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
Cybersecurity Workshop at Okanagan College
Room: 101, Bldg: HS, 1000 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424539Abstract: 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 British Columbia Universities Systems and Control Meeting
Room: Room 2020, Bldg: Fred Kaiser Building (KAIS), Room 2020, Fred Kaiser Building , UBC Campus , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428202The 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
IEEE VANCOUVER SECTION – SUMMER SOCIAL 2024
6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8[] 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
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/423708The 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
Life at a Photonic Startup – A very personal account.
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427826Photonic 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
Analog Optical Computing for sustainable AI and beyond
Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, , Room MC603, 6th floor, 817 Sherbrooke St W, , Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430520Abstract : 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
Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications of Emerging Technologies at DARPA
Room: Longfellow Conference Room, Bldg: Westover Library, 1644 North McKinley Road, Suite 3, Arlington, Virginia, United States, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428850Defense 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
Room: ASB 9896, Bldg: Applied Science Building , Simon Fraser University, Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432469Dimensionality 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/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
September 2024 OKANAGAN SUBSECTION EXCOM MEETING
Room: 105, Bldg: B, 1000 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433893Hi 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
September 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432906Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:30 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432906
TRU IEEE Student Branch Meeting & IEEExtreme Learning Session
Room: Support Lab (1365), Bldg: Old Main, 835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaWe 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
Canada LMAG Chairs Teleconference September 16 2024
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434485R7 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
5@7: Entrepreneurship for quantum technologies
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Y 0A3The 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
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
IEEE PreExtreme Practice Session
Room: 1241, Bldg: Old Main, 835 University Dr, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, V2C 0C8Join 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
Navigating the Transition from Academia to the Professional World: Strategies for Success and Tackling Your First Job
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433983As 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, Prof. Mario di Bernardo
Room: ASB 10704, Bldg: Applied Science Building , Simon Fraser University, Burnaby Campus , Burnaby , British Columbia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/431027Solving 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
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433675PreFab: 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
Frontiers in Systems and Control – A Special Workshop
Room: CEME 2202, Bldg: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Building , 6250 Applied Science Lane, UBC, Vancouver , British Columbia, Canada[] 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
Expert Talk on High-Resolution Synchronized Measurements to Support Grid Resiliency and Asset Management
Room: Southpoint Room, 6911 Southpoint Drive , Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8IEEE 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
Engineering, Computer Science, and IT Job Fair
Bldg: Palais des congrès de Montréal, Metro Place-d'Armes, Montreal Convention Centre, 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Z 1H5Welcome 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
October 2024 OKANAGAN SUBSECTION EXCOM MEETING
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437017IEEE Okanagan Subsection Exec Meeting Co-sponsored by: OC SB Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437017
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
IEEE Day Celebration and IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Speaker: Trust and Privacy Vulnerabilities of Today’s Online Social Networks
Room: The Melville Centre - 2550, Bldg: Main Building, 8771 Lansdowne Rd, Richmond , British Columbia, Canada, V6X 3V8Join 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
IEEE Day at Okanagan Subsection
Room: 202, Bldg: E, 1000 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438597Abstract: 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
October 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/437052Monthly 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
Room: A-416 , Bldg: PAVILLON PRINCIPAL, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439332L'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
TALK 27: Ask an Astrophysicist?
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/438695What 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
Distinguished Lecturer Program (DLP) Talk by John McDonald
Room: Centre Room, 6911 Southpoint Drive , Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8The 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
IEEExtreme Coding Competition
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canadahttps://ieeextreme.org/ Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
IEEE NYIT-Vancouver Student Branch Tech Job Hunting Workshop: Resume Tips and Recruitment Opportunities
2985 Virtual Way, Suite 180, Room 1812, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada2985 Virtual Way, Suite 180, Room 1812, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Underwater Acoustics in BC
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442513Please 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
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441310SAG-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
Tour of Powertech Labs
12388 88 Ave , Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 7R7Powertech, 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
Kaiser Chair Energy Security Talk Series Sponsored by IEEE PELS: Navigating a Dynamic Career: From Power Systems to Engineering Leadership
Room: MCLD 3014, Bldg: MacLeod , 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4Dr. 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
Integrated Photonics: materials, switches and careers
Room: MC603, 6th floor, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building, 3480 rue University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C3, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442904Abstract : 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
November 2024 Vancouver Section ExCom Meeting
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441738Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:30 PM - Online ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441738
The Rise of Serverless Cloud Computing and A Journey to Enhance Its Efficiency and Sustainability
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/435828Abstract: 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
Underwater Magnetic & Electromagnetic Sensors: New Applications and Recent Results from OFG’s iCP and Hypermag Systems for Marine Robotic Platforms
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443058Please 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