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The IEEE Young Professionals have invited you to come watch Canada play Bosnia & Herzegovina in their first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Meet us at Hudsons Calgary Downtown, starting at 11:30 AM for some socializing, with food and drinks. After that we will watch the opening ceremonies, followed by (hopefully) a fun and exciting match!Date: Friday June 12thTime: 11:30 AM - 4 PMLocation: Hudsons Calgary Downtown (1201 5 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0Y6)Price: $10 (IEEE members) - $15 (Non-IEEE members)Agenda: 11:30 AM: Food, drinks and socializing1:00 PM: Match starts1201 5 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R 0Y6

Level up your studies this Spring!Are you a term 2 Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering Tech student? Come to our drop-in tutoring sessions to get support in; Electrical 2, Electronic Devices, Digital Systems, Math for Technologists 2, and Networking and Data Communications. Boost your grades while connecting with friends and mentors!Sessions are held Thursdays 2-4pm and Fridays 3-5pm every week in V113 (IEEE room).No registration required, drop in anytime during the session that works for you!For any questions, reach out to IEEE NC Student Branch : ieeencstudentbranch@<a href="http://gmail.comAgenda:" target="_blank" title="gmail.comAgenda:">gmail.comAgenda: - Arriving students will sign in- Small group support and one on one support- Wrap-up and feedback for future sessionsRoom: 113, Bldg: Voyageur, 100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3

(https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=science&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7075163321456320512) takes over the streets of (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ville-de-montr-al/)!We" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ville-de-montr-al/)!We">https://www.linkedin.com/company/ville-de-montr-al/)!We are excited to present to you the 4th edition of (https://www.linkedin.com/company/soapbox-science-montreal-sbs-mtl/) this upcoming Saturday, June 13 from 1 to 4 <a href="http://pm.Join" target="_blank" title="pm.Join">pm.Join us in 2026 to discuss science for all age groups while taking in some fresh <a href="http://air.We" target="_blank" title="air.We">air.We are grateful for our partner and co-organizer (https://www.linkedin.com/company/c%C5%93ur-des-sciences/), and of course, our wonderful <a href="http://volunteers.--------------------La" target="_blank" title="volunteers.--------------------La">volunteers.--------------------La #science envahit les rues de Montréal !Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter la 4e édition de (https://www.linkedin.com/company/soapbox-science-montreal-sbs-mtl/) ce samedi 13 juin, de 13 h à 16 h.Rejoignez-nous en 2026 pour discuter de science avec des participants de tous âges tout en profitant de l'air <a href="http://frais.Nous" target="_blank" title="frais.Nous">frais.Nous remercions notre partenaire et coorganisateur, (https://www.linkedin.com/company/c%C5%93ur-des-sciences/), ainsi que, bien sûr, nos merveilleux béné<a href="http://voles.Co-sponsored by: Soapbox Science MontrealPlace des Fleurs-de-Macadam, , 962 Mont Royal Ave. E, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Rayleigh Solar Tech is a local scale-up company aiming to lower the cost of solar by developing flexible thin-film perovskite solar panels. Spun out of a Dalhousie research lab in 2016, Rayleigh now employs over 50 people from around the globe. Perovskite panels differ from traditional silicon panels in their manufacturing techniques, their flexibility, and their low <a href="http://weight.Join" target="_blank" title="weight.Join">weight.Join us for a tour of Rayleigh's new location in Highfield Park, where you will learn about the company, the product, and the new facility, as well as the techniques used to evaluate solar panel performance and <a href="http://lifetime.For" target="_blank" title="lifetime.For">lifetime.For directions, Rayleigh Solar Tech has just finished moving into a new facility at 60 Highfield Park Dr. They are in the same building as Ashley HomeStore, our entrance is under the META sign (unrelated to Facebook).Note: Registrants will be required to sign an NDA on-site before the tour, and will be denied entry to the tour if they do not <a href="http://sign.60" target="_blank" title="sign.60">sign.60 Highfield Park Dr., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3A 4R9

