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Join us for an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecture!The IEEE Toronto Communications Chapter is pleased to host Professor Sinem Coleri for an engaging talk on “Explainable and Robust AI for 6G” as part of her Canadian lecture tour, which will also be hosted by the Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa Chapters. Join us to explore cutting-edge insights into AI-driven next-generation <a href="http://networks.Talk" target="_blank" title="networks.Talk">networks.Talk Abstract:Unlike 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 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.Room:">models.[]Room: 4th Floor (BA 4164), Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1R5

Hello!Join Professor Dragan Jovcic, FIEEE for a thought-provoking seminar on the rapid advances in high-voltage DC transmission—especially the rise of VSC and MMC technologies enabling multi-terminal DC grids akin to complex AC systems. Explore real-world motivations such as the proposed 350 GW North Sea DC grid, limitations of AC over long subsea links, and technical challenges in protection, such as ultra-fast relay selectivity in under 0.5 ms, interoperability, self-protection, and ensuring reliability comparable to AC <a href="http://grids.-Date:" target="_blank" title="grids.-Date:">grids.-Date: Monday, 15 September 2025-Time: 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM (MDT)-Location: TransAlta Building, 1100 1 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1B1-Cost: CAD $40-Seats are limited—registration is required. Please scan the QR code on the poster or visit (if available).What to Expect:-Insights on the state-of-the-art technologies and grid-scale DC transmission developments-A deep dive into protection schemes, component and control challenges, and their real-world implications-Opportunity to ask Professor Jovcic questions and network with peers---------------------------------------------------------------Parking Options Near TransAlta BuildingVibe Parking – TransAlta Place (Lot 60)-Heated and secured underground parkade, directly below the building-Rates: CAD $5/hour (from 6 PM);-Distance: At the venue—no walk required- (https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot" target="_blank" title="vibeparking.com](https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot">vibeparking.com](https://vibeparking.com/transalta-place-1100-1-street-se-lot-60/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Lot #301 (211 11 Ave SE)-Subterranean lot roughly 0.1 km (1–2 minute walk) from the building-Rates: CAD $5/hour;-(<a href="https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These" target="_blank" title="https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These">https://www.parkme.com/lot/1231296/lot-301-calgary-ab-canada?utm_source=chatgpt.com)These options give flexibility depending on your arrival time and preferred <a href="http://convenience.---------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):">convenience.---------------------------------------------------------------[]Speaker(s): DraganAgenda: 5:15 PMDoors open---------------------------------------------------------------5:15 PM – 6:00 PMRegistration & Networking-Check-in at the registration desk-Light refreshments and Pizza-Networking---------------------------------------------------------------6:00 PM – 6:05 PMOpening Remarks-Welcome by IEEE PES Calgary Chapter representative-Introduction of Professor Dragan Jovcic---------------------------------------------------------------6:05 PM – 6:50 PMSession 1---------------------------------------------------------------6:50 PM – 7:00 PMBreak---------------------------------------------------------------7:00 PM – 7:30 PMSession 2---------------------------------------------------------------7:30 PM – 8:00 PMQ&A & Networking- Closing remarks and Q&A-Final thanks and acknowledgements-Reminder for upcoming IEEE PES Calgary eventsBldg: TransAlta Building, 1100 - 1st Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 1B1

Technical Interview Night is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to network with industry professionals and practice their interview skills through mock-interviews hosted by real recruiters. Recruiters come from many leading companies, and are looking to fill many intern and graduate level positions in software, infrastructure, automation, and business! Those with STEM backgrounds who are interested in innovation will have the opportunity to speak with these representatives and give their resumes, and potentially land a job interview!Bldg: Bahen Centre, 40 St. George St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Title: Explainable and Robust AI for 6GAbstract: Unlike 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.Bio:Sinem" target="_blank" title="models.Bio:Sinem">models.Bio: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): Sinem Room: 210 , Bldg: Miller Hall , Queen's University, 36 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2N8

