that her team has developed using low-power microwaves and the results of recent scans of healthy volunteers and cancer patients. She will also provide perspectives on navigating multiple roles and the importance of mentors, including a reflection on her PhD supervisor, Prof. Maria A. Stuchly. Prof. Stuchly was a faculty member and NSERC Industrial Research Chair at UVic and a respected international authority on <a href="http://bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s):">bioelectromagnetics.Speaker(s): Prof. Elise FearRoom: 660, Bldg: Engineering and Computer Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for an exciting student research presentation!Come support and learn from students as they share their work, there will be multiple presentations happening throughout the <a href="http://day.Snacks" target="_blank" title="day.Snacks">day.Snacks and lunch will be provided, so bring your curiosity (and your appetite)!We’d love to see you there!Agenda:1:00 pm - 1:25 pm | Line Diagram Analysis for Visually Impaired Student: Ajitesh1:25 pm - 1:40 pm | Line Diagram Analysis for Visually Impaired Student Q&A: Ajitesh1:40 pm - 2:00 pm | Snacks & Refreshments: Round Table & Open DiscussionsAbstract:Line diagrams and mathematical function plots are commonly used in scientific and educational textbooks and articles to convey quantitative relationships. However, their visual nature presents significant challenges and barriers for visually impaired learners. Despite the ongoing efforts to improve accessibility in higher education, the non-text content still remains difficult to interpret non-visually. The existing diagram analysis approaches often focus on chart type classification, require manual user intervention for tasks such as label mapping, or fail to provide accessible end-to-end interaction for non visual analysis. Also, many of these systems do not explicitly consider the requirements of visually impaired users, resulting in workflows and interfaces that are not accessible. We propose an accessibility aware framework for automated analysis of line diagrams from raster images. The proposed end-to-end system performs CNN based curve segmentation, diagram type classification, label and tick extraction using optical character recognition, mapping of curve pixels to the diagram domain, and supports interactive querying along with a user interface compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Evaluation is conducted using a large synthetic dataset of 2D chart images representing a variety of mathematical functions and discrete point line charts, which is used for both model training and system-level <a href="http://assessment.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="assessment.Speaker(s):">assessment.Speaker(s): Ajitesh Parihar, Dolcy SareenRoom: 130, Bldg: C, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558692

The IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Computer Chapter and Circuits and Systems, Signal Processing, Communications Joint Chapter is pleased to present an essential seminar on the future of global digital security by Elias <a href="http://Hassani.The" target="_blank" title="Hassani.The">Hassani.The advent of quantum computing represents one of the most significant shifts in the history of digital security. While quantum supremacy offers revolutionary potential for optimization and discovery, it also creates an existential threat to the encryption standards—such as RSA and ECC—that currently protect the global <a href="http://economy.This" target="_blank" title="economy.This">economy.This IEEE seminar moves beyond the technical "bits and bytes" to address the strategic and economic imperatives of transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).Key Discussion Points-The "Store Now, Decrypt Later" Threat: Understanding why your organization's sensitive data is at risk today from future quantum <a href="http://capabilities.-The" target="_blank" title="capabilities.-The">capabilities.-The Business Impact of Migration: Analyzing the costs of "crypto-agility" versus the high risks of legacy system <a href="http://failure.-Global" target="_blank" title="failure.-Global">failure.-Global Standardization Update: A look at the NIST PQC standards and how they will reshape compliance and regulatory <a href="http://landscapes.-Risk" target="_blank" title="landscapes.-Risk">landscapes.-Risk Mitigation Strategies: Practical steps for leadership to audit digital assets and prepare for a seamless quantum-resistant <a href="http://transition.Why" target="_blank" title="transition.Why">transition.Why Attend?Designed for technology leaders, security architects, and executive stakeholders, this session provides a roadmap for future-proofing your organization's data integrity. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the quantum timeline and the competitive advantage of becoming "<a href="http://Quantum-Ready."Event" target="_blank" title="Quantum-Ready."Event">Quantum-Ready."Event Details- Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026- Time: 5 pm - 6 pm- Location: Philae Room, The Galleria, 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd- Registration: Free - IEEE Members, $10 - Non-Members- Pizza and pop will be provided for attendeesSpeaker(s): Elias HassaniRoom: Philae Rom, Bldg: The Galleria, 124 - 15 Innovation Blvd, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Montreal Chapter for the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society welcomes you to two exciting talks:- 930 AM: SSCS DL Talk: Trends in Analog Mixed Signal Circuits from 5G to AI, presented by Professor Antonio Liscidini from University of Toronto- 10:30 AM: Energy Efficiency Trade-Offs and Adaptation in Modern Serial Links, presented by Davide Tonietto of Huawei TechnologiesSpeaker(s): Antonio Liscidini, Davide ToniettoRoom: 2.184, Bldg: EV, 1515 Ste-Catherine Street W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G1M8

Abstract: Large Language Models (LLMs) are emerging as a key enabler for reshaping wireless networks through their powerful reasoning and generalization capabilities. This talk begins with an overview of LLM fundamentals, followed by a discussion of their emerging applications in wireless systems, highlighting both the opportunities they create and the practical challenges they pose. Prompt engineering is introduced as a lightweight and effective alternative to fine-tuning, enabling accurate, context-aware, and resource-efficient decision-making. Two representative use cases will be presented. First, network resource allocation will be addressed through a unified multi-agent framework in which iterative prompting and structured feedback are used to solve constrained non-convex optimization problems, achieving scalable, feasible, and near-optimal performance. Second, intelligent decision-making for autonomous vehicular systems will be discussed through joint optimization of vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications and autonomous driving policies. Across these applications, LLM-driven frameworks demonstrate reduced time complexity and enhanced adaptability compared to conventional approaches. The talk concludes by outlining how such LLM-driven optimization frameworks can evolve into unified, foundation-model-based engines for end-to-end wireless network <a href="http://intelligence.Biography:" target="_blank" title="intelligence.Biography:">intelligence.Biography: HINA TABASSUM (Senior Member, IEEE) received the Ph.D. degree from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. She is currently an Associate Professor with the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Canada, where she joined as an Assistant Professor in 2018. She is also appointed as a Visiting Faculty with the University of Toronto in 2024, and the York Research Chair of 5G/6G-enabled mobility and sensing applications in 2023, for five years. She is listed in the Stanford’s list of the World’s Top Two-Percent Researchers from 2021 to 2025. She has been selected as the IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the term 2025–2026. She has co-authored over 120 refereed articles in well-reputed IEEE journals, magazines, and conferences. Her current research interests include multiband 6G wireless communications and sensing networks, connected and autonomous systems, and AI-enabled network mobility and resource management solutions. She has earned numerous distinctions, including the N2Women Star in Networking and Communications (2025), Early Career Lassonde Innovation Award (2023), N2Women Rising Star in Networking and Communications (2022), multiple Exemplary Editor awards from IEEE journals, and appointment to the NSERC Discovery Grant Evaluation Group (2025–2028). She served as an Associate Editor for IEEE COMMUNICATIONS LETTERS from 2019 to 2023, IEEE OPEN JOURNAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY from 2019 to 2023, and IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GREEN COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING from 2020 to 2023. She is also currently serving as an Area Editor for IEEE OPEN JOURNAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY and an Associate Editor for IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MOBILE COMPUTING, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, and IEEE COMMUNICATIONS SURVEYS AND <a href="http://TUTORIALS.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="TUTORIALS.Speaker(s):">TUTORIALS.Speaker(s): HINA TABASSUM, Room: EITC E1 270, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