By the end of years 70s, microprocessors were designed by hand showing excellent layout compaction. It will be shown some highlights of the reverse engineering of the Z8000, which control part was designed by hand, showing several layout optimization strategies. The observation of the Z8000 layout inspired the research of methods to do the automatic generation of the layout of any transistor network, allowing to reduce the number of transistors to implement a circuit, and by consequence, the leakage power. Some of the layout automation tools developed by our group are briefly <a href="http://presented.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="presented.Speaker(s):">presented.Speaker(s): Ricardo Reis, Room: ASB 10704, Bldg: Applied Science Building , Simon Fraser University, Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561894

For over 65 years, Gentec has been a leader in the field of power electronics. As part of this commitment, they are proud to host a symposium bringing together experts and professionals from the <a href="http://industry.🎯" target="_blank" title="industry.🎯">industry.🎯 Who should attend?Electrical engineers and technicians involved in the development of electronic boards including:- Power circuits- Mixed-signal systems- Thermal management💡 Why attend?Power electronics plays a critical role in:- Energy conversion (rectifiers, inverters)- Control and regulation- Charging and protectionIt is central to many industries, including energy, transportation, defense/aerospace, telecommunications/radar, and <a href="http://medical.Despite" target="_blank" title="medical.Despite">medical.Despite its importance, expertise in power electronics remains fragmented, with limited knowledge sharing across <a href="http://organizations.👉" target="_blank" title="organizations.👉">organizations.👉 This symposium aims to create a central platform for discussion, collaboration, and best practice <a href="http://sharing.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="sharing.Agenda:">sharing.Agenda: 🧠 Topics:Calogy Solutions : Uni.T®: Rethinking thermal management to unlock higher system performanceCysca Technologies : Design and Simulation of a SiC Totem-Pole PFC for EV Onboard ChargingGentec : Power Electronics: Assembly Challenges and Key ConsiderationsMRE Innovation : Diagnosing and Redesigning Around Premature Failures in Wind Turbine Power Electronics: A Case StudyMobius Electronic : The Magic Behind the Ground Symbol — Finally Demystified!Ondulo Énergies : Alimentation à découpage à commutation doucePhoenix Contact : Latest Trends in device connectivityTTM : PCB Thermal Management for High-Density Power ElectronicsVendel : Le Secure by Design : un levier straté<a href="http://gique.1100" target="_blank" title="gique.1100">gique.1100 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, ÉTS (École de technologie supérieure), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

