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Speaker Announcements - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshramadoss/), Chair, IEEE Blockchain Technical Community, Author, Speaker - (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.linkedin.com/in/redwanmeslem/), Executive Director at the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) - To be announced, Kinexys Digital Payments at J.P. Morgan 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 - Global Payments - CBDC vs Stablecoins - Cybersecurity Co-sponsored by: Exaion Speaker(s): Mark MacDonald, Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2L7

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

[] Please join us on for an informative virtual presentation on what's changing in project management, with special attention on how AI is impacting every part of the process. We'll explore some of the tools available to project managers and talk about how to future-proof your career from an AI perspective, whether you're managing projects or just working with them. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI to manage projects better, and about some of the newest tools at the disposal of PMs. We'll give special attention to some of the free or low-cost options available. What You’ll Learn: - AI in real life: predictive analytics, smart status reports, AI “co‑pilots” for stakeholder comms - Project Manager 2.0: which human skills (strategy, negotiation, empathy) now matter most and why - Low‑Code / No‑Code boom: how citizen‑developers are shrinking delivery timelines (and new governance pitfalls to watch) - ESG & DEI: why sustainability and inclusive teams drive project ROI and how to bake both into your plan - Next‑gen agents: a peek at Agent Stores and autonomous tools - Stay current: podcasts, newsletters, and communities that will keep you ahead of the curve This Session is Ideal For: - Practicing & aspiring project managers - Engineers and technical leads tasked with delivery oversight - Business stakeholders curious about AI’s impact on project success - Anyone responsible for getting work done on time and on budget Speaker(s): Mark Farmer Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485146