Software-Defined Optics: Opening New Frontiers in Perception and AutonomyFrom autonomous vehicles to smart infrastructure, the future of intelligent systems depends on sensors that can adapt, learn, and perceive with precision. Lumotive is pioneering this transformation with light-control metasurface (LCM) technology, a revolutionary solid-state beam-steering approach that replaces mechanical LiDAR with fully programmable, software-defined <a href="http://optics.In" target="_blank" title="optics.In">optics.In this talk, Dr. Calvin Cheng, Director of Applications and Customer Success at Lumotive, will explore how LCM-based LiDAR systems enable dynamic scanning, on-device intelligence, and efficient 3D perception across diverse applications. Through live demonstrations and system-level insights, he will illustrate how Lumotive’s innovations are redefining the boundaries of perception and autonomy and how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the next generation of intelligent sensing <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): Calvin Cheng PhDRoom: 3038, Bldg: Macleod building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514914

Come join Dr. Anis Ben Arfi for a talk on Power Electronics and RF Component testing!Event Highlights:- Attendees will get access to a free course material- Technical presentations by Rohde & Schwarz- Open discussions on future wireless communication trends- LunchWho should attend:- Graduate and undergraduate students in Electrical, Computer, Software <a href="http://Engineering.-" target="_blank" title="Engineering.-">Engineering.- Faculty and researchers working in electronics, wireless communication, RF, and signal processing- Anyone interested in cutting-edge communication technologies and measurement solutionsWe will discuss how to use oscilloscopes, power supplies, power sensors, and spectrum analyzers to test various electrical components and best practices for using test equipment to obtain accurate <a href="http://measurements.This" target="_blank" title="measurements.This">measurements.This session offers students, researchers, and faculty the chance to learn about cutting-edge measurement techniques that support both academic research and practical engineering <a href="http://challenges.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="challenges.Speaker(s):">challenges.Speaker(s): Anis, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

A semesterly recurring series of 15 tutoring sessions designed to support students in their exam preparations. These sessions will be held in the IEEE office throughout December, leading up to final exams. The event provides a comfortable and supportive environment for students to review course material with the help of knowledgeable tutors. This event usually brings in a total of 250-300 students, and grows in popularity every <a href="http://year.800" target="_blank" title="year.800">year.800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Photonic Pathways to Scalable and Low-Cost Free-Space Optical Satellite DownlinksAbstract:Free-space optical communication (FSOC) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for space-to-ground and inter-satellite networks. Yet the downlink to ground remains the most technically demanding segment, where atmospheric turbulence distorts optical wavefronts and drives system complexity and cost. Traditional bulk-optics solutions are difficult to align, power-hungry, and expensive to reproduce. Photonic technologies offer a transformative alternative: compact, robust, and inherently manufacturable architectures that merge adaptive optics, beam combination, and phase control directly on a chip. These integrated systems enable ultra-high-speed, real-time correction of turbulence with minimal mass and power, while leveraging semiconductor fabrication to achieve wafer-scale replication and dramatically lower cost. This cost reduction opens the possibility of deploying many more optical ground stations, enhancing global network coverage, redundancy, and resilience. By uniting astronomical adaptive optics with scalable photonic integration, we are charting a path toward affordable, high-performance optical downlinks to ground. I will highlight recent prototype demonstrations and outline our roadmap toward fully photonic optical ground terminals that bring the precision of astronomical instrumentation to the future of space <a href="http://communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Voies" target="_blank" title="communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Voies">communications.------------------------------------------------------------------------Voies photoniques pour des liaisons descendantes optiques par satellite en espace libre, évolutives et peu coûteusesRésumé:La communication optique en espace libre (FSOC) s'impose rapidement comme un pilier de la connectivité à haut débit et faible latence pour les réseaux sol-espace et inter-satellites. Cependant, la liaison descendante vers le sol demeure le segment le plus complexe sur le plan technique, car la turbulence atmosphérique y déforme les fronts d'onde optiques, ce qui accroît la complexité et le coût du système. Les solutions optiques classiques sont difficiles à aligner, énergivores et coûteuses à reproduire. Les technologies photoniques offrent une alternative révolutionnaire : des architectures compactes, robustes et intrinsèquement industrialisables qui intègrent l'optique adaptative, la combinaison de faisceaux et le contrôle de phase directement sur une puce. Ces systèmes intégrés permettent une correction ultrarapide et en temps réel de la turbulence avec une masse et une consommation d'énergie minimales, tout en tirant parti de la fabrication des semi-conducteurs pour une réplication à l'échelle de la plaquette et une réduction drastique des coûts. Cette réduction des coûts ouvre la voie au déploiement d'un nombre beaucoup plus important de stations optiques au sol, améliorant ainsi la couverture, la redondance et la résilience du réseau mondial. En associant l'optique adaptative astronomique à l'intégration photonique à grande échelle, nous ouvrons la voie à des liaisons optiques terrestres performantes et abordables. Je présenterai des démonstrations récentes de prototypes et décrirai notre feuille de route vers des terminaux optiques terrestres entièrement photoniques, qui mettront la précision des instruments astronomiques au service des communications spatiales de <a href="http://demain.Prof" target="_blank" title="demain.Prof">demain.Prof. Suresh Sivanandam, University of TorontoAbout / A proposThe High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between <a href="http://researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe" target="_blank" title="researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe">researchers.https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-programLe programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre <a href="http://chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW:">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitNEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions, at the end of the presentation and Q/A, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur <a href="http://compagnie.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="compagnie.Co-sponsored">compagnie.Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, <a href="http://Canada.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Canada.Speaker(s):">Canada.Speaker(s): Prof. Suresh Sivanandam, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514232

Direct current (DC) microgrids are emerging as a promising solution for integrating renewable energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure with high efficiency and reliability. However, the shift toward DC distribution introduces a new set of technical and operational <a href="http://challenges.This" target="_blank" title="challenges.This">challenges.This presentation provides an accessible overview of the key issues facing DC microgrid development, including protection and fault detection, system stability, and safe interconnection with existing AC networks. Drawing from both research and industry experience, the talk explores how protection schemes, and standards are evolving to support the next generation of resilient, flexible, and efficient DC power <a href="http://systems.Attendees" target="_blank" title="systems.Attendees">systems.Attendees will gain a broad understanding of the opportunities and barriers shaping DC microgrids today, and how these systems are poised to influence the future of power <a href="http://distribution.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="distribution.Co-sponsored">distribution.Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Atlantic SectionSpeaker(s): Steven, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510195

Hello IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Members & Guests,Get ready for an inspiring evening of purpose, connection, and community impact. We’re excited to invite you to our 2025 IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) — all set against the historic downtown of Halifax, Nova Scotia!Date: Nov 28, 2025 (Friday)Time: 7pm – 10pmVenue: Four Points by Sheraton, Halifax Hotel & Conference Center, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Z1, CanadaThis is your chance to:✔ Celebrate our collective achievements✔ Reconnect with members in a relaxed, welcoming setting✔ Shape the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Future👉 Register now — spots are limited!We can’t wait to see you there!Warm regards,Muhammad Usman AsadChair—IEEE Canadian Atlantic SectionSpeaker(s): Anis, , Agenda: Room: Navigator Room, Four Points by Sheraton Halifax Hotel & Conference Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J3Z1

==Great news: Registration Deadline EXTENDED !==Register before November 24, to hear and mingle with our inspiring speakers and special guests while you enjoy an amazing dinner:Special Guest: Dr. Tom Murad, President IEEE <a href="http://Canada.Special" target="_blank" title="Canada.Special">Canada.Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos - Manager Operations, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).Keynote: Amy Sinclair "Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT".NEW Speaker: Ali Alavi, "Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn't, and How to Stay Ahead".You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Hamilton Section taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @Bronte on Saturday, November 29, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. Registration deadline: Nov. 24Cost: $10 for students or graduate students, $10 for IEEE Life Members, $20 for IEEE members, $30 for non-IEEE member <a href="http://guests.Registration" target="_blank" title="guests.Registration">guests.Registration fees inclusive of deluxe dinner of your choice (beef, chicken, seafood or vegetarian).Parking available at the venue for <a href="http://free.Please" target="_blank" title="free.Please">free.Please register before the deadline (Nov. 24) and pay by credit card. Multiple registrations can be done at the same time, click "Add Another Guest" before you click "Register and Pay Now".Each attendee must register so that a name tag can be <a href="http://created.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="created.Agenda:">created.Agenda: Program:5:30 PM: Registration, Networking, hors d'<a href="http://oeuvres.6:00" target="_blank" title="oeuvres.6:00">oeuvres.6:00 PM: Dinner <a href="http://Served.6:20" target="_blank" title="Served.6:20">Served.6:20 PM: AGM Presentations by Special Guest (while you eat).- Dr. Tom Murad, President IEEE <a href="http://Canada.-" target="_blank" title="Canada.-">Canada.- Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos - Manager Operations, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO).- Keynote Speaker: Amy Sinclair "Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT".- Ali Alavi, "Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn't, and How to Stay Ahead".8:00 PM: IEEE Hamilton Exec. Committee 2024 report (incl. 2025 election results)Dress code: Elegant <a href="http://casual.Room:" target="_blank" title="casual.Room:">casual.Room: Room name: Royal Room, Bldg: Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L6P8

[]Welcome to the a new look for the IEEE Toronto AGM where we invite everyone to mingle and expand their network. Enjoy a trendy and private venue with drinks, appetizers, and food stations serving dinner. The event will feature short presentations from keynote speaker Danny Christidis, and presentations by the IEEE Toronto officers. Parking is available for an additional fee in nearby Green P lots (see the map below). Transit is reommended where <a href="http://possible.Twist" target="_blank" title="possible.Twist">possible.Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6B 3J7

DRIVING AI-NATIVE RAN INNOVATION WITH THE SIONNA RESEARCH KITDr. Sebastian Cammerer, Senior Research Scientist, NVIDIARegistration Link: (mailto:<a href="http://[email protected]?subject=From%20Propagation%20Models%20to%20Physics-Based%20Digital%20Twins%20of%20Emerging%20Wireless%20Communication%20Systems%20-%20Saint%20Maurice%20Sect%20Chap,%20COM19)When:" target="_blank" title="[email protected]?subject=From%20Propagation%20Models%20to%20Physics-Based%20Digital%20Twins%20of%20Emerging%20Wireless%20Communication%20Systems%20-%20Saint%20Maurice%20Sect%20Chap,%20COM19)When:">[email protected]?subject=From%20Propagation%20Models%20to%20Physics-Based%20Digital%20Twins%20of%20Emerging%20Wireless%20Communication%20Systems%20-%20Saint%20Maurice%20Sect%20Chap,%20COM19)When: December 2nd at 10H30 AM ESTVia zoom: <a href="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting" target="_blank" title="https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting">https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1Meeting ID: 815 2108 4215Password: 018477ABSTRACTAI will become a cornerstone of future wireless communication systems, enabling radio access networks (RANs) that dynamically adapt to specific radio frequency (RF) environments and enhance their performance even after deployment. Novel paradigms such as end-to-end learning for pilotless transmissions and semantic communications add to the transformative potential of AI. Integrating neural network components into the signal processing pipeline of wireless transceivers poses research challenges, particularly in meeting the stringent, often sub-millisecond, inference latency required by RANs. As such, the full potential of AI-native RANs depends on three main factors: (a) the development of robust software tools, (b) the deployment of specialized hardware platforms for real-time AI acceleration, and (c) the design of fundamentally new transceiver <a href="http://algorithms.In" target="_blank" title="algorithms.In">algorithms.In this talk, we outline a path toward prototyping an AI-native RAN using the Sionna Research Kit—an open-source platform designed for development, training, and deployment of AI-native wireless communication systems. We present a 5G NR-compliant real-time neural receiver connected to commercial user equipment, demonstrating how research ideas can be rapidly transformed into over-the-air prototypes using open-source tools. To foster collaboration and accelerate progress in the field, all experiments and results will be made openly available, lowering the barrier to entry and enabling researchers worldwide to translate their ideas into real-world wireless communication <a href="http://systems.BIOGRAPHYDr" target="_blank" title="systems.BIOGRAPHYDr">systems.BIOGRAPHYDr. Sebastian Cammerer is a Senior Research Scientist at NVIDIA, working at the intersection of wireless communications and machine learning. He is one of the core developers and maintainers of the Sionna open-source link-level simulator. Before joining NVIDIA, he received his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from the University of Stuttgart, Germany. His main research interests are machine learning for wireless communications and channel coding. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the VDE ITG Dissertationspreis 2022, the IEEE SPS Young Author Best Paper Award 2019, and third prize in the Nokia Bell Labs Prize 2019.Speaker(s): Dr. Cammerer, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/517965

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469127

This talk will present emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the nuclear energy sector, focusing on how Large Language Models (LLMs) and vision systems can enhance nuclear safety, data interpretation, and operational efficiency. Grounded in recent work involving CANDU systems and Canadian CSA standards, the presentation will explore how AI can be responsibly applied in highly regulated <a href="http://environments.In" target="_blank" title="environments.In">environments.In addition to technical advances, the talk will discuss how AI systems can be effectively regulated within the nuclear context, examining current governing standards and their applicability to intelligent technologies. It will also highlight ongoing developments in AI regulation, emphasizing how evolving frameworks can support innovation while maintaining the industry’s core commitment to nuclear <a href="http://safety.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="safety.Co-sponsored">safety.Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Atlantic SectionSpeaker(s): Dr. Issam Hammad, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514100

[]Join us for an insightful keynote by Professor Halim Yanikomeroglu, where he will explore how future wireless systems will extend far beyond traditional terrestrial infrastructure by tightly integrating non-terrestrial networks (NTN), including satellites and aerial platforms, to enable direct connectivity to devices, vehicles, sensors, and users anywhere on Earth. The talk will highlight emerging Direct-to-X (D2X) capabilities, multi-layer NTN architectures, and key 6G use cases. Prof. Yanikomeroglu will also discuss the major technical, regulatory, and commercial challenges, and outline how NTN will become a defining pillar of the 6G vision through the 2030s.Lunch will be <a href="http://provided.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="provided.Speaker(s):">provided.Speaker(s): Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu, Room: RBCx Finance Quarter, Bldg: Hub350, 350 Legget Dr,, Kanata, Ontario, Canada, K2K 3N1