The London Life Members are hosting a tour to the (https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/play/attractions/niagara-parks-power-station/) on June 17. While an LM event, this is open to all <a href="http://members.For" target="_blank" title="members.For">members.For 100 years, the “Canadian Niagara Power Company generating station” harnessed the powerful energy of the Horseshoe Falls and turned it into a great source of electricity. Now, years after its turbines came to a halt, the wonder of this hydropower pioneer is coming back to life in an entertaining and educational experience that highlights both the remarkable history and unique architectural features of this 115-year-old engineering <a href="http://marvel.This" target="_blank" title="marvel.This">marvel.This not-to-be-missed experience offers an opportunity to be part of a thrilling revival, and a chance to discover the incredible history and heritage of this celebrated building. Dive into the history of the visionaries behind it as well as the workers that kept it <a href="http://running.Uncover" target="_blank" title="running.Uncover">running.Uncover an unforgettable tunnel adventure 180 feet beneath the halls of the Niagara Parks Power Station. Find out how this remarkable 2,200-foot-long tunnel was excavated with only lanterns, rudimentary dynamite, pickaxes and shovels. Then, step out onto a new observation deck at the river's <a href="http://edge.The" target="_blank" title="edge.The">edge.The registration fee will cover the ticket for the guided tour and IEEE will cover lunch and transportation. Depending on the number registered, we will charter a small bus or choose to car pool (with IEEE reimbursing fuel and parking) - to be advised <a href="http://later.The" target="_blank" title="later.The">later.The tentative lunch plan is the Table Rock restaurant next to the <a href="http://museum.Weather" target="_blank" title="museum.Weather">museum.Weather permitting, we will have an optional walk to the Tesla Monument, about 10 minutes <a href="http://away.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="away.Agenda:">away.Agenda: Tentatively8:00 Departure from London11:00 Arrive at Museum1:00 Lunch and walk to Tesla Monument2:00 Return to Museum4:00 Return to London7:00 Arrival back in London7005 Niagara River Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1A0,Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Title:Underwater Wireless Communication Systems and Networks: A Survey, Future Directions, and Novel ProposalsSpeaker:Abdallah S. GhazyBio:Abdallah Ghazy received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, in 2007, the M.Sc. degree from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Alexandria, Egypt, in 2016, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McMaster University, ON, Canada, in 2021. From 2008 to 2017, he worked in the telecommunications industry with Sina Technology, Cairo, Egypt, where he contributed to the design, deployment, and operation of telecommunication systems and networks. Alongside his industrial experience, he served as a Teaching Assistant at both Al-Azhar University and McMaster University between 2012 and 2021, supporting courses and laboratory activities in communications, signal processing, and networking systems. Between 2021 and 2025, he was a Research Fellow with École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Canada, where he conducted advanced research on Space and Defence technologies. Since December 2025, he has been a Research Associate with Calian Group Ltd., Ottawa, Canada, contributing to research and development activities in advanced Space and Defence technologies. His research has contributed to emerging communication paradigms spanning RF, optical, acoustic, underwater, and satellite communication systems, with an emphasis on heterogeneous networking, intelligent protocol design, signal processing, machine learning, and communication security. His work also explores AI-assisted optimization techniques for future resilient and adaptive communication <a href="http://infrastructures.Abstract:Underwater" target="_blank" title="infrastructures.Abstract:Underwater">infrastructures.Abstract:Underwater wireless sensor networks (UWSNs) have gained increasing attention for civil and defense applications, but underwater environments present major challenges such as dynamic channels, localization difficulties, high delays, limited bandwidth, energy constraints, interference, and strong noise. This work presents a comprehensive survey of UWSN protocols across the physical, MAC, and routing layers, including existing network stacks, underwater modems, and security threats, with emphasis on the Smart Adaptive Long- and Short-range Acoustic (SALSA) stack. The survey also discusses emerging technologies in machine learning and cybersecurity for intelligent, adaptive, and secure underwater communication systems, highlighting their potential in channel estimation, routing optimization, anomaly detection, intrusion prevention, and autonomous network management. Based on the identified research gaps, two main contributions are proposed. First, Developed-SALSA (D-SALSA) stack protocols are introduced to improve adaptability, energy efficiency, throughput, and communication reliability. Second, a heterogeneous underwater architecture combining acoustic and optical communication technologies is presented to support high-rate and large-scale data transmission. Finally, future research directions and open challenges related to AI-assisted networking, cross-layer optimization, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks are <a href="http://discussed.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="discussed.Speaker(s):">discussed.Speaker(s): Abdallah, Room: 314, Bldg: Walter Light Hall, Queen's University, 19 Union St, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562249

[]Medical imaging, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), is central to modern diagnosis and treatment planning. Although contemporary radiological AI systems can achieve fast and accurate diagnoses, most offer limited user interaction within clinical workflows. This gap hinders adoption by reducing transparency, adaptability, and trust. This talk will showcase research from our Health-X Lab on building radiological AI systems designed to collaborate with clinicians through intuitive and natural interaction channels. Specifically, I will highlight three lines of work: leveraging human visual attention during radiological reading to better align AI models with expert behavior; enabling flexible, language-based interaction with medical images; and developing interactive AI agents that support real-time, user-driven analysis. Together, these approaches illustrate how integrating visual perception, language, and interaction can transform AI from passive tools into effective clinical co-pilots, enhancing usability, interpretability, and seamless workflow <a href="http://integration.Room:" target="_blank" title="integration.Room:">integration.Room: 321, Bldg: Duff Medical Building, 3775 Rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558822

