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IEEE-Women in Engineering, Hamilton Sectioncordially invites you to join us forInternational Women's Day Social and NetworkingIEEE Women in Engineering – Hamilton Section invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day at a Social & Networking gathering with breakfast, meaningful conversations, and collaborative <a href="http://connections.Featured" target="_blank" title="connections.Featured">connections.Featured Speakers :Sneh Lata - Director of Products AI & Cloud Innovations <a href="http://www.rchilli.comLynn" target="_blank" title="www.rchilli.comLynn">www.rchilli.comLynn Page - Former Executive Director of Concession Street Business improvement area in HamiltonThis inspiring session will explore the evolving journey of women from overcoming barriers to leading innovation in the age of Responsible AI. Through shared experiences and forward-looking insights, we will reflect on resilience, leadership growth, and the meaningful impact women continue to make across industries. Together, we will celebrate progress, foster connection, and inspire continued advancement in leadership and <a href="http://technology.Fee" target="_blank" title="technology.Fee">technology.Fee Information:WIE member - Free , Guest : $20 + tax + gratuityRegister by : Friday, March 6th, 2026Agenda: 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM• Welcome & Opening Address• Breakfast• Networking10:20 AM – 10:45 AMLeadership & Innovation DialogueTopic: Women Rising – From Resilience to Responsible AIFeatured Speakers: Sneh Lata & Lynn Page10:45 AM – 10:55 AMQ&A Session11:00 AMClosing Reflections & NetworkingRoom: Main Floor - Lobby Level, Bldg: Holiday Inn Burlington & Conference Centre , Cycene Social Club , 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7N 3E9

Fanshawe College students have the opportunity to attend a guided tour of one of London’s leading automation and robotics companies. BOS Innovations is recognized for its expertise in industrial automation, robotics integration, and advanced manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. Please note that students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the BOS Innovations facility, located at 2335 Discovery Drive, London, ON N6M 0<a href="http://C6.IF" target="_blank" title="C6.IF">C6.IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE UNREGISTER SO OTHER STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.BOS" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.BOS">PARTICIPATE.BOS HAS CONFIRMED THAT THIS TOUR IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR ELY AND EMN STUDENTS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WILL BE CONTACTED WITH REGISTRATION DETAILS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAILABLE JOB <a href="http://OPPORTUNITIES.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="OPPORTUNITIES.Co-sponsored">OPPORTUNITIES.Co-sponsored by: BOS Innovations <a href="http://Inc.2335" target="_blank" title="Inc.2335">Inc.2335 Discovery Drive, London, Ontario, Canada, N6M 0C6

Attending recording of an ISSCC 2026 paper on 175GS/s slope ADCsRoom: 415, Bldg: ICT, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N1N4

IEEE Mini-ConferenceAre you interested in IEEE technical societies? Don’t miss this opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies through a mini conference featuring 2 professors and 4 graduate students on diverse subject like terahertz wave, machine learning, RF circuits and others electrical and software engineering <a href="http://topics.Free" target="_blank" title="topics.Free">topics.Free pizza provided for all participants!ETS - A-1300 – March 10 at 12:00 PM (Noon)Co-sponsored by: MTTS - ETSAgenda: 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM : Check-in & Pizza12:15 PM – 12:20 PM : Opening Remarks12:20 PM – 12:45 PM : Faculty "Keynote" Session (20 min + Q&A)-12:20 – 12:30: Richard Al Hadi– RF circuits-(10 min talk + 5 min Q&A)-12:35 – 12:45: Waël Jaafar - AI-(10 min talk + 5 min Q&A)12:45 PM – 1:10 PM : Graduate Student Lightning Talks (20 min + Q&A)-4 grad students will talk about their research focus in 5 mins format1:10 PM – 1:15 PM : Closing Words1:15 PM – 1:30 PM : Free timeRoom: A-1300, Bldg: A, 1100 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H3C 1K3, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

