BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IEEE Toronto Section - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IEEE Toronto Section REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240627T173116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T173116Z UID:10000824-1721734200-1721737800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Signal Design for 6G Ultra-Reliable Wireless Communications DESCRIPTION:Next sixth generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to support ultra-reliable communications (URC) for data generated from various devices and applications. To achieve URC\, various techniques can be used\, such as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)\, intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS)\, forward error correction coding\, and automatic repeat request (ARQ). The design of resilient waveforms\, modulation schemes\, and multiple access techniques at the physical layer also plays a crucial role in the design of future 6G networks. However\, most conventional techniques require significant overhead in terms of complexity\, signalling\, hardware\, or power consumption. In this presentation\, we will present a novel signal design that can offer about 40 dB of diversity gain without any additional transmission or hardware resources. The performance of the new scheme will be compared to other schemes. [] Speaker(s): Arafat Al-Dweik\, Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/signal-design-for-6g-ultra-reliable-wireless-communications/ LOCATION:Room: ENG460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240628T173447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T181605Z UID:10000825-1721734200-1721737800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Signal Design for 6G Ultra-Reliable Wireless Communications DESCRIPTION:Next sixth generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to support ultra-reliable communications (URC) for data generated from various devices and applications. To achieve URC\, various techniques can be used\, such as multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO)\, intelligent reflective surfaces (IRS)\, forward error correction coding\, and automatic repeat request (ARQ). The design of resilient waveforms\, modulation schemes\, and multiple access techniques at the physical layer also plays a crucial role in the design of future 6G networks. However\, most conventional techniques require significant overhead in terms of complexity\, signalling\, hardware\, or power consumption. In this presentation\, we will present a novel signal design that can offer about 40 dB of diversity gain without any additional transmission or hardware resources. The performance of the new scheme will be compared to other schemes. [] Speaker(s): Prof. Arafat Al-Dweik\, Room: ENG 460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/signal-design-for-6g-ultra-reliable-wireless-communications-2/ LOCATION:Room: ENG 460\, Bldg: ENG building \, 245 Church Street\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240723T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240723T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240721T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T181605Z UID:10000828-1721741400-1721745000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Intent-Based Management for Next-Generation Networks: an LLM-centric Approach DESCRIPTION:Title: Intent-Based Management for Next-Generation Networks: an LLM-centric Approach Intent-based networking (IBN) is crucial in enabling autonomous networks by specifying goals and constraints at a higher level to the Network Management System. TMForum has specified a dedicated architecture and model that rely on Intents to handle and manage communication services\, paving the way for autonomous systems towards 6G. Intents that represent an abstracted operational goal specified by the communication service owner\, which is usually provided as input to the Network Management System (NMS). The latter\, in turn\, generates the necessary low-level configurations to fulfill these Intents. The current model of expressing Intents still requires significant effort in writing JSON and YAML structures\, demanding a detailed comprehension of the format and model specified by the Northbound Interface (NBI). This process is sometimes not straightforward\, and adhering to the structure of these NBIs takes time. A natural evolution for IBN is to move beyond human-readable languages and transition towards natural language. In this talk\, we will discuss the evolution of Intents in 6G relaying Large Language Model (LLM) that translates human language into operational intents to deploy communication systems\, leveraging few-shot learning and human-in-the-loop Feedback. BIOGRAPHY []Adlen Ksentini is a professor in the Communication Systems Department of EURECOM. He is leading the Network softwarization group activities related to Network softwarization\, 5G/6G\, and Edge Computing. Adlen Ksentini’s research interests are Network Sofwerization and Network Cloudification\, focusing on topics related to network virtualization\, Software Defined Networking (SDN)\, and Edge Computing for 5G and 6G networks. He has been participating to several H2020 and Horizon Europe projects on 5G and beyond\, such as 5G!Pagoda\, 5GTransformer\, 5G!Drones\, MonB5G\, ImagineB5G\, 6GBricks\, 6G-Intense\, Sunrise-6G and AC3. He is the technical manager of 6G-Intense and AC3\, on zero-touch management of 6G resources and applications\, and Cloud Edge Continuum\, respectively. He is interested in the system and architectural issues but also in algorithm problems related to those topics\, using Markov Chains\, Optimization algorithms\, and Machine Learning (ML). Adlen Ksentini has given several tutorials in IEEE international conferences\, IEEE Globecom 2015\, IEEEE CCNC 2017/2018/2023\, IEEE ICC 2017\, IEEE/IFIP IM 2017\, IEEE School 2019. Adlen Ksentini is a member of the OAI board of directors\, where he is in charge of OAI 5G Core Network and ORAN management (O1\, E2) for OAI RAN activities. Speaker(s): Adlen\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427766 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/intent-based-management-for-next-generation-networks-an-llm-centric-approach/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240611T141955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181635Z UID:10000814-1721838600-1721842200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Sleep\, The Reflection of Health DESCRIPTION:Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Sleep\, The Reflection of Health\, presented by Dr. Nasim Montazeri from Queen’s University. Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024 @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM Abstract: While sufficient sleep is one of the health pillars\, disrupted sleep is linked to adverse health related problems ranging from developmental impairment in children to cardiorespiratory diseases in adults and cognitive decline in older adults. The gold standard in-lab sleep test is inconvenient\, expensive and has a long waiting list\, making sleep monitoring inaccessible. This talk will highlight the role of new technologies in expanding the scope of sleep monitoring\, with a particular focus on solutions enabled by signal processing and artificial intelligence. Dr. Montazeri will present the entire development cycle of a portable sleep monitoring device from crude observation to commercialization and draw examples from different age groups that demonstrate how sleep\, when analyzed using customized analytic techniques\, can reflect health. Speaker(s): Nasim Montazeri\, Ph.D. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423915 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/sleep-the-reflection-of-health/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240731T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240731T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240624T171658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T183109Z UID:10000822-1722445200-1722448800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Walking with Robots DESCRIPTION:[] Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Walking with Robots\, presented by Dr. Amy R. Wu from Queen’s University. Wednesday\, July 31\, 2024 @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM Abstract: A world embedded with robots seems inevitable. One challenge\, however\, is designing robots to work with us\, not against us. It is unclear how assistive robots\, such as robot companions\, would affect activities of human daily living\, such as walking. To inform the design of controllers that enable seamless human-robot interaction during walking tasks\, we first sought to determine whether legged robots could affect human walking behavior. Robots have the potential to greatly improve human lives\, but we should ensure they are designed to interact well with us to minimize mechanical and possibly energetically related consequences from human-robot interaction. In this talk\, Dr. Amy R. Wu will discuss two studies they conducted with human participants and quadrupedal robots walking side-by-side. They compared human behavior with and without the robot and found that legged robots can affect human gait even without physical interactions\, which has implications for the design of robot companions or monitoring robots. Speaker(s): Amy R. Wu\, PhD\, P.L.Eng Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425309 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/walking-with-robots/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240801T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240717T174611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T183105Z UID:10000827-1722510000-1722513600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Federated Learning in Resource Limited Wireless Networks DESCRIPTION:Federated learning (FL) is an efficient and privacy-preserving distributed learning paradigm that enables massive edge devices to train machine learning models collaboratively. Although various communication schemes and algorithm designs have been proposed to expedite the FL process in resource-limited wireless networks\, the unreliable nature of wireless channels\, device heterogeneity\, and data heterogeneity are still less explored. In this talk\, number of solutions solutions will be discussed for addressing the above practical challenges in wireless FL. Firstly\, to tackle the unreliable wireless channels\, a novel FL framework\, namely FL with gradient recycling (FL-GR)\, which recycles the historical gradients of unscheduled and transmission-failure devices to improve the learning performance of FL will be discussed. Secondly\, to solve the heterogeneity issues\, partial model aggregation\, knowledge aided learning and adaptive model pruning-based FL framework will be explained. Based on our research experience\, some open problems of wireless FL will be provided. Speaker(s): Professor Arumugam \, Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/federated-learning-in-resource-limited-wireless-networks/ LOCATION:Room: 460\, Bldg: ENG\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240731T183105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T191611Z UID:10000829-1723467600-1723482000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Canada Blockchain Forum 2024 (2nd edition) DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Blockchain Forum is returning as part of (https://www.canadacryptoweek.com/) for a second edition. The goal of this forum is to congregate BUIDLers\, researchers\, academics\, and engineers building blockchain protocols\, infrastructure\, and decentralized software applications. Our theme for this year is Securing Blockchain infrastructure for the Financial Services Industry. Since our last gathering\, two ETF launches brought the crypto industry a mile or two closer to mass adoption. The ranks of institutional players such as JP Morgan\, Goldman Sachs\, Société Générale (socgen)\, and others keep growing. Beyond the realm of finance\, enterprise blockchain has found its way to the technology stack of industry leaders as diverse as Toyota\, L’Oréal\, Visa\, and Samsung to name few. Still\, this technology is fairly new. For example\, the Ethereum network (the world computer doted with a Turing-complete programming language) went live only 9 years ago\, on July 30th\, 2015. A lot more work is required for the technology to mature\, particularly on the cybersecurity front. Although the public chains have proven reliable in securing assets\, bridges and other smart contracts have proven to be less worthy of trust. As blockchain technology becomes one of the key issues shaping the public discourse during the US presidential election\, industry leaders will soon be faced by questions regarding quality of service\, ethical use\, and its level of security. This forum invites researchers and engineers to share their research and best practices to secure blockchain infrastructure for the core services our industry and our society rely upon\, starting with the financial services. Speakers include – David Barreto\, Developer Advocate at Starknet Foundation – Baltazar Rodriguez\, Acting Head at the BIS Toronto Innovation Hub – Dr. Soosan Naderi\, Blockchain Director at Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) – Zhiyang Chen\, PhD student at University of Toronto – Adit Patel\, Co-founder of Blockscope – Irene Katzela\, CTO at Dandelion – Marc Lijour\, Financial Services Innovation at Exaion and Adjunct Faculty at International Business University – Christian St. Louis\, Data & Research at Ethereal Ventures – Andres Assmus\, CEO at CityZeen – Sam Drissi\, CEO at Artizyou – Opinder Preet Singh\, Founder & CEO at PropTy – Ehsan Shariati\, COO and Co-founder at Functionland – Géraldine Jippé\, COO and co-founder of AssetsWaves – Dr. Keerthi Nelaturu\, Technical Advisor at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Co-sponsored by: Ontario Centre of Innovation\, Exaion\, Starknet\, InCyber Forum North America Speaker(s): Baltazar Rodriguez\, David Barreto\, Soosan Naderi\, Zhiyang Chen\, Marc Lijour\, Irene Katzela Agenda: Agenda 1pm – 1:15 pm Welcome and introductions – Marc Lijour and Irene Katzela\, co-chairs of the Toronto IEEE Blockchain local group 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Welcome from our sponsor and host: Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) 1:30pm – 2pm Talk #1: Evolving Financial Landscapes: A Pragmatic Approach to Blockchain Integration By Baltazar Rodriguez\, Acting Head\, BIS Innovation Hub Toronto 1:30pm – 2pm Talk #2: Cairo\, a general purpose CPU for creating verifiable programs By David Barreto\, Developer Advocate at Starknet Foundation 2pm – 2:30 pm Panel discussion – Securing public blockchains Moderator: Marc Lijour Panelists: David Barreto\, Adit Patel\, Soosan Naderi\, Zhiyang Chen\, Christian St. Louis\, Ehsan Shariati 2:30pm – 3pm Talk #3: Data propagation\, security and consensus in Ethereum network By Soosan Naderi\, PhD\, Blockchain Director at Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) 3 pm – 3:30 pm Talk #4: Demystifying Invariant