THz waves are sandwiched between micro and optical waves with frequencies in the order from 300 GHz up to 10 THz. In this part of the spectrum, technological development remains less advanced compared to optics and microwaves. Electronic devices exhibit cut-off frequencies in the lower THz range, while the energy of THz waves at these frequencies is relatively low, resulting in limited available power and sensitivity. This raises the question of why exploration of this spectral region is worthwhile. Historically, and still predominantly, the primary application has been the development of receivers for astronomical observations in the THz band. The inherent limitations in power and sensitivity characteristic of this spectral region have been mitigated through radiation coupling mechanisms utilizing quasi-optical <a href="http://systems.Recent" target="_blank" title="systems.Recent">systems.Recent advancements in silicon technology, coupled with the growing demand for increased bandwidth, have driven the global industry to explore higher frequencies, particularly within the 100–300 GHz spectral range, for sensing and communication applications. The broader bandwidthavailable at these frequencies enables significantly faster wireless data transmission. Notably, 5G networks already utilize millimeter-wave frequencies, and this trend is expected to continue with the development of 6G. Additionally, radars operating at several hundred gigahertz are being employed for high-resolution object detection across various industrial <a href="http://applications.In" target="_blank" title="applications.In">applications.In this presentation, I will provide an overview of our research activities on quasi-optical antenna systems, initially developed for THz space applications and more recently extended to communication and sensing applications. The discussion will cover the development of highfrequency electromagnetic models used for perfomance optimization, along with a review of multiple prototype implementations spanning in the 100 GHz to 3 THz frequency <a href="http://range.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="range.Co-sponsored">range.Co-sponsored by: StracomSpeaker(s): Nuria Llombart, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481951

The 2025 IEEE Victoria Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in-person at the University of Victoria (Room ECS 668) from 5:30 PM (PT) onwards on May 9th, 2025. The AGM is an occasion to celebrate the achievements of the Victoria Section, made possible by its dedicated volunteers and <a href="http://members.5:30" target="_blank" title="members.5:30">members.5:30 pm - Welcome5:35 pm - Opening Remarks5:45 pm - Guest Speaker6:15 pm - AGM Business6:45 pm - Closing RemarksPlease register below by April 27th, 2025 to enable us to make the necessary <a href="http://arrangements.Payment" target="_blank" title="arrangements.Payment">arrangements.Payment Details:$10 for IEEE members;$20 for Non-IEEE <a href="http://members.Room:" target="_blank" title="members.Room:">members.Room: ECS 668, Bldg: Engineering / Computer Science Building, 99111 Ring Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8P 5C2

This work period is aimed for participants or interested groups for the Ottawa Robotics Competition 2025. 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: May 3rd Room T232Work Period #2: May 10th T102ABCAttendees under the age of 18 are expected to be accompanied by a parent or supervisor for the duration of the work period attendance. Accessibility requests should be sent to [email protected] in advance if necessary. This work period is only guaranteed to have english judges/organizers, if you require assistance with translation, please email an accessibility <a href="http://request.NOTE:" target="_blank" title="request.NOTE:">request.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!Co-sponsored by: IEEE Ottawa Robotics CompetitionRoom: T102ABC , Algonquin College Building T, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2G 3H2

Speaker Announcements- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshramadoss/), Chair, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, Author, Speaker- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/weekeetoh/), Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrmacdonald/), EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario)- (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/veneris-a/), Professor at the University of Toronto- (https://www.cigionline.org/people/paul-samson/), President of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)- (https://www.bankofcanada.ca/profile/scott-hendry/), Senior Research Officer at the Bank of Canada- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassib-kazoun/), Director, Advisors Client Services at Mastercard Data & Services- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soosan-naderi-mighan/), Innovation Lead in Blockchain and Cybersecurity at Exaion- (https://www.linkedin.com/in/redwanmeslem/), Executive Director at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)- More speakers to be announced (see below)And researchers from the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Waterloo, York University, as well as startup founders from (https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/blockchain-web3/) (Web3 Stream in partnership with University of Toronto and HEC Montréal).Main Themes- Finance: Global Payments, CBDC vs Stablecoins 💸- Cybersecurity 🔒- Energy Distribution ⚡Gold Sponsors- CredShieldsSponsors- Compass 360- PERCSCo-sponsored by: ExaionSpeaker(s): Mark MacDonald, Wee Kee Toh, Andreas Veneris, Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Nassib Kazoun, Douglas Heintzman, Henry Kim, Steven Karpenko, Peter Liber, Marc Lijour, Maharshi Patel, Shashank, Peyman Momeni, Soosan Naderi, Prateek Saxena, Mujtaba Khan, Adit Patel, Jonathan Chang, Ruairi Hanafin, Chinmay Patel, Victor LiAgenda: Latest AgendaTHEATRE ROOM9 am – Registration9:30 am - Welcome and introduction - Chair Marc Lijour (IEEE Toronto) & Co-chair Monica Tsang (IEEE Waterloo)Welcome and Land Acknowledgement - Michael Boni, Senior Sector Advisor, Ontario Blockchain Cluster Lead, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade9:45 am - Welcome from Dr. Ramesh Ramadoss, Co-founder and Global Chair IEEE Blockchain Technical Community10 am - Redwan Meslem, Executive DIrector, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA)10:20 am - Designing Payment Tokens for Open Blockchains presented by Wee Kee Toh, Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan10: 40 am - Mark R MacDonald, EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario)11 am - Small 10 min Break and Room Setup for the panel -11:10 am - Environics Research Group presents “Crypto curious: What Canadians Think About Investing in Bitcoin” featuring Bernice Cheung11:15 am - 12:30 pm - CBDCs vs Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposit: What are they and who is right? a panel moderated by Andreas Veneris, with Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Wee Kee Toh, Nassib KazounLUNCH Break1 pm - Panel on the Ontario Blockchain ecosystem moderated by Steven Karpenko with Peter Liber, Douglas Heintzman, Dr. Henry Kim1:50 pm - An overview of the Cybersecurity landscape in Ontario by Deborah Clark-Forster, Sr. Account Executive, MEDJCT, Ontario <a href="http://Government.2" target="_blank" title="Government.2">Government.2 pm - Panel on Blockchain and Cybersecurity moderated by Marc Lijour with Maharshi Patel, Shashank, Peyman Momeni2:45 pm - Short Break3 pm - Panel on Blockchain and Energy moderated by Marc Lijour with Soosan Naderi, Prateek Saxena, Mujtaba Khan4 pm - Networking5 pm - ClosingLUNCH and STARTUP PITCH ROOMPoster presentations from college and university students from Ontario and beyondLUNCH will be served in this room for pick upSEMINAR ROOMTables will be set to network in the morning and to eat lunch. Sessions will take place in the <a href="http://afternoon.1" target="_blank" title="afternoon.1">afternoon.1 pm - Blockscope Tutorial with Adit Patel1:30 pm - Exploring the Latest in Layer 1 Technical Developments and Ecosystem Building with Nibiru presented by Jonathan Chang2 pm - Scaling Smart Contract Security with AI Automation with Shashank2:30 pm - Metis DAO Keynote (10 min)3 pm - Panel presented by DeFi Toronto: “DeFi’s Second Act: Will ‘DeFi Summer’ Return With a Vengeance?” moderated by Victor Li with Ruairi Hanafin, Chinmay Patel, and a surprise guest4 pm - Networking5 pm - ClosingOntario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7

Sensitive laboratory equipment — including high-speed RF systems and optical devices — is highly vulnerable to seemingly minor incidents such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), the use of damaged RF cables, and dust. Even small handling mistakes can lead to costly repairs or replacements, creating a significant financial <a href="http://burden.To" target="_blank" title="burden.To">burden.To address these critical issues, the INRS Photonics Student Association and the INRS IEEE Student Branch are excited to host a workshop for the students and interns working in photonics and RF laboratories. The goal is to ensure participants acquire safety and handling skills essential for the lab <a href="http://environment.Workshop" target="_blank" title="environment.Workshop">environment.Workshop Highlights:Safe Handling of RF Equipment: Best practices for preventing damage and extending the life of high-frequency <a href="http://devices.Safe" target="_blank" title="devices.Safe">devices.Safe Handling of Optical Instruments: Guidelines to maintain delicate optical systems and avoid connector <a href="http://damage.Live" target="_blank" title="damage.Live">damage.Live Demonstrations: RF and photonics lab demos showcasing proper <a href="http://techniques.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="techniques.Co-sponsored">techniques.Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Foundation & OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRSAgenda: Schedule:10:00 AM – Arrival and reporting10:15 AM - 11:30 AM – Presentation (including 15 min Q&A) by Matthew Torre, RFuW Solution Engineer, Keysight Technologies, <a href="http://Inc.11:30" target="_blank" title="Inc.11:30">Inc.11:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Photonics Lab Presentation12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Pizza, drinks, and a networking session1:00 PM - 1:30 PM – RF Probing Station Demonstration by Prof. Tarek DjerafiThis is a great opportunity to build your technical confidence, network with industry professionals, and ensure you are prepared for real-world lab <a href="http://environments.Don’t" target="_blank" title="environments.Don’t">environments.Don’t miss it!Room: 6900, Bldg: Place Bonaventure, INRS, 800 rue de la gauchetière, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6

The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the <a href="http://technology.TOPIC:" target="_blank" title="technology.TOPIC:">technology.TOPIC: Small Reactors: Prospects and ChallengesDATE: May 14, 2025LOCATION: OnlinePRESENTER: Dr. Esam HusseinDr. Esam Hussein will discuss several types of small reactors and microreactors. He will review the promises and hurdles of modular reactor designs, manufacturing and construction. Inherent and passive safety features of these reactors will also be <a href="http://examined.This" target="_blank" title="examined.This">examined.This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is <a href="http://required.This" target="_blank" title="required.This">required.This presentation series is organized by:- (<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)-">https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)- (<a href="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This" target="_blank" title="https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This">https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics)This presentation series is supported by:- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)-">https://ieee-npss.org/)- (<a href="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored">https://ieee-npss.org/)Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech InitiativeSpeaker(s): Dr. Esam HusseinAgenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC).09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction09:10 Presentation09:45 Questions and Answers10:00 Presentation endsNOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam <a href="http://folder.NOTE" target="_blank" title="folder.NOTE">folder.NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start <a href="http://time.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="time.Virtual:">time.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481368

Towards realistic quantum networks with room-temperature systems and laser-trapped atoms in optical cavitiesAbstract:The development of quantum networks promises transformative advances in communication, computation, and sensing, with applications such as quantum-secured communication and blind quantum computing. A central challenge is the distribution of entanglement over long distances, typically requiring quantum repeaters. In this talk, I will present our recent theoretical work towards using room-temperature quantum systems for quantum repeaters, and discuss their feasibility and challenges. Also, I will touch on a recent collaboration with NanoQT on satellite-assisted global quantum networking based on neutral atoms in optical <a href="http://cavities.------------------------------------------------------------------------Vers" target="_blank" title="cavities.------------------------------------------------------------------------Vers">cavities.------------------------------------------------------------------------Vers des réseaux quantiques réalistes avec des systèmes à température ambiante et des atomes piégés par laser dans des cavités optiquesRésumé:Le développement des réseaux quantiques promet des avancées majeures en communication, en calcul et en détection, avec des applications telles que la communication quantique sécurisée et l’informatique quantique aveugle. La distribution de l’intrication sur de longues distances, qui nécessite généralement des répéteurs quantiques, constitue un défi majeur. Dans cet exposé, je présenterai nos récents travaux théoriques sur l’utilisation de systèmes quantiques à température ambiante pour les répéteurs quantiques, et j’aborderai leur faisabilité et leurs défis. J’aborderai également une récente collaboration avec NanoQT sur la mise en réseau quantique mondial assisté par satellite, basée sur des atomes neutres dans des cavités <a href="http://optiques.Jiawei" target="_blank" title="optiques.Jiawei">optiques.Jiawei Ji (PDF at University of Calgary)About / 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-debitCo-sponsored" target="_blank" title="chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored">chercheurs.https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debitCo-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. <a href="http://Optonique.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="Optonique.Speaker(s):">Optonique.Speaker(s): Jiawei Ji, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483881

Dalhousie’s IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) - Student Branch Chapter would like to invite you to attend a technical talk by Dr. Emmanuel Witrant, from Université Grenoble Alpes, France. Following the presentation, we will have a networking lunch and introduce the newly formed IES Student <a href="http://Chapter.Room:" target="_blank" title="Chapter.Room:">Chapter.Room: MA 121, Bldg: Industrial Engineering (I Building), 5275 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 0H5, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484319

Abstract: The undepleted pump approximation is typically valid for squeezed light generation in microring resonators with a third-order nonlinearity, such as silicon nitride (SiN), because the process is not efficient enough to significantly deplete the pump. However, recent work on second-order nonlinear processes in indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) microrings has demonstrated high conversion efficiency of the pump, suggesting that the undepleted pump approximation may no longer hold in such cases. In this talk, I will present recent theoretical and numerical results on spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) in InGaP microrings, where we find evidence of non-Gaussianity arising from the efficient conversion of pump photons into signal and idler photons. This work opens a path toward the deterministic generation of non-Gaussian states <a href="http://on-chip.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="on-chip.Co-sponsored">on-chip.Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas QuesadaSpeaker(s): Colin VendrominJ. Armand Bombardier J-1035, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4

There has been much discussion of the construction of nuclear power plants to mitigate the effects of global warming. The Vancouver LMAG has organized a series of talks, of which the first included a viewing of the Oliver Stone documentary "Nuclear Now" and the second was a discussion of available technologies and their business cases or lack of <a href="http://them.This" target="_blank" title="them.This">them.This meeting will include a lunch followed by excerpts from the "Nuclear Now" documentary, which describes changing societal attitudes to nuclear power generation and argues that there is no viable alternative for producing sufficient power in the near <a href="http://future.Attend" target="_blank" title="future.Attend">future.Attend to update your knowledge of current <a href="http://discussions.Please" target="_blank" title="discussions.Please">discussions.Please register so that we can inform the restaurant about expected <a href="http://numbers.Agenda:" target="_blank" title="numbers.Agenda:">numbers.Agenda: 11:30 arrival at Stop 5312:00 lunch12:30 viewing of excerpts from "Nuclear Now"1:15 discussionSouthcote 53 Tap and Grill, 534 Garner Road E,Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, L9G 3K9

IEEE Technical Talk (In-person)The EMB/RA/CS Societies Joint Chapter of IEEE Kingston Section, Queen's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ingenuity Labs Research Institute are proud to present the DSS talkSPEAKER:Dr. Babak TaatiBarbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology ResearchToronto Rehab InstituteTIME & VENUE:Talk:2:00-3:00 pm, Thursday May 15, 2025School of Kinesiology and Health Studies (KINE-100)Room 100, 28 Division St., KingstonQueen's UniversityMeet & Greet: Refreshments will be provided3:00-3:45 pm Thursday May 15, 2025 (short walking distance after the talk)Ingenuity Labs Research InstituteRoom 395, 69 Union St., KingstonQueen's UniversityABSTRACT:As the global population grows older, technology is becoming increasingly important in supporting the health and well-being of older adults, especially those with physical or cognitive challenges. This talk focuses on computer vision systems that help improve care, such as detecting pain and assessing mobility. One major challenge in developing these systems is the lack of enough clinical image/video data, which can be expensive and difficult to collect and label. To address this issue, we present a generative AI method for creating synthetic pathological data, which helps expand real datasets and improve the accuracy and reliability of these <a href="http://models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr" target="_blank" title="models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr">models.BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Babak Taati is a Senior Scientist at KITE, the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute - University Health Network (UHN), where he also serves as the lead the Kite Aging Team. He holds the Barbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology Research at TRI-UHN and holds an Associate Professor appointment (status-only) at the University of Toronto in the Department of Computer Science, the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, and the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Additionally, he is a Faculty Affiliate at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Taati completed his BSc, MASc, and PhD at Sharif University of Technology, Simon Fraser University, and Queen's University, respectively. His research focuses on applying computer vision and machine learning to develop intelligent health monitoring and rehabilitation <a href="http://technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr" target="_blank" title="technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr">technologies.CO-HOSTS:Dr. Michael Greenspan <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected]. Nasim Montazeri <a href="http://[email protected]" target="_blank" title="[email protected]">[email protected]. Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad khz@<a href="http://queensu.caQueen's" target="_blank" title="queensu.caQueen's">queensu.caQueen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Title: IEEE CAS Executive Members MeetingPurpose: To discuss the agenda items and action items from the previous Ex-Com MeetingDate/Time: May 15, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (15mins)-- Motion to approve the purchase of Equipment for STEM- Motion to approve buying Mbot Kits for the IEEE Summer Camp for ages 6-14- Discuss potential involvement as an exhibitor for the Teacher Conference in October 2025- Items will be added- Treasure Report - Potential Concur Training Presentation for New CAS Volunteers- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (5- 10 mins)- Open Discussion/Questions (15 min)- Next Steps and Action Items (10 min)Attendees:- Ex-Com Members- Dalhousie Student Branch- IEEE YP- VolunteersExpected Outcomes:- A roadmap and effective Action Plan for IEEE CAS 2025Preparation:- All chapter chairs are requested to submit their chapter reports via Google Form- Ex-Com members can edit agenda items online using the Google Drive link- Bring any questions regarding roles and responsibilitiesAgenda: Title: IEEE CAS Executive Members MeetingPurpose: To discuss the agenda items and action items from the previous Ex-Com MeetingDate/Time: May 15, 2025, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMLocation: MacIsaac Rm (3004), Sexton Campus, Dalhousie UniversityAgenda:- Welcome & Introductions (5 min)- Chair - Report (15mins)-- Motion to approve the purchase of Equipment for STEM- Motion to approve buying Mbot Kits for the IEEE Summer Camp for ages 6-14- Discuss potential involvement as an exhibitor for the Teacher Conference in October 2025- Items will be added- Treasure Report - Potential Concur Training Presentation for New CAS Volunteers- Discuss Agenda items (10 min)- Chapters and Committee Reports (20 mins)- Dalhousie University Students Branch (5- 10 mins)- Open Discussion/Questions (15 min)- Next Steps and Action Items (10 min)Attendees:- Ex-Com Members- Dalhousie Student Branch- IEEE YP- VolunteersExpected Outcomes:- A roadmap and effective Action Plan for IEEE CAS 2025Preparation:- All chapter chairs are requested to submit their chapter reports via Google Form- Ex-Com members can edit agenda items online using the Google Drive link- Bring any questions regarding roles and responsibilitiesHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482504