To support your role in inspiring students to pursue careers in STEM-related fields, we are pleased to offer the following program which provides a complete STEM curriculum for grade 11-12 students. This program will provide access to STEM content and the technical expertise of our IEEE members to help you integrate this content into your teaching practice. The program will be delivered from January to June 2025. [] The program begins with a guided 16-week presentation of a (https://www.cool-mcu.com/bundles/rpi-pico-robotics-and-iot-curriculum-for-pre-university-educators), followed by regularly scheduled office hours as you apply the concepts into your teaching practice. Please review the following video which describes the program: https://youtu.be/LBHYEj2qobs This training is targeted towards Grade 11/12 Computer or Electronics Engineering Teachers, and will be delivered virtually using a Learning Management System, combined with weekly live Q/A sessions to verify mastery of the material. When registering, please complete all address fields, so we can ship you a robot kit and track in time for the kick-off session! Agenda: Kick-Off Meeting Agenda: Outcomes Courses & Topic Coverage IoT Robot Hardware Review Using the LMS Detailed Training Schedule Assigned reading and lab exercise Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436135

[] In this presentation, we will first explore the vision for 6G networks as envisioned by standardization bodies and industry leaders. We will then delve into two key aspects of 6G: AI integration and immersive communication. To illustrate our research in these areas, we will present two case studies: (1) edge intelligence-empowered integrated sensing and communication, and (2) user-centric mobile augmented reality. Speaker(s): Professor Jie Gao, Agenda: 12:00pm - 12:30pm: Talk by Professor Jie Gao 12:30pm - 12:45pm: Networking and Lunch 12:45pm - 1:00pm: Remainder of Talk with Q/A Room: RBCx Finance Quarter, Bldg: Hub350, 350 Legget Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2K 3N1

Speaker Announcements - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshramadoss/), Chair, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, Author, Speaker - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/weekeetoh/), Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrmacdonald/), EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario) - (https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/people/veneris-a/), Professor at the University of Toronto - (https://www.cigionline.org/people/paul-samson/), President of the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) - (https://www.bankofcanada.ca/profile/scott-hendry/), Senior Research Officer at the Bank of Canada - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nassib-kazoun/), Director, Advisors Client Services at Mastercard Data & Services - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soosan-naderi-mighan/), Innovation Lead in Blockchain and Cybersecurity at Exaion - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/redwanmeslem/), Executive Director at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) - More speakers to be announced (see below) And researchers from the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Waterloo, York University, as well as startup founders from (https://creativedestructionlab.com/streams/blockchain-web3/) (Web3 Stream in partnership with University of Toronto and HEC Montréal). Main Themes - Finance: Global Payments, CBDC vs Stablecoins 💸, DeFi - Cybersecurity 🔒 - Energy Distribution ⚡ Gold Sponsor - CredShields Silver Sponsor - Starknet Foundation Sponsors - Compass360 Consulting - Basket - BDATA - Pando Law Co-sponsored by: Exaion Speaker(s): Mark MacDonald, Wee Kee Toh, Andreas Veneris, Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Nassib Kazoun, Douglas Heintzman, Henry Kim, Steven Karpenko, Peter Liber, Marc Lijour, Maharshi Patel, Shashank, Peyman Momeni, Soosan Naderi, Prateek Saxena, Mujtaba Khan, Adit Patel, Jonathan Chang, Ruairi Hanafin, Chinmay Patel, Victor Li, David Barreto, Syed Bari, Colton Dillion, Mike Silagadze, Deborah (Deb) Clark-Forster, Jeremy Black, Dr. Zehua Wang, Mori Zihayat, Rami Karam, Dr. Mohamad S. Sangari, Zhiyang Chen Agenda: Latest Agenda MAIN ROOM (aka Theatre Room) 9 am – Registration 9:30 am - Welcome and introduction - Chair Marc Lijour (IEEE Toronto) & Co-chair Monica Tsang (IEEE Waterloo) Welcome and Land Acknowledgement - Michael Boni, Senior Sector Advisor, Ontario Blockchain Cluster Lead, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade 9:45 am - Welcome from Dr. Ramesh Ramadoss, Co-founder and Global Chair IEEE Blockchain Technical Community 10 am - Redwan Meslem, Executive DIrector, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) 10:20 am - Designing Payment Tokens for Open Blockchains presented by Wee Kee Toh, Global Head of Business Architecture for Digital Payments, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan 10: 40 am - Driving Value in Public Financial Management by Mark R MacDonald, EY Global Lead Partner, Public Financial Management; Lead Partner, Government & Public Sector (Ontario) 11 am - Small 10 min Break and Room Setup for the panel - 11:10 am - Environics Research Group presents “Crypto curious: What Canadians Think About Investing in Bitcoin” featuring Bernice Cheung 11:15 am - 12:30 pm - CBDCs vs Stablecoins vs Tokenized Deposit: What are they and who is right? a panel moderated by Andreas Veneris, with Paul Samson, Scott Hendry, Wee Kee Toh, Nassib Kazoun LUNCH Break 1 pm - Panel on the Ontario Blockchain ecosystem moderated by Steven Karpenko with Peter Liber, Douglas Heintzman, Dr. Henry Kim 1:50 pm - An overview of the Cybersecurity landscape in Ontario by Deborah Clark-Forster, Sr. Account Executive, MEDJCT, Ontario Government. 2 pm - Panel on Blockchain and Cybersecurity moderated by Marc Lijour with Maharshi Patel, Shashank, Peyman Momeni 2:45 pm - Short Break 3 pm - Panel on Blockchain and Energy moderated by Marc Lijour with Soosan Naderi, Prateek Saxena, Mujtaba Khan 4 pm - Networking 5 pm - Closing SEMINAR ROOM Tables will be set to network and to eat lunch. Sessions will take a pause for lunch. 10 am - Exploring the Latest in Layer 1 Technical Developments and Ecosystem Building with Nibiru, Jonathan Chang 10:30 am - A Methodology for Replicating Historical Exploits on EVM-Compatible Blockchains with Zhiyang Chen 11 am - Modern tools for custody with Rami Karam 11:30 am - Breaking Through the Blocks: The pursuit of blockchain-enabled trade and supply chain finance with Dr. Mohamad S. Sangari ...LUNCH… 1 pm - Decentralized machine learning with blockchain: the AI x Carbon project with Zehua Wang 1:30 pm - Decentralized Context: The Missing Layer for Scalable AI Agents with Mori Zihayat 2 pm - Quantum Attacks! Q-Day Vulnerabilities in Classical Blockchains with Colton Dillion 2 :30 pm - Blockscope Tutorial with Adit Patel 3 pm - Scaling Smart Contract Security with AI Automation with Shashank 3:30 pm - QuantLayer: Redefining Cybersecurity with a Patented Multilayer Zero Trust Framework with Syed Bari 4 pm - Networking 5 pm - Closing DEMO ROOM (aka Multimedia Boardroom) Poster presentations from college and university students from Ontario and beyond, student projects, and more. LUNCH will be made available in this room for pick up between 11 am and 1 pm. Tables are available next door in the Seminar room. Presentations of student projects: 1 pm - WujuPay with Godfrey Jonas 1:30 pm - TBD GALLERIA ROOM 2:30 pm - Starknet: Scaling Bitcoin and Ethereum by David Barreto 3 pm - DeFi Toronto Panel: “DeFi’s Second Act: Will ‘DeFi Summer’ Return With a Vengeance?” moderated by Victor Li with Ruairi Hanafin, Chinmay Patel, Mike Silagadze, and Jeremy Black 4 pm - Networking 5 pm - Closing ROUNDTABLE ROOM (aka Roundtable Boardroom) Dedicated space for conversations and networking during and outside the sessions. Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7

Sensitive laboratory equipment — including high-speed RF systems and optical devices — is highly vulnerable to seemingly minor incidents such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), the use of damaged RF cables, and dust. Even small handling mistakes can lead to costly repairs or replacements, creating a significant financial burden. To address these critical issues, the INRS Photonics Student Association and the INRS IEEE Student Branch are excited to host a workshop for the students and interns working in photonics and RF laboratories. The goal is to ensure participants acquire safety and handling skills essential for the lab environment. Workshop Highlights: Safe Handling of RF Equipment: Best practices for preventing damage and extending the life of high-frequency devices. Safe Handling of Optical Instruments: Guidelines to maintain delicate optical systems and avoid connector damage. Live Demonstrations: RF and photonics lab demos showcasing proper techniques. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Foundation & OPTICA-SPIE Student Chapter at INRS Agenda: Schedule: 10:00 AM – Arrival and reporting 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM – Presentation (including 15 min Q&A) by Matthew Torre, RFuW Solution Engineer, Keysight Technologies, Inc. 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM – Photonics Lab Presentation 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Pizza, drinks, and a networking session 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM – RF Probing Station Demonstration by Prof. Tarek Djerafi This is a great opportunity to build your technical confidence, network with industry professionals, and ensure you are prepared for real-world lab environments. Don’t miss it! Room: 6900, Bldg: Place Bonaventure, INRS, 800 rue de la gauchetière, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6

The (https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the technology. TOPIC: Small Reactors: Prospects and Challenges DATE: May 14, 2025 LOCATION: Online PRESENTER: Dr. Esam Hussein Dr. Esam Hussein will discuss several types of small reactors and microreactors. He will review the promises and hurdles of modular reactor designs, manufacturing and construction. Inherent and passive safety features of these reactors will also be examined. This presentation is free. IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend. Registration is required. This presentation series is organized by: - (https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/) - (https://vancouver.ieee.ca/physics) This presentation series is supported by: - (https://ieee-npss.org/) - (https://ieee-npss.org/) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech Initiative Speaker(s): Dr. Esam Hussein Agenda: The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC). 09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction 09:10 Presentation 09:45 Questions and Answers 10:00 Presentation ends NOTE If you have registered, you should receive the Zoom URL in a separate email, shortly before the presentation time. Please check your email spam folder. NOTE Please be sure to leave sufficient time to set up your web browser and / or remote meeting client prior to the start time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481368

Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn with Dr. Anis Ben Arfi of Rohde & Schwarz, Ottawa, as he walks through the latest innovations in electronic test equipment. In the first 40 minutes, Dr. Ben Arfi will highlight new advances in test equipment, then we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A session. Pizza lunch will be provided. Speaker(s): Dr. Anis Ben Arfi , Bldg: ICT 516, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Towards realistic quantum networks with room-temperature systems and laser-trapped atoms in optical cavities Abstract: The development of quantum networks promises transformative advances in communication, computation, and sensing, with applications such as quantum-secured communication and blind quantum computing. A central challenge is the distribution of entanglement over long distances, typically requiring quantum repeaters. In this talk, I will present our recent theoretical work towards using room-temperature quantum systems for quantum repeaters, and discuss their feasibility and challenges. Also, I will touch on a recent collaboration with NanoQT on satellite-assisted global quantum networking based on neutral atoms in optical cavities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vers des réseaux quantiques réalistes avec des systèmes à température ambiante et des atomes piégés par laser dans des cavités optiques Résumé: Le développement des réseaux quantiques promet des avancées majeures en communication, en calcul et en détection, avec des applications telles que la communication quantique sécurisée et l’informatique quantique aveugle. La distribution de l’intrication sur de longues distances, qui nécessite généralement des répéteurs quantiques, constitue un défi majeur. Dans cet exposé, je présenterai nos récents travaux théoriques sur l’utilisation de systèmes quantiques à température ambiante pour les répéteurs quantiques, et j’aborderai leur faisabilité et leurs défis. J’aborderai également une récente collaboration avec NanoQT sur la mise en réseau quantique mondial assisté par satellite, basée sur des atomes neutres dans des cavités optiques. Jiawei Ji (PDF at University of Calgary) About / A propos The High Throughput and Secure Networks (HTSN) Challenge program is hosting regular virtual seminar series to promote scientific information sharing, discussions, and interactions between researchers. https://nrc.canada.ca/en/research-development/research-collaboration/programs/high-throughput-secure-networks-challenge-program Le programme Réseaux Sécurisés à Haut Débit (RSHD) organise régulièrement des séries de séminaires virtuels pour promouvoir le partage d’informations scientifiques, les discussions et les interactions entre chercheurs. https://nrc.canada.ca/fr/recherche-developpement/recherche-collaboration/programmes/programme-defi-reseaux-securises-haut-debit Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Optonique. Speaker(s): Jiawei Ji, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483881

Monthly ExCom meeting - Hybrid. Agenda: 7:00 PM - ExCom Meeting Bldg: TBA, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5G 3H2, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484714

Dalhousie’s IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) - Student Branch Chapter would like to invite you to attend a technical talk by Dr. Emmanuel Witrant, from Université Grenoble Alpes, France. Following the presentation, we will have a networking lunch and introduce the newly formed IES Student Chapter. Room: MA 121, Bldg: Industrial Engineering (I Building), 5275 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 0H5, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484319

Abstract: The undepleted pump approximation is typically valid for squeezed light generation in microring resonators with a third-order nonlinearity, such as silicon nitride (SiN), because the process is not efficient enough to significantly deplete the pump. However, recent work on second-order nonlinear processes in indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) microrings has demonstrated high conversion efficiency of the pump, suggesting that the undepleted pump approximation may no longer hold in such cases. In this talk, I will present recent theoretical and numerical results on spontaneous parametric downconversion (SPDC) in InGaP microrings, where we find evidence of non-Gaussianity arising from the efficient conversion of pump photons into signal and idler photons. This work opens a path toward the deterministic generation of non-Gaussian states on-chip. Co-sponsored by: Prof. Nicolas Quesada Speaker(s): Colin Vendromin J. Armand Bombardier J-1035, Polytechnique Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4