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487742

The IEEE NSS IAS/PES Joint Chapter is pleased to welcome Distinguished Visitor Dragan Jovcic. This talk by Dr. Dragan Jovcic will explore the rapid advancements in High Voltage DC (HVDC) transmission, with a focus on Voltage Source Converters (VSC) and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC). The session will cover the development of meshed DC grids, challenges in control, protection, and interoperability, as well as emerging technologies like fast DC circuit breakers and DC/DC converters. Real-world examples, including the Zhangbei 4-terminal DC system, will illustrate the evolving state of HVDC transmission and its role in future power <a href="http://systems.Date:" target="_blank" title="systems.Date:">systems.Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 2025Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmPlace: University of Saskatchewan- College of Engineering- ENG 2B53 (57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK)Parking: Visitor Parking is available at meters throughout <a href="http://University.This" target="_blank" title="University.This">University.This is a technical event, and snacks is included in the registration <a href="http://cost.Admission:-" target="_blank" title="cost.Admission:-">cost.Admission:- IEEE Member: $5.00- IEEE Student Members: $0- University of Saskatchewan Students: $0- Members from the Industry (Non-IEEE Member): $10- Non-IEEE Members: $10Note: Attendees will receive a certificate of participation, which may count toward Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits. Please complete the evaluation form after the event to receive your <a href="http://certificate.If" target="_blank" title="certificate.If">certificate.If you are interested, please register as soon as possible!The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 16 at 4:00pmSee additional details <a href="http://below.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="below.Speaker(s):">below.Speaker(s): Dragan JovcicAgenda: - 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Networking and refreshment- 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Technical talk on DC Transmission Grids: Topology, Components, Modelling, Control and Protection Challenges followed by Q/ARoom: ENG 2B53, Bldg: College of Engineering, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Balloons to Broadband: Centuries of Innovation Enabling Canada’s Future NetworksAbstract:Lighter-than-air (LTA) and communications technologies have evolved side-by-side for centuries. From 19th century balloon-borne airmail and telegraph-enabled spotter balloons, to stratospheric mesh networks and tethered “flying towers,” these platforms have repeatedly extended the reach of terrestrial communications networks. Each generation of LTA technology has supported operational communications while enabling the early deployment of new network <a href="http://technologies.This" target="_blank" title="technologies.This">technologies.This presentation traces the historical arc of LTA communications and situates them within current research on high-speed connectivity. It then introduces a demonstration project supported through collaboration between Lux Aerobot, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), and McMaster University. The project leverages Lux's high-altitude platforms (HAPs) for early deployment and characterization of next-generation optical communication technologies for resilient, high-throughput connectivity tailored to Canada’s unique constraints and network <a href="http://needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des" target="_blank" title="needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des">needs..------------------------------------------------------------------------Des ballons au haut débit : des siècles d’innovation au service des futurs réseaux du CanadaRésumé:Les technologies des plus légers que l'air (PLA) et des communications ont évolué parallèlement au cours des siècles. Des ballons de courrier aérien et de télégraphie du XIXe siècle aux réseaux maillés stratosphériques et aux « tours volantes » captives, ces plateformes ont constamment étendu la portée des réseaux de communication terrestres. Chaque génération de technologie PLA a soutenu les communications opérationnelles tout en permettant le déploiement précoce de nouvelles technologies ré<a href="http://seau.Cette" target="_blank" title="seau.Cette">seau.Cette présentation retrace l'histoire des communications PLA et les situe dans le contexte des recherches actuelles sur la connectivité haut débit. Elle présente ensuite un projet de démonstration soutenu par la collaboration entre Lux Aerobot, le Conseil national de recherches du Canada (CNRC) et l'Université McMaster. Ce projet s'appuie sur les plateformes haute altitude (HAP) de Lux pour le déploiement et la caractérisation précoces de technologies de communication optique de nouvelle génération, afin d'offrir une connectivité résiliente et haut débit adaptée aux contraintes et aux besoins réseau uniques du <a href="http://Canada.Liam" target="_blank" title="Canada.Liam">Canada.Liam Graham, Systems & Montreal Team Lead, Lux AerobotAbout / A proposThe High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between <a href="http://researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe" target="_blank" title="researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe">researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre <a href="http://chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions, at the end of the presentation and Q/A, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur <a href="http://compagnie.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="compagnie.Co-sponsored">compagnie.Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. <a href="http://Optonique.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Optonique.Speaker(s):">Optonique.Speaker(s): Liam Graham, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499915

