The Workshop on “Why Standards Matter: How IEEE Standards Drive Industry Advancement and Foster Entrepreneurial Success” will be co-located with the IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN 2024), and TELFOR events (sponsored by IEEE and IEEE Region 8) on Wednesday, November 25th in Belgrade, <a href="http://Serbia.Time" target="_blank" title="Serbia.Time">Serbia.Time and Venue:The Workshop will be co-located with the (https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/), and TELFOR events (sponsored by IEEE and IEEE Region 8) on Monday, November 25th in Belgrade, <a href="http://Serbia.Event" target="_blank" title="Serbia.Event">Serbia.Event link:<a href="https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/workshop/standardsList" target="_blank" title="https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/workshop/standardsList">https://cscn2024.ieee-cscn.org/workshop/standardsList of OrganisersCo-chairs:-Dr Mona Ghassemian (IEEE Region 8 Standards Coordination (R8 SC) Chair)-Prof Periklis Chatzimisios (IEEE CSCN 2024 General co-Chair)-Dr Glenn Parsons (IEEE 7 Standards Coordination Chair)-Dr Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Senior Director and Foundational Technologies Practice Lead (IEEE-SA)Organising committee:Dr Tuncer Baykas and Dr Albena Mihovska (R8 SC Committee)Aleksandar Nešković, Chair of TELFOR Steering Committee and Mladen Koprivica, Chair of TELFOR Organizing <a href="http://Committee.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="Committee.Co-sponsored">Committee.Co-sponsored by: Region 8, Region 7, R10 and IEEE SAAgenda: Workshop programmeOpening remarks (9:00-9:30)-Region 7 & 8, IEEE SA, Local section representativesPart 1 (9:30-13:00 local time)1. "Introduction to standards and Standardisation procedures"· Speaker: Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Sr. Director and Foundational Technologies Practice Lead (IEEE-SA)2. Interactive Session on "Mars Space Colony game: Change the World, Influencing and Creating Standards"· Instructor: James Irvine, University of Strathclyde, ScotlandPart 2 (14:00-17:00)1. "Overview of engaging and developing standards within IEEE Standards Association"· Speaker: David Law, IEEE-SA Standards Board Chair, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet WG Chair (Hewlett Packard, UK)2. "Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technologies and standardisation"· Speaker: Glenn Parsons, IEEE 802.1 WG Chair (Ericsson Canada/IEEE R7 SC)3. "The importance of standards in the area of AI & Ethics"· Speaker: Ali Hessami, Lead AI Ethics Assessor, (IEEE P7000 project lead/ Vegasystems, UK)4. "The role of standards for enabling sustainable innovation role of standards in the area of Climate Change"· Speaker: : Irene Kitsara , Director of European Standardization Initiatives, IEEE Technology Centre GmbH, Austria5. Round table discussion on "Standards Enabling Innovation for Industry and Entrepreneurship"· Moderator: Mona Ghassemian, (Huawei UK/IEEE R8 SC) Panelists: All the SpeakersSava centre, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro, Serbia & Montenegro, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434033

Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G <a href="http://technologies.Abstract:We" target="_blank" title="technologies.Abstract:We">technologies.Abstract:We review efforts made at the Ultrafast Terahertz Lab at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard and Dr. Angela Gamouras (NRC) towards demonstrating a high-sensitivity room-temperature detection scheme for terahertz (THz) radiation. This approach is based on nonlinear optical frequency conversion of THz to near-infrared (NIR) frequency. The upconverted NIR photons are spectrally resolved using a monochromator and detected using a commercial single-photon detector sensitive in the NIR. We detect THz pulses with energies as low as 1.4 zJ (10-21 J) which corresponds to 1.5 photons per pulse at a frequency of 2 THz when averaged over only 50,000 pulses. The development of such high-sensitivity detection schemes will pave the way towards room-temperature THz single-photon detection, THz quantum technologies and wireless communications. We explore the THz band as a possible solution to meet the ever-growing demand of high data transfer rates for sixth and next generation (6G) wireless communications. At these frequencies, one of the disadvantages is strong absorption due to water vapour. However, we have identified seven bands with high spectral transmission between 1 THz and 3 THz under normal atmospheric conditions. We classify these bands into three categories based on the THz propagation distance for different applications: 1. Short, 2. Mid and 3. Long-range <a href="http://communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Détection" target="_blank" title="communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Détection">communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Détection d'impulsions térahertz zeptojoules pour les technologies 6G.Résumé :Nous passons en revue les efforts déployés au laboratoire Ultrafast Terahertz de l'Université d'Ottawa sous la supervision du professeur Jean-Michel Ménard et de la Dre Angela Gamouras (CNRC) pour démontrer un système de détection à haute sensibilité à température ambiante pour le térahertz (THz). Cette approche est basée sur la conversion de fréquence optique non linéaire du THz en fréquence proche infrarouge (NIR). Les photons NIR convertis sont résolus spectralement à l'aide d'un monochromateur et détectés à l'aide d'un détecteur commercial à photon unique sensible dans le NIR. Nous détectons des impulsions THz avec des énergies aussi faibles que 1,4zJ (10-21 J), ce qui correspond à 1,5 photons par impulsion à une fréquence de 2 THz en moyenne sur seulement 50 000 impulsions. Le développement de tels systèmes de détection à haute sensibilité ouvrira la voie à la détection de photons uniques THz à température ambiante, aux technologies quantiques THz et aux communications sans fil. Nous explorons la bande THz comme solution possible pour répondre à la demande toujours croissante de débits de transfert de données élevés pour les communications sans fil de sixième et prochaine génération (6G). A ces fréquences, un des inconvénients est la forte absorption due à la vapeur d'eau. Cependant, nous avons identifié sept bandes à transmission spectrale élevée entre 1 THz et 3 THz dans des conditions atmosphériques normales. Nous classons ces bandes en trois catégories en fonction de la distance de propagation THz pour différentes applications : 1. Communications courtes, 2. Moyennes et 3. Communications longue portée.Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi Aswin Vishnu RadhanAbout / 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-debitCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. <a href="http://Optonique.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Optonique.Speaker(s):">Optonique.Speaker(s): Eeswar Kumar Yalavarthi, Aswin Vishnu RadhanVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444952

