IEEE Day Celebration and IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Speaker:  Do We Still Need Architects in the Age of AI?

Join us on October 14th 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 of past volunteers and look ahead to the future of the IEEE. IEEE Day celebrates the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Rick Kazman. Dr. Kazman will present on how studies show that LLMs support divergent thinking and design documentation, while human expertise remains essential for meaningful architectural design. AI can enhance, but not replace, the role of architects. This talk is part of her speaking tour across Western Canada, and the IEEE Vancouver Section, together with the Joint Computer Chapter, is delighted to host her in person at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Richmond Campus. The presentation will begin at 5:15 PM. The event is free for all attendees. We will also celebrate IEEE Day with a cake-cutting ceremony. Appetizers will be served. Please note that registration is mandatory. Speaker(s): Dr. Rick Kazman, Room: TBA, Bldg: Main Building, 8771 Lansdowne Rd, Richmond , British Columbia, Canada, V6X 3V8