Effectiveness for Securing Smart Contracts By Zhiyang Chen\, PhD student at the University of Toronto and Research Engineer at Zircuit 3:30pm – 4 pm Panel discussion – RWA Tokenization Moderator: Marc Lijour Panelists: Opinder Preet Singh\, Sam Drissi\, Andres Assmus\, Dr. Irene Katzela\, Géraldine Jippé 4 pm – 5 pm Networking Room: Suite 300\, 325 Front Street West\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2Y1 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-blockchain-forum-2024-2nd-edition/ LOCATION:Room: Suite 300\, 325 Front Street West\, 3rd floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2Y1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240809T191610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T193120Z UID:10000830-1724090400-1724094000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Marketing: Building Your Online Presence DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual workshop to explore essential platforms and strategies for building your online presence. Delve into Meta Ads creation\, optimization\, and analytics\, and gain the skills to craft compelling campaigns. Learn to navigate additional advertising platforms such as Google Ads and master the fundamentals of Google SEO. Discover which platform best suits your unique needs and how to effectively utilize them to enhance your online presence. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your digital marketing skills\, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the digital world. Speaker(s): \, Ayda Naseri Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430054 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-digital-marketing-building-your-online-presence/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240820T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240613T163257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T193142Z UID:10000817-1724169600-1724173200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Supporting Patient-Clinician Collaboration on Shared Surfaces DESCRIPTION:[] Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Supporting Patient-Clinician Collaboration on Shared Surfaces\, presented by Dr. Fateme Rajabiyazdi from Carleton University. Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024 @ 4:00 – 5:00 PM Abstract: Patient health data needs to be discussed between patients and clinicians to make treatment decisions\, inform lifestyle changes and improve care management. Sharing this data is necessary to allow for the simultaneous review of\, interaction with\, and manipulation of the data. However\, there is a lack of meaningful collaboration and appropriate technological tools to enable close interactions between the clinical team and patients. Standard technological devices (i.e.\, a computer\, a desktop monitor) and systems (i.e.\, electronic health records) that are available in clinics do not have the capabilities to facilitate a patient’s view or understanding of the data\, nor interactions with their data. As a result\, patients are not empowered to share health responsibilities with clinicians to discuss and make clinical care decisions. In this talk\, Dr. Rajabiyazdi will discuss their progress in designing innovative technological data-centric systems displaying patient health data on shared surfaces to empower patient-clinician interaction using an iterative people-centered method. Speaker(s): Fateme Rajabiyazdi\, Ph.D.\, P.Eng. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423931 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/supporting-patient-clinician-collaboration-on-shared-surfaces/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423931 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240821T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240817T193200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193113Z UID:10000831-1724247000-1724252400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Analog Optical Computing for sustainable AI and beyond DESCRIPTION:Abstract : Digital computing is approaching its fundamental limits just as compute-intensive workloads like machine learning are taking off. To address this\, we are building a new kind of computer–an analog optical computer–to accelerate AI inference and hard optimization workloads. The computer has the potential to improve the efficiency and sustainability of these workloads by around 100x by stepping away from several fundamentally limiting aspects of general-purpose digital computing. It leverages chip-scale optical and electronic technologies from the consumer space that are low cost and scalable. In this talk\, I will describe two generations of this computer that we have built\, outline our roadmap for scaling\, and discuss the importance of hardware-software co-design for such emerging computers and their potential for accelerating real-world problems in the post-Moore Law’s era. Speaker(s): Dr. Hitesh Ballani\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, \, Room MC603\, 6th floor\, 817 Sherbrooke St W\, \, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430520 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/analog-optical-computing-for-sustainable-ai-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, \, Room MC603\, 6th floor\, 817 Sherbrooke St W\, \, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/430520 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240821T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240613T163257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T193113Z UID:10000818-1724257800-1724261400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Materials As Machines DESCRIPTION:[]Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Materials As Machines\, presented by Dr. Irina Garces from Carleton University. Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024 @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM Abstract: The Materials as Machines Lab specializes in developing systems and devices geared toward producing material systems that can adapt or be tailored to variable operating conditions. Our focus lies in the development of smart material systems applicable across a spectrum of fields\, including deployable actuators\, manipulators\, soft robotics\, wearables\, and biomedical applications. Leveraging additive manufacturing\, these innovative material systems offer practical\, cost-effective solutions for engineering challenges. By integrating sensors into multifunctional actuating materials\, we create dynamic structures and assemblies capable of self-sensing and adaptation. In this presentation\, Dr. Garces will present their ongoing research on self-sensing actuation\, tailored additive manufacturing\, and explore the transformative potential of this technology in prosthetics\, and examine its diverse applications across industries. Speaker(s): Irina Garces\, Ph.D. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424150 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/materials-as-machines/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424150 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T194500 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240514T124609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T194644Z UID:10000805-1725561000-1729194300@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Digital Marketing in Tech: From Basics to Advanced Strategies (IEEE Member Exclusive Registration) DESCRIPTION:Join our six-class workshop that dives into the essentials of digital marketing for tech professionals. You’ll explore key platforms and strategies\, starting with an introduction to digital marketing\, followed by comprehensive sessions on Meta Ads creation\, optimization\, and analytics. Learn to navigate additional advertising platforms like Google Ads\, LinkedIn Ads\, and discover how to harness the power of management tools for streamlined campaign management. By the end\, you’ll understand how to effectively plan and execute a cohesive digital marketing campaign while staying ahead of future trends. Plus\, by joining these workshops\, you will have access to an exclusive Slack channel along with other experts in digital marketing\, where you can share and discuss real-life examples and interesting related information. You will receive a certificate of completion from IEEE\, and this workshop can count towards your training hours for Optional CPD. Whether you’re new to digital marketing or seeking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop has something for you. [] Agenda: Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes each session. – September 5: Introduction to Digital Marketing – Explore digital marketing fundamentals and their business relevance. – Discuss various channels including SEO\, PPC\, social media\, and content marketing. – Understand differences between B2B and B2C strategies. – September 12: Deep Dive into Meta Ads – Create effective Facebook and Instagram ads\, focusing on format and content. – Master audience targeting and segmentation. – September 19: Analyzing and Optimizing Meta Ads – Understand essential ad metrics (CTR\, CPC\, conversion rates). – Apply optimization techniques and data-driven improvements. – Learn A/B testing methods to boost ad results. – September 26: Introduction to Other Advertising Platforms – Dive into Google Ads\, exploring Keyword Planner and Google Trends. – Discuss successful campaign examples and challenges. – October 03: Expanding to Other Advertising Platforms – Overview of LinkedIn Ads\, Twitter Ads\, YouTube Ads. – Comparative analysis to guide platform selection. – October 10: Using Management Platforms and Tools + Putting It All Together – Explore management tools like Hootsuite\, Buffer\, and Google Analytics. – Integrate various digital marketing platforms effectively. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420731 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/digital-marketing-in-tech-from-basics-to-advanced-strategies/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T194500 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240515T124612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T194644Z UID:10000806-1725561000-1729194300@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Digital Marketing in Tech: From Basics to Advanced Strategies (General Admission Registration) DESCRIPTION:Join our six-class workshop that dives into the essentials of digital marketing for tech professionals. You’ll explore key platforms and strategies\, starting with an introduction to digital marketing\, followed by comprehensive sessions on Meta Ads creation\, optimization\, and analytics. Learn to navigate additional advertising platforms like Google Ads\, LinkedIn Ads\, and discover how to harness the power of management tools for streamlined campaign management. By the end\, you’ll understand how to effectively plan and execute a cohesive digital marketing campaign while staying ahead of future trends. Plus\, by joining these workshops\, you will have access to an exclusive Slack channel along with other experts in digital marketing\, where you can share and discuss real-life examples and interesting related information. You will receive a certificate of completion from IEEE\, and this workshop can count towards your training hours for Optional CPD. Whether you’re new to digital marketing or seeking to sharpen your skills\, this workshop has something for you. [] Agenda: Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes each session. – September 5: Introduction to Digital Marketing – Explore digital marketing fundamentals and their business relevance. – Discuss various channels including SEO\, PPC\, social media\, and content marketing. – Understand differences between B2B and B2C strategies. – September 12: Deep Dive into Meta Ads – Create effective Facebook and Instagram ads\, focusing on format and content. – Master audience targeting and segmentation. – September 19: Analyzing and Optimizing Meta Ads – Understand essential ad metrics (CTR\, CPC\, conversion rates). – Apply optimization techniques and data-driven improvements. – Learn A/B testing methods to boost ad results. – September 26: Introduction to Other Advertising Platforms – Dive into Google Ads\, exploring Keyword Planner and Google Trends. – Discuss successful campaign examples and challenges. – October 03: Expanding to Other Advertising Platforms – Overview of LinkedIn Ads\, Twitter Ads\, YouTube Ads. – Comparative analysis to guide platform selection. – October 10: Using Management Platforms and Tools + Putting It All Together – Explore management tools like Hootsuite\, Buffer\, and Google Analytics. – Integrate various digital marketing platforms effectively. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420855 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/digital-marketing-in-tech-from-basics-to-advanced-strategies-general-admission-registration/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/420855 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240905T194644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240908T194609Z UID:10000833-1725987600-1725994800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:The future of Quantum Computing DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sep 10 to explore the latest in Quantum computing in the wake of IEEE Quantum Week 2024. ​Exaion and Quandela will share their vision on the emergence of disruptive computing technologies\, from state-of-the-art research and development to industry applications piloted by our partners. ​Industry leaders must have a strategy in place to future-proof their organizations with post-quantum cryptography (and particularly its impact on blockchain technologies)\, while they explore early use cases for quantum supremacy\, if they want to capture the full benefits of this disruptive innovation. ​Similarly to AI and other technologies\, Canadian businesses may need more time and resources to adopt quantum discoveries and inventions coming from academia\, making them part of their innovation practice\, in order to realize concrete business outcomes. ​To support Canadian innovation\, Exaion & Quandela are installing two Quandela quantum computers in Canada\, making it possible to develop concrete applications and strengthen the computing capacities of North American companies. This partnership aims to position Canada as a leader in quantum technologies\, facilitating innovation and research in this area. ​Let’s meet at the Centre for Urban Innovation\, on Gerrard Street\, at Toronto Metropolitan University from 5 pm to 7 pm. Register today! ____ Exaion\, a pioneer in sustainable digital services\, supports businesses in adopting fast computing technologies (blockchain\, cybersecurity\, HPC\, AI\, quantum\, etc.). Our raison d’être: creating solutions that combine computational power with sustainability\, emphasizing cybersecurity and data sovereignty. ​Quandela is a European start up that provides photonic quantum computers that are modular\, scalable\, energy-efficient and accessible both on the cloud and on premise. We are committed to making advanced quantum computation accessible to all\, empowering a vibrant community to innovate and create a better