IEEE Kingston Section looks forward to seeing you at this year's Annual Banquet Dinner and AGM on November 27th. The two events are separate, but you are welcome to attend both. Tickets are required for the Banquet Dinner, and an RSVP is required for the AGM. Please see details below. Annual Banquet Dinner Date: Thursday, November 27 Time: 6pm Location: Renaissance Supper Club - 285 Queen St. Tickets: Regular tickets are $40, and student tickets are $25. Each IEEE member (student or regular) can also purchase a ticket for one guest. Event activities: The event will include a three-course meal, a keynote talk, presentation of undergraduate and graduate awards, and a chance to socialize with the community. Menu: 1st Course: choice of Chef's Soup of the Day; or Autumn Garden Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette Dressing with fresh rolls Main Course: choice of Chicken Fricassee with a Sauce Robert, Rustic Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Medley; or Basted Sesame Salmon with Saffron Rice and Vegetable Medley; Bowtie Pasta in a Marinara Sauce with Roasted Vegetables Dessert: Poached Pears with a Drambuie Sauce Annual General Meeting (AGM) Date: Thursday, November 27 Time: 5-6pm Location: Renaissance Supper Club - 285 Queen St. Details: The purpose of this meeting is to review Kingston Section activities for the past year. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP required. Please email [email protected] if you plan to attend. Speaker(s): Andy Chen, Bldg: Renaissance, 285 Queen St, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7K 1B7

Abstract: Data center, compute, and AI applications continue to demand higher bandwidth from electrical interconnects. The volume of short-reach links (less than a few cm) has exploded to facilitate high-bandwidth data movement between compute engines and memory in the AI era. This massive growth will continue as the industry moves towards highly-parallelized die-to-die interfaces to support chiplet-based architectures. However, power efficiency in these links is of paramount importance to maintain reasonable power levels within a compute drawer. This talk will focus on trends and advancements in power-efficient short reach links that aim to maximize the shoreline bandwidth density. Multi-disciplinary approaches involving circuit innovations, architectural advancements, data signaling techniques, and packaging technologies are required to deliver linear bandwidth densities above 1 Tbps/mm at power efficiencies below 500 fJ/bit. Timothy (Tod) Dickson received the B.S. and M.Eng. degrees from the University of Florida, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. Since 2006 he has been with the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY where he is currently a Principal Research Scientist. His research is on circuits and architectures for power-efficient serial communication. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University in New York, NY. Dr. Dickson has been an author or co-author of several papers that have received best paper awards, including the inaugural VLSI Circuits Symposium Best Student Paper Award in 2004, the IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits Best Paper in 2009, the ISSCC Beatrice Winner Award in 2009, and the IEEE CICC Best Regular Paper Award in 2015 and Best Invited Paper Award in 2024. He served on the TPC of the IEEE CICC from 2017-2023 and was an Associate Editor of the IEEE Solid State Circuits Letters over the same time period. He is currently an Associate Editor of the IEEE Open Journal of the Solid State Circuits Society and IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecturer. He is an IEEE Senior Member. Room: 2.184, Bldg: EV building, 1515 Ste-Catherine Street W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G1M8

Software-Defined Optics: Opening New Frontiers in Perception and Autonomy From autonomous vehicles to smart infrastructure, the future of intelligent systems depends on sensors that can adapt, learn, and perceive with precision. Lumotive is pioneering this transformation with light-control metasurface (LCM) technology, a revolutionary solid-state beam-steering approach that replaces mechanical LiDAR with fully programmable, software-defined optics. In this talk, Dr. Calvin Cheng, Director of Applications and Customer Success at Lumotive, will explore how LCM-based LiDAR systems enable dynamic scanning, on-device intelligence, and efficient 3D perception across diverse applications. Through live demonstrations and system-level insights, he will illustrate how Lumotive’s innovations are redefining the boundaries of perception and autonomy and how collaboration between academia and industry can accelerate the next generation of intelligent sensing systems. Speaker(s): Calvin Cheng PhD Room: 3038, Bldg: Macleod building, 2356 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514914