Introduction to IEEE IAS- Industry Applications SocietyDetails comingSpeaker(s): , Nehad57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Abstract:Serverless computing has gained significant traction in the past few years. Removing most of the provisioning burden from the shoulders of developers, offering a pay-per-use pricing model, and accelerating deployment of scalable applications are some of serverless's unique attractions. These operational benefits come with efficiency costs, making serverless up to 15x more energy-hungry than native execution. In this talk, the speaker will explore the architectural trade-offs in serverless platforms and share insights from their six-year research journey on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of serverless computing <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): Mohammad ShahradVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435828

Dear IEEE Kitchener-Waterloo Section Members,On behalf of the IEEE Kitchener-Waterloo Section, we are pleased to welcome you to 2024 IEEE Kitchener-Waterloo Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Dinner event. This year’s AGM is a great occasion to get together with friends and celebrate the achievements of the Kitchener-Waterloo Section, made possible by its dedicated volunteers and <a href="http://members.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="members.Speaker(s):">members.Speaker(s): Dr. Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Ph.D., P.Eng., FIEEE, LFASME, FCAE, FEIC, Senior Fellow, AMD, Agenda: 5:30 pm - Reception and Networking6:00 pm - AGM Overview and Opening6:05 pm - Address by Guest of Honour6:15 pm - Talk by Key Speaker6:45 pm - Dinner7:45 pm - AGM Business8:15 pm - Awards and Closing RemarksBldg: University of Waterloo, University Club, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1

Facing the Challenges: Achieving Decarbonization Goals for the Electricity Grid in CanadaThe federal government mandate in Canada for electric utilities aims to achieve an emission-free electricity grid by 2035. As Canada moves towards transitioning to the emissions-free grid, this workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing the electrical grid. Understanding these complexities is crucial for professionals, students, and anyone passionate about sustainable energy solutions in light of the federal government’s ambitious mandate to reduce greenhouse gas <a href="http://emissions.IEEE" target="_blank" title="emissions.IEEE">emissions.IEEE PES Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter in collaboration with the IEEE PES Student Chapter (current or potential), IEEE PES Ottawa Chapter, Department of ECE, and Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE) is organizing a one-day workshop at the University of Waterloo to discuss the challenges in achieving decarbonization <a href="http://goals.Date:" target="_blank" title="goals.Date:">goals.Date: 28 November 2024 (Thursday)Venue: University of Waterloo Agenda: - 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM: Registration and Networking (Refreshments provided)- 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM: Opening Remarks: Prof. Kankar Bhattacharya, Chair, Dept. of ECE, University of Waterloo- 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM: Keynote by Prof. Jatin Nathwani, Energy Policy Chair, University of Waterloo- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Panel 1 - Challenges in Achieving Decarbonization Goals in Canada’s Grid- 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Technical talk: Nidhi Santen, Program Manager, EPRI- 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM: Lunch (provided)- 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM: Panel 2 - Pathways to an Affordable and Reliable Clean Energy System- 02:20 PM - 03:45 PM: YP/WIE/Student Session: Careers in Emission-Free Electricity Sector- 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM: Closing RemarksUniversity of Waterloo , Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Explore the cutting-edge facilities at the University of Calgary! Join us for a guided tour of the 3D Printing Lab, Robotics/IOT Lab, and VR Lab. Connect with industry professionals, discover the latest in tech innovations, and enjoy light snacks on <a href="http://us.Details:-" target="_blank" title="us.Details:-">us.Details:- Day: Thursday- Date: November 28- Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM- Location: University of Calgary- Snacks: ProvidedCost:- IEEE Members: FREE- Non-IEEE Members: $10Note: Limited spots available! Register by November 17 to secure your <a href="http://spot.Agenda:">spot.[]Agenda: 11 am: Meet at the ENGG building ground floor (by the ping pong tables)11 am - 12:30 pm: lab tour (3D printing lab, Robotics, IOT lab, and VR lab)12:30 pm - 2 pm: snack and socialsRoom: Ground floor, Bldg: Schulich School of Engineering, 622 Collegiate Pl NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4V8

