You are invited to attend the 9th Montreal Photonics Networking Event on Friday 21st November 2025.The Montreal Photonics Networking Event is an annual event that brings together students doing research in photonics, as well as the local industry and innovation ecosystem. The event features a poster competition with several prizes and various networking activities to foster professional development. The event’s mission is to bring together graduate students to (1) establish a way for students to discuss life as a photonics researcher, (2) enhance research synergies, and (3) connect with the industry for further career <a href="http://development.-----------------Vous" target="_blank" title="development.-----------------Vous">development.-----------------Vous êtes invité·e·s à participer au 9e événement de réseautage en photonique de Montréal le vendredi 21 novembre 2025.Le Montreal Photonics Networking Event est un événement annuel qui rassemble les étudiant·e·s qui font de la recherche en photonique, ainsi que l'industrie locale et l'écosystème de l'innovation. L'événement comprend un concours d'affiches doté de plusieurs prix et diverses activités de réseautage visant à favoriser le développement professionnel. La mission de l'événement est de rassembler les étudiant·e·s (1) permettre aux étudiant.e.s d'échange sur la vie de chercheur·e en photonique, (2) améliorer les synergies de recherche, et (3) rencontrer des représentant·e·s de l'industrie pour développer de nouvelles perspectives de carrièreSpeaker(s): Mathieu JuanAgenda: - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Booth & poster set-up- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration general attendees- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Poster session #1 dedicated to Dr. Andrea Rovere- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Speed-networking session- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking & lunch- 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM: Welcome by Chair in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde- 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM: Plenary speaker in conference room : M1010 - Pavillon Lassonde- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Poster session #2- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Free networking- 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM: Announcement of presentation competition winners and closing speech- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Social networkingRoom: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 3e étage, 2700, Chemin de la Tour, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

EXPLAINABLE AND ROBUST AI FOR 6GDr. SINEM COLERIWhen: November 21st at 10H30 AM ESTVia zoom: <a href="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting" target="_blank" title="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting">https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting ID: 815 2108 4215Password: 018477Unlike previous generations of wireless networks, which were primarily designed to meet the requirements of human communications, 5G networks enable extensive data collection from machines. As we transition to 6G, the emphasis moves beyond connectivity toward leveraging this machine-generated data for a new spectrum of control applications, such as UAV swarms, collaborative robots, and cooperative autonomous vehicles. Designing communication systems for these advanced control applications introduces a distinct set of challenges. These include meeting stringent requirements for delay and reliability, addressing the semantics of control systems, and ensuring robust resource management. In the first part of this talk, we explore ultra-reliable channel modeling and communication techniques based on the integration of extreme value theory with generative artificial intelligence (AI). These methods offer improved accuracy in predicting rare but critical events while providing adaptivity to dynamic scenarios. In the second part of the talk, we explore the benefits of employing optimization theory based, explainable, and robust AI in radio resource management for the joint design of control and communication systems. These approaches offer a systematic methodology to enhance robustness and interpret decisions made by black-box AI <a href="http://models.BIOGRAPHYDr" target="_blank" title="models.BIOGRAPHYDr">models.BIOGRAPHYDr. Sinem Coleri is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. She is also the founding director of Wireless Networks Laboratory (WNL) and director of Ford Otosan Automotive Technologies Laboratory. Sinem Coleri received the BS degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bilkent University in 2000, the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering and computer sciences from University of California Berkeley in 2002 and 2005. She worked as a research scientist in Wireless Sensor Networks Berkeley Lab under sponsorship of Pirelli and Telecom Italia from 2006 to 2009. Since September 2009, she has been a faculty member in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koc University. Her research interests are in 6G wireless communications and networking, AI-based wireless networks, machine-to-machine communications, wireless networked control systems and vehicular <a href="http://networks.Dr" target="_blank" title="networks.Dr">networks.Dr. Coleri has more than 150 publications with citations over 12000 (Google scholar profile). She has received numerous awards and recognitions, including TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) Science Award in 2024; N2Women: Stars in Computer Networking and Communications in 2022; TUBITAK Incentive Award and IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Neal Shepherd Memorial Best Propagation Paper Award in 2020; Outstanding Achievement Award by Higher Education Council in 2018; and Turkish Academy of Sciences Distinguished Young Scientist (TUBA-GEBIP) Award in 2015.Dr. Coleri currently holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at the IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society. Dr. Coleri is an IEEE Fellow, AAIA Fellow and IEEE ComSoc Distinguished <a href="http://Lecturer.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Lecturer.Speaker(s):">Lecturer.Speaker(s): Dr. ColeriVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/509632

