2024 IEEE Vancouver Section AGM & Gala
Bldg: Element Metrotown, 5988 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5H 2A7The 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
The Origins of Silicon Valley: Lessons for Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Technology Hubs
Room: MS4171, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, St. George Campus, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409693[]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
IEEE PES Vancouver Joint Chapter April Ex-com meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410375April Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410375
Monolithic, Heterogeneous and Hybrid Photonic Integration – There is a role for all
Room: 1.246.01, Bldg: Cégep - bâtiment principal, 1111 Rue Lapierre, CEGEP André Laurendeau, LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, H8N 2J4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413457Abstract: 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
April 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414805Monthly ExCom meeting - online only. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/414805
Virtual Talk: Quantum microscopy using spatially correlated photons / Microscopie quantique en utilisant des photons spatialement corrélés
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410417*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
Tour of Powerex Trading Floor
1300 - 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 2X8Powerex 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
IEEE EDS Invited Speaker Prof. William Wong, “Two-dimensional materials processing for large-area electronics”
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(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
Vancouver TALK 24: The Little Island That Can; Salt Spring Moves Towards Energy Resilience
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413677Speaker: 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
Advances in Holographic-Type Communications
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406600[] 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
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/417651Spin 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
Zero Dollar Consultancy with Phil Gerbyshak: Kickstart Your Consulting Journey!
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410613Overview: 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
Kaiser Chair Energy Security Talk Series Sponsored by IEEE PELS: Grid Modernization – Paving the path for the future
Room: KAIS 2020/2030, Bldg: Kaiser , 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4A 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: Prof. Federico Rosei “Multifunctional Materials for Emerging Technologies”
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/415950IEEE 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
IEEE SSIT Lecture: Self-Driving Cars: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/406173Prof 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
The 26th Western Canadian Conference on Computing Education (WCCCE) 2024 May 2-3, 2024
Room: S 104, Bldg: S, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8We 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
May 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
TBA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419178Monthly ExCom meeting - hybrid. Online: WebEx Venue: TBA TBA, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419178
May 2024 Okanagan Section ExCom
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419998Monthly ExCom meeting - online only Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419998
IEEE PES Vancouver Joint Chapter May Ex-com meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416627May Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/416627
Tour of BC Hydro Control Centre
Langley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 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
IEEE SSIT Lecture: Prof Clint Andrews – Implications of Robotics for Public Policy
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415611[]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!)
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419574A 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
Canada LMAG Chair Teleconference May, 2024
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/421432R7 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
Observation of a group delay in high-gain spontaneous parametric down-conversion
Room: Salle Tudor Johnston, Bldg: INRS-EMT, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Quebec, Canada, J3X 1P7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/418357Abstract: 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
Vancouver TALK 25: Grid-scale Gravity-based Electrical Energy Storage System
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/419663Speaker: 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
High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) in Near-Space: Towards an Integrated Network of Networks
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/410338IEEE 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
Innovative Sensing Technology for Fugitive Hydrogen Emissions Detection
Room: 10704, Bldg: Applied Sciences Building, ASB 10704, Simon Fraser Unviersity - Burnaby, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 0A7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420119The 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
June 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422292Monthly ExCom meeting - Online Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422292
IEEE PES Vancouver June Ex-com meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422095June Ex-com meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422095
Designing a Standard to Minimise Misuse of Technology for Coercive-Control (P2987)
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420067Henry 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
Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap – International 2023 & PhotonDelta
Room: A-1302, Bldg: Pavillion A, 1100 Notre-Dame St W, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422471Abstract: 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
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422841Metamaterials 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
Canada LMAG Chair Teleconference JUNE 17, 2024
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424544R7 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
Expert talk on Power System Dynamic Security Assessment – Practices, Challenges, and Trends
2985, Virtual Way Suite, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5M 4X5IEEE 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
July 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425205Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425205
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) for Small Industries in BC (a mini workshop)
Room: E-308, Bldg: E-308, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424538In 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
Careers in Technology Summer Series 2024 – Arun Vishwanathan – Model-based Approaches for Cyber Risk Assessment of Space Missions
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423705Space 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
Algorithmic Trading and Short-term Forecast for Financial Time Series with Machine Learning Models Implementation and Testing Workshop
Room: 310, Bldg: E, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428090The 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
Careers in Technology Summer Series 2024 – Paul Carney – Unlock Your Business Potential with AI
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423706The 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
IEEE VANCOUVER SECTION – SUMMER SOCIAL 2024
6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8Join 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
IEEE EDS Seminar: “Electrodeposition for highly sensitive electrodes and renewable energy devices” by Prof. Farzad Nasirpouri
Room: ASB 10703, Bldg: Applied Science Building, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428570Speaker: 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 JOINT CHAPTER AUGUST EX-COM MEETING
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427450IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter Ex-com Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427450
Careers in Technology Summer Series 2024 – Virtual Panel Discussion
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423708TBD - 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/427451IEEE PES VANCOUVER JOINT CHAPTER SEPTEMBER EX-COM MEETING Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427451
IEEE SSIT Lecture: Automating Empathy in Human-AI Partnerships: Issues, Ethics and Governance
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415613Prof 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
Vancouver TALK 26: Data Mining and Machine Learning for Analysis of Network Traffic
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423177Event 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
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Enterprise System RFPs
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427995Overview: 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