[] 🎓 Welcome to the Biggest National Education Fair in Quebec! Again this October, L'Événement Carrières proudly organize Quebec’s Largest National Education Fair in Montreal. This year, we at IEEE Young Professionals (YP) Montreal are thrilled to collaborate once again in bringing this remarkable event to life. Whether you’re an undergraduate student exploring higher education options or looking for part-time continuing education opportunities, this fair is your gateway to new challenges and possibilities. If you’re a graduate student (Master’s or Ph.D.), you’ll find exciting opportunities to connect with institutions across Canada, Europe, and the U.S., as well as discover internships and specialized programs designed to enhance your academic and professional journey. This year’s edition features over 100 institutions and organizations, including: - 30+ institutes offering specialized college programs - 20+ universities offering advanced degree programs - International participants from Switzerland, Italy, France, Australia, England, Portugal, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, and the USA Don’t miss your chance to engage directly with program directors, forge valuable connections, and explore internship and educational opportunities across the globe! This is a FREE event. Join us on Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Friday, October 24th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the prestigious Palais des Congres de Montreal. Bldg: Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Metro Place-d'Armes, Montreal Convention Centre, , 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle , Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2Z 1H5

The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, operating as BC Hydro, is a Canadian electric utility in the province of BC. It is the main electricity distributor, serving more than 4 million customers in most areas. As a provincial Crown corporation, BC Hydro reports to the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, and is regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC). Its mandate is to generate, purchase, distribute and sell electricity. The IEEE PES Vancouver Chapter is excited to bring this wonderful tour to the BC Hydro Control Centre on October 23rd, 2025. Registration is required for this event as seats are limited. The deadline for the registration closes on October 16th, 2025, at 10:00 PM PST. Please provide your Name, Company and Position/Role when filling out the registration form. This is a requirement to confirm your registration. Registrants will be notified by email to confirm their spot for the tour and to provide the location of the tour. As seats are limited, we may not be able to accommodate all registrants. If some registrants are unable to participate because of the limited seats, they will be placed on a waiting list. Thank you for your understanding! Langley, British Columbia, Canada

ExCom Meeting of the Northern Canada Section Room: Elm room, Bldg: Holiday Inn Hotel, 4485 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6H 5H5, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/506000

Dates: 🗓️ October 23 & 24 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM 🗓️ October 25 | 12:00 – 2:30 PM Join us for a three-day hands-on PCB Workshop where you’ll learn how to design and build your own printed circuit board using KiCAD! Over the course of three sessions, you’ll be guided through the complete PCB design process — from schematic creation to layout and final board fabrication. After the lecture portion, participants can book soldering workshop sessions to assemble their boards, and will get to take home their finished PCB at the end! 💰 Cost: $20 📍 Room: To be announced UBCO, 3333 University Way , Kelowna , British Columbia, Canada, V4V 1V8

Join us for an exciting in-person tour of the Ragged Lake Energy Control Center (ECC) in Beechville, Nova Scotia, on Friday, Oct 24th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of Nova Scotia's key energy control facilities. The facility is operated by Nova Scotia Power; the Ragged Lake ECC plays a vital role in managing the electric grid in Nova Scotia. Attendees will gain insights about transmission, balancing, and hydro operations, reliability planning and relevant standards, as well as some of the ongoing challenges associated with Nova Scotia's transition towards cleaner energy. The tour will be supported by the System Control Manager, and operations team. Guests will be required to sign a confidentiality form prior to entering the facility. Vsitor parking just outside the fence and a vehicle back-in policy applies to all parking spots. Registration is limited so sign up today! 5 Long Lake Drive, Beechville, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3S 1N8

Green hydrogen produced through the thermochemical reforming of agricultural residues presents a sustainable solution for mitigating global warming. Corn stover, a renewable and carbon-rich agricultural residue, is an efficient feedstock for sustainable green hydrogen production via thermochemical processes. In this work, A 2kg lab scale thermo-catalytic reforming unit consisting of an intermediate pyrolysis auger reactor (400 - 500 °C) and a reformer (500 - 700 °C) was used to focus on hydrogen-rich TCR gas production. We also characterized the resulting pyrolysis products, including bio-oil and char. The optimum reactor and reformer temperatures for TCR gas production were identified as 500°C and 675°C, respectively. Under these conditions, organic liquid production was 2.44%, char production was 25.37%, and TCR gas production was 58.55%, with 22.96% being H2. The syngas produced, with an HHV of 7.91 MJ/Nm3, serves as a precursor for advanced processes like Fischer-Tropsch and Haber-Bosch, enabling the production of synthetic fuels and chemicals. The bio-oil produced under these conditions demonstrated favourable characteristics, including an HHV of 34.85 MJ/kg, an O/C ratio of 0.12, and an H/C ratio of 0.08. These values indicate improved bio-oil quality compared to lower reforming temperatures (400/500°C), which yielded an HHV of 28.76 MJ/kg, an O/C ratio of 0.38, and an H/C ratio of 0.12. At 25°C, the density of the bio-oil was 1080 kg/m3, with a dynamic viscosity of 45.6 mPa·s and a kinematic viscosity of 42.4 mm2/s. The char produced at 500/675°C had an HHV of 11.71 MJ/kg, compared to 15.89 MJ/kg at 400/500°C, and offers potential as a secondary fuel in combined heat and power (CHP) systems. SEM analysis revealed high surface porosity in the biochar, confirming its suitability for surface water phosphorus absorption. Our findings suggest that intermediate pyrolysis coupled with catalytic reforming is a promising pathway for green hydrogen generation and valorization of pyrolysis byproducts, with potential applications in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Co-sponsored by: Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES) Speaker(s): Ebenezer Adewola Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/502174

