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AI is getting more autonomous, and that's both exciting and challenging. What happens when AI systems start making decisions on their own? Who's accountable when things go wrong? And how so we manage the risks without slowing down innovation? If you've been wondering about these questions, this session is for <a href="http://you.As" target="_blank" title="you.As">you.As someone working in AI agents and product development, I've been diving deep into AI governance frameworks to understand what's actually required. In this session, we'll explore the key concepts from AI governance - what makes AI different from traditional software, the risk-based approaches organizations are using, and what's happening in the regulatory landscape with frameworks like the NIST AI RMF and the EU AI <a href="http://Act.This" target="_blank" title="Act.This">Act.This session is for anyone curious about AI governance, and seeking to understand how to build AI systems responsibly - as it explores how organizations can manage risk, accountability, and oversight in increasingly autonomous and agent-driven AI <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): SnehAgenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section7:15PM - Presentation8:00PM - Q&A8:15PM - RefreshmentsRoom: Boardroom, Bldg: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd,, Oakville,, Ontario, Canada, L6L 2G6

[]In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, chiplets are emerging as a transformative technology, paving the way for the next generation of AI systems. Chiplets permit the integration of more processing power within a single package and allow for new connectivity solutions so that thousands of AI accelerators can work as a cohesive unit. Optical connectivity, facilitated by chiplets, offers high-speed data transmission with lower power consumption, crucial for handling the massive data loads in AI applications. The emerging chiplet ecosystem, underwritten by high-performance die-to-die interfaces, is throwing open the doors of innovation and facilitating the next wave of AI <a href="http://scaling.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="scaling.Speaker(s):">scaling.Speaker(s): Tony Chan Carusone, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/554357

Abstract:The demand for continuous increase in the bandwidth of optical transceivers creates a need for technological innovation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). In particular, the modulators are often the limiting electro-optic component. Silicon photonics has provided a scalable platform for small, cost-effective, and highly integrated PICs, but silicon-based modulators have limited bandwidth and relatively large <a href="http://insertion-loss.Barium" target="_blank" title="insertion-loss.Barium">insertion-loss.Barium titanate (BTO) has emerged as a material for high-speed, low-loss electro-optic modulators that can be integrated into silicon photonic platforms. It is a stable oxide material, with large Pockels coefficients that can be produced on 300 mm wafers, which enables high-performance transmitter PICs with the same level of integration as silicon <a href="http://photonics.This" target="_blank" title="photonics.This">photonics.This talk will review the work that has been done by various researchers to develop BTO as a photonic platform, including various device demonstrations, the integration with silicon photonics, and its potential for applications in different fields. It will also discuss the commercial 200 mm BTO-silicon platform that Lumiphase has developed and the recent PIC <a href="http://demonstrations.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="demonstrations.Speaker(s):">demonstrations.Speaker(s): Felix EltesAgenda: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Free networking (on-site only)2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Tech Talk (hybrid)Room: MC603, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, McGill University, 3480 rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551060

Frequency-Domain Cross-Layer Diversity Techniques - Efficient Ways of Coping with Lost Packets in Broadband Wireless SystemsThe design of broadband wireless communications presents considerable challenges. The propagation conditions can be very hostile (e.g., highly dispersive channels and/or deep fading or shadowing effects). This is especially true for systems operating in mm-wave conditions, where one must rely in LoS and/or reflected rays. Moreover, these systems are expected to have power and spectral efficiencies, together with high QoS requirements. There are also implementation complexity constraints, especially at the mobile <a href="http://terminals.Prefix-assisted" target="_blank" title="terminals.Prefix-assisted">terminals.Prefix-assisted block transmission techniques combined with frequency-domain detection are known to be suitable for high rate transmission over severely time-dispersive channels. The most popular modulations based on this concept are OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing) and SC-FDE (Single-Carrier with Frequency-Domain Equalization). However, the severe propagation conditions in multiuser wireless systems make it likely that a non-negligible fraction of the transmitted packets will be lost, either due to deep fading/shadowing effects or due to collisions in the MAC (Medium Access Control) <a href="http://phase.The" target="_blank" title="phase.The">phase.The traditional approach to cope with lost packets is to drop them and ask for its retransmission. However, even packets with a large number of bit errors have useful information on the transmitted blocks that can be employed to improve the detection performance. To take advantage of this, we need to employ a cross-layer approach combining PHY, MAC and LLC layer aspects to cope with lost packets. In this talk we show how we can design powerful cross-layer network diversity techniques specially designed for broadband wireless systems employing block transmission techniques combined with frequency domain <a href="http://detection.Room:" target="_blank" title="detection.Room:">detection.Room: 430, Bldg: EOW, 3800 Finnerty Road, Room 110 Saunders Annex, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P5C2

