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This presentation examines the transition of applied research in artificial intelligence, power systems, and building energy management toward early-stage deployment through the formation of Semitechnic Corp., A startup emerging from research conducted in collaboration with the University of Alberta. The talk outlines how academic methods, including data-driven optimization, edge AI, and intelligent control, are being adapted for practical use in building-scale and distributed energy <a href="http://systems.Rather" target="_blank" title="systems.Rather">systems.Rather than emphasizing completed commercialization outcomes, the presentation focuses on the process of moving from research prototypes to deployable systems. Topics include system architecture design, integration with existing electrical and building automation infrastructure, validation using operational data, and challenges encountered in progressing toward pilot and field deployment. The session concludes with reflections on aligning academic research with real-world constraints related to resilience, electrification, and distributed energy resource <a href="http://integration.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="integration.Co-sponsored">integration.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Reza EnalouiVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524795

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 : 23 janvier 2026-Heure : 11h30 à 12h30 (heure de l’Est)-Format : En ligne-Coût : Gratuit-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.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="bienvenu.Virtual:">bienvenu.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521588

IEEE CAS Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Prof. Bibhu Datta Sahoo of University of <a href="http://Buffalo.Join" target="_blank" title="Buffalo.Join">Buffalo.Join us Friday, 23 January 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto St.George Campus. Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Quantum" target="_blank" title="served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Quantum">served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Quantum Computing, having the ability to exponentially enhance the raw computing power, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), having the ability to impart unprecedented intelligence to connected devices through algorithms that learn, are the two key technologies of the 21st century.Although novel devices can significantly advance the field of quantum computing, conventional CMOS based analog and mixed signal circuits can enable quantum computing using classical op amp based circuits. AI algorithms on the other hand are tolerant to errors in computation, thereby enabling approximate and low-precision computing which has resulted in the resurrection of more than half-a-century old analog <a href="http://computing.This" target="_blank" title="computing.This">computing.This talk would present various analog computing techniques that could enable AI algorithms or more specifically machine learning (ML) algorithms. The talk could also delve into mixed-sginal computing where it will dive into the details of in-memory computing as well as adoption of novel memory devices, viz., memristors, to enable energy efficient computing. The talk would also present some classical analog hardware for emulating quantum algorithms, like Grover’s search algorithm, for quantum computing <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): Dr. Bibhu Datta Sahoo, Room: 202, Bldg: Galbraith Building, 35 St George St, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This session will enable postgraduate students, international learners, newcomers, and professionals with career breaks to gain global perspectives on education beyond credentials, understand the balance between skills and values, and reconnect education with meaning, responsibility, and impact. By drawing insights across borders and systems, the talk encourages participants to make informed, purpose-driven academic and career decisions while fostering a deeper appreciation of education as a catalyst for personal transformation and societal <a href="http://progress.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="progress.Speaker(s):">progress.Speaker(s): , Rajeshwari Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533369

Speaker: Janos Toth, VP of Business Development, GravientSubject: Scalable, Sustainable, Solvable: The Economics of Gravient Grid-Scale Gravity Energy StorageAbstract:As renewable energy adoption accelerates, the demand for reliable, long-duration storage grows ever more critical. This session explores the economic, environmental, and technical dimensions of gravity-based energy storage and its role in building a resilient power grid. Join us to examine how Gravient an innovative “lifted weight” system offer a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for balancing renewable supply and demand for a cleaner, more stable energy <a href="http://grid.This" target="_blank" title="grid.This">grid.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon when he was Vancouver Section LMAG (now Thompson-Okanagan). Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PST is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EST.All" target="_blank" title="EST.All">EST.All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to <a href="http://attend.Registration" target="_blank" title="attend.Registration">attend.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.TALK" target="_blank" title="expect.TALK">expect.TALK series talks are not recorded, but sometimes the speaker makes the powerpoint presentation available. Only registered participants may request <a href="http://presentation.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="presentation.Speaker(s):">presentation.Speaker(s): Dr. Janos TothAgenda: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45" target="_blank" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45 AM PST (12:45 PM EST) Zoom opens 15 minutes of introductions, general discussion and computer <a href="http://help.10:00" target="_blank" title="help.10:00">help.10:00 AM PST (1:00 PM EST) Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PST SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533041