Every year, over one million people in the U.S. rush to the emergency room after experiencing their first seizure or seizure-like event. For many, the journey that follows is frustrating and uncertain. Epilepsy is notoriously difficult to diagnose - so much so that nearly 30% of patients receive the wrong diagnosis. The most common mistake? Being told they have epilepsy when they do not. These misdiagnosed patients spend months or even years trying ineffective medications, enduring unnecessary side effects, and living with the fear of seizures they don’t actually have only to later discover they have a completely different condition. Why is diagnosing epilepsy so difficult? Unlike other diseases, there has been no reliable biomarker. Our team has identified an EEG-based biomarker for epilepsy, a game-changing discovery that is currently being tested in three major epilepsy centers across the U.S. This new tool, EpiScalp, has the potential to revolutionize epilepsy diagnosis, ensuring patients receive the right answers and the right treatment from their very first visit to a <a href="http://neurologist.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="neurologist.Speaker(s):">neurologist.Speaker(s): Sridevi Sarma, PhD - EMBS Distinguished LecturerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/537663

[]TECHNICAL PROGRAMThis program is dedicated to the memory of Omar Zubi, Boeing's longtime EMC Lab Manager, who passed away suddenly on January 31, 2026.EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite DevelopmentBy Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USAAbstract: This presentation discusses EMC challenges seen by engineers in the ‘new space’ world of small satellite development. These challenges include non-standardized launch vehicle and host interface requirements, unspecified lightning protection requirements, and schedule constraints on EMC testing and development. Technical challenges include power and signal isolation, crosstalk from long pigtails in wire harnesses, limited physical space for filters and shielding, and large apertures in the vehicle faraday <a href="http://cage.Speaker" target="_blank" title="cage.Speaker">cage.Speaker Biography: Russell Carroll is a consulting engineer with extensive experience in the analysis, design, and testing of electromagnetic effects on units and systems including space satellites and industrial electronics. His research is focused on developing useful analysis tools and methods for unit and system level EMC analysis. Mr. Carroll is a registered Professional Engineer and an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2013 and 2014. He may be reached at russell@<a href="http://emisleuth.com.CISPR" target="_blank" title="emisleuth.com.CISPR">emisleuth.com.CISPR and ANSC C63® Overview on Site Validation Measurements from 18 GHz to 40 GHz - Latest Advances in EMC Test Site Evaluation Using Advanced Antenna Measurement TechniquesBy Zhong Chen, Chief Engineer, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, Texas, USAAbstract: This presentation introduces a novel approach for EMC chamber validation beyond 18 GHz, currently under consideration in ANSI C63 and CISPR standards. By integrating Cylindrical Mode Filtered Site Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (CMF SVSWR) with Compressed Sensing (CS), we address inherent challenges in traditional SVSWR methods, such as inconsistency and slow data acquisition. CMF SVSWR utilizes circular path measurements and mode domain post-processing to discern antenna and chamber reflections, crucial for comprehensive VSWR analysis. Compressed Sensing, a data-driven machine learning technique, exploits signal sparsity to reconstruct data from fewer randomly sampled measurement points, thereby reducing test times and eliminating the need for precise turntable <a href="http://positioning.Speaker" target="_blank" title="positioning.Speaker">positioning.Speaker Biography: Zhong Chen is Chief Engineer at ETS-Lindgren, located in Cedar Park, Texas. He has more than 25 years of experience in RF testing, anechoic chamber design, as well as EMC antenna and field probe design and measurements. He is an active member of the ANSC C63® committee currently serving as Vice-Chair and is the immediate past Chair of Subcommittee 1 which is responsible for the antenna calibration (ANSI C63.5) and chamber/test site validation standards (ANSI C63.4 and the ANSI C63.25 series). Mr. Chen is chair of the IEEE Standard 1309 committee responsible for developing calibration