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 →

We are pleased to announce the 26th Western Canadian Conference on Computing Education at Okanagan College. The conference is a forum for discussing the development of computing programs and curricula... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - hybrid. Online: WebEx Venue: TBA TBA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419178

Monthly ExCom meeting - online only Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419998

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 →

[]Prof Clinton Andrews (Center for Urban Policy Research, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, USA) will present “Implications of Robotics for Public Policy” at 6pm... Read more →

A Strategic Si3N4 materials platform for Integrated Quantum and Nano Technologies (Made in Canada!) Abstract: Silicon nitride has recently gained a lot of interest within the photonic device community, because... 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 →

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 →

Speaker: Janos Toth, Vice President of Business Development, Gravient The topics will include the following: · The need for grid scale (larger than 20 MWh) energy storage · Challenges with... Read more →

IEEE VTS Chicago is pleased to invite VTS Distinguished Speaker Prof. Halim Yanikomeroglu of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada to give a VTS Distinguished Lecture on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)... Read more →

The urgent need to address climate change is recognised globally with Australia adopting a net zero emissions target by 2050 and commitments to reduce carbon emissions by 2030. The adoption... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422292

June Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422095

Henry Nash (P2987 Standard Working Group) will present “Designing a Standard to Minimise Misuse of Technology for Coercive-Control (P2987)” at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 11 June ’24. Click... Read more →

Abstract: The Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap – International (IPSR-I) drives global developments of Photonic Integrated Circuits for the coming decades. The roadmap describes the consensus of over 400 experts on... Read more →

Metamaterials and meta components are the future of photonics: how PlanOpSim and SONIL can help Abstract: The meta-component markets are set to grow significantly over the next few years. PlanOpSim... 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 →

IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter is pleased to announce the following technical talk organized in collaboration with the Powertech Labs Inc. and the New York Institute of Technology - Vancouver Campus.... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425205

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 Generative... Read more →

Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber... Read more →

The increase in popularity of machine learning models and algorithms has brought up methods for increasing the efficiency of processes in various industries and new use cases. From corporations to... Read more →

The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly... Read more →

Join fellow IEEE members and Section leaders to socialize, and explore opportunities to connect with the section. This event is free to attend for all IEEE Members. Family members and... Read more →

Speaker: Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri, Professor, Department of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Iran Abstract: Electrodeposition has recently attracted considerable attention towards the realization of nanometer size materials for functional... Read more →

IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter Ex-com Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427450

TBD - CIT Summer Series Session 6 Speaker(s): Careers in Tech Panelists Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423708

IEEE PES VANCOUVER JOINT CHAPTER SEPTEMBER EX-COM MEETING Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427451

Prof Andrew McStay (Bangor University, UK) will present “Automating Empathy in Human-AI Partnerships: Issues, Ethics and Governance” at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 10 September ’24. Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=IEEE+SSIT+Lecture%3A+Automating+Empathy+in+Human-AI+Partnerships%3A+Issues%2C+Ethics+and+Governance&iso=20240910T18&p1=78&ah=1). (https://www.ieee-ukandireland.org/chapters/society-on-social-implications-of-technology/)... Read more →

Event re-scheduled from original date of 2024-Jun-15 Speaker: Ljiljana Trajkovic, Ph.D., P.Eng., FIEEE; Professor, School of Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University In this talk, the speaker will describe collection and... Read more →

Overview: In the high-stakes world of large corporate IT, conducting a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) for an enterprise system is like orchestrating a symphony of diverse stakeholders, intricate technical requirements, and strategic... Read more →