Events

[]Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Yue Hu from the University of <a href="http://Waterloo.Thursday" target="_blank" title="Waterloo.Thursday">Waterloo.Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)Abstract:As robots increasingly operate in human-centered environments, teleoperation and shared-control systems must move beyond pure motion execution toward interaction-aware and human-aware <a href="http://autonomy.This" target="_blank" title="autonomy.This">autonomy.This talk presents recent work from the Active & Interactive Robotics Lab (AIRLab) at the University of Waterloo on robot teleoperation and physical human–robot interaction (pHRI), with emphasis on human-centered teleoperation frameworks that integrate control, operator intent, and user-aware adaptation to improve interaction quality and task performance in collaborative robotic <a href="http://systems.Topics" target="_blank" title="systems.Topics">systems.Topics include shared autonomy, teleoperation interfaces, and the incorporation of human state into the control loop to support safer, more intuitive, and more effective <a href="http://interaction.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="interaction.Speaker(s):">interaction.Speaker(s): Yue Hu, PhD., Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561326

You and one guest are invited to the Southern Alberta's 2026 Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. We celebrate the contributions of our volunteers and the success of our Section, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups!The BBQ will take place on Friday, August 7 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Bowness Park, Calgary, AB, Picnic Site 2. The BBQ will take place rain or <a href="http://shine.This" target="_blank" title="shine.This">shine.This IEEE Southern Alberta Special Event (BBQ) is no charge to attend and no charge for the food and beverages provided, however please register in advance so we know how much food and/or what type of meal (burger selection) to purchase of those selections offered (Regular Beef, Veggie, Chicken, Halal Beef Patties). Registration ends late on the evening of Wednesday, August 5th. Please register your guest, separately, as <a href="http://well.Please" target="_blank" title="well.Please">well.Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions under "Special Requests" when registering (we will do our best to accommodate, but food served will be typical BBQ fare).Please note: Pictures will be taken during the event. By registering to this event, you are consenting to the use of your portrait, picture or photograph taken during this event to be used by IEEE Southern Alberta Section in promotional material, including printed and electronic material as well as the IEEE Southern Alberta Section website and social mediaParking:Park at Bowness Park (free parking). Please refer to the map <a href="http://below.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="below.Bldg:">below.Bldg: Picnic Site 2, Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Join us Saturday, August 8 for the annual IEEE Northern Canada Section Barbeque at Emily Murphy Park Site 1 (11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW) in Edmonton from 11:30am to 2 pm. This event is 'free' to IEEE members and their families. In order to reduce the number of no-shows, we are charging $10 per adult and you will then be refunded your $10 at the venue. Please indicate the number of children attending in the 'Special Requests' field. There will be hamburgers (meat, halal and vegetarian) as well as soft drinks and snacks. This is a sheltered site with an adjacent open space so bring your Frisbees, Soccer balls, etc. Registration closes Thursday, August 6 at 5 pm. Hope to see you <a href="http://there.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="there.Bldg:">there.Bldg: Site 1, 11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Power systems around the world are being modernized to address environmental concerns, reduce costs, and guarantee access to electricity all the time. Four main criteria for this upgrade are efficiency, reliability, resiliency and sustainability. Recent advances in various technologies are the key enablers for this modernization. Nevertheless, such physical systems are becoming overwhelmingly large scale and stochastic with highly complex dynamics, coupled with millions of human interactions. The design and operation of these systems needs major innovations in computational techniques. In this talk, we first discuss some major challenges behind the modernization of power grids and explain why addressing them involves many different <a href="http://fields.Then" target="_blank" title="fields.Then">fields.Then, we focus on three topics of optimization, learning, and control for power systems, which all need major revolutions in computational techniques. We study how recent advances in AI and machine learning can assist with addressing some of these challenges. We offer case studies on the grids for California, Texas, and different parts of <a href="http://Europe.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Europe.Speaker(s):">Europe.Speaker(s): Prof. Javad Lavaei Agenda: This event is open to all IEEE members and CCTA conference attendeesRegistration is required for non-CCTA attendees and freeArrival at 3:30pm- Registration at the CCTA 2026 registration desk- Networking with coffee and teaTalk Starts at 4:00pmTalk and Q&A Ends at 5:00pmLocation: Pavilion Ballroom at the 3rd floor of Sheraton Vancouver Wall CentreRoom: Pavilion, Bldg: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2S5, Vancouver , British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 2S5

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Aug'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/563367

A paid course running over two days for 6 professional development hours (PDH) (0.6 CEU).Date changed! Originally scheduled for 2026-<a href="http://Jun-27.The" target="_blank" title="Jun-27.The">Jun-27.The workshop covers railway engineering, track design, VR visualization, signaling, operations, and capacity analysis over two <a href="http://days.Day" target="_blank" title="days.Day">days.Day 1 - Track DesignDay 2 - VR Visualization, Signaling & OperationsEach session blends theoretical background with practical, software-based exercises to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern railway <a href="http://engineering.Course" target="_blank" title="engineering.Course">engineering.Course Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:1. Develop a real-world railway corridor in OpenRail including essential track infrastructure elements such as alignments, turnouts, and <a href="http://crossovers.2" target="_blank" title="crossovers.2">crossovers.2. Create 3D railway environments and VR/360-degree presentations using <a href="http://Unity.3" target="_blank" title="Unity.3">Unity.3. Build a rail simulation model in SUMO including train scheduling and <a href="http://signaling.4" target="_blank" title="signaling.4">signaling.4, Integrate railway design, visualization, and simulation workflows into a practical digital project (demo video + template website).Course fee must be paid to register. Fee is <a href="http://non-refundable.A" target="_blank" title="non-refundable.A">non-refundable.A couple of free registrations are available to WIE members and people new to the job market using request form(https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8) <a href="https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s):">https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s): Dr. Ahmad MohammadiAgenda: This workshop provides a hands-on, project-based introduction to railway engineering & simulation including three phases of a railway system:1. Track Design (Bentley OpenRailConceptStation): Create a real-world rail network on top of aerial imagery and elevation GIS maps including track geometry (horizontal, vertical, superelevation) and track layout (turnout, yard, bridge, and crossover).2. 3D Visualization & Virtual Reality (Unity Game Engine): Developing 3D environments including train stations, surrounding buildings, trees and develop VR 360 degree <a href="http://video.3" target="_blank" title="video.3">video.3. Train Operations, Scheduling and Signaling (SUMO Traffic Simulation): Create a simulated rail network & rail signal in traffic simulation and conduct scheduling, operations and capacity analysis including number of trains, av dwell time in stations (fixed block)(Detailed agenda in attached <a href="http://file.)Virtual:" target="_blank" title="file.)Virtual:">file.)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560481