standards for field probes, and IEEE Standard 1128 for absorber evaluation. He is a former member of the IEEE EMC Society Board of Governors and the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA) Board of Directors. He is a past Distinguished Lecturer for the EMC Society and is recognized as an AMTA Fellow. His research interests include measurement uncertainty, time domain measurements for site validation and antenna calibration, and development of novel RF absorber materials. Several papers authored and co-authored by Mr. Chen have received best paper recognition at global conferences. Zhong Chen received his M.S.E.E. degree in Electromagnetics from the Ohio State University at Columbus. He may be reached at <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected] Lab Tour and Demo Overview​By Dennis Lewis, Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company, and Zhong Chen, ETS-LindgrenAbstract:We will demonstrate how data post-processing can be used to extract antenna and chamber <a href="http://parameters.The" target="_blank" title="parameters.The">parameters.The first demo highlights time-domain techniques for evaluating absorber performance in anechoic chambers. In aerospace EMC testing, measurements are typically performed per MIL-STD 461, which requires only 10 dB attenuation above 250 MHz—allowing chambers to remain relatively reflective and without system-level validation. Using time-gated antenna reflection measurements, we show a practical method to verify and quantify actual chamber <a href="http://performance.If" target="_blank" title="performance.If">performance.If time permits, we will also demonstrate the Cylindrical Mode Filtered (CMF) technique. This method measures the antenna pattern with an intentional offset (e.g., placing the antenna at the edge of the turntable). The complex S21 versus angle at each frequency is transformed into the spectral domain, where filtering removes chamber contributions mathematically, producing a “clean” antenna pattern even in a nonideal environment. For site validation, standing-wave ripples are obtained by comparing the original chamber pattern to the filtered result. The demo will cover the full measurement workflow, including real-time post-processing. The CMF SVSWR technique is under consideration in the draft ANSI C63.25.3 by ANSC C63 and in CISPR 16 site validation standards for EMC test sites from 18 GHz to 40 <a href="http://GHz.MANY" target="_blank" title="GHz.MANY">GHz.MANY THANKS TO OUR LUNCH SPONSOR ROHDE & SCHWARZ!!Agenda: 1:00 pm - Registration Check-In and Complimentary Lunch Courtesy of Rohde & Schwarz1:40 pm - Welcome from Seattle EMC Chapter Chair, Janet O'Neil with ETS-Lindgren and Seattle AP/ED/MTT Chapter Chair, Dennis Lewis with Boeing1:45 pm - EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite Development By Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USA2:30 pm - CISPR and ANSC C63® Overview on Site Validation Measurements from 18 GHz to 40 GHz - Latest Advances in EMC Test Site Evaluation Using Advanced Antenna Measurement Techniques By Zhong Chen, Chief Engineer, ETS-Lindgren, Cedar Park, Texas, USA3:30 pm - Refreshment Break3:50 pm - Overview of Boeing EMC Lab and Demo Set Up by Dennis Lewis, Technical Fellow with Boeing and Zhong Chen with ETS-Lindgren4:20 pm - Technical tour of the Boeing EMC Lab with LIVE demo5:00 pm - AdjournBldg: 2-122, Boeing, 7701 14th Ave Soutn, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108

La Section IEEE de Québec invite tous les membres PES de la région à une rencontre visant à évaluer la création d’un Chapitre IEEE PES à Qué<a href="http://bec.Avec" target="_blank" title="bec.Avec">bec.Avec près de 50 membres PES dans la Section — la Société la plus représentée localement — nous souhaitons structurer cette communauté autour d’un Chapitre <a href="http://officiel.Objectifs" target="_blank" title="officiel.Objectifs">officiel.Objectifs de la rencontre :-Valider l’intérêt réel pour la création du Chapitre PES à Québec-Identifier au moins 12 membres prêts à appuyer formellement l’ouverture du Chapitre, afin d’enclencher le processus officiel IEEECette rencontre s’adresse à tous les membres IEEE PES de la région qui souhaitent contribuer au développement de la communauté énergie à Qué<a href="http://bec.Votre" target="_blank" title="bec.Votre">bec.Votre présence fera la diffé<a href="http://rence.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="rence.Virtual:">rence.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/540109