Join us for a fun meetup of the Toronto engineering community at SPIN Toronto!Come play ping pong, meet fellow students and young professionals, and enjoy complimentary <a href="http://refreshments.Afterward" target="_blank" title="refreshments.Afterward">refreshments.Afterward, we’ll walk together to WaterWorks Food Hall where you can purchase dinner at one of the food stalls and continue <a href="http://networking.Students" target="_blank" title="networking.Students">networking.Students, young professionals, and friends are all welcome to come!461 King St W Lower Level, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 1K4

IEEE EDS Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Tan Cher Ming of Chang Gung <a href="http://University.Join" target="_blank" title="University.Join">University.Join us Monday, 26 January 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto. Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Printed" target="_blank" title="served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Printed">served.Abstract:---------------------------------------------------------------Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are fundamental to all electronic systems, providing component integration, electrical interconnection, mechanical support, andthermal management. Despite their critical role, PCB reliability has historically received far less attention than that of electronic components, particularly active devices. This gap is partly due to the perception of PCBs as mature, supporting structures rather than primary reliability <a href="http://drivers.However" target="_blank" title="drivers.However">drivers.However, PCB technologies continue to evolve, especially for mission‑critical applications operating under high temperature, high humidity, or radiation‑intensive environments. In these conditions, PCB failure mechanisms can significantly influence overall system reliability, yet published studies remain <a href="http://limited.This" target="_blank" title="limited.This">limited.This talk will present key PCB failure mechanisms and highlight how PCB‑level degradation can propagate to system‑level failures, drawing on insights from my recent research. The goal is to encourage engineers to treat PCBs as integral elements of system reliability analysis, particularly in high‑reliability and safety‑critical <a href="http://applications.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="applications.Speaker(s):">applications.Speaker(s): Dr. Tan Cher MingRoom: 202, Bldg: Galbraith Building , 35 St George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A4

The IEEE Vancouver Section and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and new technologies. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the <a href="http://technology.TOPIC:" target="_blank" title="technology.TOPIC:">technology.TOPIC: Personalized medicine with custom-made radioisotopes through small modular reactorsDATE: Jan. 28th, 2026LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Laura RavasiThis presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is <a href="http://required.This" target="_blank" title="required.This">required.This presentation series is organized by:- (<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-">https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)- (<a href="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics/)-" target="_blank" title="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics/)-">https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics/)- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored">https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech InitiativeSpeaker(s): Dr. Laura RavasiAgenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EST, 17:00 UTC).09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction09:10 Presentation09:45 Questions and Answers10:00 Presentation endsNOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start <a href="http://time.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="time.Virtual:">time.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/530912

IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Monthly Ex-Comm Meeting January 2026To join the video meeting, click this link: <a href="https://meet.google.com/rju-bwyx-sfwOtherwise" target="_blank" title="https://meet.google.com/rju-bwyx-sfwOtherwise">https://meet.google.com/rju-bwyx-sfwOtherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 289-323-7576 and enter this PIN: 503 904 867#To view more phone numbers, click this link: <a href="https://tel.meet/rju-bwyx-sfw?hs=5Virtual:" target="_blank" title="https://tel.meet/rju-bwyx-sfw?hs=5Virtual:">https://tel.meet/rju-bwyx-sfw?hs=5Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532860

FocusAs Alberta advances toward a resilient and sustainable energy future, the province faces increasing complexity across its power system. Building a robust power grid therefore has become a central objective, driven by emerging technical challenges as well as new opportunities enabled by rapid technological development. In particular, growing renewable and clean fuel integration is accelerating the transition to cleaner energy while also increasing variability and the need for greater operational flexibility. AI further introduces both substantial electricity demand from large data centers and powerful tools for improving forecasting, stability, and system optimization. In addition, advances in nuclear technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), presents a potential pathway to firm, low-carbon baseload generation that can enhance long-term system reliability. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this workshop aims to foster informed discussion on pathways toward a robust, resilient, and future-ready energy system for <a href="http://Alberta.PanelistsThis" target="_blank" title="Alberta.PanelistsThis">Alberta.PanelistsThis workshop will bring together experts from the HATCH, City of Edmonton, Alberta Innovates, and the University of <a href="http://Texas.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Texas.Co-sponsored">Texas.Co-sponsored by: RESILIENT & CLEAN ENERGY SYSTEMS (RCES)Speaker(s): Jeanie Chin, Patrick Baltazart , Wei-Jen Lee, Robert (Rob) BakerRoom: 8-207, Bldg: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE), 9211 116 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 1H9

In this event, targeted at Dalhousie University students, participants are invited to have their resumes reviewed live by a panel of industry <a href="http://professionals.We" target="_blank" title="professionals.We">professionals.We will be joined by representatives from Irving Shipbuilding, Nautel, and <a href="http://Eastlink.If" target="_blank" title="Eastlink.If">Eastlink.If you wish to submit your resume, please do so in advance through the attached form: <a href="https://forms.gle/KtQyhwqEMRw1zSN56Room:" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/KtQyhwqEMRw1zSN56Room:">https://forms.gle/KtQyhwqEMRw1zSN56Room: MA222, Bldg: Sexton Campus, 5257 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 0H5, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Women in Engineering student branches of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa are pleased to present the 17th Annual Wine & Cheese, taking place on January 29, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Tabaret Hall – Huguette <a href="http://Labelle.As" target="_blank" title="Labelle.As">Labelle.As one of the region’s premier professional networking events, the Wine & Cheese brings together students, industry professionals, academics, and leaders from a wide range of disciplines. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, expand their professional networks, and connect with members of the engineering and technology <a href="http://community.The" target="_blank" title="community.The">community.The event is a cocktail style event, with light appetizers and drinks (including non-alcoholic beverages). Business casual or business formal dress <a href="http://code.We" target="_blank" title="code.We">code.We look forward to welcoming <a href="http://you.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------L’IEEE" target="_blank" title="you.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------L’IEEE">you.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------L’IEEE WIE Ottawa, Carleton University et l’Université d’Ottawa ont le plaisir de présenter la 17e édition annuelle du Vin et Fromages, qui se tiendra le 29 janvier 2026, de 19 h à 22 h, à Tabaret Hall – Huguette <a href="http://Labelle.Reconnue" target="_blank" title="Labelle.Reconnue">Labelle.Reconnue comme l’une des principales activités de réseautage professionnel de la région, cette soirée réunit des étudiants, des professionnels de l’industrie, des universitaires et des leaders issus de divers domaines. Les participants auront l’occasion d’échanger, d’étendre leur réseau professionnel et de rencontrer des membres de la communauté en ingénierie et <a href="http://technologie.L'événement" target="_blank" title="technologie.L'événement">technologie.L'événement est un événement de style cocktail, avec des canapés légères et des boissons (y compris des boissons non alcooliques). Tenue décontractée <a href="http://professionnelle.Nous" target="_blank" title="professionnelle.Nous">professionnelle.Nous serons ravis de vous <a href="http://accueillir.Room:">accueillir.[]Room: Huguette Labelle Hall , Bldg: Tabaret Hall, 75 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6H7

Abstract:The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies, including third generation photovoltaics, solar hydrogen production, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw materials. References included <a href="http://below.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="below.Speaker(s):">below.Speaker(s): Federico RoseiAgenda: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm: Tech Talk (hybrid)2:30 pm-3:00 pm: Free networkingRoom: EV3.309, Bldg: EV, University of Concordia, 1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1S6 , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532817