The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, operating as BC Hydro, is a Canadian electric utility in the province of BC. It is the main electricity distributor, serving more than 4 million customers in most areas. As a provincial Crown corporation, BC Hydro reports to the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and is regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). Its mandate is to generate, purchase, distribute and sell <a href="http://electricity.The" target="_blank" title="electricity.The">electricity.The IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter is excited to bring this wonderful tour to the BC Hydro Control Centre on June 19th, 2026.Registration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for the registration closes on June 16th, 2026, at 10:00 PM <a href="http://PST.Please" target="_blank" title="PST.Please">PST.Please provide your Name, Company and Position/Role when filling out the registration form. This is a requirement to confirm your <a href="http://registration.Registrants" target="_blank" title="registration.Registrants">registration.Registrants will be notified by email to confirm their spot for the tour and to provide the location of the tour. As seats are limited, we may not be able to accommodate all registrants. If some registrants are unable to participate because of the limited seats, they will be placed on a waiting list. Thank you for your understanding!Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abstract :The intersection of programmable communications and renewable energy systems is creatingnew opportunities for smarter, more sustainable power generation. This lecture examines theways software-defined networking concepts are reshaping connectivity in solar power plants,particularly in heliostat fields where conventional wired control architectures are often too costlyand difficult to scale. It highlights an emerging architecture based on centralized networkcontrol and virtualized network functions, designed to provide robust wireless coordination forlarge heliostat deployments. By supporting adaptive sun-tracking through intelligent spectrumallocation and routing strategies that account for interference, this framework shows howvirtualization methods originally developed for telecommunications can significantly improve theperformance and flexibility of renewable energy operations. More broadly, the work points to afundamental shift in infrastructure design, with software-defined systems serving as thefoundation of future energy ecosystems capable of autonomously optimizing generation inresponse to changing environmental factors and grid requirements. Its broader relevancespans industrial IoT and critical infrastructure, demonstrating a path toward highly adaptive,network-driven energy <a href="http://platforms.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="platforms.Speaker(s):">platforms.Speaker(s): Dr. Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Room: Conference room Videotron (E2033) , Bldg: Pavillon E (Maison des étudiants) , École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K5

We would like to invite you to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day with us on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 12-1:30 pm! This event will be held online and in-person at the BC Hydro Edmonds auditorium in collaboration with IEEE WIE, with an online option for those unable to make it in person. Due to capacity and security reasons, please note that the in-person event is for BC Hydro employees only, and the online portion will be accessible to both external attendees and BC Hydro <a href="http://internal.This" target="_blank" title="internal.This">internal.This event is to recognize and celebrate women in engineering and their various accomplishments across the industry. This year, we are focusing on leadership, involvement, and sharing perspectives – as such, we will have a panel of women in various engineering leadership roles to share about their journeys, experiences, and insights – be ready to ask questions! The event will conclude with time for networking (in-person only) to grow connections and promote <a href="http://community.Please" target="_blank" title="community.Please">community.Please note that while this event is intended to address and celebrate women in engineering, all genders are welcome to join. We ask that those who join please respect that the focus of the event will be on women in engineering and the advancements women have made within the <a href="http://profession.Panelists:-" target="_blank" title="profession.Panelists:-">profession.Panelists:- Charlotte Mitha (CEO, BC Hydro)- Heidi Yang (CEO, EGBC)- Katie Au (Board Director, BCSEG & Vice President, Practice & Quality, BBA)- Grace Quan (President & CEO, Hydrogen in Motion)Speaker(s): Grace Quan, Charlotte Mitha, Heidi Yang, Katie AuAgenda: Agenda12:00 – 12:05 pmArrival, refreshments12:05 – 12:10 pmWelcome message from organizing team12:10 – 12:20 pmOpening Remarks by Charlotte Mitha (CEO, BC Hydro)12:20 – 1:00 pmPanel – Women in Engineering Across the Industry1:00 – 1:30 pmNetworking session (in person only)Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560732