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Mar'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/539070

Quantum Dot Lasers Integrated via Optical Interconnects Using 3D-Printed Structured Microlenses and Photonic Wire BondingAbstract:Hybrid-integrated quantum dot (QD) coherent comb lasers provide broad bandwidth and high coherence, making them attractive for demanding applications such as precision metrology, high-capacity optical communications, and quantum information processing, especially when integrated with photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Various approaches have been explored to integrate III–V gain devices with silicon photonics, including monolithic, heterogeneous, and hybrid integration. However, each method faces challenges in reproducibility, scalability, and coupling efficiency. Recently, 3D-printed structures, including micro-lens and photonic wire bonding (PWB), have emerged as a promising solution. In this approach, a femtosecond pulsed laser is used to directly write low-loss polymer waveguides in three dimensions. These 3D-printed structures significantly reduce alignment sensitivity, offering two to three orders of magnitude higher tolerance compared to techniques such as flip-chip bonding, which requires sub-micron alignment accuracy in all three axes. This high tolerance enables efficient and low-loss coupling between different optical interfaces, including optical fibers, surface-emitting lasers, and edge-emitting lasers. Here, we demonstrate a co-packaging approach for hybrid-integrated QD multi-wavelength coherent comb lasers using PWB and 3D-printed micro-lens structures. Experimental results show stable comb mode locking, narrow optical linewidths, and low relative intensity noise, while maintaining a compact footprint. This work paves the way for robust hybrid photonic platforms for applications in quantum technologies, precision metrology, and advanced optical <a href="http://communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers" target="_blank" title="communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers">communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Lasers à points quantiques intégrés via des interconnexions optiques utilisant des microlentilles structurées imprimées en 3D et la liaison par fil photoniqueRésumé:Les lasers à peigne de fréquences cohérents à points quantiques (PQ) hybrides offrent une large bande passante et une grande cohérence, ce qui les rend particulièrement intéressants pour des applications exigeantes telles que la métrologie de précision, les communications optiques à haut débit et le traitement de l’information quantique, notamment lorsqu’ils sont intégrés à des circuits photoniques intégrés (PIC). Différentes approches ont été explorées pour intégrer des dispositifs à gain III-V à la photonique sur silicium, notamment l’intégration monolithique, hétérogène et hybride. Cependant, chaque méthode présente des défis en termes de reproductibilité, d'évolutivité et d'efficacité de couplage. Récemment, les structures imprimées en 3D, notamment les microlentilles et le câblage photonique (PWB), sont apparues comme une solution prometteuse. Dans cette approche, un laser pulsé femtoseconde est utilisé pour écrire directement des guides d'ondes polymères à faibles pertes en trois dimensions. Ces structures imprimées en 3D réduisent considérablement la sensibilité à l’alignement, offrant une tolérance de deux à trois ordres de grandeur supérieure à celle de techniques telles que le flip-chip, qui exige une précision d’alignement submicronique sur les trois axes. Cette tolérance élevée permet un couplage efficace et à faibles pertes entre différentes interfaces optiques, notamment les fibres optiques, les lasers à émission de surface et les lasers à émission par tranche. Nous présentons ici une approche de co-encapsulation pour des lasers à peigne de fréquences cohérents multi-longueurs d'onde à points quantiques intégrés hybrides, utilisant des circuits imprimés et des structures de microlentilles imprimées en 3D. Les résultats expérimentaux démontrent un verrouillage de mode stable du peigne, des largeurs de raie optiques étroites et un faible bruit d'intensité relative, tout en conservant un encombrement réduit. Ces travaux ouvrent la voie à des plateformes photoniques hybrides robustes pour des applications dans les technologies quantiques, la métrologie de précision et les communications optiques avancé<a href="http://es.In" target="_blank" title="es.In">es.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 (modeling of semiconductor laser) 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 (modélisation de lasers semi-conducteurs) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur <a href="http://compagnie.About" target="_blank" title="compagnie.About">compagnie.About / 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, <a href="http://Canada.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Canada.Speaker(s):">Canada.Speaker(s): Francis Duhamel, Guocheng LiuVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544407

[]Well known University of Calgary Professor and Associate Head, Dr. Elise Fearwill meet us in a session to share her story, professional and personal journey, including the challenges she has faced and the experiences that have inspired <a href="http://her.IEEE" target="_blank" title="her.IEEE">her.IEEE Women in Engineering invite you to participate and join us for a relaxed mixer with networking opportunity. Light food and drinks will be <a href="http://served.All" target="_blank" title="served.All">served.All members of the community are welcome to attend. Please RSVP so we can attendance count for food and <a href="http://logistics.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="logistics.Speaker(s):">logistics.Speaker(s): Dr. Elise Fear, Agenda: 4:00 pm Event Begins4:05 pm Introduction4:10 pm Dr. Elise Fear Presentation5:00 pm Q&A/Food and Networking5:55 Pm Event ClosesRoom: ICT 516, Bldg: ICT, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4

This interactive LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Workshop is designed to help STEM students build a strong and professional LinkedIn presence aligned with current Canadian job market expectations. Participants will learn how to effectively showcase their skills, projects, research, and experiences while improving profile visibility and recruiter engagement. The session will include practical guidance, best practices, and actionable tips to help students optimise their LinkedIn profiles for industry, research, and graduate opportunities, and will be conducted by experts from UNB Career Development & Employment <a href="http://Services.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Services.Speaker(s):">Services.Speaker(s): Sarah, Agenda: ✔️ Understanding the role of LinkedIn in today’s job market✔️ Optimising key profile sections (headline, summary, experience, skills)✔️ Showcasing projects, research, and technical skills effectively✔️ Common LinkedIn mistakes & best practices✔️ Networking strategies and recruiter visibility tips✔️ Live Q&A and profile improvement guidanceRoom: Room 107, Bldg: Forestry Science Library,15 Dineen Dr, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, E3B 5A3

Industry-Ready Resumes: Landing Your First Role or Your Next MoveYour resume has seconds to make an impression. Is it doing its job?This practical session is designed for graduate students and early-career professionals who want to transition into industry or prepare for their next career move. Learn how recruiters actually read resumes and how to position academic and industry experience for impact, growth, and <a href="http://mobility.You’ll" target="_blank" title="mobility.You’ll">mobility.You’ll learn how to:-Write an industry-focused resume (not a CV)-Turn research, projects, and technical work into impact-driven bullet points-Move beyond job duties and signal readiness for the next level-Avoid common resume mistakesSpeaker(s): Dr. Don Back, Agenda: Session flow:-5–7 min: Strategic framing - clarity → positioning → resume as a tool-35–38 min: Practical walkthroughs, examples, and best practices-10 min: Live Q & AVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/538694

ExCom Meeting of the Northern Canada SectionAgenda: Refer the Meeting invitation <a href="http://email.Room:" target="_blank" title="email.Room:">email.Room: Main Floor Conference Room, 1103 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6X 0X2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542272

