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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

Dear IEEE NCS PELS and RCES Team Members,We are pleased to announce PELS Day 2026, the 6th annual gathering of the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) community at the University of Alberta. This event continues our tradition of bringing together students, researchers, and members from the PELS and Resilient and Clean Energy Systems (RCES) communities to strengthen connections and celebrate our growing <a href="http://community.Join" target="_blank" title="community.Join">community.Join us for a casual networking session and lunch with fellow students, researchers, and colleagues. This gathering provides a great opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with friends, share experiences, and learn more about the exciting activities happening within our <a href="http://community.Whether" target="_blank" title="community.Whether">community.Whether you are a long-time member of the community or joining us for the first time, PELS Day is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and celebrate another successful year of the power electronics community at <a href="http://UofA.Event" target="_blank" title="UofA.Event">UofA.Event Details:- Date & Time: June 19 (Friday), 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM- Location: University of Alberta, ETLC 2-040 Engineering Incubator - Central Space- Lunch: Sandwiches, cakes, coffee and tea, <a href="http://etc.Mark" target="_blank" title="etc.Mark">etc.Mark your calendar — we look forward to seeing you there!Cheers,IEEE NCS PELS ChapterRoom: ETLC 2-040 (Engineering Incubator), Bldg: Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC), 9120 116 St NW, ETLC 2-040 (Engineering Incubator), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2V4

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