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section – 2025 AGM & DinnerPlease join the IEEE North Saskatchewan Section for our 2025 Annual General Meeting & Dinner, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Saskatoon Inn. Enjoy an evening of insight, connection, and recognition as we reflect on this year’s achievements and look ahead to 2026.The evening will include:• A keynote presentation from Jay Shah of Trackpoint AI, networking opportunities, and a full plated <a href="http://dinner.•" target="_blank" title="dinner.•">dinner.• A final call for nominations for the upcoming 2 year term, followed by the opening of the online election for the 2026 executive <a href="http://team.•" target="_blank" title="team.•">team.• Time to connect with colleagues over cocktails and <a href="http://conversation.Come" target="_blank" title="conversation.Come">conversation.Come hear the Section Chair’s annual report and learn about this year’s accomplishments, upcoming initiatives, and ways to get <a href="http://involved.We">involved.(ttps<a href="http://nominations.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/nominate_or_petition/R70039)For" target="_blank" title="://nominations.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/nominate_or_petition/R70039)For">://nominations.vtools.ieee.org/tego_/nominate_or_petition/R70039)For information on the Saskatoon Inn, or to book a room, please see: <a href="https://saskatooninn.comDinner" target="_blank" title="https://saskatooninn.comDinner">https://saskatooninn.comDinner Menu:Enjoy a turkey buffet dinner with all the trimmings, or select a vegetarian option when <a href="http://registering.Adam" target="_blank" title="registering.Adam">registering.Adam Detillieux,Past ChairSpeaker(s): Jay ShahAgenda: 6:00 – 6:15 PM : Registration & Networking6:15 – 7:00 PM : Chair’s Report, Election Overview, and Bylaw Review7:00 – 7:45 PM : Dinner Service7:45 – 8:30 PM : Guest Speaker: Jay Shah - Trackpoint AI8:30 – 9:30 PM : Closing Remarks & NetworkingRoom: Courtyard Room, Bldg: Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7L6M4

Abstract: The ongoing advancement of technology, combined with innovations in material processing, has driven the evolution of advanced sensor systems, expanding their use across a wide range of industries. Concurrently, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has significantly contributed to market growth. Sensors, which are integral to IoT devices, are experiencing increased demand as the IoT market continues to expand. This trend is anticipated to persist, with projections of billions of connected devices globally. From a technological perspective, 5G revolutionizes IoT and sensor networks with unmatched speed, low latency, and broad connectivity, enabling real-time data transfer and improved efficiency across various applications. Looking ahead, 6G is set to offer even lower latency, higher data rates, and better reliability, integrating AI and expanding XR capabilities, thus exceeding 5G's impact. Currently, 5G can support ~1M IoT devices per square kilometer, with 6G expected to support ~10 M devices per square kilometer by 2030. However, these advancements also raise concerns about increased energy consumption, a larger carbon footprint, and the environmental impact, including the surge in electronic waste (e-waste) from the rapid deployment and obsolescence of connected <a href="http://devices.As" target="_blank" title="devices.As">devices.As a proactive approach, exploring alternative materials such as biodegradable polymers, graphene, and other nanomaterials, along with advancing electromagnetic techniques for more efficient operation, is inevitable for these emerging platforms to achieve more sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. In this presentation, I will be talking about recent developments in integrating novel materials into microwave structures for emerging sensing applications. Materials such as MXene and conductive polymers will be discussed as alternative replacements for conventional metal-based structures, enabling 3D printing and manufacturing of antennas and communication systems in space, supporting sustainable infrastructure and advancing deep space exploration and communication <a href="http://networks.Speaker" target="_blank" title="networks.Speaker">networks.Speaker Bio: Mohammad H. Zarifi (Ph.D. PEng, PRC Tier II, SMIEEE), is currently an Associate Professor and Tier II Principal’s Research Chair (PRC) in Sensors and Microelectronics at the School of Engineering at the University of British Columbia, and the director of Okanagan MicroElectronics and Gigahertz Applications laboratory (OMEGA Lab), Canada. Dr. Zarifi has authored or co-authored more than 150 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings and holds six issued or pending patents. Dr. Zarifi’s research focuses on Applied Electromagnetics and Circuits and Systems for Communications and Sensing Applications. Dr. Zarifi has received the Emerging Researcher Award and the Best Teaching Award at the School of Engineering in 2020 and 2021, respectively. He is also an IEEE MTT-S Distinguished Microwave Lecturer for the class of 2024-2027.Bldg: ICT 516, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This event would take place during finals period and would allow us to create a cozy environment to help students during this stressful time through multiple holiday themed stations hot chocolate or gingerbread decorating stations. These events foster community, mentorship, creativity and a sense of belonging, helping new students feel supported and engaged from day <a href="http://one.Ottawa" target="_blank" title="one.Ottawa">one.Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

ABSTRACT: The compute demands of AI and robotics continue to rise due to the rapidly growing volume of data to be processed; the increasingly complex algorithms for higher quality of results; and the demands for energy efficiency and real-time performance. In this talk, we will discuss the design of efficient tailored hardware accelerators and the co-design of algorithms and hardware that reduce the energy consumption while delivering swift real-time and robust performance for applications including deep neural networks, data analytics with sparse tensor algebra, and autonomous navigation. Throughout the talk, we will highlight important design principles, methodologies, and tools that can facilitate an effective design process and various forms of co-design that can broaden the design <a href="http://space.BIO:" target="_blank" title="space.BIO:">space.BIO: Vivienne Sze is a professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at MIT. She works on computing systems that enable energy-efficient machine learning, computer vision, and video compression/processing for a wide range of applications, including autonomous navigation, digital health, and the internet of things. She is widely recognized for her leading work in these areas and has received awards, including faculty awards from Google, Facebook, and Qualcomm, the Symposium on VLSI Circuits Best Student Paper Award, the IEEE Custom Integrated Circuits Conference Outstanding Invited Paper Award, and the IEEE Micro Top Picks Award. As a member of the Joint Collaborative Team on Video Coding, she received the Primetime Engineering Emmy Award for the development of the High-Efficiency Video Coding video compression standard. She is a co-editor of High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC): Algorithms and Architectures (Springer, 2014) and co-author of Efficient Processing of Deep Neural Networks (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Architecture, Morgan Claypool, 2020). For more information about Prof. Sze’s research, please visit (https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsze.mit.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckelly.hunter%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C0c1d2bb1b79a45865a2f08de1bb0ba44%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638978643061187412%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rBYJubhz5nDvA8lPUSMBcl2TGsc9ZebyegOiKWWoVtg%3D&reserved=0).Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="http://sze.mit.edu](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsze.mit.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckelly.hunter%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C0c1d2bb1b79a45865a2f08de1bb0ba44%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638978643061187412%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rBYJubhz5nDvA8lPUSMBcl2TGsc9ZebyegOiKWWoVtg%3D&reserved=0).Speaker(s):">http://sze.mit.edu](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsze.mit.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckelly.hunter%40mail.utoronto.ca%7C0c1d2bb1b79a45865a2f08de1bb0ba44%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638978643061187412%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rBYJubhz5nDvA8lPUSMBcl2TGsc9ZebyegOiKWWoVtg%3D&reserved=0).Speaker(s): VivienneRoom: MC252, Bldg: Mechanical Engineering Building, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S3G8

Join us for the IEEE Victoria Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025! This meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the section’s activities over the past year, share future plans, and connect with fellow IEEE members in our local community. Your participation and feedback are valuable as we continue to grow and strengthen our <a href="http://section.Please" target="_blank" title="section.Please">section.Please RSVP by November 7, 2025, to help us plan <a href="http://accordingly.Room:" target="_blank" title="accordingly.Room:">accordingly.Room: ECS 660, Bldg: Engineering and Computer Science Building (ECS), 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2

2nd Annual ECESS × UBC IEEE Career FairDate: November 26, 2025Location: University of British Columbia Campus (TBD)After the huge success of last year’s inaugural event, we’re thrilled to bring back the 2nd Annual ECESS × UBC IEEE Career Fair, co-hosted by the UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering Student Society (ECESS) and the UBC IEEE Student <a href="http://Branch.This" target="_blank" title="Branch.This">Branch.This flagship recruiting event connects UBC’s top electrical, computer, and software engineering students with leading companies across technology, energy, and engineering <a href="http://sectors.Last" target="_blank" title="sectors.Last">sectors.Last year’s fair welcomed 1000+ students and 20 industry partners. This year, expect an even bigger turnout, new exhibitors, and more opportunities to network, explore internships and learn about the latest innovations in <a href="http://industry.For" target="_blank" title="industry.For">industry.For Students:-Meet recruiters and engineers from top tech companies-Explore internship, co-op, and new-grad opportunitiesFor Companies:If your organization is interested in recruiting, sponsoring, or partnering, please contact us at [email protected] for more details!Highlights from Last Year:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Technical Seminar by IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Tony Chan Carusone, with the following abstract:In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, chiplets are emerging as a transformative technology, paving the way for the next generation of AI systems. Chiplets permit the integration of more processing power within a single package, and allow for new connectivity solutions so that thousands of AI accelerators can work as a cohesive unit. Optical connectivity, facilitated by chiplets, offers high-speed data transmission with lower power consumption, crucial for handling the massive data loads in AI applications. The emerging chiplet ecosystem, underwritten by high-performance die-to-die interfaces, is throwing open the doors of innovation and facilitating the next wave of AI <a href="http://scaling.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="scaling.Speaker(s):">scaling.Speaker(s): Tony Chan Carusone, Room: 3038, Bldg: Macleod Building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Annual General Meeting for the Kitchener-Waterloo Section - 2025Agenda: TBABldg: Engineering Atrium, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd E , Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

What is 3-MUC?The 3-MUC gives undergraduate students a chance to share an interesting piece of work they have accomplished and practice their communication skills. It follows the scope of the 3 minute thesis style, but relaxes the requirement for novel research to allow a broader section of the undergraduate student body to participate. As a successful applicant, you will prepare a 3 minute presentation about your work. You are only allowed one slide to accompany your presentation as a visual aid. You will present your work to a panel of judges who will select three winners based on our judgement criteria. The winners are invited to the annual Kingston IEEE banquet dinner, where they will be awarded their <a href="http://prize.Who" target="_blank" title="prize.Who">prize.Who can apply?All undergraduate students who have an interesting piece of work to share. For example, summer research students, QUIP interns, design team members. By no means is that an exhaustive list. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out to the event organization <a href="http://team.IEEE" target="_blank" title="team.IEEE">team.IEEE membership is required to participate in the competition, but students receive discounted membership as well as many other perks, including:- Discounts at conferences- Access to technical talks from experts- Networking- IEEE’s dedicated job board- Competitions for students hosted by the IEEE- ScholarshipsYou can register for IEEE membership at the link <a href="http://below.https://www.ieee.org/membership/joinCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="below.https://www.ieee.org/membership/joinCo-sponsored">below.https://www.ieee.org/membership/joinCo-sponsored by: Abedal Rahman ShehabiKingston, Ontario, Canada

IEEE Southern Alberta Section Presents our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)We are happy to announce that we will be hosting the IEEE Southern Alberta Section AGM once again!This is a fantastic opportunity for all IEEE members to reconnect, get updates on our section's achievements, and look forward to the future. The meeting will provide an update on the activities of the Section, the Technical Chapters, and the Affinity Groups over the past year, and provide an outlook for activities planned in 2026.Let's come together, celebrate our achievements, and set the stage for a year of excellence. We look forward to seeing you there!---------------------------------------------------------------Keynote Speaker: Professor Randy ConnollyPresentation details to be updated---------------------------------------------------------------Dinner:- 2 complimentary drink tickets- Wedge salad with buttermilk herb dressing, beamster cheese, tomato and crispy onion- Choice of:- Alberta beef tenderloin, local carrot purée, roasted fingerling potatoes, smoked rosemary jus- Chicken supreme, dauphinoise potato, Tuscan kale, maple brown butter jus- Vegetarian Option, Meal TBD- Chocolate crémeux tart, Chantilly, chocolate soil, berriesPlease indicate any food allergies or special dietary requirements (including Vegan/Vegetarian meal) under "Special Requests" when registering. We will do our best to accommodate to the extent that the venue can <a href="http://offer.---------------------------------------------------------------Registration" target="_blank" title="offer.---------------------------------------------------------------Registration">offer.---------------------------------------------------------------Registration consists of two parts - vTools and PayPal. Follow the "Register Now" link below, and complete the information. The system will then take you to a PayPal page to enter your payment information. When you have successfully registered and paid, you will receive 2 confirmation emails, 1 from IEEE and 1 from PayPal. Your registration is not complete until your payment has been received, and you have received both confirmation emails. Note, you do not need to create a PayPal account to complete payment, the payment can be navigated and completed through PayPal without signing in. If you have any issues with registration, please reach out and someone will be able to provide <a href="http://assistance.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="assistance.Agenda:">assistance.Agenda: 5:30pm: Doors open5:30-6:15pm: Cash Bar and Networking (2 complimentary drink tickets included)6:15-6:30pm: Chair’s and Treasurer’s Reports6:30-7:15pm: Dinner7:15-7:30pm: Award Presentations7:30-8:30pm: Technical Chapters, Affinity Groups, and Student Branch Reports8:30-9:30pm: Keynote Speaker: Professor Randy ConnollyRoom: Nakiska, Bldg: The Westin Calgary Downtown, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, AB T2P 2S6