We are excited to launch the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) & Instrumentation and Measurement Society (IMS) Joint Chapter at the London Section with a distinguished invited talk by Prof. Simon X. Yang, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of <a href="http://Engineering.🎤" target="_blank" title="Engineering.🎤">Engineering.🎤 Invited Talk Title:“Bio-inspired Intelligence with Applications to Autonomous Robotic Systems”🗓 March 20⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM📍 Room 1415, Amit Chakma Engineering Building, Western University💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 946 0120 2458🔐 Password: 031141🔗 <a href="https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof" target="_blank" title="https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof">https://westernuniversity.zoom.us/j/94601202458Prof. Yang is a Professor and Head of the Advanced Robotics & Intelligent Systems (ARIS) Laboratory at the University of Guelph. He is internationally recognized for his diversified and impactful research spanning:-Intelligent systems & robotics-Control systems, sensors & multi-sensor fusion-Wireless sensor networks & intelligent communications-Intelligent transportation & agriculture-Machine learning & computational neuroscienceWith 700+ publications (400+ journal papers), Prof. Yang has made outstanding scholarly contributions. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Intelligence & Robotics and as Associate Editor for leading journals including IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics and IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence. He has also played key leadership roles in organizing numerous international <a href="http://conferences.This" target="_blank" title="conferences.This">conferences.This kick-off event marks an exciting milestone for our IEEE community in London, fostering collaboration in industrial electronics, instrumentation, measurement, robotics, AI, and intelligent <a href="http://systems.We" target="_blank" title="systems.We">systems.We warmly welcome faculty members, researchers, students, and industry professionals to join us for this inspiring talk and to celebrate the launch of our Joint <a href="http://Chapter.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Chapter.Speaker(s):">Chapter.Speaker(s): Simon, Room: Room 1415, Bldg: Amit Chakma Engineering Building, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5B9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543289

IEEE UBC Engineering Design Team (EDT) CompetitionThe IEEE UBC Student Branch, in collaboration with UBC Sailbot, is proud to host the Engineering Design Team (EDT) Competition, an 8-hour high-intensity design challenge bringing together some of UBC’s most technically driven <a href="http://students.The" target="_blank" title="students.The">students.The EDT Competition challenges participants to develop innovative solutions around the theme “A Better Tomorrow.” Students will work in teams across three design tracks:-Software Track algorithm development, AI, and system design-Mechanical Track CAD and mechanical system design-Electrical Track circuit design and ECADParticipants will collaborate under time pressure to design, and present engineering solutions, which will be evaluated by judges from industry and <a href="http://academia.This" target="_blank" title="academia.This">academia.This event attracts highly motivated engineering students, many of whom are active members of UBC’s engineering design teams and upper-year technical <a href="http://programs.Event" target="_blank" title="programs.Event">programs.Event DetailsDate: March 21, 2026Duration: 8-hour design competitionLocation: UBC Engineering Student Centre (ESC)Registration: (<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why" target="_blank" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2P8uoIdfmEoIczmvEpR8UgAPsfzyg1yg9jo-2pOn-wwkaDg/viewform?usp=header)Why AttendThe EDT Competition provides students the opportunity to:-Apply engineering knowledge to real-world problems-Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams-Gain hands-on experience in design thinking and rapid prototyping-Network with industry professionals and mentorsSponsorship & Industry EngagementWe welcome industry partners and sponsors interested in supporting student innovation and engaging with UBC’s engineering <a href="http://community.Sponsors" target="_blank" title="community.Sponsors">community.Sponsors will have the opportunity to:-Connect with talented engineering students-Showcase their brand to a technically engaged audience-Support innovation and student-led engineering initiativesIf your organization is interested in sponsoring the EDT Competition or participating as a judge or mentor, please contact the IEEE UBC Student Branch at chair@<a href="http://ubcieee.orgBldg:" target="_blank" title="ubcieee.orgBldg:">ubcieee.orgBldg: ESC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