future. Co-sponsored by: Exaion and Quandela Speaker(s): Marc Lijour\, Valérian Giesz\, Sharon O’Sullivan Agenda: – ​Welcoming words – ​Industry craves for fast computing ((https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclijour/)\, Exaion) – ​The quantum computer ((https://www.linkedin.com/in/vgiesz/)\, Quandela) – ​Panel: industry applications featuring (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonosullivan/)\, Global Head\, Technology Research & Innovation at BMO\, and the speakers – ​Networking Room: CUI 317 (3rd floor)\, Centre for Urban Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University\, 44 Gerrard St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1G3 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/the-future-of-quantum-computing/ LOCATION:Room: CUI 317 (3rd floor)\, Centre for Urban Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University\, 44 Gerrard St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1G3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240920T220155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T221637Z UID:10000835-1727359200-1727362800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:PreFab: Image-to-Image Computer Vision for Advanced Nanophotonic Fabrication and Design DESCRIPTION:PreFab: Image-to-Image Computer Vision for Advanced Nanophotonic Fabrication and Design Abstract: PreFab is an image-to-image computer vision system designed to predict and correct nanofabrication variations in integrated photonic circuits. Utilizing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) trained on GDS design files and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images\, PreFab enables precise transformations such as fabrication variation prediction\, automatic design correction\, SEM segmentation\, and SEM styling. This system enhances the manufacturability and fidelity of complex photonic circuits by anticipating deviations like erosion\, dilation\, and edge uncertainties\, and compensating for these during the design phase. Additionally\, it facilitates post-fabrication analysis through SEM segmentation\, allowing for accurate performance analysis. PreFab’s methodology aims to minimize fabrication cycles\, enhance design fidelity\, and adapt to diverse nanophotonic manufacturing techniques\, positioning it as a useful tool for the advancement of next-generation photonic technologies. ———————————————————————— PreFab : Vision par ordinateur image à image pour la fabrication et la conception nanophotoniques avancées Résumé : PreFab est un système de vision par ordinateur image à image conçu pour prédire et corriger les variations de nanofabrication dans les circuits photoniques intégrés. En utilisant des réseaux neuronaux convolutionnels (CNN) formés sur des fichiers de conception GDS et des images de microscope électronique à balayage (SEM)\, PreFab permet des transformations précises telles que la prédiction des variations de fabrication\, la correction automatique de la conception\, la segmentation SEM et le style SEM. Ce système améliore la fabricabilité et la fidélité des circuits photoniques complexes en anticipant les écarts tels que l’érosion\, la dilatation et les incertitudes de bord\, et en les compensant pendant la phase de conception. De plus\, il facilite l’analyse post-fabrication grâce à la segmentation SEM\, permettant une analyse précise des performances. La méthodologie de PreFab vise à minimiser les cycles de fabrication\, à améliorer la fidélité de la conception et à s’adapter à diverses techniques de fabrication nanophotonique\, le positionnant comme un outil utile pour l’avancement des technologies photoniques de nouvelle génération. [] Dr. Dusan Gostimirovic (PreFab Photonics) 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): Dusan Gostimirovic\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433675 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/prefab-image-to-image-computer-vision-for-advanced-nanophotonic-fabrication-and-design/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/433675 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240920T220155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T221637Z UID:10000836-1727373600-1727380800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Toronto ExCom Meeting DESCRIPTION:IEEE Toronto ExCom meeting. Room: ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434124 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-toronto-excom-meeting/ LOCATION:Room: ENG 288\, Bldg: George Vari Engineering Building\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B 1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434124 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240920T220155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T223128Z UID:10000834-1727449200-1727456400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter: Welcome Back Foosball Tournament DESCRIPTION:The start of a new school year brings changing colours\, cooler temperatures\, and new students to the electromagnetics research group. The U of T AP-S Student Chapter would like to organize a foosball tournament so we can all get to know each other. Whether you’re an expert\, or never played before\, we would love to have you compete! We will be running the tournament in the Grad Lounge (BA5157) September 27th from 3-5pm. We will play in teams of two which we will assign at the start of the tournament. As always\, drinks and refreshments will be provided. There will also be prizes for our winners! Please sign up using vTools\, so we can get a handle on numbers and devise a suitable tournament bracket. We hope to see you there\, The U of T AP-S Student Chapter Executive Room: BA5157\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-ieee-ap-s-student-chapter-welcome-back-foosball-tournament/ LOCATION:Room: BA5157\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St. George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240923T221608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T223226Z UID:10000837-1727798400-1727805600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Day -- Centennial College Student Branch DESCRIPTION:[] Join us this October 1st from 4 PM to 6 PM at Room A3-43\, Progress Campus\, as the IEEE Centennial College Student Branch hosts an exciting celebration of IEEE Day. This event is open to all engineering students and promises to be a great opportunity to network\, learn\, and enjoy some free food! What’s Happening? IEEE Day celebrates the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. Continuing the tradition\, our student branch is bringing together bright minds to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. Here’s what you can expect: – Networking Opportunities: Meet other engineering students and professionals\, expand your network\, and discuss opportunities in the field. – Free Food: Enjoy complimentary pizza and drinks while they last – come early! – Fun Activities: Engage in discussions and activities centered around engineering and technology. Why You Should Attend This is more than just a social event; it’s a platform to inspire and be inspired. You’ll get to interact with peers and seniors in a casual setting\, making it the perfect backdrop to exchange ideas and foster new friendships. Plus\, who can say no to free pizza? How to Register To ensure we have enough food and drinks for everyone\, please register for the event by scanning the QR code on the posters around campus or by visiting our (https://forms.gle/7hcx3wU4GLAV9gox8). Join Us! We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the incredible world of engineering together. Mark your calendar for October 1st\, and bring a friend along. Let’s make IEEE Day 2023 a memorable one! Room: A3-43\, Bldg: A\, Progress Campus\, 941 Progress Ave\,Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-day-centennial-college-student-branch/ LOCATION:Room: A3-43\, Bldg: A\, Progress Campus\, 941 Progress Ave\,Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M1G 3T8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241001T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241001T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240923T221608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T223226Z UID:10000838-1727798400-1727805600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Digital Substation & Power Systems DESCRIPTION:BBA Consultants and IEEE Toronto Section in collaboration with IEEE Canada Educational Activities Committee cordially invite you to an engaging and informative session on Modern Electrical Systems with a focus on the IEC-61850 standard\, a pivotal component in modern electrical systems. This technical event will delve into the intricacies of IEC-61850\, its significance in enabling seamless communication and interoperability within electrical substations\, and its role in shaping the future of power systems. Join us for insightful presentations and discussions led by Sanaz Kanani who will share her knowledge and experience on this vital standard and its impact on modern electrical systems. Whether you’re an engineer\, technician\, or simply interested in the latest advancements in electrical systems\, this event promises valuable insights into the world of IEC-61850 and its role in shaping the future of power systems. This is a hybrid event for both in-person and online participation. Co-sponsored by: BBA Consultants Speaker(s): Sanaz Kanani Agenda: – Welcome & Introduction – Safety moment – Evolution of technologies – Digital substation Fundamentals and Overview – Standard Overview – Understanding the basics and importance of IEC-61850. – Practical Applications – Real-world examples and case studies – Q&A Session – Open discussion and queries Room: ENG460\, Bldg: TUM\, George Vari Engineering and Computing Building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434559 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/digital-substation-power-systems/ LOCATION:Room: ENG460\, Bldg: TUM\, George Vari Engineering and Computing Building\, 245 Church Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5B1Z4\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/434559 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241007T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240927T223125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T223250Z UID:10000839-1728298800-1728306000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Co-Packaged Optics - Heterogeneous Integration of Photonic IC and Electronic IC DESCRIPTION:Silicon photonics are the semiconductor integration of EIC and PIC on a silicon substrate (wafer) with complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology. On the other hand\, co-packaged optics (CPO) are heterogeneous integration packaging methods to integrate the optical engine (OE) which consists of photonic ICs (PIC) and the electrical engine (EE) which consists of the electronic ICs (EIC) as well as the switch ASIC (application specific IC). The advantages of CPO are: (a) to reduce the length of the electrical interface between the OE/EE (or PIC/EIC) and the ASIC\, (b) to reduce the energy required to drive the signal\, and (c) to cut the latency which leads to better electrical performance. In the next few years\, we will see more implementations of a higher level of heterogeneous integration of PIC and EIC\, whether it is for performance\, form factor\, power consumption or cost. Speaker(s): John H Lau\, Agenda: The content of this lecture is shown below. – Silicon Photonics – Data Centers – Optical Transceivers – Optical Engine (OE) and Electrical Engine (EE) – OBO (on-board optics) – NPO (near-board optics) – CPO (co-packaged optics) – Integration of the PIC and EIC – 2D Heterogeneous Integration of PIC and EIC – 2D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch\, PIC and EIC – 2D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch\, PIC and EIC with Bridges – 3D Heterogeneous Integration of PIC and EIC – 3D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch\, PIC and EIC – 3D Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch\, PIC and EIC with Bridges – Heterogeneous Integration of ASIC Switch\, PIC and EIC on Glass Substrate – Summary Room: HA 401\, Bldg: Haultain Building\, 170 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3E3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436266 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/co-packaged-optics-heterogeneous-integration-of-photonic-ic-and-electronic-ic/ LOCATION:Room: HA 401\, Bldg: Haultain Building\, 170 College St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 3E3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/436266 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241004T223115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T224610Z UID:10000841-1728496800-1728504000@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Orientation Meeting IEEE OTU Student Branch DESCRIPTION:This Event is the first meeting to introduce the IEEE Student Branch at Ontario Tech University to first and second year undergraduate students at Ontario Tech University. Room: 1350\, Bldg: SIRC\, 2000 Simcoe Street N\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, L1G0C5 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/orientation-meeting-ieee-otu-student-branch/ LOCATION:Room: 1350\, Bldg: SIRC\, 2000 Simcoe Street N\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada\, L1G0C5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241011T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241011T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241003T223143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T224614Z UID:10000840-1728658800-1728669600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:IEEE Day’s 15th anniversary Speaker(s): Murray\, Salman Room: K229-B\, Bldg: K\, 1 Georgian Dr.\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 4H8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-day-2024/ LOCATION:Room: K229-B\, Bldg: K\, 1 Georgian Dr.\, Barrie\, Ontario\, Canada\, L4M 4H8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241012T225236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T230229Z UID:10000842-1729089000-1729094400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:L’optique spatiale au service de la Terre – maintenir l’humanité dans les limites planétaires DESCRIPTION:L’optique spatiale au service de la Terre – maintenir l’humanité dans les limites planétaires Abstract: Satellite technologies play an essential role in the fight against climate change. The data needed for prediction\, mitigation and adaptation are often obtained using optical instruments. In this presentation\, Geneviève will share some examples of projects led by the Canadian Space Agency in this direction\, and provide an overview of existing programs to participate in space developments that may be of interest to research groups and the student community. She will also discuss diverse efforts to increase equity\, diversity and inclusion in the space sector and STEM in general\, hopefully inspiring the audience to bring their own contributions toward a more diverse and inclusive field. ———————————————————————— L’optique spatiale au service