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Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (May'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553990

The Montreal Chapter of Control Systems (CS) cordially invites you to attend the following hybrid talk (in-person and online) by Prof. Javad Lavaei, Associate Professor at the University of California, <a href="http://Berkeley.Zoom" target="_blank" title="Berkeley.Zoom">Berkeley.Zoom link for online participation: <a href="https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/84688548764?pwd=16Nyy0IeW0tGDghSLErFFXhLkgVOjZ.1Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/84688548764?pwd=16Nyy0IeW0tGDghSLErFFXhLkgVOjZ.1Co-sponsored">https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/84688548764?pwd=16Nyy0IeW0tGDghSLErFFXhLkgVOjZ.1Co-sponsored by: IEEE Control Systems Society, IFAC, Concordia UniversitySpeaker(s): Prof. Javad LavaeiRoom: EV 2.184, Bldg: EV Building, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/556929

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: Voyager, 100 Niagara College Blvd, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3

IEEE Electronic Packaging Society Toronto is proud to invite you to a virtual distinguished lecture by Dr. Mukta Farooq of IBM <a href="http://research.Join" target="_blank" title="research.Join">research.Join us Monday, 11 May 2026 at 10AM (ET)Update: Join us Monday, 18 May 2026 at 10AM (ET)Abstract---------------------------------------------------------------While silicon scaling has reached astonishing levels over the last half century, there has not been a corresponding level of scaling in electronic packaging technology. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) architectures are now changing the landscape, increasingly moving us towards chiplets and advanced packaging technology, especially Heterogeneous Integration (HI). What are these unique requirements of AI which are driving the need for HI? What are some of the unique challenges in semiconductor and packaging technologies that must be overcome to make this successful? This seminar will discuss key HI methods including interposers, fan out wafer level processing, silicon bridges, and 3D integration. We will look at their attributes as well as their challenges, to determine how they can be leveraged to achieve AI <a href="http://architectures.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="architectures.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s):">architectures.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Speaker(s): Dr. Mukta Farooq, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/554791

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion and networking session featuring our highly distinguished invited speakers. This event will explore key topics in professional development, including the transition from academia to industry, the role and impact of women in engineering, and entrepreneurship. It will also provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and exchange of ideas between the speakers and <a href="http://participants.This" target="_blank" title="participants.This">participants.This panel event will feature three distinguished honorary guest speakers from the IEEE leadership community:- Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President;- Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi, President of IEEE Canada; and- Scott Tamashiro, IEEE Region 6 <a href="http://Director-Elect.Their" target="_blank" title="Director-Elect.Their">Director-Elect.Their presence and opening speech will bring exceptional insight, leadership perspective, and inspiration to this special <a href="http://gathering.Attendees" target="_blank" title="gathering.Attendees">gathering.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable insights from experienced professionals, and connect with the speakers as well as fellow participants. Light snacks and a brief reception will be provided. The event is free and open to all; however, registration is <a href="http://required.-" target="_blank" title="required.-">required.- Please note that some pictures will be taken during the event. By registering to this event, you consent to the use of your portrait, picture or photograph taken during the event by IEEE Montreal in promotional material, including printed and electronic material as well as the IEEE-related <a href="http://websites.-" target="_blank" title="websites.-">websites.- Seats are limited, so register today to reserve your spot!Speaker(s): Stephen Ibaraki, Dr. Cassandra Bolduc, Prof. Deepa Kundur, Dr. Kathleen McGarvey, Dr. Irem BorRoom: Ramezay, 8th floor, Bldg: Le Westin Hotel, 270 Rue Saint-Antoine O, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H2Y 0A3

[]ExCom Meeting for IEEE NCS Joint Chapter PES/IASAgenda: - Update on future technical webinars- Discussion on SBC <a href="http://re-registration.-" target="_blank" title="re-registration.-">re-registration.- Discussion on Industrial Visit to UofA power generating facility- Discussion points suggested by Ex-Com membersVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/558718

Abstract:This talk presents recent advances in WiFi sensing for human activity recognition (HAR), demonstrating how existing wireless communication infrastructure can be leveraged as a powerful sensing modality. By exploiting Channel State Information (CSI) readily available in commodity WiFi devices, it is possible to infer both large-scale and fine-grained human activities without requiring wearable sensors or dedicated hardware. The presentation begins with an overview of the emerging paradigm of Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), including developments such as IEEE 802.11bf and future 6G systems, where communication signals are repurposed for environmental sensing. It then introduces signal processing techniques for extracting meaningful features from CSI, including time-frequency analysis and Doppler-based representations that capture motion dynamics. A key contribution discussed in the talk is the use of lightweight and scalable machine learning approaches, such as random convolutional kernels and deep neural networks, for efficient end-to-end activity <a href="http://recognition.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="recognition.Speaker(s):">recognition.Speaker(s): Professor Shahrokh Valaee, Room: EV003-309, Bldg: Electrical & Computer Engineering Department EV, Concordia University, 1515 Ste. Catherine West, MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1M8

A moderator-led panel discussion exploring the journey from an artificial intelligence concept to full organizational <a href="http://implementation.This" target="_blank" title="implementation.This">implementation.This session examines the transition from conceptual AI initiatives to their effective operationalization within organizational environments. While AI adoption has accelerated across industries, significant challenges remain in achieving sustainable integration and measurable <a href="http://impact.The" target="_blank" title="impact.The">impact.The discussion will address critical dimensions of AI implementation, including organizational readiness, governance frameworks, and the alignment of technological capabilities with business processes. Particular attention will be given to the systemic barriers that hinder adoption and the conditions required for successful deployment at <a href="http://scale.By" target="_blank" title="scale.By">scale.By bringing together strategic, operational, and technical perspectives, the session aims to provide a structured understanding of how AI can be embedded into real-world organizational contexts. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, enabling participants to engage with the discussed concepts in greater <a href="http://depth.event" target="_blank" title="depth.event">depth.event will be in English[]Speaker(s): Pierre Marie, Marina, Charles, FlorenceVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557452

We are living through one of the most profound shifts in the digital era. Not long ago, cybersecurity was about protecting systems, and privacy was about protecting data. Today, artificial intelligence is redefining both - shaping decisions, influencing behavior, and operating at a scale we’ve never seen <a href="http://before.What" target="_blank" title="before.What">before.What was once three separate conversations - cybersecurity, privacy, and regulation - is now rapidly converging into <a href="http://one.And" target="_blank" title="one.And">one.And this convergence is creating a new reality: one where risk is no longer just technical, compliance is no longer just legal, and trust is no longer assumed - it must be <a href="http://engineered.This" target="_blank" title="engineered.This">engineered.This presentation explores what this convergence means for organizations, for regulators, and for leaders - and why those who fail to adapt won’t just fall behind… they will lose trust in a world that depends on <a href="http://it.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="it.Speaker(s):">it.Speaker(s): Kay OlokeAgenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section7:15PM - Presentation8:00PM - Q&A8:15PM - RefreshmentsRoom: Community Room 2, Bldg: Sixteen Miles Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Blvd,, Oakville,, Ontario, Canada, L6M 0P4

Interested in learning about the impact of AI across the industry? Join us for a panel led by industry <a href="http://leaders.IEEE" target="_blank" title="leaders.IEEE">leaders.IEEE YP is collaborating with IEEE TMU to host a panel of industry experts to provide their insights regarding AI in the <a href="http://industry.This" target="_blank" title="industry.This">industry.This event will be held in the Sears Atrium in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre. Dinner will be <a href="http://provided.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="provided.Co-sponsored">provided.Co-sponsored by: IEEE TMU Student BranchRoom: Sears Atrium, Bldg: George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2R2

The annual IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition encourages students from Grades 4 to 12 to develop an early interest in science, technology, and engineering. In teams, students will design and build an autonomous robot using LEGO® EV3 or Arduino kits to compete in a full day event filled with exciting challenges. In addition, teams will be judged on a presentation documenting their design <a href="http://process.Please" target="_blank" title="process.Please">process.Please only complete this form if you wish to pay via online payment, if you wish to pay by cheque please do complete this <a href="http://form.Please" target="_blank" title="form.Please">form.Please complete the supervisor and team google forms found on orc.ieeeottawa.ca regardless of submitting this form. This form will uses that form as a reference of team information and payment preference. For further questions please contact orcinfo@<a href="http://ieeeottawa.caCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="ieeeottawa.caCo-sponsored">ieeeottawa.caCo-sponsored by: Ciena, ZeroLatency, RossAll Saints High School, 5115 Kanata Ave., Kanata, Ontario, Canada, K2K 3K5

(https://www.torontotechweek.com/). The goal of this compact one-day event is to congregate BUIDLers, researchers, academics, and engineers building blockchain protocols, infrastructure, and decentralized software <a href="http://applications.Expect" target="_blank" title="applications.Expect">applications.Expect deep thought leadership, executive talks and panels, and academic presentations. We're talking about long-term engineering trends and innovation. You won't find marketing narratives, token launches, or <a href="http://promotions.Note:" target="_blank" title="promotions.Note:">promotions.Note: (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469545) counted with 200 participants and speakers from JP Morgan, the Bank of Canada, Mastercard, the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance, EY, Starknet, among <a href="http://others.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="others.Co-sponsored">others.Co-sponsored by: Government of Ontario, Invest Hong Kong (Canada), Moody's Ratings, Compass360 Consulting and Tetra Digital GroupAgenda: First wave of speaker announcementRoom 1: Seminar Room - for the Thought LeadersOn the wake of Bill C-15 and the rapid digitisation of Canada's financial system, Canadian innovation leaders will give us a glimpse of what's to come this year and <a href="http://next.9" target="_blank" title="next.9">next.9 am – Registration9:30 am - Welcome and introduction - Conference Chair Marc Lijour, Secretary of the IEEE Blockchain Technical Community9:40 am - Opening Keynote by Alex McDougall, CEO of The FUTR Corporation: The Missing Layer: Why Agentic Commerce Needs a Consumer Data Protocol10 am - Short Keynote by Sheereen Khan, Founder and CEO of Regulativity: An update on the Canadian regulatory landscape10:10 am - Panel #1 - Stablecoins: A New Era of Payments in Canada- Felipe Priuli, Program Director for CAD Digital (CADD)- Kesem Frank, CEO of Canada Stablecorp (QCAD)- Kevin Zhang, Founder and CEO of LOON11 am - Short Keynote by Hilary Carter, SVP Research at The Linux Foundation: What's the Role of Open Source for Canadian Sovereignty?11:10 am - Panel #2 - Sovereignty by Design- Ali Abou Daya, CEO of Transactix Financial <a href="http://Inc.-" target="_blank" title="Inc.-">Inc.- Thomas You, Associate Partner at Maverix Private Equity- Gaëlle Martin-Cocher, IEEE Canada=== NOON: LUNCH BREAK (food will be served in the Boardroom) ===1 pm - Short Keynote by Christopher Chen, Head of InvestHK Canada: Opportunities within the Hong Kong Fintech/Web3 eco-system1:10 pm - Panel #3 - How does Canada compete on the global stage?- Rajeev Bamra, Global Head of Strategy, Digital Economy at Moody's Ratings- Stuart Davis, President of Surpass Insights <a href="http://Inc.-" target="_blank" title="Inc.-">Inc.- Torstein Braaten, Chief Compliance at Stablecorp2 pm - Short Keynote by Bernice Cheung, VP, Financial Services & Cultural Markets Research at Environics Research Group: The State of FinTech Adoption and the rise of Self-Driving Money2:10 pm - Panel #4 - Gaining Momentum from Innovation to Adoption- Nisrine, Innovation Lead at Interac- Eric Richmond, General Counsel & Head of Business Development at Shakepay- Adam Cai, CEO at Virgo Group== SNACK BREAK ==3:30 pm - Short Keynote by Eyal Sivan, Principal Consultant / Podcast Host at Mr. Open Banking: Open Banking and AI - A Perfect Match3:40 pm - Panel #5 - The New Frontier of Trust in Agentic AI & Blockchain- Michelle Beyo, CEO of FINAVATOR- Carlos Andres Delgado, Fintech, AI & Banking Expert- Diana Oreto, Blockchain & Digital Assets Expert4:30 pm - NeworkingRoom 2: Main Theatre - for The EngineersBuilding the next generation of payments and Agentic AIAnil Nadiminti - When AI Agents Pay: Building x402 Apps for Agentic AI on AWSJames Holler - Compliance by Design: Why Blockchain Systems Must Integrate Regulatory Frameworks from Day OneKen Timsit - Agentic Commerce and PaymentsLawrence Ley - Agentic AI & Blockchain: The Autonomous Future of Decentralized IntelligenceRayan Sekhraoui - Sovereign Infrastructure for Web3 — Why Decentralized Apps Need Independent CloudSimon Kubbinga - Solana, Superteam, and Agentic CommerceVikas Malhotra - Building safer environments with control, decentralization and distribution=== 12:30 pm LUNCH BREAK (food will be served in the Boardroom) ===Academic TalksFederico Gatta - Deviations from Tradition: Stylized Facts in the Era of DeFiIgnacy Nieweglowski - PoliFi Tokens and the Trump EffectDr. Jia Kan - Stop Building Faster Chains: Start Building Blockchain Operating SystemsDr. Marina Flat - AI Governance in Distributed Ecosystems: Accountability by DesignNgozi Nora Agwu - Beyond Hype: Governance Barriers to Blockchain-Enabled InfrastructureRevanth Reddy Airre - From Reasoning to Settlement: A Five-Layer Architecture for Agent Payments on the Decentralized NetworkSrisht Fateh Singh - Modeling Loss-Versus-Rebalancing in Automated Market Makers via Continuous-Installment OptionsEmerging VenturesShashank Motepalli, Founder of Ekai Labs: Auditable Context Handoff in the Agent-to-Agent EconomyTity Lyngdoh, Founder of Dolphinze: From Global Workforce to Global Payment Rails: Rebuilding Contractor Payments InfrastructureVedant Harlalka, CEO and Co-Founder of Auditorium AI: Building Early Stage Startups in Canada - Blockchain, Data and CryptoMore speakers to be announced soon. Stay tuned!Many thanks to our sponsors: the Government of Ontario (sponsoring the location), as well asInvest Hong Kong (Canada), Moody's Ratings, Compass360 Consulting and Tetra Digital Group!Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7