Please join the Canadian Atlantic, Vancouver, and Victoria Chapters of the Oceanic Engineering Society for an online joint technical session on underwater magnetic and electromagnetic <a href="http://sensors.Hypermag" target="_blank" title="sensors.Hypermag">sensors.Hypermag is the next generation of OFG’s Self-Compensating Magnetometer (SCM) system for marine robotic platforms unlocking new applications for UXO, MCM, pipeline and AC/DC cable mapping and depth of burial with AUVs, ROVs, ROTVs and USVs. iCP is a non-contact Cathodic Protection (iCP) inspection system for subsea structures with AUVs, HAUVs and ROVs. These systems and their applications will be introduced, including results from recent <a href="http://trials.Attendance" target="_blank" title="trials.Attendance">trials.Attendance to this online event is open to both members and <a href="http://non-members.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="non-members.Virtual:">non-members.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443058

You are invited to attend the 8th Montreal Photonics Networking Event on Friday 29th November 2024.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 8e événement de réseautage en photonique de Montréal le vendredi 29 novembre 2024.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 carrièreCo-sponsored by: ETS. STARACOM. INTRIQ. PRIMA. Fonex. PreFab. Numana. Ansys. Femtum. Optech. Aeponyx. Excelitas <a href="http://Technologies.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="Technologies.Agenda:">Technologies.Agenda: - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Booth & poster set-up- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Registration general attendees- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Poster session #1 dedicated to Dr. Andrea Rovere- 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: Student Speed-networking- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Poster session #2- 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM: Free networking- 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Announcement of presentation competition winners and closing speech- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Social networkingRoom: Atrium Lorne-M.-Trottier, Bldg: Pavillon Lassonde, 3e étage, 2700, Chemin de la Tour, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and BeyondProf. Ertuğrul BaşarKoç University, Turkey – ebasar@<a href="http://ku.edu.trWhen:" target="_blank" title="ku.edu.trWhen:">ku.edu.trWhen: November 29th 2024, 11H00 AM Quebec-Canada Local TimeWhere: ONLINE VIA 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 : 018477Abstract - Our community has witnessed the rise of many exciting communication technologies in recent years. Notable examples include alternative waveforms, massive multiple-input multiple-output signaling, non-orthogonal multiple access, joint communications and sensing, AI-empowered systems, and so on. In this context, 6G wireless networks will inevitably require a rethinking of wireless communication systems and technologies, particularly at the physical layer, since the cellular industry reached another critical milestone with the development of 5G wireless networks with diverse applications. Within this perspective, first, this talk aims to shed light on the most recent developments in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-empowered communication towards 6G and beyond wireless networks by discussing promising candidates for future research and development. Specifically, we emphasize different RIS architectures and emerging RIS use cases. Second, taking RIS-based radio frequency chain-free transmitters one step further, we put forward the paradigm of noise-driven communication. We discuss the potential of noise-driven communication systems for three purposes: low/zero-signal-power transmission by indexing resistors or other noise sources according to information bits, noise-alike waveform/modulation design for improved communication efficiency, and unconditionally secure key generation using noise-based <a href="http://loops.Biography" target="_blank" title="loops.Biography">loops.Biography -[]Prof. Ertuğrul Başar received his Ph.D. degree from Istanbul Technical University in 2013. He is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, and the director of the Communications Research and Innovation Laboratory (CoreLab). He had visiting positions at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany (2022, Mercator Fellow) and Princeton University, USA (2011-2012, Visiting Research Collaborator). His primary research interests include 6G and beyond wireless networks, communication theory and systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, software-defined radio implementations, waveform design, physical layer security, and deep learning and signal processing for communications. In the past, Dr. Başar served as an Editor/Senior Editor for many journals, including IEEE Communications Letters (2016-2022), IEEE Transactions on Communications (2018-2022), Physical Communication (2017-2020), and IEEE Access (2016-2018). Currently, he is an Editor of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. He is the author/co-author of more than 170 international journal publications and 16 patents that received around 15K citations. He also supervised 5 PhD and 18 master’s students. He is an Associate Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to physical-layer design for next-generation wireless networks, Prof. Basar was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2023, becoming one of the youngest IEEE Fellows of Turkey at the age of 37. He is also a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA). Recently, Dr. Basar has been selected as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2024-2025.Speaker(s): Prof. Başar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554

The IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section invites you to its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Halifax on November 30th (details below). The Annual General Meeting will commence after our AGM Dinner and Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions and volunteers involved in IEEE and CAS <a href="http://activities.Presentations" target="_blank" title="activities.Presentations">activities.Presentations and speakers will be announced <a href="http://soon.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="soon.Agenda:">soon.Agenda: 18:00 – 18:30: Networking18:30 – 19:30: Welcome address and Presentation19:30 – 20:30: Dinner and Awards20:30 – 22:00: Annual General MeetingRoom: TBA, Bldg: Four Points by Sheraton Halifax, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada