Aether Tech Conference & Career Fair 2024: Post-Event Recap
On November 22, 2024, the Aether Tech Conference & Career Fair took place at the University of Alberta, bringing together students, researchers, and professionals from Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS).
IEEE NCS, IEEE UofA Student Branch and PELS Chapter were proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the event. Dr. Yuzhuo Li, representing IEEE NCS, delivered a technical talk titled:
🎤 Powering AI: AI Power Consumption and Its Potential Impact to the Power Grids
This engaging session explored the intricate interplay between AI energy consumption and its implications for modern power grid systems, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency in AI technologies.
The talk attracted 20-30 attendees, fostering lively discussions and insightful questions from the audience.
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the event. We look forward to collaborating at future conferences and continuing the conversation on AI’s role in shaping our energy future!