de la Terre – maintenir l’humanité dans les limites planétaires Résumé : Les technologies satellitaires jouent un rôle essentiel dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. Les données nécessaires pour la prédiction\, l’atténuation et l’adaptation sont souvent obtenues à l’aide d’instruments optiques. Dans cette présentation\, Geneviève partagera quelques exemples de projets menés par l’Agence spatiale canadienne dans ce domaine et fournira un aperçu des programmes existants permettant de participer aux développements spatiaux qui pourraient intéresser les groupes de recherche et la communauté étudiante. Elle discutera également des divers efforts visant à accroître l’équité\, la diversité et l’inclusion dans le secteur spatial et dans les STIM en général\, dans l’espoir d’inspirer l’auditoire à apporter leurs propres contributions vers un domaine plus diversifié et inclusif. Co-sponsored by: Astrolith. Speaker(s): Geneviève Gariépy Agenda: – 14:30-15:30: séminaire (hybride) / seminar (hybrid) – 15:30-16:00: réseautage (sur place) / networking (on-site only) Room: A-416 \, Bldg: PAVILLON PRINCIPAL\, Polytechnique Montréal\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439332 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/loptique-spatiale-au-service-de-la-terre-maintenir-lhumanite-dans-les-limites-planetaires/ LOCATION:Room: A-416 \, Bldg: PAVILLON PRINCIPAL\, Polytechnique Montréal\, Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/439332 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20240830T194623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T230107Z UID:10000832-1729618200-1729621800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Building Inclusivity into Software Engineering DESCRIPTION:Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a talk on the Building Inclusivity into Software Engineering\, presented by Dr. Mariam Guizani from Queen’s University. [] Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM Abstract: Individuals often develop software based on their own cognitive preferences and perspectives. However\, given the diverse ways in which people process information\, it becomes crucial to examine how we can effectively test and implement software with inclusivity in mind. This presentation will delve into the relationship between inclusivity and technology\, addressing two main questions: What are inclusivity bugs? And how can we find and fix them in software products? In this presentation\, Dr. Guizani will introduce a Why/Where/Fix systematic inclusivity debugging process to help find inclusivity bugs (using the GenderMag cognitive walkthrough method)\, localize the Information Architecture (IA) faults behind them\, and then fix the IA to remove the inclusivity bugs found. Additionally\, she will share insights from various teams using GenderMag to enhance inclusivity in their products and processes. Speaker(s): Mariam Guizani\, Ph.D. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432370 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/building-inclusivity-into-software-engineering/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/432370 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241017T230133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T230133Z UID:10000844-1729773000-1729778400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:U of T IEEE AP-S Student Chapter Election DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the fall election everyone’s been talking about. That’s right\, the IEEE AP-S Student Chapter at U of T is holding its annual election for the executive. As part of the executive you’ll have the chance to organize and plan the events we host. These can be technical seminars\, social events\, invited talks\, outreach initiatives\, and much more. It’s a great chance to get to know more folks in the AP-S community. The available roles in the chapter executive are Chair\, Co-Chair\, Secretary\, Web-master and Treasurer. If you’d like to nominate yourself for one (or a few) of these positions\, please email me at stewart.pearson@mail.utoronto.ca and indicate you preference(s). More details on each role will be provided at the election. If you would like to run for one of these roles\, or to vote in the election\, please register on vTools. Furthermore\, pizza and pop will be provided for all who attend the election. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance so we can accommodate them. Room: BA7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-ieee-ap-s-student-chapter-election/ LOCATION:Room: BA7180\, Bldg: Bahen Centre for Information Technology\, 40 St George St.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5S 2E4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241022T230110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T231603Z UID:10000845-1730293200-1730296800@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:SAG-based InGaAs/InP SPADs for photon counting in SWIR wavelengths DESCRIPTION:SAG-based InGaAs/InP SPADs for photon counting in SWIR wavelengths Abstract: Low-light detection with high spatial and temporal precision is increasingly critical for applications like LiDAR\, biomedical imaging\, free-space communication\, and adaptive optics. Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs)\, capable of detecting picosecond-level transients at the single-photon level\, are emerging as a key technology to meet these demands. While silicon-based SPADs perform well in the visible spectrum due to the maturity of CMOS technology\, they suffer from efficiency drops in the near-infrared (NIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) regions\, limited by silicon’s 1.1 eV indirect bandgap. Enhancing SPAD efficiency in the NIR/SWIR range is essential for eye-safe LiDAR\, fiber optic communication\, and free-space telecommunication applications. This presentation delves into high-performance single-photon detectors using InGaAs/InP-based SPAD technologies\, focusing on their use in quantum key distribution (QKD) and LiDAR. The research includes an extensive characterization of Selective Area Growth (SAG)-based and double-diffusion InGaAs/InP SPADs\, examining dark count rate (DCR)\, photon detection probability (PDP)\, timing jitter\, and uniformity. The novel SAG-based design reduces edge electric fields\, enhancing DCR and uniformity. Additionally\, the talk will cover a unique SPAD simulation environment using TCAD tools and explore focal plane implementations of SPAD arrays for spatial resolution. Finally\, it will address the design considerations and challenges of the read-out circuits for SPAD arrays. ———————————————————————— SPAD InGaAs/InP basés sur SAG pour le comptage de photons dans les longueurs d’onde SWIR. Résumé : La détection de faible luminosité avec une précision spatiale et temporelle élevée est de plus en plus essentielle pour des applications telles que le LiDAR\, l’imagerie biomédicale\, la communication en espace libre et l’optique adaptative. Les diodes à avalanche à photon unique (SPAD)\, capables de détecter des transitoires de l’ordre de la picoseconde au niveau d’un photon unique\, apparaissent comme une technologie clé pour répondre à ces demandes. Bien que les SPAD à base de silicium fonctionnent bien dans le spectre visible en raison de la maturité de la technologie CMOS\, ils souffrent de baisses d’efficacité dans les régions du proche infrarouge (NIR) et de l’infrarouge à ondes courtes (SWIR)\, limitées par la bande interdite indirecte de 1\,1 eV du silicium. L’amélioration de l’efficacité du SPAD dans la gamme NIR/SWIR est essentielle pour les applications LiDAR\, de