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the <a href="http://event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As" target="_blank" title="event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As">event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/i6n2sgjLQFelwXCNz4-YGQSynopsis:As large language models (LLMs) evolve from static, prompt-based tools into autonomous, agentic systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting with minimal human oversight, organizations face an exciting yet complex frontier. These advanced systems hold the potential to revolutionize enterprise workflows, developer tools, and customer-facing applications—but realizing that potential requires navigating a host of technical and ethical <a href="http://challenges.This" target="_blank" title="challenges.This">challenges.This panel brings together leading voices from AI research, infrastructure engineering, and real-world application domains to discuss how agentic LLM systems are moving from lab experiments to production-grade deployments. Panelists will explore critical topics such as orchestration, safety, observability, and evaluation, while offering hard-earned lessons from deploying these systems at <a href="http://scale.Whether" target="_blank" title="scale.Whether">scale.Whether you're building tools for developers, integrating LLM agents into enterprise pipelines, or shaping the next wave of intelligent products, this discussion will equip you with the strategic and technical know-how to bring agentic AI into impactful, everyday use. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it truly takes to operationalize the future of <a href="http://AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By" target="_blank" title="AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By">AI.---------------------------------------------------------------By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public <a href="http://viewing.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="viewing.Speaker(s):">viewing.Speaker(s): Yubin Kim, Gautam Solaimalai, Shaleen Kumar Gupta, Vishal Jain, Abhay Khosla, Rahul Raja, Harsh VarshneyVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/494702

Electric vehicles first appeared in the mid-19th century. EVs held the land speed record until around 1900. The high cost, low speed, and short-range of battery electric vehicles, compared to 20th century internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, led to a worldwide decline in their use as private motor vehicles, although electric vehicles have continued to be used in the form of loading and freight equipment and public transport – especially rail <a href="http://vehicles.Now" target="_blank" title="vehicles.Now">vehicles.Now in the 21st century, interest in electric vehicles has increased due to growing concern over the problems associated with fossil fuel vehicles, including damage to the environment caused by their emissions, and the sustainability of the current hydrocarbon-based transportation infrastructure as well as improvements in EV <a href="http://technology.We" target="_blank" title="technology.We">technology.We will explore all of these aspects and a quick glimpse in the current state of the art, as well as developments around the <a href="http://corner.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="corner.Speaker(s):">corner.Speaker(s): , Sharan KalwaniVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/498207

CubeSat VIOLET was approximately 10 cm by 10 cm by 20 cm or roughly the size of a two-litre milk carton. It was designed, built, and tested, by the students in our research group called CubeSat NB, a first-of-its-kind partnership among the New Brunswick Community College, the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick. The purpose of the project was student education and 274 students were part of this project. CubeSat NB was one the 15 teams in the Canadian CubeSat Project, inspired by the Canadian Space Agency. VIOLET's mission was to study space weather. It was deployed in a low earth orbit from the International Space Station in 2024 and, as planned, burned up on entry to the atmosphere. Despite over a million radio messages being sent to VIOLET, it did not answer. As they say, space is hard. Some lessons learned will be presented for groups who are considering building a nanosatellite in a university <a href="http://environment.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="environment.Speaker(s):">environment.Speaker(s): Brent, Room: SS1071, Bldg: Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3G3

Abstract: In this talk, we will discuss two recent observations from our group that have challenged widespread assumptions held (by us included!) about the optical response of commonly used optical materials: that material polarization can safely be considered to respond locally to the electric field and that the second-order nonlinear response of amorphous films should vanish due to centrosymmetry. In the first part of the talk, we will describe our proposal for a new type of optical antenna dubbed a “photonic gap antenna”, and our realization of its extreme version using an epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) material. Such antennas can provide electric field enhancements of >100 and large Purcell factors without requiring stringent nanofabrication. To our surprise, when measuring third harmonic generation as a proxy for field enhancement, sharp peaks emerge in the response that are completely absent in our full wave electromagnetic calculations. We find that the appearance of these peaks can only be explained when including nonlocality in the dielectric response of the ENZ material. Nonlocal simulations show that the volume averaged field enhancement can be 4–6 greater than that predicted by the local model, which becomes an important consideration when designing optical devices. In the second part of the talk, we will describe our recent discovery that amorphous thermally evaporated organic thin films of small molecules can have second-order optical nonlinearities on par with those of state-of-the-art nonlinear materials (c(2)31, c(2)33 >50 pm/V), with the important advantage that they can be deposited on arbitrary photonic platforms. We will show that by harnessing the interplay between dipole-dipole interactions and surface energy minimization, it is possible to spontaneously break centrosymmetry during thermal evaporation, without the need for special alignment procedures. In addition to its applications in photonics, this observation has allowed us to better understand molecular alignment beyond the mean molecular orientation <a href="http://angle..Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="angle..Co-sponsored">angle..Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas QuesadaSpeaker(s): Stéphane Kéna-CohenJ. Armand Bombardier J-1035, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

[]The University of Waterloo APS/MTTS Branches, in collaboration with the IEEE Waterloo Young Professional Affinity Group and Ottawa Section joint APS/MTTS chapter, invite you to join a free virtual Think-Cell <a href="http://workshop.Think-cell" target="_blank" title="workshop.Think-cell">workshop.Think-cell is a powerful PowerPoint add-in used by top consulting firms and global companies to create professional charts and slides with ease. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to:Build complex charts in minutes Link charts directly to Excel for seamless updatesStreamline slide design to save time and communicate insights clearlyThis workshop is open to all members and is a great opportunity to gain a skill highly valued in both academia and <a href="http://industry.📅" target="_blank" title="industry.📅">industry.📅 Date: Thursday, September 18th🕒 Time:12:00pm - 1:00pm EST📍 Location: Online TEAMS InviteSpeaker(s): JoshVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/500192

Hello IEEE PES Vancovuer Chapter and IEEE Vancouver Section Members,Join Professor Dragan Jovcic, FIEEE, for a thought-provoking seminar on the rapid advances in high-voltage DC transmission—especially the rise of VSC and MMC technologies enabling multi-terminal DC grids akin to complex AC systems. Explore real-world motivations such as the proposed 350 GW North Sea DC grid, limitations of AC over long subsea links, and technical challenges in protection, such as ultra-fast relay selectivity in under 0.5 ms, interoperability, self-protection, and ensuring reliability comparable to AC <a href="http://grids.-Date:" target="_blank" title="grids.-Date:">grids.-Date: Friday, 19 September 2025-Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PST)-Location: Building SW1 Room# 1021, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2-Cost: CAD $5 for IEEE Members and free of cost for IEEE Students-Seats are limited—registration is required. Please use the registration link in this notice and <a href="http://email.What" target="_blank" title="email.What">email.What to Expect:-Insights on the state-of-the-art technologies and grid-scale DC transmission developments-A deep dive into protection schemes, component and control challenges, and their real-world implications-Opportunity to ask Professor Jovcic questions and network with peers---------------------------------------------------------------Parking Options inside BCIT CampusParking Lot#15 is recommended for visitors, and you can pay at the Kiosks or by Phone. The BCIT Wayfinding and BCIT Parking Map is attached to this e-mail <a href="http://notice.---------------------------------------------------------------Agenda:" target="_blank" title="notice.---------------------------------------------------------------Agenda:">notice.---------------------------------------------------------------Agenda: 5:30 PMDoors open---------------------------------------------------------------5:30 PM – 6:00 PMRegistration & Networking-Check in at the registration desk-Light refreshments and Pizza-Networking---------------------------------------------------------------6:00 PM – 6:05 PMOpening Remarks-Welcome by the IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter representative-Introduction of Professor Dragan Jovcic---------------------------------------------------------------6:05 PM – 6:50 PMSession 1---------------------------------------------------------------6:50 PM – 7:00 PMBreak---------------------------------------------------------------7:00 PM – 7:30 PMSession 2---------------------------------------------------------------7:30 PM – 8:00 PMQ&A & Networking- Closing remarks and Q&A-Final thanks and acknowledgements-Reminder for upcoming IEEE PES Vancouver eventsRoom: 1021, Bldg: SW01, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2

Speaker: Dr. Gord Lovegrove, Kelowna, BCSubject: An update on the electrification of a <a href="http://Locomotive.Abstract:Dr" target="_blank" title="Locomotive.Abstract:Dr">Locomotive.Abstract:Dr. Lovegrove will provide updates since his Vancouver TALK 19: Locomotives Powered by Hydrogen given 2023-<a href="http://Oct-31.This" target="_blank" title="Oct-31.This">Oct-31.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EDT.All" target="_blank" title="EDT.All">EDT.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. Gord LovegroveAgenda: <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 PDT 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 PDT Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PDT SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490455