La Section IEEE de Québec vous invite à une session spéciale d’une heure avec M. Philippe Dupont et Mme Nathalie Nault de Québec Destination Affaires, l’organisation responsable d’attirer et de soutenir la tenue de conférences internationales dans la région de Qué<a href="http://bec.L’objectif" target="_blank" title="bec.L’objectif">bec.L’objectif de cette rencontre est de présenter aux membres du Comité Exécutif, aux présidents de chapitres techniques, ainsi qu’aux présidents des groupes d’affinité (WIE et YP) les services logistiques, financiers et stratégiques offerts pour faciliter l’organisation de conférences IEEE à Québec. Québec Destination Affaires accompagne les comités organisateurs du début à la fin : préparation des dossiers de candidature, soutien aux visites préalables, coordination avec les infrastructures locales et possibilités d’appui <a href="http://financier.Cette" target="_blank" title="financier.Cette">financier.Cette session est une excellente occasion de mieux comprendre comment un chapitre ou un groupe d’affinité peut transformer ses ateliers, symposiums ou événements en conférences d’envergure, tout en profitant d’un soutien <a href="http://professionnel.Points" target="_blank" title="professionnel.Points">professionnel.Points clés abordés :-Services offerts aux organisateurs de conférences IEEE-Soutien stratégique et financier pour attirer des événements internationaux-Processus de mise en candidature et accompagnement-Exemples de collaborations réussies à Québec-Période de questionsDétails pratiques :-Date : 8 mai 2026-Heure : 12h00 à 13h00 (heure de l’Est)-Format : En personne au Salon VIP du Centre des Congrès de Québec (1000, boulevard René-Lévesque est, 6e étage Québec, QC, G1R 2B5)-Coût : Gratuit, lunch fourni par QDA (merci!)-Public cible : Présidents de chapitres techniques, présidents des groupes d’affinité (WIE, YP) et membres du Comité Exécutif de la Section IEEE de Québec. Tout membre intéressé à organiser une conférence IEEE à Québec est le <a href="http://bienvenu.Salon" target="_blank" title="bienvenu.Salon">bienvenu.Salon VIP du Centre des Congrès de Québec, 1000, boulevard René-Lévesque est, 6e étage, Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1R 2B5

Please join us on May 8 for an insightful online presentation on advancements in searchable encryption, presented by Dr. Khosro <a href="http://Salmani.Summary:" target="_blank" title="Salmani.Summary:">Salmani.Summary: Searchable encryption has emerged as a key cryptographic technology for enabling efficient search over encrypted data while preserving confidentiality in untrusted environments. In this talk, I will introduce the fundamental concepts of searchable encryption methodologies and discuss the privacy challenges that have shaped their evolution. The presentation will review the historical development of searchable encryption, highlighting how early designs addressed basic functionality and how subsequent approaches responded to increasingly sophisticated privacy threats, such as access-pattern and leakage attacks. I will then present a structured classification of searchable encryption methodologies, offering a conceptual framework that helps clarify existing designs and their privacy trade-offs. This classification aims to strengthen the foundation for reasoning about privacy guarantees and to support the design of more robust and practical schemes. The talk will also touch on emerging directions, including usability considerations and the interaction between searchable encryption and modern data-driven systems. The goal of this talk is to provide an accessible introduction to searchable encryption and its privacy challenges, while motivating researchers and practitioners to further explore open problems and contribute to advancing privacy-preserving search <a href="http://technologies.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="technologies.Speaker(s):">technologies.Speaker(s): , Khosro SalmaniVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553885

As the semester comes to a close, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 6th to elect the 2026–2027 Executive Team of the IEEE BCIT Student <a href="http://Branch.Room:" target="_blank" title="Branch.Room:">Branch.Room: 2016, Bldg: SW1, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Our first meeting of the incoming 2026-27 Executive committees for the Student Branch and Student Branch ChapterAgenda: Introduction of members. Re-registration plan. Transition <a href="http://plan.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="plan.Virtual:">plan.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558795