IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section Late Summer Social 2026 Join the IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section late annual Summer Social! This event is an excellent opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our IEEE community. Who can attend? – Free for all IEEE Members and senior non-members – Family members and guests are welcome (registration fee: $ 15 for non-members and $ 5 for student non-members to cover food & beverages) Photo/Media Policy: Photography, video, and audio recording may take place during the event. Participants may appear in photos or recordings taken for IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section activities. Individuals will not be identified in published materials without prior consent. 📍 Location: HS 101, Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Home Page: http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/ieee-thompson-okanagan-section-late-summer-social-2026/ Agenda: Draft Agenda: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Registration and Welcome Refreshments (non-alcoholic) 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Opening Remarks – Welcome and event overview 11:45 – 12:15 PM | Introductions from IEEE Leaders – S. Carl Zanon, Life Members Affinity Group Chair and Vice President (10 minutes) – Vishal Balasubramanian, MTT-S Chapter Chair (5 minutes) – Kristina Cormier, Okanagan Student Branch President and IEEE Western Region Student Representative (5 minutes) – Youry Khmelevsky, Thompson Okanagan Section Chair (10 minutes) 12:15 – 3:00 PM | Networking Lunch & Social – Meet fellow IEEE members, affinity group participants, and student leaders – Learn more about IEEE membership benefits and opportunities – Share ideas for future section activities and collaborations 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Group Photo Session & Closing Remarks Room: HS 101, Bldg: Health and Science, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/575140