[]We are pleased to announce this exciting workshop co-organized by Orivance & CNRS in collaboration with the IEEE Toronto <a href="http://Section.Orivance" target="_blank" title="Section.Orivance">Section.Orivance is a research-driven educational and consulting company focused on emerging technologies and innovation in intelligent systems. CNRS (Canadian National Robotic Society) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting robotics and AI education through workshops, competitions, and public <a href="http://engagement.The" target="_blank" title="engagement.The">engagement.The workshop, centered on autonomous driving and AI simulation, aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of robotics and intelligent mobility using hands-on tools and platforms. It is designed to foster interdisciplinary learning and bridge the gap between academia and <a href="http://industry.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="industry.Co-sponsored">industry.Co-sponsored by: Orivance and CNRSAgenda: We are currently finalizing the detailed agenda, but it will include:- Introduction to autonomous driving and simulation- Hands-on practice with AVis or similar simulation tools- Presentations by guest speakers from industry and academia- Q&A and networking sessionRoom: The Atrium, Bldg: George Vari Engineering, TMU, 245 Church St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B2R2

The Dedication Ceremony will establish an "IEEE Milestone in Electrical Engineering and Computing" by the installation of plaques commemorating the development and first uses of Cobalt-60 cancer treatment machines in Saskatoon, SK, and London, ON, in 1951. The Saskatoon host location will be the Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility, managed by the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, who continue to "...apply nuclear science in order to advance medical health and environmental sustainability for the benefit of society...", and to recognize Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk and other members of the scientific team in <a href="http://Saskatchewan.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Saskatchewan.Co-sponsored">Saskatchewan.Co-sponsored by: Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, <a href="http://Inc.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Inc.Speaker(s):">Inc.Speaker(s): Denard, Agenda: 10:00 AM: Welcome - Representative on behalf of the IEEE History Committee10:05 AM: Introduction - Milestone Committee representative from IEEE North Saskatchewan Section (Denard Lynch)10:15 AM: Remarks - Representative from host organization from Sylvia Fedoruk Centre (TBD))10:25 AM: Closing Remark - :10:30 AM: RefreshmentsRoom: N/A, Bldg: Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility, 120 Maintenance Road, University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5C4

Abstract: Memory and cognitive declines are associated with normal brain aging but are also precursors to dementia, in particular Alzheimer’s disease. While currently there is no cure or "vaccine" against dementia, based on brain’s plasticity, there are hopes to delay the onset or to slow the progression of <a href="http://disease.Alzheimer’s" target="_blank" title="disease.Alzheimer’s">disease.Alzheimer’s disease is multi-facet condition; thus, the key to its management is in multi-disciplinary approaches. The clinical treatment of Alzheimer’s is basically a family of cholinesterase inhibitors like Aricept that the majority have a very low response rate. In this talk, I will review and discuss engineering-driven solutions as non-pharmaceutical treatments such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial alternative/direct current stimulation (tACS/tDCS) with Cognitive Exercises. The results of our recent longitudinal clinical trials will be <a href="http://presented.Speaker" target="_blank" title="presented.Speaker">presented.Speaker Bio: Zahra Moussavi is a professor, a Canada Research Chair Tier I, and the founder and former director of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program at the University of Manitoba. Her current research focuses on a few major areas: 1) respiratory acoustics signal processing and its application on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) detection as well as application on swallowing silent aspiration detection and predicting swallowing disorders’ severity; the series of publications and patents in that area has resulted in several national and international research collaborations; 2) the design of innovative immersive virtual reality navigational environments for Alzheimer’s diagnosis as well as neuro-rehabilitation, and 3) Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment by non-pharmaceutical means; this line of research has resulted in two international collaborations and funding. She is the recipient of several awards including the “2018 Technical Excellence Award,” Engineers Geoscientist Manitoba, “Canada’s Most Powerful Women (Top 100)”, “Manitoba Distinguished Women” and IEEE EMBS Distinguished Lecturer. She has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers in journals and conferences and has given >137 invited talks/seminars including 2 TEDx Talks and 21 keynote speaker seminars at national and international conferences. Aside from academic work, on her spare time, she writes science articles for public. She has also developed and offered cognitive training programs for aging population along with a free app for memory exercises in dementia population, called Mind Triggers, which is available on any platform such as iPads, Tablets, iPhone, and <a href="http://others.Bldg:" target="_blank" title="others.Bldg:">others.Bldg: ICT 516, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

This seminar features invited talks from three IEEE Distinguished Lecturers, who will discuss key challenges and techniques related to AI and Digital Twins in Next-Generation Wireless <a href="http://Networks.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Networks.Speaker(s):">Networks.Speaker(s): Prof. Ping Wang, Prof. Lian Zhao, Prof. Dongmei ZhaoRoom: 3504, Bldg: Richards Building, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1

Join us for the exciting webinar series on "New Frontiers in Signal Processing in 6G Wireless Networks", a collaboration between IEEE Signal Processing, IEEE Communications Society chapters in Ottawa, and IEEE ComSoC Young Professionals. Kicking off on September 26th, this series features leading professors exploring the latest advancements in 6G technology. Don’t miss the first session!Register now and stay tuned for updates on upcoming speakers and topics!Speaker(s): Prof. Walid SaadAgenda: Quantum technologies are poised to transform next-generation communication and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This talk explores two key directions: (a) scaling quantum communication networks (QCNs) and (b) designing quantum-native reinforcement learning algorithms. Scaling QCNs across nodes and geographies remains a critical challenge for realizing a quantum Internet (QI) that integrates quantum security, computing, and machine learning. We examine quantum repeater networks (QRNs), that form the backbone for large-scale QCNs, with a focus on how to scale repeater counts and spacing to manage probabilistic entanglement operations while maintaining quality-of-service. We then investigate free-space optical (FSO) quantum channels, where reflective intelligent surfaces (RISs) can mitigate environmental obstacles in settings lacking conventional infrastructure. Beyond connectivity, enabling effective collaboration among distributed artificial intelligence (AI) agents emerges as a second major challenge—one where quantum technologies can offer transformative advantages. Existing multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) methods, including recent quantum MARL frameworks, typically rely on classical information exchange, limiting scalability and efficiency. To overcome this, we introduce entangled quantum multi-agent reinforcement learning (eQMARL): a quantum-native AI framework where quantum entanglement forms the core mechanism for coordination. In eQMARL, a quantum-entangled split critic links local observation encoders via entangled qubits, removing the need for explicit data sharing and reducing classical communication overhead. Joint quantum measurements enable coordinated policy updates with far fewer centralized parameters. Experiments show that eQMARL improves convergence tiem and achieves higher scores than classical and quantum baselines, and reduces centralized parameters significantly compared to the split classical baseline. We conclude the talk with an overview on important open problems in these areas, as well as some of our ongoing research <a href="http://activities.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="activities.Virtual:">activities.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499855

The AI revolution is here and it is necessary for everyone to understand AI technology, services, concepts, interaction with humans, impact on workforce and benefits to enterprises. The presentation discusses key AI technologies including AI hardware, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, impact of AI on energy consumption globally, introduction of AI in schools and related <a href="http://ideas.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="ideas.Speaker(s):">ideas.Speaker(s): Asaf, Agenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section7:15PM - Presentation8:00PM - Q&A8:15PM - RefreshmentsRoom: Meeting Room 1, Bldg: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 2G6

[]The UBC Student Aerospace Workshop brings together industry and academic partners to share the latest developments in aerospace technology with UBC's student aerospace design teams: Orbit, Rocket, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, Mars Colony, Mars Rover, Aerodesign, and Thunderbird <a href="http://Aerospace.The" target="_blank" title="Aerospace.The">Aerospace.The workshop will include industry presentations, tabletop displays, and networking <a href="http://opportunities.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="opportunities.Agenda:">opportunities.Agenda: UBC Student Aerospace WorkshopKaiser Building, Room 2020/203008:15 - Registration opens09:00 - Welcome and Introduction09:20 - Keynote Presentation – UBC Radio Science Lab & UBC Orbit10:00 - Industry Presentation AM1 - Orbital Research10:40 - Break11:10 - Industry Presentation AM2 - SenseNet11:50 - Industry Presentation AM3 - MDA Space12:30 - Lunch13:30 - Industry Presentation PM1 - Magellan Aerospace14:10 - Industry Presentation PM2 - Rohde & Schwarz14:50 - Break15:20 - Industry Presentation PM3 - North American Space Institute16:00 - Industry Presentation PM4 - Spirent16:40 - Concluding Remarks16:45 - EndRoom: 2020/2030, Bldg: Kaiser, UBC Electrical & Computer Engineering, 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4

Join us for a free BBQ near University of Manitoba! Network with other students and IEEE members. This event is hosted by Winnipeg YP in Kings Park, (picnic site #1 - see red circle in image below). Registration is <a href="http://required.Kings">required.[]Kings Park Picnic Site #1, 198 Kings Dr, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 3G1