IEEE Thompson-Okanagan Section ExCom. March 3rd (Tuesday), 2026 @ 6 pm (hybrid). Room: TBA, Bldg: TBA, The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus, 3187 University Way | Kelowna BC | , Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7 , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/542062

Reflections on entrepreneurship in integrated photonics and workforce development Abstract: Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) promise improvements in size, weight, power, cost, and functionality compared to bulk/discrete optics and photonics for several applications. In this talk, Dr. McComber will introduce the field of integrated photonics and the histories and trajectories of the two companies he leads,... Read more →

An Introduction to DSATools Join us for an introductory session on DSATools, a powerful software suite used for power system stability and dynamic security assessment. This session will provide an overview of how DSATools supports the analysis of grid performance under disturbances and operating contingencies. The event will begin with a brief introduction, followed by... Read more →

Monthly ExCom meeting - Online. Agenda: 6:30 PM - ExCom Meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/543907

[] TECHNICAL PROGRAM This program is dedicated to the memory of Omar Zubi, Boeing's longtime EMC Lab Manager, who passed away suddenly on January 31, 2026. EMC Challenges for ‘New Space’ Small Satellite Development By Russell Carroll, EMI/EMC Consulting Engineer, EMI Sleuth, El Segundo, CA, USA Abstract: This presentation discusses EMC challenges seen by engineers... Read more →

Quantum Dot Lasers Integrated via Optical Interconnects Using 3D-Printed Structured Microlenses and Photonic Wire Bonding Abstract: Hybrid-integrated quantum dot (QD) coherent comb lasers provide broad bandwidth and high coherence, making them attractive for demanding applications such as precision metrology, high-capacity optical communications, and quantum information processing, especially when integrated with photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Various... Read more →

IEEE UBC Engineering Design Team (EDT) Competition The IEEE UBC Student Branch, in collaboration with UBC Sailbot, is proud to host the Engineering Design Team (EDT) Competition, an 8-hour high-intensity design challenge bringing together some of UBC’s most technically driven students. The EDT Competition challenges participants to develop innovative solutions around the theme “A Better... Read more →

OpFair 2026 is Simon Fraser University’s tech-based career fair, hosted at SFU Burnaby campus. IEEE Vancouver Section Young Professionals will be attending with a table on March 25. This is an external event, and registration/details are handled by OpFair. For event details (schedule, location, and registration), please visit: (https://www.opfair.ca/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If you plan to stop by... Read more →

2nd IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section AGM (Hybrid) Join us on March 27th at Okanagan College or online for our 2nd Annual General Meeting to celebrate our section’s milestones and help with our future direction. In-Person: Room HS101, Health Sciences Centre (HS Building), Okanagan College – Kelowna Campus, 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC ((https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-11/kelowna-campus-and-parking-map.pdf)) Section AGM... Read more →

IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting 2026 Saturday , March 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Permanent, 330 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC Join us for the IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting — an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration of our community's achievements. The event features a student poster competition,... Read more →

[] Co-sponsored by: Bangladeshi Engineers & Computer Science Professionals of British Columbia Fleetwood Branch Meeting Room, Surrey Library, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V4N0W1