A semesterly recurring series of 15 tutoring sessions designed to support students in their exam preparations. These sessions will be held in the IEEE office throughout December, leading up to final exams. The event provides a comfortable and supportive environment for students to review course material with the help of knowledgeable tutors. This event usually brings in a total of 250-300 students, and grows in popularity every year. 800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Photonic Pathways to Scalable and Low-Cost Free-Space Optical Satellite Downlinks Abstract: Free-space optical communication (FSOC) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for space-to-ground and inter-satellite networks. Yet the downlink to ground remains the most technically demanding segment, where atmospheric turbulence distorts optical wavefronts and drives system complexity and cost. Traditional bulk-optics solutions are difficult to align, power-hungry, and expensive to reproduce. Photonic technologies offer a transformative alternative: compact, robust, and inherently manufacturable architectures that merge adaptive optics, beam combination, and phase control directly on a chip. These integrated systems enable ultra-high-speed, real-time correction of turbulence with minimal mass and power, while leveraging semiconductor fabrication to achieve wafer-scale replication and dramatically lower cost. This cost reduction opens the possibility of deploying many more optical ground stations, enhancing global network coverage, redundancy, and resilience. By uniting astronomical adaptive optics with scalable photonic integration, we are charting a path toward affordable, high-performance optical downlinks to ground. I will highlight recent prototype demonstrations and outline our roadmap toward fully photonic optical ground terminals that bring the precision of astronomical instrumentation to the future of space communications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Voies photoniques pour des liaisons descendantes optiques par satellite en espace libre, évolutives et peu coûteuses Résumé: La communication optique en espace libre (FSOC) s'impose rapidement comme un pilier de la connectivité à haut débit et faible latence pour les réseaux sol-espace et inter-satellites. Cependant, la liaison descendante vers le sol demeure le segment le plus complexe sur le plan technique, car la turbulence atmosphérique y déforme les fronts d'onde optiques, ce qui accroît la complexité et le coût du système. Les solutions optiques classiques sont difficiles à aligner, énergivores et coûteuses à reproduire. Les technologies photoniques offrent une alternative révolutionnaire : des architectures compactes, robustes et intrinsèquement industrialisables qui intègrent l'optique adaptative, la combinaison de faisceaux et le contrôle de phase directement sur une puce. Ces systèmes intégrés permettent une correction ultrarapide et en temps réel de la turbulence avec une masse et une consommation d'énergie minimales, tout en tirant parti de la fabrication des semi-conducteurs pour une réplication à l'échelle de la plaquette et une réduction drastique des coûts. Cette réduction des coûts ouvre la voie au déploiement d'un nombre beaucoup plus important de stations optiques au sol, améliorant ainsi la couverture, la redondance et la résilience du réseau mondial. En associant l'optique adaptative astronomique à l'intégration photonique à grande échelle, nous ouvrons la voie à des liaisons optiques terrestres performantes et abordables. Je présenterai des démonstrations récentes de prototypes et décrirai notre feuille de route vers des terminaux optiques terrestres entièrement photoniques, qui mettront la précision des instruments astronomiques au service des communications spatiales de demain. Prof. Suresh Sivanandam, University of Toronto 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 NEW: In order to promote more open discussions/interactions, at the end of the presentation and Q/A, we will allow other experts in this field (quantum comm) to present very briefly their work (1 slide, 2 min max) or their company. / Afin de favoriser des discussions/interactions plus ouvertes, à la fin de la présentation et des questions/réponses, nous permettrons aux experts de ce domaine (communications quantiques) de présenter très brièvement leurs travaux (1 diapositive, 2 min max) ou leur compagnie. Co-sponsored by: National Research Council, Canada. Speaker(s): Prof. Suresh Sivanandam, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514232

Direct current (DC) microgrids are emerging as a promising solution for integrating renewable energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure with high efficiency and reliability. However, the shift toward DC distribution introduces a new set of technical and operational challenges. This presentation provides an accessible overview of the key issues facing DC microgrid development, including protection and fault detection, system stability, and safe interconnection with existing AC networks. Drawing from both research and industry experience, the talk explores how protection schemes, and standards are evolving to support the next generation of resilient, flexible, and efficient DC power systems. Attendees will gain a broad understanding of the opportunities and barriers shaping DC microgrids today, and how these systems are poised to influence the future of power distribution. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Speaker(s): Steven, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/510195

Hello IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Members & Guests, Get ready for an inspiring evening of purpose, connection, and community impact. We’re excited to invite you to our 2025 IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) — all set against the historic downtown of Halifax, Nova Scotia! Date: Nov 28, 2025 (Friday) Time: 7pm – 10pm Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Halifax Hotel & Conference Center, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3Z1, Canada This is your chance to: ✔ Celebrate our collective achievements ✔ Reconnect with members in a relaxed, welcoming setting ✔ Shape the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Future 👉 Register now — spots are limited! We can’t wait to see you there! Warm regards, Muhammad Usman Asad Chair—IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section Agenda: Room: Navigator Room, Four Points by Sheraton Halifax Hotel & Conference Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J3Z1

==Great news: Registration Deadline EXTENDED !== Register before November 24, to hear and mingle with our inspiring speakers and special guests while you enjoy an amazing dinner: Special Guest: Dr. Tom Murad, President IEEE Canada. Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos - Manager Operations, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Keynote: Amy Sinclair "Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT". NEW Speaker: Ali Alavi, "Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn't, and How to Stay Ahead". You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IEEE Hamilton Section taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @Bronte on Saturday, November 29, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. Registration deadline: Nov. 24 Cost: $10 for students or graduate students, $10 for IEEE Life Members, $20 for IEEE members, $30 for non-IEEE member guests. Registration fees inclusive of deluxe dinner of your choice (beef, chicken, seafood or vegetarian). Parking available at the venue for free. Please register before the deadline (Nov. 24) and pay by credit card. Multiple registrations can be done at the same time, click "Add Another Guest" before you click "Register and Pay Now". Each attendee must register so that a name tag can be created. Agenda: Program: 5:30 PM: Registration, Networking, hors d'oeuvres. 6:00 PM: Dinner Served. 6:20 PM: AGM Presentations by Special Guest (while you eat). - Dr. Tom Murad, President IEEE Canada. - Special Guest Speaker: Matthew Vos - Manager Operations, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). - Keynote Speaker: Amy Sinclair "Bridging Worlds: How Substation Communications Evolved and where IT meets OT". - Ali Alavi, "Engineering in the Age of AI: What Changes, What Doesn't, and How to Stay Ahead". 8:00 PM: IEEE Hamilton Exec. Committee 2024 report (incl. 2025 election results) Dress code: Elegant casual. Room: Room name: Royal Room, Bldg: Holiday Inn & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6L6P8

[] Welcome to the a new look for the IEEE Toronto AGM where we invite everyone to mingle and expand their network. Enjoy a trendy and private venue with drinks, appetizers, and food stations serving dinner. The event will feature short presentations from keynote speaker Danny Christidis, and presentations by the IEEE Toronto officers. Parking is available for an additional fee in nearby Green P lots (see the map below). Transit is reommended where possible. Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6B 3J7

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting 57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469127