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 →

Abstract: With the ever-increasing rate of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential for everyone to be aware of at least the basics of cybersecurity to safeguard themselves from... Read more →

The 6th British Columbia Universities “Systems and Control” Meeting is a gathering of control systems researchers and practitioners from across British Columbia. The meeting is sponsored by the Institute for... 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... 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

The Careers in Technology (CIT) virtual career panel consists of a group of industry leaders and experts who interact directly with the participants in a moderated Q&A session. In this... Read more →

Photonic startup business success relies heavily on the uniqueness and quality of its technical know-how. Success also depends heavily on a range of skills and activities beyond technical prowess. Business... Read more →

Abstract : Digital computing is approaching its fundamental limits just as compute-intensive workloads like machine learning are taking off. To address this, we are building a new kind of computer–an... Read more →

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programs span a variety of technical disciplines to develop breakthrough technologies for national security, all of which have the potential to raise ethical, legal,... Read more →

Dimensionality Reduction of the Pinning Control Problem for Network Synchronization In this talk, Prof. Sorrentino reviews the pinning control problem for synchronization of networks of coupled oscillators. He first considers... Read more →

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 →

Hi Everyone, The Okanagan Subsection Executive meeting, open to all IEEE members in the Thompson Okanagan Region, will take place on September 11, beginning at 6:00 PM. It will be... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:30 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432906

We will be doing our first branch meeting to establish what we want to do for the calendar year and who will be responsible for what. Following that talk we... 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 →

The IEEE Photonics Society Montreal chapter in partnership with Quantino are inviting you to this 5 à 7 to continue the conversation with the panelists, participants, and guests about entrepreneurship... 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 →

Join us for a practice session ahead of the IEEExtreme Coding Competition! Sharpen your skills and prepare for the big day. (https://supportcenter.ieee.org/app/answers/detail/a_id/3356/kw/Xtreme) (https://ieeextreme.org/) Room: 1241, Bldg: Old Main, 835 University... Read more →

As part of an initiative to empower and support young professionals, students, and new graduates, we are hosting a panel discussion featuring three expert panelists. The discussion will explore the... Read more →

Solving the multi-agent herding control problem: theory and applications The emergence of coordinated action between groups of interacting individuals or agents is a common feature of multi-agent complex systems in... Read more →

PreFab: Image-to-Image Computer Vision for Advanced Nanophotonic Fabrication and Design Abstract: PreFab is an image-to-image computer vision system designed to predict and correct nanofabrication variations in integrated photonic circuits. Utilizing... Read more →

[] Abstract of the workshop: This special workshop “Frontiers in Systems and Control” consists of a series of presentations given by renowned researchers in systems and control. Speakers have been... Read more →

IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter is pleased to announce the following technical talk at BC Hydro Edmonds campus. The theme of the talk is: “High-Resolution Synchronized Measurements to Support Grid Resiliency... Read more →

Welcome to the Biggest National Career Event of Canada[] This event is organized during Spring (April) and Fall (October) every year by the l’Événement Carrières in the vibrant city of... Read more →

IEEE Okanagan Subsection Exec Meeting Co-sponsored by: OC SB Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437017

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 →

Join us on October 6th as we celebrate IEEE Day and host a distinguished speaker from the IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Day is an opportunity to reflect on the contributions... Read more →

Abstract: IEEE Day is an annual event celebrating the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. One of IEEE Day’s objectives is... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437052

L'optique spatiale au service de la Terre - maintenir l'humanité dans les limites planétaires Abstract: Satellite technologies play an essential role in the fight against climate change. The data needed... Read more →

What Question Would You Ask an Astrophysicist? Speaker: Dr. Jaymie Matthews, Emeritus Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of British Columbia Abstract: Eclipse Event Recent landing of craft... Read more →

The IEEE Vancouver Joint Power and Energy/Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society Chapter is pleased to welcome Distinguished Visitor John D. McDonald. The presentation titled "Grid Modernization: Technological Advancements Beyond Smart... Read more →

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Please join the Victoria & Vancouver Chapters of the Oceanic Engineering Society for an online joint technical session. Tom Dakin, who has been working in underwater acoustics and deep ocean... Read more →