communication par fibre optique et de télécommunication en espace libre sans danger pour les yeux. Cette présentation se penche sur les détecteurs monophotoniques hautes performances utilisant les technologies SPAD basées sur InGaAs/InP\, en se concentrant sur leur utilisation dans la distribution de clés quantiques (QKD) et LiDAR. La recherche comprend une caractérisation approfondie des SPAD InGaAs/InP basés sur SAG et à double diffusion\, en examinant le taux de comptage d’obscurité (DCR)\, la probabilité de détection de photons (PDP)\, la gigue temporelle et l’uniformité. La nouvelle conception basée sur le SAG réduit les champs électriques de bord\, améliorant ainsi le DCR et l’uniformité. De plus\, l’exposé couvrira un environnement de simulation SPAD unique utilisant les outils TCAD et explorera les implémentations du plan focal des réseaux SPAD pour la résolution spatiale. Enfin\, la présentation abordera les considérations de conception et les défis des circuits de lecture pour les réseaux SPAD. [] [] Ekin Kizilkan Halil Kerim Yildirim 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): Ekin Kizilkan\, Halil Kerim Yildirim Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441310 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/sag-based-ingaas-inp-spads-for-photon-counting-in-swir-wavelengths/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/441310 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241029T231604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T233119Z UID:10000847-1730719800-1730723400@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Integrated Photonics: materials\, switches and careers DESCRIPTION:Abstract : You are invited to join Dr. Matthew Delaney for a technical and career presentation exploring the opportunities and challenges of the photonics integrated ecosystem. In the first part of the talk\, Dr. Delaney will present conducted at the University of Southampton to develop and deploy new phase change materials in novel devices to create reconfigurable photonic switches\, now a hot topic with the AI/data center boom. By coating a multimodal interference device (MMI) with a phase change material (PCM)\, and writing different pixel patterns into the PCM\, it is possible to change the wavefront of the light within the MMI\, enabling a fine level of control. This can be used as the basis for arbitrary photonic routing\, in a small footprint and low-power device. In the second part of the talk\, Dr. Delaney will provide a broader overview of the status and challenges of the integrated photonics field based on insights from working with some of the largest companies in the world across the whole application space\, as they race to bring novel solutions to market. Join the presenter to debate where the field is heading. Hopefully\, this will be a more interactive session where we can discuss different ideas as a group. Co-sponsored by: McGill Optica Student Chapter Speaker(s): Dr. Matthew Delaney Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442904 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/integrated-photonics-materials-switches-and-careers/ LOCATION:Room: MC603\, 6th floor\, Bldg: McConnell Engineering building\, 3480 rue University\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3A 0C3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/442904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241105T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241031T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T233118Z UID:10000848-1730826000-1733247600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring series of five talks on Tuesdays hosted by IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and Education. This event series is crafted to guide participants through key milestones and challenges in the academic career journey\, offering insights and tools to foster both personal growth and societal impact. Each session will feature expert speakers and interactive discussions that touch on topics essential for building resilience\, embracing diversity\, and achieving academic and professional success. Participants who attend 4 or 5 sessions will receive an IEEE certificate\, marking their commitment to personal development and their dedication to creating positive change in society. Time: Tuesdays 5:00 PM – 5:40 PM The first talk is on November 5th\, 2024: Title: Empowering Self and Society through the Academic Career Journey Abstract: The journey of starting an academic career as a faculty member is a transformative endeavor that not only enriches the individual but also contributes to the betterment of society. This talk explores the profound reasons behind pursuing an academic position and offers insights into strategies for thriving as a new faculty member\, making meaningful contributions to their institutions and society. [] Speaker(s): Prof. Lin Cai\, \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443420 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241108T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241025T230134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T233407Z UID:10000846-1731092400-1731099600@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:IEEE Young Professionals Toronto Mini-Putt Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled evening of mini-putt at Par-Tee Putt on Friday\, November 8th from 7-9 PM! This event is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow young professionals and students in the IEEE Toronto community while showing off your putting skills. A ticket includes 18-holes of mini-putt. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the venue. Don’t miss out on this chance to unwind and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! 26 Duncan St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2B8 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/ieee-young-professionals-toronto-mini-putt-night/ LOCATION:26 Duncan St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, M5V 2B8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T174000 DTSTAMP:20260418T135932 CREATED:20241111T000112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T000105Z UID:10000851-1731430800-1731433200@www.ieeetoronto.ca SUMMARY:Talk 2: Empower Talks: A WIE & Education Series DESCRIPTION:Industry and Academia collaboration: The hidden patterns! Time required to bring innovation from concept to commercialization could take five to twenty years. Therefore\, innovation via industry-academia collaboration may have limited success because of several factors: – Different objectives\, scope\, time scales of industry and academia do not match\, – Profit-oriented versus non-profit missions. Profits are industry priority. – . IP issues and publications. Difficult issue due to uncertainty and sharing return. Disclosure issues can cause problem in communication to broad group. With the rise of AI/ML\, the challenges are even greater. There is a gap between commercial software implementations\, technical recommendations and standards. Academias are rarely exposed to real products. To address these potential issues\, some actions are needed. Let us discuss these questions and share some best practices we have adopted in our collaboration with universities. [] Co-sponsored by: IEEE Education Society Speaker(s): Emmanuel Thepie Fapi\, \, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444962 URL:https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/event/talk-2-empower-talks-a-wie-education-series/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/444962 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR