Tour of CBC Television Transmitter Site - Mt Seymour for UBC ComSoc student members and ELEC 411 students only. The Mt. Seymour Shuttle Bus will pick us up from the... Read more →

Insights into career opportunities Joint event with YP Singapore and YP Vancouver Co-sponsored by: Insights into career opportunities Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/380619

WiFi standards have had a profound impact on how we connect and communicate in the digital age. They have transformed our daily lives, enabling us to access information, connect our... Read more →

IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch Annual General Meeting Co-sponsored by: IEEE Okanagan College Student Branch Speaker(s): Thais Santos Damasceno, Chair Room: TBA, Bldg: E 102, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British... Read more →

In this presentation, we will explore how supervised learning can be used for identifying the root cause of performance degradations observed in optical networks. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada.... Read more →

Monthly executive committee meeting, starting with networking with NYIT student branch. Agenda: 6:00 PM - Networking and dinner 7:00 PM - Hybrid ExCom Meeting Room: 3115, 2925 Virtual Way Suite... Read more →

Tour of CBC Radio One Transmitter Site - Steveston for UBC ComSoc student members and ELEC 411 students only. Co-sponsored by: UBC Radio Science Lab | ELEC 411 - Antennas... Read more →

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 2B1, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/385102

The presentation will discuss our latest efforts in developing a picowatt cryogenic thermal detector for use in measuring the emitted optical power from NRC quantum-dot single photon sources, and linking... Read more →

We are hosting a 4 session E-Workshop where we will teach you in depth on how to design schematics and PCBs, and how to order parts for it! Can’t wrap... Read more →

Large LEO constellations and multi-orbit satellite systems have recently emerged as complex network architectures that provide and enhance a range of satellite services e.g. ubiquitous broadband internet, direct to handheld,... Read more →

AP Cooperation schemes which tackle the cell-edge user problem, are expected to be in the focus of Wi-Fi 8. Among them, Coordinated Beamforming (CoBF) is expected to play a key... Read more →

A virtual talk on marine robotics, autonomy, and machine learning. Speaker(s): Dr. Mae Seto, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/387327

Abstract: In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate automation, the transition from Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) is critical nowadays. Integrating Machine Learning (ML) technologies and sophisticated... Read more →

The TT&C is a critical function that ensures the spacecraft system operates properly, by sending Telecommand, receiving Telemetry, and doing tracking for the orbit determination. Although the TT&C engineering for... Read more →

What is a quantum computer, and what might it be useful for? I’ll describe how a quantum computer, based on superconducting qubits, works. I’ll also describe fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC),... Read more →

Monthly executive committee meeting. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/388523

Quelques soient les produits développés en optique-photonique, la production et l’assemblage de très haute précision sont un défi pour le recrutement et la rétention de la main-d’œuvre, pour la qualité... Read more →

An InAs/InP quantum-dash mode-locked laser (QD-MLL) with phase-locked comb lines is an excellent optical source and a microwave source for, respectively, optical and wireless transmission. In this talk, a duplex... Read more →

Practical 5G use cases. When 5G was unveiled to the industry & public a few years ago, there were numerous advantages highlighted. Changing our life due to the amount of... Read more →

Join us for a great overview of the challenges of acoustic communications underwater. Speaker(s): Ulaş Güntürkün, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/389009

Monolithic co-integration of electronics and photonics in the same silicon die is expected to enable a new realm of high-performance electro-optical systems, having applications in telecommunications, sensing and data centers.... Read more →

Speaker: S. Carl Zanon, Senior Member, Chair LMAG of IEEE Vancouver Section Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T. You can log in... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/398914

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Co-sponsored by: Okanagan College Student Branch Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400699

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/400685

Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Sen, Professor of Computing Science and Information Technology Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC, Canada Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. 10:00 AM P.D.T.... Read more →

Abstract: Knowledge and innovation will define the future of human society. This talk will focus on two powerful technologies: AI and quantum computing. The presentation will include basic concepts of... Read more →

Wireless communication is fundamental to our digital society, with radio spectrum the key enabling resource. Understanding the critical role of spectrum provides deep insight into how wireless technologies function and... Read more →

Annual training event. Agenda: Start Time End Time Summary Arrival 8:30 8:50 Arrive, set up, and coffee Part 1 8:50 9:35 Welcome & Agenda, followed by Vancouver Section Overview, then... Read more →

The IEEE Photonics Society / Standards Committee recently published a whitepaper on Fiber Attach. Transmission of light between or in and out of any photonic platform normally requires attachment to... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. ***CANCELED*** Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/404818

Abstract: This talk will present our latest research adventures on 2D nanomaterials towards greater scientific understanding and advanced engineering applications. In particular, the talk will highlight our work on flexible... Read more →

This meeting is to plan the events for this year and finalize a committee to work for 2024 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/405164

Intelligent systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in our society, e.g., self-driving cars are being developed on an industrial scale and smart grids are at the forefront of efforts to combat... Read more →

Speaker: Dr Ewart Blackmore, Former Head of the Accelerator Technology Division, TRIUMF Abstract: The presentation will describe applications of the TRIUMF cyclotron beams for cancer therapy, radiation effect testing of... Read more →

Get ready to break the ice and dive into the world of professional interviews with our upcoming event, the Ice-Breaking Journey, and Interview Insights Workshop. This special gathering is not... Read more →

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Agenda: Canada LMC Chair Comments MGA LMC Member Comments Introduction of new 2024 Canada LMC Chair - Dirk Werle Section Reports and Sharing... Read more →

Nestled in Kelowna, the beating heart of the Okanagan's dynamic technology sector, the Okanagan Tech Industry Night (OTIN) is more than an event—it's a vibrant platform designed exclusively for up-and-coming... Read more →

State-Dependent Communication Enhances Network Synchronization Synchronization occurs in many natural and artificial systems, which are often described as networks. Although synchronization requires communication between the individual systems or oscillators that... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - hybrid. Agenda: 6:00 PM - Networking and dinner 6:30 PM - Hybrid ExCom Meeting Room: 3038 Seminar Room, Bldg: MacLeod (MCLD) Building, The University of British... Read more →

Despite the success of data driven approaches in transfer learning, the theoretical understanding of transfer learning from statistics or information theory is somewhat behind. A key challenge when conducting theoretical... Read more →

March Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409863

Mid-infrared Transmitter and Receiver for Free Space Optical SatCom Abstract - In this talk, we review efforts of the Xu research group at McMaster to implement a C-band to mid-infrared... Read more →

Dr Tom Coughlin (President, Coughlin Associates, 2024 IEEE President) will present "Prioritizing Societal and Ethical Concerns with Responsible AI" online at 2pm EDT / 6pm UTC on 13 March '24.... Read more →

Discover the future of edge AI in our upcoming talk by Dr. Jun Zhang, an IEEE Fellow and Associate Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Delve... Read more →

Speaker: Paul Clegg, Retired Director of Network Transactions, Canadian Pacific Railway Abstract: The topics will include the following: · Why is standard gauge such an unusual measurement 4' 81/2"? ·... Read more →

R7 LMAG Executive Teleconference - MONTHLY MEETING Agenda: Canada LMC Chair Comments MGA LMC Member Comments Introduction of new 2024 Canada LMC Chair - Dirk Werle Section Reports and Sharing... Read more →

Join us in this fruitful webinar to learn more about the required procedures on obtaining your professional engineering license. Speaker(s): Tracey Caruana, Sami Lamrad Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406602

Abstract: Canada is in a housing crisis. Part of the challenge is low construction productivity, which has been stagnant for decades. Introducing robots to construction sites holds the promise of... Read more →

Machine learning algorithms have been applied to address a variety of engineering and scientific problems. The Internet has historically been prone to failures and attacks that significantly degrade its performance.... Read more →

Pedestrian bridges are typically lighter and more flexible compared to other types. Consequently, they are more sensitive to loading and often the effects are more noticeable. Some of them have... Read more →

The 2024 IEEE Vancouver Section’s AGM and Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 30th, starting at 6 PM in Burnaby, BC, at the Element Hotel. The event will... Read more →

[]Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn? The story goes back to local... Read more →

April Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410375

Abstract: Photonic integration has been at the center of photonic activity for several years. Over this period, great strides have been made to increase the integration density and integrated chip... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414805

*Please note that this presentation will be given as a fully virtual event. Webinar access information will be communicated to IEEE members and registered people. Please contact the hosts for... Read more →

Powerex was established in 1988 as the wholly-owned electricity marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, responsible for marketing BC Hydro’s surplus electricity in the west. Today, Powerex is a key participant... Read more →

[] Speaker(s): Prof. William Wong, Room: ASB 10900 (Big Data Hub Presentation Studio), Bldg: Applied Science Building, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416940

Speaker: Simon Wheeler, Advisor, Salt Spring Energy Community Society The topics will include the following: · The Solar Scholarship project, an installation on the local school roof · A large... Read more →

[] Dive into the exciting world of holographic-type communications with Prof. Filip De Turck, an expert in network management and holographic-type technologies. This talk will explore the evolution of video... Read more →

Spin Polarized Transport in Monolayer WSe2 Quantum Structures Abstract: Monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), a semiconducting member of the two-dimensional material family, have been suggested to be promising candidates for... Read more →

Overview: Ready to dive into the world of consulting without breaking the bank? Join Phil Gerbyshak for "Zero Dollar Consultancy," where you'll learn how to launch your consulting business with... Read more →

A grid modernization journey may be wide-scoped or narrow, fast-paced or gradual with incremental changes -- but as with any journey, it is important to have a vision for where... Read more →

IEEE EDS Distinguished Lecturer Seminar Title: "Multifunctional Materials for Emerging Technologies" Speaker: Federico Rosei, Centre for Energy, Materials and Telecommunications, Institut National De La Recherche Scientifique (INRS) Abstract This presentation... Read more →

Prof Mary (Missy) Cummings (Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) at George Mason University, USA) will present "Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly" at... Read more →

May Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416627

The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, operating as BC Hydro, is a Canadian electric utility in the province of British Columbia. It is the main electricity distributor, serving more... Read more →

Abstract: Strongly-driven nonlinear optical processes such as spontaneous parametric down-conversion and spontaneous four-wave mixing can produce multiphoton nonclassical beams of light which have applications in quantum information processing and sensing.... Read more →