Rejoignez-nous pour un moment d'échange convivial !Le Comité exécutif de la Section IEEE de Québec vous invite à un dîner informel pour lancer les discussions entourant la prochaine année d'activités. Cet événement est l'occasion idéale de se retrouver dans une ambiance décontractée et de façonner ensemble la programmation pour la période de septembre 2026 à juin 2027.Au programme :-Réseautage et retrouvailles entre les membres du comité et les <a href="http://volontaires.-Discussion" target="_blank" title="volontaires.-Discussion">volontaires.-Discussion ouverte sur les orientations stratégiques de la <a href="http://section.-Remue-méninges" target="_blank" title="section.-Remue-méninges">section.-Remue-méninges (Brainstorming) pour les projets, conférences, ateliers et activités à venir pour l'année 2026-2027.Que vous ayez des idées de projets bien ficelées ou que vous souhaitiez simplement prendre le pouls des activités de la section, votre présence et vos idées sont les bienvenues !📍 Détails logistiques-Date : Mercredi 19 août 2026-Heure : 11 h 30 à 13 h 30-Lieu : Pub de l'Université Laval (Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins, Université Laval, Québec)-Type d'événement : Réunion sociale / Planification (Informel) - ** Lunch à vos frais **⚠️ Note importante : L'inscription via vTools est obligatoire pour nous permettre de réserver la table et de prévoir l'espace nécessaire au Pub. Les consommations et repas sont à la charge des participants (sauf indication contraire de la trésorerie de la section).Au plaisir de vous y voir pour préparer une année 2026-2027 stimulante !L'équipe du Comité exécutif – IEEE Section de QuébecRoom: Local 1312, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G6V 5P7

The University of Toronto’s Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD) is an annual conference where undergraduate engineering students gather to present their research to a broad audience of fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. UnERD aims to promote collaboration and networking, as well as the exchange of innovative solutions across a wide breadth of global <a href="http://challenges.This" target="_blank" title="challenges.This">challenges.This year, UnERD will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship. All students, professors, and researchers are welcome to attend!Bldg: Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 55 St George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 0C9

For our Summer Social, we invite IEEE Toronto Section members, along with their friends and families, to join us for a Toronto Blue Jays game. The Section is offering discounted tickets for this <a href="http://event.The" target="_blank" title="event.The">event.The first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m., and the Blue Jays will take on the Kansas City Royals. Our group will be seated in Section 216, Rows 8–11.IEEE Toronto Section members pay $20 per ticket, with the remaining cost subsidized by the Section. Tickets will be emailed to registered attendees at least one week before the <a href="http://game.Please" target="_blank" title="game.Please">game.Please register once for each attendee, including family members. Be sure to reserve your tickets early, as space is limited and tickets are expected to sell out!Bldg: Rogers Centre , 1 Blue Jays Way , Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join the IEEE Vancouver Section for a casual summer picnic at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. This is a family-friendly social event and a chance to connect with fellow IEEE members, volunteers, and guests in an informal <a href="http://setting.The" target="_blank" title="setting.The">setting.The picnic shelter has been booked from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A free summer concert begins nearby at 2:00 PM, and guests are welcome to stay afterward to enjoy the <a href="http://music.11:00" target="_blank" title="music.11:00">music.11:00 AM – Arrival and casual networking12:00 PM – Lunch and picnic2:00 PM – Picnic concludes; optional free summer concert nearbyPhoto PolicyPlease be aware that photography, video, and sound recordings will take place during the evening. You may be asked to be in a photo, or you may be inadvertently recorded when photographs or videos are made. Individuals shall not be identified in Vancouver Section published media without their <a href="http://consent.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="consent.Bldg:">consent.Bldg: Rocky Point Picnic Shelter, 2805 Esplanade Ave, Rocky Point Spray Park, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, V3H 3R5

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Sep'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/563369

Abstract: Drawing on two decades of advancing diffractive optics, computational imaging, and nanofabrication, I share lessons from translating fundamental research into impactful technologies and startup ventures. This talk highlights the interplay between curiosity-driven discovery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commercialization—showcasing how patents, spin-offs, and industry partnerships can amplify scientific impact. I will discuss strategies for building innovation-ready research teams, navigating technology transfer, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in students. Attendees will gain insights into balancing academic rigor with market realities, and how the next generation of engineers and scientists can leverage both to accelerate societal and technological <a href="http://progress.Room:" target="_blank" title="progress.Room:">progress.Room: MCLD 3038, Bldg: Hector J. MacLeod Building - MCLD, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567452