The global nuclear industry is seeing a nuclear resurgence driven by growing electricity demands and advancements in life-saving medical isotopes. This has created an urgent demand for advanced nuclear research infrastructure and training in Canada and around the <a href="http://world.McMaster" target="_blank" title="world.McMaster">world.McMaster University as Canada’s premier nuclear research and education institution plays a critical role in addressing these needs for Canada. McMaster Nuclear is anchored by a suite of world-class facilities that drive innovation in energy, medicine, and materials science. At the heart of this ecosystem is the country’s most powerful research reactor (the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, MNR). Recent investments are enabling first the MNR transition to 24/5 in 2024 and in early 2027 to 24/7. Maximizing the use of the MNR and associated nuclear research facilities has enhanced the university’s research and training capacity. Both research highlights and the growth of our outreach and educational activities will be <a href="http://shared.A" target="_blank" title="shared.A">shared.A live Q&A with registered attendees will follow the presentation. Please visit our website at bit.ly/nuclear_series2 for additional details. Recorded webinars will be posted there shortly thereafter for free on-demand <a href="http://viewing.In" target="_blank" title="viewing.In">viewing.In addition, please ensure you also register at:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SioQ-dr1T56onOJGn3ssFQ#/registration as provided in the webinar location below to receive the Zoom <a href="http://link.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="link.Speaker(s):">link.Speaker(s): Dr. Karin Stephenson, Event Moderator:Dr. Maike LuikenVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551959

Welcome to the Biggest National Career Event of CanadaThis event is organized during Spring (April) and Fall (October) every year by the l’Événement Carrières in the vibrant city of Montreal. This April, we at IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Montreal are thrilled to announce our continued collaboration and partnership in organizing the event, ensuring unparalleled opportunities for all <a href="http://attendees.Whether" target="_blank" title="attendees.Whether">attendees.Whether you're a recent graduate in engineering, IT, or Computer Science eager to kickstart your career, or an experienced professional seeking new horizons, this is your gateway and ultimate platform for success. Don't miss out the opportunity to engage with top employers, connect with industry leaders, forge valuable connections, and explore exciting career <a href="http://prospects.Join" target="_blank" title="prospects.Join">prospects.Join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, April 23, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the prestigious Palais des Congrès de Montré<a href="http://al.Let's" target="_blank" title="al.Let's">al.Let's embark on this journey together towards a brighter future!**Please make sure to have a printed copy of your latest CV with you!**Bldg: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Metro Place-d'Armes, Palais des Congrès de Montréal1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H2Z 1H5

Empowered by Design: Structuring High-Performing TeamsAgenda: Virtual Lunch & Learn - Empowered by Design: Structuring High-Performing Teams──────────PMINS Events Team is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom <a href="http://meeting.Topic:Empowered" target="_blank" title="meeting.Topic:Empowered">meeting.Topic:Empowered by Design: Structuring High-Performing TeamsTime: Apr 23, 2026 12:00 PM HalifaxJoin Zoom Meeting<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85201523379Meeting" target="_blank" title="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85201523379Meeting">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85201523379Meeting ID: 852 0152 3379---One tap mobile+15642172000,,85201523379# US+16469313860,,85201523379# USJoin instructions<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85201523379/invitations?signature=HvsAsOM56SqkWVFCihn8LtjFJLWhnQ7rj1aeeFV99_QVirtual:" target="_blank" title="https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85201523379/invitations?signature=HvsAsOM56SqkWVFCihn8LtjFJLWhnQ7rj1aeeFV99_QVirtual:">https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85201523379/invitations?signature=HvsAsOM56SqkWVFCihn8LtjFJLWhnQ7rj1aeeFV99_QVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553158

Abstract:Artificial intelligence and combinatorial optimization problems—such as drug discovery and prime factorization—remain challenging even for advanced computers. We are attempting to address these limitations by building photonic processors inspired by the brain—photonic neural networks—which utilize light for faster and more energy-efficient processing . We will discuss photonic networks, including Ising machines enabled by thin-film lithium niobate photonics , highlighting their applications in number partitioning, protein folding, wireless communications, and deep learning. Time permitting, we will briefly introduce a quantum photonic neural network that can learn to act as near-perfect components of quantum technologies and discuss the role of weak nonlinearities . Shastri, B.J. et al. Photonics for artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing. Nature Photonics 15 (2021) Al-Kayed, N. et al. Programmable 200 GOPS Hopfield-inspired photonic Ising machine. Nature 648 (2025) Ewaniuk, J et al. Imperfect quantum photonic neural networks. Advanced Quantum Technologies (2023) .Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas QuesadaSpeaker(s): Bhavin J. ShastriJ. Armand Bombardier J-1035, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

The concept of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) has emerged as a promising approach to manage the growing operational challenges associated with high penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in distribution systems. By aggregating distributed assets, VPPs enable coordinated control of flexible resources at the customer level. However, in an open market environment where multiple VPPs may coexist within the same distribution network, new technical challenges arise in ensuring secure and reliable operation. In particular, the coordination of multiple VPPs must account for network constraints across the distribution <a href="http://feeder.To" target="_blank" title="feeder.To">feeder.To address these challenges, this work proposes a two-layer VPP dispatch framework. The upper layer determines feasible operating envelopes for each VPP by solving a network-constrained optimal power flow problem, capturing the impact of aggregated resources on the distribution system. The lower layer performs VPP-level dispatch within these limits, ensuring that individual resource schedules remain compliant with network constraints. This framework enables scalable and coordinated deployment of multiple VPPs while maintaining system reliability and operational <a href="http://feasibility.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="feasibility.Co-sponsored">feasibility.Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)Speaker(s): Imantha Meegasthanne Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/553741

Abstract: Future 6G wireless communication systems will require high spectral and energy efficiencies for both economic and environmental reasons. Current amplifiers can have very low amplification efficiency, especially when used with variable-envelope broadband signals like the OFDM-based schemes and single-carrier schemes with compact spectrum (both widely employed in broadband wireless land and satellite communications). In fact, the maximum amplification efficiency for quasi-linear amplifiers (like class-A amplifiers) is 50%. This value drops to 5-10% when high-PAPR signals are employed. By using strongly nonlinear, switched amplifiers (like class D or F amplifiers), we can increase the maximum theoretical amplification to 100%, but the strong nonlinear distortion levels preclude its use with variable-envelope <a href="http://signals.In" target="_blank" title="signals.In">signals.In this presentation, we make an overview on block transmission techniques for broadband wireless communications, as well as current power amplification schemes, with their advantages and limitations when employed with variable-envelope signals. We also present an innovative and highly disruptive amplification scheme named quantized digital amplification (QDA), which can overcome those limitations. It is shown that the QDA allows a quasi-linear amplification of variable-envelope signals like OFDM ones, while maintaining very high energy efficiency, being able to fulfill the spectral masks and EVM (Error Vector Magnitude) requirements of the most demanding wireless systems, including OFDM-based MIMO systems employing large QAM constellations. The power efficiency gains of the QDA allow significant improvements in bit rates and coverage for wireless systems in <a href="http://general.Room:" target="_blank" title="general.Room:">general.Room: MCLD 3038, Bldg: Hector J. MacLeod Building - MCLD, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/551233

Zoom Link: <a href="https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/65778451409?pwd=B1j19PbbWPhyXWjxkTf9PjOfIekUCY.1Talk Abstract:Digital twins of the wireless environments offer new capabilities to the communication network design and operation. They could be utilized offline to build site-specific datasets for pre-training and evaluation machine learning models, or online to provide real-time or near real-time priors that aid the various communication system decisions on precoding, channel estimation, spectrum sharing, resource allocation, among many interesting applications. In this talk, I will present key aspects and considerations for modeling, building, calibrating, and utilizing these digital twins to maximize their gains while balancing constraints on cost, latency, and computational overhead. I will also introduce DeepVerse 6G, the world’s first large-scale digital-twin research platform, which provides high-fidelity multi-modal sensing and communication “true” digital twin datasets to accelerate research and development across a wide range of <a href="http://applications.Speaker" target="_blank" title="applications.Speaker">applications.Speaker Biography:Ahmed Alkhateeb received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt, in 2008 and 2012, and his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, USA, in 2016. After the Ph.D., he spent some time as a Wireless Communications Researcher at the Connectivity Lab, Facebook, before joining Arizona State University (ASU) in the Spring of 2018, where he is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering. His research interests are in the broad areas of wireless communications, signal processing, machine learning, and applied math. Dr. Alkhateeb is the recipient of the 2012 MCD Fellowship from The University of Texas at Austin, the 2016 IEEE Signal Processing Society Young Author Best Paper Award for his work on hybrid precoding and channel estimation in millimeter-wave communication systems, and the NSF CAREER Award 2021 to support his research on leveraging machine learning for large-scale MIMO <a href="http://systems.Meeting" target="_blank" title="systems.Meeting">systems.Meeting Link: https://ulaval.zoom.us/j/65778451409?pwd=B1j19PbbWPhyXWjxkTf9PjOfIekUCY.1, Québec City, Quebec, Canada, G1X 4C5

This work period is aimed for participants or interested groups for the Ottawa Robotics Competition 2026. Teams and their supervisors will be able to ask the organizers questions about the competition details and try out test versions of many of the <a href="http://competitions.Work" target="_blank" title="competitions.Work">competitions.Work Period #1: April 25th Room T102 (First floor)Work Period #2: May 9th T207 (Second floor)Attendees under the age of 18 are expected to be accompanied by a parent or supervisor for the duration of the work period <a href="http://attendance.NOTE:" target="_blank" title="attendance.NOTE:">attendance.NOTE: This event is not held at the same location as the final competition, we would like to thank Algonquin College for allowing us to use their space for this event!Room: 102, Bldg: T, Algonquin college, 1385 Woodroffe avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2G 1V8