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ExCom Meeting of the Northern Canada SectionAgenda: Refer the Meeting invitation <a href="http://email.Room:" target="_blank" title="email.Room:">email.Room: Main Floor Conference Room, 1103 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6X 0X2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542272

IEEE WIE New Brunswick – March 2026 - Mothly meetingAgenda: - Welcome note- LinkedIn workshop update- Sight group launch update- Funding application- AOBVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546276

We are excited to launch the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) & Instrumentation and Measurement Society (IMS) Joint Chapter at the London Section with a distinguished invited talk by Prof. Simon X. Yang, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of <a href="http://Engineering.🎤" target="_blank" title="Engineering.🎤">Engineering.🎤 Invited Talk Title:“Bio-inspired Intelligence with Applications to Autonomous Robotic Systems”🗓 March 20⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM📍 Room 1415, Amit Chakma Engineering Building, Western University💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 946 0120 2458🔐 Password: 031141🔗 <a href="https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof" target="_blank" title="https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof">https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof. Yang is a Professor and Head of the Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems (ARIS) Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He is internationally recognized for his diversified and impactful research spanning:-Intelligent systems & robotics-Control systems, sensors & multi-sensor fusion-Wireless sensor networks & intelligent communications-Intelligent transportation & agriculture-Machine learning & computational neuroscienceWith 700+ publications (400+ journal papers), Prof. Yang has made outstanding scholarly contributions. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Intelligence & Robotics and as Associate Editor for leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics and IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence. He has also played key leadership roles in organizing numerous international <a href="http://conferences.This" target="_blank" title="conferences.This">conferences.This kick-off event marks an exciting milestone for our IEEE community in London, fostering collaboration in industrial electronics, instrumentation, measurement, robotics, AI, and intelligent <a href="http://systems.We" target="_blank" title="systems.We">systems.We warmly welcome faculty members, researchers, students, and industry professionals to join us for this inspiring talk and to celebrate the launch of our Joint <a href="http://Chapter.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Chapter.Speaker(s):">Chapter.Speaker(s): Simon, Room: Room 1415, Bldg: Amit Chakma Engineering Building, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5B9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543289

IEEE UBC Engineering Design Team (EDT) CompetitionThe IEEE UBC Student Branch, in collaboration with UBC Sailbot, is proud to host the Engineering Design Team (EDT) Competition, an 8-hour high-intensity design challenge bringing together some of UBC’s most technically driven <a href="http://students.The" target="_blank" title="students.The">students.The EDT Competition challenges participants to develop innovative solutions around the theme “A Better Tomorrow.” Students will work in teams across three design tracks:-Software Track algorithm development, AI, and system design-Mechanical Track CAD and mechanical system design-Electrical Track circuit design and ECADParticipants will collaborate under time pressure to design, and present engineering solutions, which will be evaluated by judges from industry and <a href="http://academia.This" target="_blank" title="academia.This">academia.This event attracts highly motivated engineering students, many of whom are active members of UBC’s engineering design teams and upper-year technical <a href="http://programs.Event" target="_blank" title="programs.Event">programs.Event DetailsDate: March 21, 2026Duration: 8-hour design competitionLocation: UBC Engineering Student Centre (ESC)Registration: (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why" target="_blank" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why AttendThe EDT Competition provides students the opportunity to:-Apply engineering knowledge to real-world problems-Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams-Gain hands-on experience in design thinking and rapid prototyping-Network with industry professionals and mentorsSponsorship & Industry EngagementWe welcome industry partners and sponsors interested in supporting student innovation and engaging with UBC’s engineering <a href="http://community.Sponsors" target="_blank" title="community.Sponsors">community.Sponsors will have the opportunity to:-Connect with talented engineering students-Showcase their brand to a technically engaged audience-Support innovation and student-led engineering initiativesIf your organization is interested in sponsoring the EDT Competition or participating as a judge or mentor, please contact the IEEE UBC Student Branch at chair@<a href="http://ubcieee.orgBldg:" target="_blank" title="ubcieee.orgBldg:">ubcieee.orgBldg: ESC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We're heading to Trapped Escape Room Calgary on Saturday March 21st for an evening of puzzles, laughs, and (hopefully) a successful breakout! Whether you're a master problem-solver or just in it for the fun and post-event drinks, we need a diverse team of 8 to help us beat the <a href="http://clock.We'll" target="_blank" title="clock.We'll">clock.We'll be meeting afterward at a nearby pub to celebrate our escape - come for the challenge, stay for the company!Venue: Trapped Escape Room Calgary - 1139 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7Date & Time: Saturday March 21st at 3:15 pmObjective: Execute a successful egress within 60.0 minutesPost-Event: Debrief and Networking at Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey (Drink ticket included)Agenda: 3:15 pm - Arrival3:25 pm - Mandatory Pregame briefing3:40 pm - Escape Room Challenge Starts4:40 pm - Escape Room Challenge Concludes5pm to 7pm - Post Event Drinks at Hayden Block Smoke and Whiskey1139 Kensington Rd NW,Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1X7

[]Bridging the Gap: Academia to Industry PanelWould you like to learn how to enhance your CV for your job or co-op? How to build your professional network? Join us and find out!Date, Time & LocationMonday, 23 March 20262:30 PM – 4:00 PMRoom CA105Focus & Highlights- Q&A on co-op, job market, and career paths- Alumni success stories- NetworkingSpeakers- Filip SzymanskiMarketing Manager, Laser Component- Taylor BreenSenior Verification Engineer, Ansys Zemax- Curtis CunliffProduct Verification Engineer, Ciena- Yoosuf MarikarSoftware Test Engineer, Ciena- Peter McCannellEngineering Technician, MDADon’t miss out—come learn, connect, and have fun!Pizza and drinks will be <a href="http://provided.Sponsors" target="_blank" title="provided.Sponsors">provided.Sponsors & Partners- IEEE Algonquin College Student Branch- Algonquin College Optica Student ChapterCo-sponsored by: Optica - Algonquin college student chapterSpeaker(s): Filip, Taylor, Curtis, Yoosuf, PeterRoom: CA105, Bldg:CA, Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

[]OverviewHear from Southampton’s E‑Textiles Lab (UK) and connect with scientists and creatives to spark ideas and explore new <a href="http://collaborations.Join" target="_blank" title="collaborations.Join">collaborations.Join us for an inspiring in-person event at the Innovations Gallery!Presented by the Fabric Based Research Platform (FIBRE), the EMBS Toronto Chapter, and KITE Creates, this gathering brings together an exciting blend of science, technology, design, and healthcare <a href="http://innovation.We" target="_blank" title="innovation.We">innovation.We are thrilled to welcome Professor Kai Yang and Gillian Lake-Thompson from the Winchester School of Art’s E‑Textiles in Healthcare Innovation Lab (University of Southampton, UK). They will share insights into their groundbreaking lab, current research, and emerging opportunities at the intersection of fashion, textiles, and health <a href="http://technologies.This" target="_blank" title="technologies.This">technologies.This informal talk and open discussion is a fantastic opportunity for our community—scientists, healthcare professionals, textile innovators, and fashion creatives—to meet, exchange ideas, and spark new <a href="http://collaborations.Come" target="_blank" title="collaborations.Come">collaborations.Come connect, be inspired, and explore what’s possible when disciplines weave <a href="http://together.A" target="_blank" title="together.A">together.A kind request: As the spots are limited, please make sure you can attend this event in-person before <a href="http://registration.Bio’s:Kai" target="_blank" title="registration.Bio’s:Kai">registration.Bio’s:Kai YangKai Yang is a Professor of E-textiles in Healthcare at the Winchester School of Art (WSA), University of Southampton. She is the Head of Research in the Department of Fashion and Textiles. Her research interests focus on e-textile materials and manufacturing, wearable medical devices, user-centered design, and sustainable textiles/e-textiles. She has been PI/Co-I on a total of £12 million E-textile research projects funded by UKRI (MRC, EPSRC, AHRC, Innovate UK) and NIHR. She has published over 90 papers. She is the Lead of the WSA E-textile Innovation Lab, Co-chair of the E-textiles Network, the Founder of Etexsense Ltd, and a Co-Founder of the Smart Fabric Inks Ltd. Her work has been featured on Sky News, BBC South, and BBC Radio <a href="http://Solent.https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XyMFUWEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdateGillian" target="_blank" title="Solent.https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XyMFUWEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdateGillian">Solent.https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XyMFUWEAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdateGillian Lake-ThompsonGillian is an e-textile technician and lab manager at the WSA E-Textile Innovation Lab, Winchester School of Art (WSA), University of Southampton, UK. With a background in garment and textile design, she leads on co-design with end users and e-textile development. Her project experience includes work on e-textiles for stroke rehabilitation, fetal monitoring, and pain management. Her interests include sustainable textile materials and processes, end user engagement, functional garment development, ethics and regulatory compliance, and partnership <a href="http://co-ordination.Accessibility:The" target="_blank" title="co-ordination.Accessibility:The">co-ordination.Accessibility:The Innovation Gallery is on the ground floor, the nearest entrance is at 550 University Avenue which has a ramp. You can also enter via the Elm Street entrance. If you have accessibility needs that you would like to talk to us about please email the event <a href="http://organiser.About" target="_blank" title="organiser.About">organiser.About Kite (UHN)The University Health Network’s KITE Research Institute is redefining what’s possible in injury prevention, rehabilitation research, aging and accessibility. As part of UHN, Canada's top research hospital, KITE combines groundbreaking science with real‑world impact to transform care, improve quality of life and support independent living. KITE is part of the World Health Organization's new Disability Health Equity Network, and it was named to the inaugural Forbes in its Accessibility 100 list in 2025.Co-sponsored by: fibre, KITE CreatesRoom: KITE Research Institute, Innovations Gallery, 550 University Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2A2