IEEE Xtreme 19.0 @ UBC: 24 Hours of Coding, Oct 24-25 UBC IEEE is an official host site for IEEE Xtreme 19.0, the 24-hour global programming challenge where thousands of students from 75+ countries compete in real time. Code all night with friends, meet other problem-solvers, and represent UBC on the world stage! When: Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2025 (24-hour contest) Where: University of British Columbia Team Size: 1-3 IEEE Student or Graduate Student Members Prizes: Up to $400 USD per team member + fully paid trip to an IEEE conference for global 1st place winners Registration Deadline October 14, 2025 at 23:59 UTC (4:59 PM PDT) How to Register - Create/Join a team: https://xtreme.vtools.ieee.org - Select host site: “A17044 – University of British Columbia” - Choose proctor: David Michelson - Confirm with UBC IEEE: fill (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWE5r5iZglLftAXop98vuyBZKGK2N3wGn8v2XsbZRupofKuA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107690530823350308337) or email [email protected] Need teammates? We’ll match you - email [email protected] with your languages (C/C++/Java/Python/etc.) and experience level. Why Join? - Real-time global competition, resume-ready experience - Teamwork under pressure - great prep for coding interviews - Chance at cash prizes and conference travel Questions? Email [email protected] Whether you’re aiming for the podium or just want to test your limits with friends, IEEE Xtreme 19.0 is an unforgettable experience. See you at UBC on Oct 24! Room: TBD, Bldg: MCLD, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Speaker: Douglas Cromey Subject: Kingston Area Electric Ferries Plus... Abstract: Doug will talk about his investigations into electric ferries in Kingston; how they were designed and will be powered. This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM EDT. All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to attend. Registration is optional, but we want to know who to expect. TALK series talks are not recorded, but sometimes the speaker makes the powerpoint presentation available. Only registered participants may request presentation. This talk was originally scheduled as #33 for 2025-Jun-21. Speaker(s): S.Douglas Cromey Agenda: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4912540253 9:45 AM PDT Zoom opens 15 minutes of introductions, general discussion and computer help. 10:00 AM PDT Welcome and speaker introduction 10:05 AM PDT Speaker Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/489747

What is IEEEXtreme? [] A global, 24-hour, virtual programming competition — students compete in teams to solve real-world problems in real time! Team Up with fellow IEEE Student Members Compete Globally with the brightest minds Win Exciting Prizes & Recognition Why Join? Sharpen coding skills Build your resume Collaborate with peers Have fun doing what you love Agenda: 24 Hours of Competitive Programming Awaits You. 📅 Event Date: 25 October 2025 ⏳ Registration Deadline: 21 October 2025 🔗 (https://ieeextreme.org/) 🧪 Practice Before the Big Day Get a taste of what IEEEXtreme is like: 💬 Join the IEEEXtreme Discord Communities! Stay connected, ask questions, and get ready to compete: 🌐 OC IEEE Global Community: https://discord.gg/mFP3tdDz 🧪 Preparation & Support Server: https://discord.gg/nnTpUaex Contact [email protected] for more info. Room: 301, Bldg: E, 1000 K. L. O. Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 4X8

IEEEXtreme is a global challenge in which teams of IEEE Student members – advised and proctored by an IEEE member, and often supported by an IEEE Student Branch – compete in a 24-hour time span against each other to solve a set of programming problems. For more information visit: https://ieeextreme.org/ The Montréal leg of this global competition will be hosted at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). Here, the participants will have access to a closed space for the 24 hour duration of the competition. They will also be supported with WiFi, and a comfortable seating arrangement. However, they must bring their own laptop. Special Highlight: - Top ten scorers from the Montreal region will be awarded. - Every participant will receive a welcome kit. - Meals and snacks will be provided. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Montreal Section Bldg: INRS-EMT, 800 Rue De la Gauchetière O, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H5A 1K6