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5G Bootcamp – Sept 26th at UBC
IEEE Vancouver is a sponsor of: 5G Boot Camp September 26, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The University of BC 2322 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Building/Room: Kaiser 2020/2030 Lunch will be provided What this event is about: 5G New Radio (NR) is a fast-evolving standard designed to cover a broad set of… Read more
IEEE Day 2019 is Coming Oct 1st! Save the Date!
Each year, IEEE Day is celebrated around the world. The celebration(s) this year will take place on Tuesday October 1st. Globally, the various units of the IEEE and individual IEEE members are encouraged to create their own events which celebrate the IEEE and what it means to them. The Vancouver Section is busy planning… Read more
Robert Rohling named IEEE Fellow
IEEE Vancouver Section congratulates UBC Professor and long time IEEE EMBS Chapter chair, Dr. Robert Rohling on his elevation to the Grade of IEEE Fellow. Dr. Rohling’s citation reads: “for contributions to ultrasound for medical diagnosis and intervention”. The Grade of IEEE Fellow is an honour and special distinction reserved for select… Read more
AGM 2019 – IEEE Vancouver Student Scholarship recipients announced
On Saturday March 30th at the Annual General Meeting and Gala, the Vancouver Section named and honored the recipients of several Vancouver Section Student Scholarships. The Vancouver Section Student Scholarships are named in honour of outstanding Vancouver Section members. The scholarship funds accounts are administered on behalf of the Vancouver Section by the IEEE Canadian… Read more
AGM 2019 – Section Award recipients announced
On Saturday March 30th at the Annual General Meeting and Gala, the Vancouver Section named and honored the recipients of several Vancouver Section awards. The awards recognize outstanding performance or contributions during the 2018 year. The Vancouver Section congratulates the following recipients of Vancouver Section awards: Outstanding Small Technical Chapter (tie) – Power Electronics… Read more
Successful AGM 2019 – Full report!
On Saturday March 30th, 2019 the Vancouver Section held its Annual General Meeting and Gala. The event was a success, attracting over 100 members, guests and friends of the Section. The evening was enjoyed by all as it provided an opportunity to socialize with friends and colleagues, and to savour a delicious buffet dinner…. Read more
Register soon for AGM early bird pricing!
The IEEE Vancouver Section is offering special “early bird” pricing for those who register for the Section AGM & Gala before the end of March 14th. Early bird prices will be available only until the end of day on March 14th. Regular ticket pricing will be in effect after March 14th. The Annual General Meeting… Read more
AGM Keynote Speaker Announced – Mr. Tony Geheran, TELUS
The IEEE Vancouver Section has announced the keynote speaker for the Section’s Annual General Meeting & Gala, to be held on March 30th: Mr. Tony Geheran, Chief Customer Officer, TELUS Mr. Geheran will be speaking on: “Improving our customers’ lives in the age of AI and machine learning”. Speaker Bio: Mr. Tony Geheran As TELUS’… Read more
Symposium on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics – March 29th
IEEE Vancouver Section Joint Computing Chapter and the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, KPU School of Business announce the 5th Annual Symposium on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics to be held on Friday, March 29th at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilson School of Design, in Richmond. Featured presenters will include academics, industry, law enforcement and government… Read more
Section AGM & Gala set for March 30th – save the date!
The Vancouver Section announces the date of its Annual General Meeting and Gala, set for March 30th. The event will be held at the Element Vancouver Metrotown Hotel, Burnaby. The evening will begin with a Student Poster Competition and informal networking of members, guests and friends of the Section. The formal Section Annual General meeting… Read more