We're heading to Trapped Escape Room Calgary on Saturday March 21st for an evening of puzzles, laughs, and (hopefully) a successful breakout! Whether you're a master problem-solver or just in it for the fun and post-event drinks, we need a diverse team of 8 to help us beat the <a href="http://clock.We'll" target="_blank" title="clock.We'll">clock.We'll be meeting afterward at a nearby pub to celebrate our escape - come for the challenge, stay for the company!Venue: Trapped Escape Room Calgary - 1139 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1X7Date & Time: Saturday March 21st at 3:15 pmObjective: Execute a successful egress within 60.0 minutesPost-Event: Debrief and Networking at Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey (Drink ticket included)Agenda: 3:15 pm - Arrival3:25 pm - Mandatory Pregame briefing3:40 pm - Escape Room Challenge Starts4:40 pm - Escape Room Challenge Concludes5pm to 7pm - Post Event Drinks at Hayden Block Smoke and Whiskey1139 Kensington Rd NW,Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1X7

*** March 2026's meeting will be held online via Google Meet. Please contact Muhammad Usman Asad at ([email protected]) if you would like to <a href="http://join.All" target="_blank" title="join.All">join.All members are invited to attend; please register via vtools to let us know you would like to <a href="http://join.The" target="_blank" title="join.The">join.The meeting will start promptly at 6:00pm and last for about an hour and a <a href="http://half.If" target="_blank" title="half.If">half.If you are a committee chair, please have your reports submitted to the chair and secretary by noon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/544811

Advance registration is required in order to attend this event.Space is limited to a maximum of 60 attendees so register early if you are <a href="http://interested.This" target="_blank" title="interested.This">interested.This onsite tour of London Hydro facilities will include: the Control Room Operating Centre, Electric Metering Technology , Protection and Coordination Strategies and an overview of engineering at London Hydro. It will including a pizza lunch and a networking opportunity. Tour will start on time, so please arrive <a href="http://early.There" target="_blank" title="early.There">early.There is a municipal pay parking lot across the corner of Horton and Ridout and City of London buses (Stop ID: 1546) 4,15, and 104 stop in front of London Hydro. Do not park in the London Hydro Visitors parking lot as there is insufficient room. The front door for London Hydro is off Talbot at Horton and there is a drop off area there. Please report to London Hydro's Security Desk at the entrance inside of the <a href="http://building.Students" target="_blank" title="building.Students">building.Students and IEEE Members have the opportunity to attend a guided tour of one of London’s key electrical utility providers. London Hydro is responsible for the distribution of electricity across the city of London and is recognized for its role in power system operations, grid reliability, and infrastructure maintenance. Please note that attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the London Hydro <a href="http://facility.IF" target="_blank" title="facility.IF">facility.IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE UNREGISTER SO OTHERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored">PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored by: London HydroAgenda: Meet in the London Hydro entrance lobby and sign in at the Security Desk- Pizza Lunch and overview of Engineering at London Hydro - Brandon Tapp- Department Tours- Control Room - Brandon Tapp- Protection and Control - Brandon Tapp- Meter Shop - Eric Cameron111 Horton Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4H6

Applications and Prizes:- Applications are open to final year students in the areas of interest of IEEE, which include (but are not limited to): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Civil <a href="http://Engineering.-" target="_blank" title="Engineering.-">Engineering.- Any group/individual can apply, but at least one member of the group needs to be a member of the IEEE. The competition application form is below. The completed application must be received by the Queen's IEEE Student Branch Counsellor, Dr. Jordan Morelli by 5:00PM, Friday March 20th, 2026. For any questions, please contact Dr. Morelli at morelli@<a href="http://queensu.ca-" target="_blank" title="queensu.ca-">queensu.ca- A maximum of six groups will be invited to give a presentation on Thursday March 26th starting at 7:00pm. The selection of the six participating groups will be determined based on the information provided in the application form <a href="http://below.-" target="_blank" title="below.-">below.- The three top groups will receive a certificate, and all six groups will earn cash prizes:- First place: $400,- Second place: $300,- Third place: $200,- Fourth through Sixth place: $50.Presentations:- The level of the presentation is to be aimed at the level of the contestants’ <a href="http://peers.-" target="_blank" title="peers.-">peers.- The work will be judged based on a presentation, with conventional visual aids given to an audience of the speaker’s peers. (All Members of the IEEE and their guests are welcome to attend the <a href="http://presentations.)-" target="_blank" title="presentations.)-">presentations.)- The duration of the talk is not to exceed 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute question <a href="http://period.Judging:-" target="_blank" title="period.Judging:-">period.Judging:- The presentations will be judged by a panel of 3 to 5 respected members of the IEEE Community, who will present their findings immediately following the conclusion of the final <a href="http://presentation.-" target="_blank" title="presentation.-">presentation.- The judging will be based primarily on presentation, content, and originality of the <a href="http://topic.-" target="_blank" title="topic.-">topic.- The speakers must present their own work. This can include the work of a team of which the speaker is a member, or a subject the speaker has researched <a href="http://independently.-" target="_blank" title="independently.-">independently.- The speakers must design the presentation <a href="http://themselves.-" target="_blank" title="themselves.-">themselves.- For fairness in comparing students who work on a tight budget, and those with larger budgets, it is necessary for each speaker to clearly state:- The financial support for the project- Technology available to the team- Direct technical support received,- The role of the team in the accomplishments <a href="http://presented.(<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application" target="_blank" title="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application">https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=O8se1rE41UKCxO-yg4uSXDTXZ9SfigBGgOrvm9U6eH1UMVNQWUhMSExFQ1JaVFZXWVFRNUQzRk9CMi4u)Application Deadline: 5:00PM Friday March 20th, 2026Co-sponsored by: Dimitria SilveriaRoom: Lecture Theatre A, Bldg: Stirling Hall, 45 Bader Lane, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2S7

Grad to Grid: Industry Networking Meetup is a professional networking event designed to connect graduate students with industry leaders and practitioners across the power and energy sector. The meetup provides an engaging platform for students to learn about real-world career pathways, emerging industry trends, and the transition from academic research to impactful grid applications. Through informal conversations, mentorship opportunities, and peer connections, participants gain valuable insights, expand their professional networks, and explore collaboration possibilities that support their future careers in engineering and energy <a href="http://innovation.Room:" target="_blank" title="innovation.Room:">innovation.Room: 3142, Bldg: EIT, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

The 2026 IEEE Vancouver Section’s AGM and Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 28th, starting at 5:30 PM in The <a href="http://Permanent.One" target="_blank" title="Permanent.One">Permanent.One of the highlights of the evening is an exciting keynote presentation by a distinguished local technology <a href="http://leader.Keynote" target="_blank" title="leader.Keynote">leader.Keynote Speaker:TBATickets are on sale now and will be available until March 27. Stay tuned for further <a href="http://announcements.Dress" target="_blank" title="announcements.Dress">announcements.Dress Code: Business attireRegistration Fees:• Student Members and Graduate Student Members: $30• General Members: $40• Senior Members and Life Senior Members: $40• Non-IEEE Members: $60Agenda: Preliminary agenda for the evening of the AGM & Gala:5:30 PM Networking, Appetizers, and Student Poster Competition6:45 PM AGM Business and Awards7:30 PM IEEE Canada President Address7:45 PM Dinner8:40 PM TBA8:50 PM TBA8:55 PM Keynote Address9:30 PM NetworkingTentative Agenda of the Business Meeting: Meeting Opening / Call to Order Approval of the agenda Approval of 2025 minutes Introduction of the 2026 Vancouver Section Executive Members Chair’s report: section year-end highlights and results Treasurer's report and Auditors' report Approval of the Chair and Treasurer reports Section plans for the coming year Upcoming IEEE conferences and events in Vancouver Scholarship announcements Awards and recognition announcements Any other business AdjournmentSponsors: The Vancouver Section gratefully acknowledges our generous AGM sponsors who are making this event possible:- Platinum Sponsor:- Gold Sponsor: BCIT School of Computing / Applied Computing- Silver Sponsor:- Silver Sponsor:- Patrons:The Permanent, 330 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 1T1