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Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Feb'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533555

Winter School on AI and Engineering will be an online event jointly organized by Computing Science, Engineering departments and the IEEE Women in Engineering Thompson Okanagan Affinity Group, which was inaugurated at TRU in December 2025. The Winter School will take place on Tuesday, February 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM (PST), and will bring together experts, educators, and students to discuss current developments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and related engineering <a href="http://fields.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="fields.Co-sponsored">fields.Co-sponsored by: Thompson Rivers UniversitySpeaker(s): Airini, Yasin, Musfiq, Behnam, MaryamAgenda: 5.00 to 5.10 – Session Opening5.10 to 5.25 – Opening Remarks – Dr. Airini, President, TRU5.30 to 5.45 – Dr. Yasin Mamatjan, Chair, Engineering Department, TRU5.50 to 6.05 - Dr. Musfiq Rahman, Chair, Department of Computing Science, TRU6.10 to 6.25 – Mr. Behnam Ousat, Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft6.30 to 6.45 - Dr. Maryam Davoudpour, Chair IEEE WiE Canada6.45 to 7.00 – Q/A and NetworkingVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534267

Fanshawe College students have the opportunity to attend a guided tour of one of London’s leading global technology manufacturers. Trojan Technologies is internationally recognized for its advanced water treatment and UV disinfection systems, supporting municipal and industrial infrastructure worldwide. Any Fanshawe College student may register and attend this tour. Please note that students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the Trojan Technologies facility, located at 3020 Gore Rd, London, ON N5V 4<a href="http://T7.IF" target="_blank" title="T7.IF">T7.IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN NO LONGER ATTEND, PLEASE UNREGISTER SO OTHER STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored">PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored by: Trojan Technologies3020 Gore Rd, London, Ontario, Canada, N5V 4T7

IEEE Photonics Society Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Federico Rosei of University of Trieste, <a href="http://Italy.Join" target="_blank" title="Italy.Join">Italy.Join us Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto main campus. Refreshments will be <a href="http://served.Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------The" target="_blank" title="served.Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------The">served.Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies, including third generation photovoltaics, solar hydrogen production, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw <a href="http://materials.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="materials.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):">materials.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s): Dr. Federico Rosei, Room: 202, Bldg: Galbraith Building, 35 St George St, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract:As industry is starting to deploy systems based on 224Gbps/lane and growing pains are becoming more apparent, AI companies are clamoring already for more bandwidth. A first look at 448Gbps is already highlighting the enormous challenges of running even very short links on copper. However, industry doesn’t seem yet ready to throw the towel on pluggable modules as gateways to optical interconnect given the risks and limitations of <a href="http://CPO.Some" target="_blank" title="CPO.Some">CPO.Some of the questions that will be covered:- Can we clearly articulate what are the priorities in developing the next generation of interconnect for AI?- What are the main obstacles to the adoption of short reach optics to replace the last inches of electrical connectivity?- What can we learn from advances in C2C and in particular by the success of UCIe?- Does it make sense to still have pluggable modules and what is the best way to do that?- Was LPO a success or a bust and can we move forward with it?- What are the promises and possible pitfalls of CPO?Topics touched upon:- System level (Computing, AI) requirements & considerations (architectural trends, efficiency, bw, latency, cost <a href="http://etc.)-" target="_blank" title="etc.)-">etc.)- Optical and electrical energy efficiency considerations- HW technology developments and limitations (interposer, packaging, connectors, cables)- System trade offs analysis (retiming vs. linear, vs. CPO)- Chiplets and co-packaging technology- Analysis of latest OIF development on next generation interconnectRoom: GB202, Bldg: Galbraith Building, University of Toronto, 35 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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. Any Fanshawe College student may register and attend this tour. 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.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored">PARTICIPATE.Co-sponsored by: BOS Innovations <a href="http://Inc.2335" target="_blank" title="Inc.2335">Inc.2335 Discovery Drive, London, Ontario, Canada, N6M 0C6

Fanshawe College students 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. Any Fanshawe College student may register and attend this tour. Please note that students 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 OTHER STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO <a href="http://PARTICIPATE.THE" target="_blank" title="PARTICIPATE.THE">PARTICIPATE.THE TOUR DATE HAS NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED. PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR <a href="http://UPDATES.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="UPDATES.Co-sponsored">UPDATES.Co-sponsored by: London HydroLondon, Ontario, Canada