SAG-based InGaAs/InP SPADs for photon counting in SWIR wavelengths Abstract: Low-light detection with high spatial and temporal precision is increasingly critical for applications like LiDAR, biomedical imaging, free-space communication, and... Read more →

Powertech, a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro, has cross-departmental teams dedicated to investigate, diagnose, and solve complex problems for various markets with highly technical specialization and to exceptional standards.... Read more →

Dr. Michael Wrinch will share his journey from earning a PhD in Power Systems at the University of British Columbia to founding and leading Hedgehog Technologies, an innovative electrical engineering... Read more →

Abstract : You are invited to join Dr. Matthew Delaney for a technical and career presentation exploring the opportunities and challenges of the photonics integrated ecosystem. In the first part... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:30 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441738

Join us for the IEEE Student Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we’ll reflect on the past year’s achievements, discuss upcoming initiatives, and elect new leadership for the year ahead.... Read more →

British Columbia is witnessing an unprecedented demand for electricity as our population grows and British Columbians and businesses look to switch to cleaner, renewable sources of power. Join Chris O’Riley,... Read more →

Abstract: This talk will cover the research on the fabrication and application of novel polymer fibres in my lab. Applying the fibre drawing technique to unusual materials or combinations of... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Hybrid Model (in person in C-246 (S&T Dean's office meeting room and online). Co-sponsored by: Okanagan Student Branch Room: 246, Bldg: C, C-246, 1000 KLO Rd.... Read more →

Résumé: Pésentation de Mathias Pont dans le domaine de la photonique quantique. Il va présenter son parcours académique et professionnel, ainsi que ses récents travaux en R&D dans les matériaux... Read more →

Transmission Line Asset Management: A presentation from the CIGRE 2024 Paris conference. Speaker: Dr. Janos Toth Speaker(s): Dr. Janos Toth Agenda: Registration is optional, but we want to know who... Read more →

Detection of zeptojoule terahertz pulses for 6G technologies. Abstract: We review efforts made at the Ultrafast Terahertz Lab at the University of Ottawa under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Michel Ménard... Read more →

Abstract: Serverless computing has gained significant traction in the past few years. Removing most of the provisioning burden from the shoulders of developers, offering a pay-per-use pricing model, and accelerating... Read more →

Please join the Canadian Atlantic, Vancouver, and Victoria Chapters of the Oceanic Engineering Society for an online joint technical session on underwater magnetic and electromagnetic sensors. Hypermag is the next... Read more →

IEEE PES Vancouver December Ex-com meeting BC Hydro Edmonds, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Monthly ExCom meeting - Hybrid Model (in person in E321 & E-301 and Online). Co-sponsored by: Okanagan Student Branch Speaker(s): , Dr. Youry Khmelevsky Room: 321, Bldg: E, E301 &... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448484

[] Speaker(s): Renold Sam, Room: ASB 10900, Bldg: Applied Science Building, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/448296

Tilman Thrum, Senior Principal and Managing Leader of Energy at Stantec, will share insights into his career journey and provide an outlook on the future of electrical energy in Western... Read more →

Celebrate Elevation of IEEE Thompson - Okanagan Section Introduction & thanks to ExCom, SB & past SB Introduction & congratulations to research students (submitted paper for review / publishing) A... Read more →

Time & Date: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, December 19th, 2024 Location: Room TBA and online in Zoom at Okanagan College (in-person and online) Celebrate the end of the... Read more →

Concrete encased electrodes for grounding electrical power systems, also called Ufer grounds, are highly effective grounding systems when installed correctly. James will explain what constitutes a Ufer ground and how... Read more →

We warmly invite you to join us for our first meeting of 2025! This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know who we are and what we do. During... Read more →

Time & Date: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 Location: HS 101 and online in Zoom at Okanagan College (in-person and online) We warmly invite you to... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 7:00 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/456168

Modeling data and high power over free-space optic channels Abstract: Transmitting modulated data using different schemes along with high power light over free-space optic (FSO) channel under different weather conditions... Read more →

Research workshop Co-sponsored by: R7002701 - Okanagan Subsection Speaker(s): , , 1000 K.L.O., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451137