Zoom Link: <a href="https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/65298393873?pwd=oPbFThy9MSAKft8nbUrOjwC6Z6Ek8g.1Biograpgy of Speaker:Gunes Karabulut-Kurt is a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in New Frontiers in Space Communications and a Professor at Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada. She is the Director of the Poly-Grames Research Center, and is co-founder and Director of Education and Training of ASTROLITH, Transdisciplinary Research Unit of Space Resource and Infrastructure Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She is also an adjunct research professor at Carleton University, Canada. Gunes received the B.S. degree with high honors in electronics and electrical engineering from Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkiye, in 2000 and the M.A.Sc. and the Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Ottawa, ON, Canada, in 2002 and 2006, respectively. She worked in different technology companies in Canada and Turkiye between 2005 and 2010. From 2010 to 2021, she was a professor at Istanbul Technical University. Gunes is a Marie Curie Fellow and has received the Turkish Academy of Sciences Outstanding Young Scientist (TÜBA-GEBIP) Award in 2019.Talk Abstract:The satellite networks, emerging as megaconstellations, are promising significant advancements to eliminate the digital divide, especially with the deployment of direct-to-cell connections on a mass scale. However, the deployment of such networks remains challenging, requiring innovation in architecture, interoperability, and security. This keynote will provide an accessible overview of the development of non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), emphasizing how they can be seamlessly integrated with terrestrial systems through approaches such as Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN). The discussion will explore how resource allocation can be configured to ensure efficient operation in heterogeneous networks, while addressing the pressing issues of resilience and security in a highly interconnected space-terrestrial ecosystem. The talk will conclude by highlighting open research directions and long-term opportunities, pointing to how NTNs can evolve into secure, intelligent, and sustainable infrastructures that support inclusive global <a href="http://connectivity.Meeting" target="_blank" title="connectivity.Meeting">connectivity.Meeting Link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/65298393873?pwd=oPbFThy9MSAKft8nbUrOjwC6Z6Ek8g.1, Québec City, Quebec, Canada, G1V 0A6

*** March 2026's meeting will be held online via Google Meet. Please contact Muhammad Usman Asad at ([email protected]) if you would like to <a href="http://join.All" target="_blank" title="join.All">join.All members are invited to attend; please register via vtools to let us know you would like to <a href="http://join.The" target="_blank" title="join.The">join.The meeting will start promptly at 6:00pm and last for about an hour and a <a href="http://half.If" target="_blank" title="half.If">half.If you are a committee chair, please have your reports submitted to the chair and secretary by noon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544811

Advance registration is required in order to attend this event.Space is limited to a maximum of 60 attendees so register early if you are <a href="http://interested.This" target="_blank" title="interested.This">interested.This onsite tour of London Hydro facilities will include: the Control Room Operating Centre, Electric Metering Technology , Protection and Coordination Strategies and an overview of engineering at London Hydro. It will including a pizza lunch and a networking opportunity. Tour will start on time, so please arrive <a href="http://early.There" target="_blank" title="early.There">early.There is a municipal pay parking lot across the corner of Horton and Ridout and City of London buses (Stop ID: 1546) 4,15, and 104 stop in front of London Hydro. Do not park in the London Hydro Visitors parking lot as there is insufficient room. The front door for London Hydro is off Talbot at Horton and there is a drop off area there. Please report to London Hydro's Security Desk at the entrance inside of the <a href="http://building.Students" target="_blank" title="building.Students">building.Students and IEEE Members have the opportunity to attend a guided tour of one of London’s key electrical utility providers. London Hydro is responsible for the distribution of electricity across the city of London and is recognized for its role in power system operations, grid reliability, and infrastructure maintenance. Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the London Hydro <a href="http://facility.IF" target="_blank" title="facility.IF">facility.IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE UNREGISTER SO OTHERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored">PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored by: London HydroAgenda: Meet in the London Hydro entrance lobby and sign in at the Security Desk- Pizza Lunch and overview of Engineering at London Hydro - Brandon Tapp- Department Tours- Control Room - Brandon Tapp- Protection and Control - Brandon Tapp- Meter Shop - Eric Cameron111 Horton Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4H6

The USask IEEE Student Branch will be holding our AGM and elections for the 2026 - 27 Exec Team! If you’re interested in making a difference, supporting the ECE Students, and developing yourself professionally please come out and apply for a <a href="http://position.On" target="_blank" title="position.On">position.On March 26th at 5:30 PM in the McNaughton Lounge ENG2C54 we will be hosting our AGM and Elections. Where we look at our year in review as a student branch, followed by elections for the next academic <a href="http://year.If" target="_blank" title="year.If">year.If you’re interested in joining the USask IEEE Exec Team please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] for more details. To be nominated you need one current Exec member to nominate you, as well as any other ECE <a href="http://student.Room:" target="_blank" title="student.Room:">student.Room: 2C54, Bldg: ENG, 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B2, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5B2

Applications and Prizes:- Applications are open to final year students in the areas of interest of IEEE, which include (but are not limited to): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Civil <a href="http://Engineering.-" target="_blank" title="Engineering.-">Engineering.- Any group/individual can apply, but at least one member of the group needs to be a member of the IEEE. The competition application form is below. The completed application must be received by the Queen's IEEE Student Branch Counsellor, Dr. Jordan Morelli by 5:00PM, Friday March 20th, 2026. For any questions, please contact Dr. Morelli at morelli@<a href="http://queensu.ca-" target="_blank" title="queensu.ca-">queensu.ca- A maximum of six groups will be invited to give a presentation on Thursday March 26th starting at 7:00pm. The selection of the six participating groups will be determined based on the information provided in the application form <a href="http://below.-" target="_blank" title="below.-">below.- The three top groups will receive a certificate, and all six groups will earn cash prizes:- First place: $400,- Second place: $300,- Third place: $200,- Fourth through Sixth place: $50.Presentations:- The level of the presentation is to be aimed at the level of the contestants’ <a href="http://peers.-" target="_blank" title="peers.-">peers.- The work will be judged based on a presentation, with conventional visual aids given to an audience of the speaker’s peers. (All Members of the IEEE and their guests are welcome to attend the <a href="http://presentations.)-" target="_blank" title="presentations.)-">presentations.)- The duration of the talk is not to exceed 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute question <a href="http://period.Judging:-" target="_blank" title="period.Judging:-">period.Judging:- The presentations will be judged by a panel of 3 to 5 respected members of the IEEE Community, who will present their findings immediately following the conclusion of the final <a href="http://presentation.-" target="_blank" title="presentation.-">presentation.- The judging will be based primarily on presentation, content, and originality of the <a href="http://topic.-" target="_blank" title="topic.-">topic.- The speakers must present their own work. This can include the work of a team of which the speaker is a member, or a subject the speaker has researched <a href="http://independently.-" target="_blank" title="independently.-">independently.- The speakers must design the presentation <a href="http://themselves.-" target="_blank" title="themselves.-">themselves.- For fairness in comparing students who work on a tight budget, and those with larger budgets, it is necessary for each speaker to clearly state:- The financial support for the project- Technology available to the team- Direct technical support received,- The role of the team in the accomplishments <a href="http://presented.(<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application" target="_blank" title="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application">https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application Deadline: 5:00PM Friday March 20th, 2026Co-sponsored by: Dimitria SilveriaRoom: Lecture Theatre A, Bldg: Stirling Hall, 45 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2S7