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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

“The event will feature a showcase of student projects that meet the selection criteria, a panel discussion with experts, and a student competition where participants deliver three-minute <a href="http://presentations.”Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="presentations.”Co-sponsored">presentations.”Co-sponsored by: Maryam DavoudpourToronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us on June 24 as we celebrate IEEE Women in Engineering Day with an inspiring event dedicated to empowering women in engineering and technology. Building on the success of our “Together We Bloom” spring event, this celebration marks the next step in our journey—transforming growth into action and <a href="http://impact.The" target="_blank" title="impact.The">impact.The event will feature engaging speakers, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to highlight the achievements, challenges, and future of women in engineering. Together, we aim to foster a supportive community that encourages innovation, leadership, and <a href="http://inclusion.We" target="_blank" title="inclusion.We">inclusion.We are honored to welcome our keynote speakers, Fatemeh Soltani, Senior Technical Lead in silicon photonics design at Ranovus, and Maryam Havakeshian, AI Data Scientist at Ericsson. Their insights and experiences will inspire meaningful conversations and empower the next generation of <a href="http://leaders.We" target="_blank" title="leaders.We">leaders.We are also excited to feature our special guest, Miss Rocket, author and founder of the Try and Thrive Movement, bringing a powerful and creative perspective to the <a href="http://event.Whether" target="_blank" title="event.Whether">event.Whether you are a student, professional, or ally, be part of a movement that empowers women to engineer a better <a href="http://tomorrow.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="tomorrow.Agenda:">tomorrow.Agenda: Event Agenda – June 2411:30 AM – 12:00 PMCoffee Break & Networking12:00 PM – 12:05 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks12:05 PM – 12:25 PMKeynote Talk – Fatemeh Soltani12:25 PM – 12:30 PMTransition Break12:30 PM – 12:45 PMKeynote Talk – Maryam Havakeshian12:45 PM – 12:55 PMSpecial Guest Booth – Miss Rocket12:55 PM – 1:00 PMClosing Remarks & Networking350 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 3N1, Kanata, Ontario, Canada

IEEE Electronic Packaging Society Toronto is proud to invite you to a virtual distinguished lecture by Dr. Fernando Guarin of <a href="http://GlobalFoundries.Join" target="_blank" title="GlobalFoundries.Join">GlobalFoundries.Join us Monday, 25 June 2026 at 10AM (ET)Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------Up to this point in the evolution of leading-edge Silicon CMOS technologies the qualification of the latest nodes has been carried out using the methods and targets dictated by digital/logic applications. For RF applications digital centric methodology and metrics will no longer be applicable. We will discuss the reliability impact of miniaturization and the qualification activities driven by the need to support reliable operation for RF circuit applications. The CMOS solutions for RF applications include the introduction of SOI that may introduce additional reliability considerations. The path to maintaining the advanced CMOS scaling cadence and new reliability limiting factors will be examined from the reliability perspective. We will also review the reliability requirements for RF reliability devices and applications as we prepare to introduce technologies to serve the 5G infrastructure requirements. A closer look will be given to Hot Carriers. The characterization, models and qualification methodologies will be put in the required perspective for the successful qualification and transfer of leading-edge technologies to a manufacturing <a href="http://environment.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="environment.Speaker(s):">environment.Speaker(s): Dr.Fernando Guarin, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561746

This presentation outlines a practical pipeline for distilling large language models into compact, in-house alternatives using mature teacher models. We focus on retrieval-augmented generation workflows, where distilled students must learn context grounding, citation discipline, and latency-efficient behavior. The methodology covers data curation from teacher-generated RAG trajectories, constrained supervised fine-tuning with context masking, and evaluation using faithfulness, robustness, and efficiency <a href="http://metrics.We" target="_blank" title="metrics.We">metrics.We demonstrate end-to-end integration with the Hugging Face platform, leveraging Model Hub for teacher selection, Datasets for curated training data, trl and peft for parameter-efficient training, Spaces for interactive validation, and Leaderboards for community benchmarking. Comparative analysis shows distillation achieves 85–95% of teacher performance at 20% inference cost, enabling deployable, privacy-compliant RAG <a href="http://systems.The" target="_blank" title="systems.The">systems.The talk concludes with mitigation strategies for common pitfalls and future directions in agentic and multi-teacher <a href="http://distillation.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="distillation.Speaker(s):">distillation.Speaker(s): Zichao Li, Agenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section7:15PM - Presentation8:00PM - Q&A8:15PM - RefreshmentsRoom: Multipurpose Room 3, Bldg: Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebecca St,, Oakville,, Ontario, Canada, L6K 1J5

Abstract:The rapid expansion and increasing complexity of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations demands new digital twins for accurate predictive network performance evaluation. Modern LEO networks feature highly dynamic topologies, dense satellite deployments, and integration with terrestrial 5G/6G systems — that well-exceed current open-source/broadly available simulation tool capabilities. A high-fidelity Digital Twin model should capture real-time mobility considerations for time-varying LEO-to-earth downlink, emerging regulatory considerations (e.g. spectrum allocation driven coexistence/interference), orbit-aware inter-satellite coordination aspects, to feed into future AI-driven resource optimization architectural solutions. This talk will start by pointing out deficiencies in current 3GPP TR 38.111 and 6G-NTN EU Doppler spread models and its consequent impact downstream on NTN Downlink PHY Layer 1 processing and highlight ongoing efforts via ns-3-leo full stack network simulator at UW Fundamentals of Networking Lab (<a href="https://wp.ece.uw.edu/funlab/).Speaker:Prof">https://wp.ece.uw.edu/funlab/).Speaker:" target="_blank" title="https://rt.cto.mil/future-home]">https://rt.cto.mil/future-home], where managed a RD&P portfolio focused on dual-use of commercial (5G) technologies for Federal use cases and oversaw 3GPP contributions. He is currently Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Future Networks Technical Community (https://futurenetworks.ieee.org/) and IEEE Comm. Society (https://www.comsoc.org/engagement-community/distinguished-lecturers) and serves as Assoc. E-i-C for IEEE Comm. Standards Magazine (<a href="https://www.comsoc.org/publications/magazines/ieee-communications-standards-magazine/editorial-board).Virtual:" target="_blank" title="https://www.comsoc.org/publications/magazines/ieee-communications-standards-magazine/editorial-board).Virtual:">https://www.comsoc.org/publications/magazines/ieee-communications-standards-magazine/editorial-board).Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561632

Celebrating WIE Day 2026: Technology with PurposeCo-sponsored by: Multi-Cultural Association FrederictonVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562892

Celebrating WIE Day 2026: Our Engineering Journey at Fredericton Living Library Project 2026Co-sponsored by: Fredericton LibraryFredericton Public Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

A paid course running over two days for 6 professional development hours (PDH) (0.6 CEU).The workshop covers railway engineering, track design, VR visualization, signaling, operations, and capacity analysis over two <a href="http://days.Day" target="_blank" title="days.Day">days.Day 1 - Track DesignDay 2 - VR Visualization, Signaling & OperationsEach session blends theoretical background with practical, software-based exercises to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern railway <a href="http://engineering.Course" target="_blank" title="engineering.Course">engineering.Course Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:1. Develop a real-world railway corridor in OpenRail including essential track infrastructure elements such as alignments, turnouts, and <a href="http://crossovers.2" target="_blank" title="crossovers.2">crossovers.2. Create 3D railway environments and VR/360-degree presentations using <a href="http://Unity.3" target="_blank" title="Unity.3">Unity.3. Build a rail simulation model in SUMO including train scheduling and <a href="http://signaling.4" target="_blank" title="signaling.4">signaling.4, Integrate railway design, visualization, and simulation workflows into a practical digital project (demo video + template website).Course fee must be paid to register. Fee is <a href="http://non-refundable.A" target="_blank" title="non-refundable.A">non-refundable.A couple of free registrations are available to WIE members and people new to the job market using request form(https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8) <a href="https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s):">https://forms.gle/8XrDsifkSTiURo9V8Speaker(s): Dr. Ahmad MohammadiAgenda: This workshop provides a hands-on, project-based introduction to railway engineering & simulation including three phases of a railway system:1. Track Design (Bentley OpenRailConceptStation): Create a real-world rail network on top of aerial imagery and elevation GIS maps including track geometry (horizontal, vertical, superelevation) and track layout (turnout, yard, bridge, and crossover).2. 3D Visualization & Virtual Reality (Unity Game Engine): Developing 3D environments including train stations, surrounding buildings, trees and develop VR 360 degree <a href="http://video.3" target="_blank" title="video.3">video.3. Train Operations, Scheduling and Signaling (SUMO Traffic Simulation): Create a simulated rail network & rail signal in traffic simulation and conduct scheduling, operations and capacity analysis including number of trains, av dwell time in stations (fixed block)(Detailed agenda in attached <a href="http://file.)Virtual:" target="_blank" title="file.)Virtual:">file.)Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560481

After a busy year of technical webinars, conferences, and hard work keeping the grid running, it’s finally time to power down the laptops and soak up the Vancouver <a href="http://summer.The" target="_blank" title="summer.The">summer.The IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter invites you to our annual Summer Social at the beautiful Spanish Banks. Whether you are an industry veteran, a young professional, or a student eyeing a career in power and energy, this is your chance to connect with the local community in the most relaxed setting possible. No rigid schedules, no slide decks—just good vibes and great <a href="http://conversations.What" target="_blank" title="conversations.What">conversations.What to Expect:-Food & Refreshments: We’ve got the food and cold drinks covered! Come hungry and ready to enjoy some summer treats by the <a href="http://ocean.-Casual" target="_blank" title="ocean.-Casual">ocean.-Casual Networking: Chat with local power and energy professionals, share ideas, or simply make new friends in the <a href="http://industry.-Beach" target="_blank" title="industry.-Beach">industry.-Beach Games & Activities: We will have some fun casual activities set up, but feel free to bring a volleyball, a frisbee, or just your favorite beach chair to lounge in. Fun prizes to be won!What to Bring:-A beach blanket or lawn <a href="http://chair.-Sunscreen" target="_blank" title="chair.-Sunscreen">chair.-Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a <a href="http://hat.-Your" target="_blank" title="hat.-Your">hat.-Your best casual beach attire!Space is limited by the beach breeze, so please RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. We can’t wait to catch up with you all by the water!About IEEE PES Vancouver:The Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the world's largest forum for sharing the latest in technological developments in the electric power industry. The Vancouver Chapter focuses on connecting local professionals, academics, and students to foster innovation and community in the lower <a href="http://mainland.Spanish" target="_blank" title="mainland.Spanish">mainland.Spanish Banks, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada