Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (June'2025) Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts 08:00PM - Meeting ends Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/486700

IEEE Montreal Section and STARaCom invite you to attend two interesting talks proceeding with a light breakfast: First talk: Advancing Toward 6G and Beyond: Unifying Communications, Sensing, Computing, and Intelligence With the release of 3GPP 5G-Advanced (Release 18) and ongoing efforts toward Release 19, the path to 6G is taking shape through a series of transformative paradigm shifts. These include the intelligent integration of people, machines, and the environment; the convergence of space-air- ground-sea infrastructures; the alignment of diverse frequency bands with distinct propagation characteristics; and the fusion of communication, sensing, computing, positioning, and intelligence into a unified ecosystem. While further development is still needed for 5G-Advanced, the global research community has been driving the exploration of disruptive technologies and visionary services for 6G and beyond. This talk begins by outlining emerging use cases and key enabling technologies for next-generation networks. It then introduces foundational concepts in quantum computing and discusses their potential applications in the future communication landscape. The presentation concludes with a discussion of strategic research directions expected to shape innovation in the coming decades. Second talk: Explainable and Robust AI for 6G Unlike previous generations of wireless networks, which were primarily designed to meet the requirements of human communications, 5G networks enable extensive data collection from machines. As we transition to 6G, the emphasis moves beyond connectivity toward leveraging this machine-generated data for a new spectrum of control applications, such as extended reality, remote surgery, and autonomous vehicle platoons. Designing communication systems for these advanced control applications introduces a distinct set of challenges. These include meeting stringent requirements for delay and reliability, addressing the semantics of control systems, and ensuring robust resource management. In the first part of this talk, we explore ultra-reliable channel modeling and communication techniques based on the integration of extreme value theory with generative artificial intelligence (AI). These methods offer improved accuracy in predicting rare but critical events while providing adaptivity to dynamic scenarios. In the second part of the talk, we explore the benefits of employing optimization theory based, explainable, and safe AI in radio resource management for the joint design of control and communication systems. These approaches offer a systematic methodology to enhance robustness and interpret decisions made by black-box AI models. Speaker(s): Professor Octavia A. Dobre , Professor Sinem Coleri Agenda: - 08:30-09:00 Breakfast - 09:00-10:00 First talk: Advancing Toward 6G and Beyond: Unifying Communications, Sensing, Computing, and Intelligence - 10:00-11:00 Second talk: Explainable and Robust AI for 6G Room: 6900, Bldg: INRS, 800, De La Gauchetière Ouest (6th level), Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6

Abstract: With the advent of Internet of Things, the growing need for rural broadband access, and pervasive coverage and connectivity interest via space-air-ground networks, managing dynamic requirement of spectrum and its scarcity has become a major research focus. To address the challenges associated with the increased demand of wireless spectrum, one approach is to improve spectrum utilization. While higher frequencies are suited for short-range point-to-point communication, regulatory agencies worldwide have also been focusing on the efficient reuse of the lower frequency bands, e.g., television (TV) and location services (NAVIC) bands, for non-broadcasting purposes. Besides, co-usage of common spectrum bands is being explored for higher spectral efficiency. In this talk we will discuss in-band coexistence in active broadcast bands, e.g., digital terrestrial television (DTT) and fixed satellite service (FSS) bands, also called TV gray spaces (TVGS) or TV black spaces (TVBS), as opposed to TV white spaces (TVWS). We will discuss one-sided in-band coexistence without necessarily maintaining the spatial and spectral `distance’, wherein the legacy users need to be protected while the coexisting entities aim to fulfil their required service quality by exploiting the unique transmission and signaling features of legacy transmissions and by dynamically adapting its transmission and interference mitigation abilities. We will then briefly discuss the possibilities of spectrum shared communication over a common band, wherein the coexisting parties participate for their respective communications by mutually adapting their transmission needs and interference management at the receiver, with as well as without the presence of a spectrum controller. Bio: Swades De (web.iitd.ac.in/~swadesd) received the B.Tech. degree in Radiophysics and Electronics from the University of Calcutta in 1993, the M.Tech. degree in Optoelectronics and Optical communication from IIT Delhi in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. Dr. De is currently a Senior Professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi. Before moving to IIT Delhi in 2007, he was a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor with the Department of ECE, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA, from 2004–2007. He worked as an ERCIM Post-doctoral Researcher at ISTI-CNR, Pisa, Italy (2004), and has nearly five years of industry experience in India on telecom hardware and software development, from 1993–1997, 1999. His research interests are broadly in communication networks, with emphasis on performance modeling and analysis. Current directions include energy sustainable and green communications, wireless energy transfer, in-band coexistence and spectrum sharing communications, smart grid networks, and IoT communications. Dr. De currently serves as an Associate Editor of IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY, and IEEE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE. Speaker(s): , Swades Agenda: 12:30 PM: Pizza lunch 1:00 M: IEEE Distinguished Speaker (DS) Talk Room: Dupuis 215, Bldg: Dupuis Hall, Queen's University, 19 Division St, Kingston, ON , Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 2N9

[] IEEE Toronto has reserved the venue for a private event. We'd love to connect with volunteers, members, and your family, friends, or coworkers for our 2025 spring social event. Your ticket will get you 2 drinks, snacks, and a chance to take some swings in the golf simulator. Tickets are limited and are heavily subsidized. The Sand Trap, 1306 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date : June 16-18, 2025 -- Time 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Venue : Queen's University Scope : This workshop provides a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, fostering collaborations, and shaping the future of telecommunications networks. This year’s theme focuses on interdisciplinary innovations shaping the next generation of telecommunications. Key discussions will explore how AI, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies are transforming the field. Format : WATR 2025 will follow a structured daily module format, ensuring a balanced mix of talks and discussions. Registration : A registration fee is set at $200 for faculty and researchers, and $100 for students. Organizing Committee : * Honorary Chair : Hossam Hassanein, Queen's University * Workshop Chair : Abd-Elhamid M. Taha, Alfaisal University and Queen's University * Program Cochairs : Ahmed Refaey Hussein, Guelph University and Ayman Radwan, IST - University of Lisbon * Local Arrangements Chair : Salimur Choudhury, Queen's University Bldg: Walter Light Hall, 19 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 3N9

Join us on June 16th, 2025 for a special one-hour event in celebration of the IEEE International Day in Signal Processing. Industry leader, Dr. Ahmed Medra, will deliver an engaging talk on the fascinating history of signal processing and its transformative impact on the high-tech industry. Following the presentation, enjoy a networking session with fellow professionals and enthusiasts over pizza. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the innovative field of signal processing! 350 Legget Drive, Kanata , Ontario, Canada, K2K 0G7

Presentation will break down to different topics which Insulating Fluid Quality tests are recommended and what they mean. It will also delve into Dissolved Gas Analysis and how we get the information needed and offer recommendations using analytical tools like Duval's Triangle and Pentagon. Speaker(s): Steven, Agenda: 7:00PM - Introduction of IEEE Hamilton Section 7:15PM - Presentation 8:00PM - Q&A 8:15PM - Refreshments Room: Meeting Room 1, Bldg: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L 2G6

I am happy to announce a Workshop on Sensing, Coding, and Communications to be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the University of Toronto, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, BA 2135 from 9 AM to 4:15 PM featuring the following distinguished speakers: - Prof. Henk Wymeersch (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden) - Prof. Shuowen Zhang (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China) - Prof. Liang Liu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) - ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer - Prof. Seok-Hwan Park (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) - Prof. Emanuele Viterbo (Monash University, Australia) - Prof. Hei Victor Cheng (Aarhus University, Denmark) - Prof. Li-Hsiang Shen (National Central University, Taiwan) Please RSVP your spot by June 10 using the following link: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOrY5kW2zw7pXX3qwcMdLRB2aPuGlqs1hkgc8V0TBezeKSiw/viewform) Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4Y1R5

Recently, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) as a primary usage scenario for the sixth-generation (6G) cellular networks in IMT-2030 Framework. As a result, future cellular networks will provide not only communication services, but also sensing services such as localization and tracking. However, how to exploit the existing communication infrastructure to effectively achieve sensing functions remains an open problem for 6G. In this talk, we will introduce the methodologies to leverage various types of communication nodes in cellular networks as anchors, including base stations, user equipments, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, to perform ubiquitous sensing. Specifically, the advantages and disadvantages of each type of anchors will be listed, and the efficient solutions to overcome these disadvantages will be outlined. Apart from theoretical works, this talk will also present our latest achievements in building a 6G ISAC platform that operates at the millimeter-wave band. We will conclude this talk by discussing some promising future directions that will be beneficial to the transformation of the world’s largest communication network into the world’s largest sensing network. Please complete a FREE registration by June 10 to reserve your spot using the following link: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOrY5kW2zw7pXX3qwcMdLRB2aPuGlqs1hkgc8V0TBezeKSiw/viewform) Speaker(s): Dr. Liang Liu , Room: BA 2135, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

IEEE IAS/PES Committee Meeting Bldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487735