Objective: To define the theme, scope, and initial action items for our International Women’s Day (IWD) panel discussion event. Agenda - Welcome & Meeting Purpose (5 min) - Brief introduction to the meeting’s goals and the importance of the event. - Review of Event Vision & Core Objectives (10 min) - What is our primary goal for this panel? (e.g., inspire, educate, build community, drive action) - Who is our target audience? (e.g., students, faculty, public, specific industry) - Brainstorming: Panel Theme & Key Questions (15 min) - Align with the global IWD theme ("Inspire Inclusion" for 2024) or choose a local/organizational focus. - Draft 3-5 core questions/topics the panel should address. - Speaker Identification & Outreach Strategy (15 min) - Brainstorm potential panelist profiles (e.g., industry leaders, academics, activists, alumni). - Assign names and initial outreach responsibilities. - Logistics & Preliminary Timeline (10 min) - Date & Time: Preferred window for the event. - Format: In-person, hybrid, or virtual? - Venue/Platform: Initial ideas or requirements. - Set key milestones (e.g., "speakers confirmed by X date"). - Roles & Next Action Items (10 min) - Define sub-committees or leads for: Speaker Coordination, Marketing/Promotion, Logistics, Day-of Moderation/Hosting. - Assign clear, immediate next steps with owners and deadlines. - Open Discussion & Closing (5 min) - Address any concerns or brilliant ideas. - Confirm next meeting date/time. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534658

Abstract: The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies, including third generation photovoltaics, solar hydrogen production, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw materials. References included below. Speaker(s): Federico Rosei Agenda: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm: Tech Talk (hybrid) 2:30 pm-3:00 pm: Free networking Room: EV3.309, Bldg: EV, University of Concordia, 1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1S6 , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532817

Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology E: P.J.A.Harpe@tue.nl Pieter Harpe (SM'15) received the MSc and PhD degrees from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, in 2004 and 2010, respectively. In 2008, he started as researcher at Holst Centre / imec, The Netherlands, where he worked on ultra low-power wireless transceivers, with a focus on ADC research and design. In April 2011, he joined Eindhoven University of Technology where he is currently an Associate Professor and lead of the Resource Efficient Electronics Lab. His main activities are on low-power analog and mixed-signal circuits, for instance for biomedical applications, internet of things, and edge AI. Dr. Harpe is TPC member for ISSCC and A-SSCC, Associate Editor for TCAS-I, SSCS AdCom Member-at-Large and SSCS Distinguished Lecturer. He previously served as TPC member for ISSCC, TPC member and track chair for ESSCIRC/ESSERC and co-organizer for AACD, was an IEEE SSCS Distinguished Lecturer in 2016/2017, and is recipient of the ISSCC 2015 Distinguished Technical Paper Award. Abstract:The aim of this presentation is to introduce the basics and various practical illustrations of advanced ADC enhancement techniques in a nutshell. With applications pushing for higher resolutions & data-rates, and technology-scaling favoring digital design, the use of digital techniques to enhance ADC performance is inevitable. This talk will first summarize trends and trade-offs regarding the use of these digital-intensive techniques before illustrating some popular and recent examples from literature, including calibration and enhancement techniques as well as digitally-inspired analog circuit design. Besides that, an outlook is given regarding future challenges and opportunities in advanced CMOS technologies. Refreshments will be provided! Speaker(s): Pieter Room: 303, Bldg: Galbraith Building, 35 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S1A4

IEEE Photonics Society Toronto is proud to invite you to a seminar by Dr. Federico Rosei of University of Trieste, Italy. Join us Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 4PM (ET) on University of Toronto main campus. Refreshments will be served. Abstract --------------------------------------------------------------- The quest for sustainable development dictates an urgent transition from fossil fuels to renewables. This presentation focuses on next generation (solar) energy technologies from a materials perspective. We study structure property/relationships in advanced materials, emphasizing multifunctional systems that exhibit several functionalities. Such systems are then used as building blocks for the fabrication of various emerging technologies. In particular, nanostructured materials synthesized via the bottom–up approach present an opportunity for future generation low cost and low energy intensive manufacturing of devices. We focus on recent developments in solar technologies, including third generation photovoltaics, solar hydrogen production, luminescent solar concentrators and other optoelectronic devices, highlighting the role and importance of critical raw materials. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Speaker(s): Dr. Federico Rosei, Room: 202, Bldg: Galbraith Building, 35 St George St, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Abstract: As industry is starting to deploy systems based on 224Gbps/lane and growing pains are becoming more apparent, AI companies are clamoring already for more bandwidth. A first look at 448Gbps is already highlighting the enormous challenges of running even very short links on copper. However, industry doesn’t seem yet ready to throw the towel on pluggable modules as gateways to optical interconnect given the risks and limitations of CPO. Some of the questions that will be covered: - Can we clearly articulate what are the priorities in developing the next generation of interconnect for AI? - What are the main obstacles to the adoption of short reach optics to replace the last inches of electrical connectivity? - What can we learn from advances in C2C and in particular by the success of UCIe? - Does it make sense to still have pluggable modules and what is the best way to do that? - Was LPO a success or a bust and can we move forward with it? - What are the promises and possible pitfalls of CPO? Topics touched upon: - System level (Computing, AI) requirements & considerations (architectural trends, efficiency, bw, latency, cost etc.) - Optical and electrical energy efficiency considerations - HW technology developments and limitations (interposer, packaging, connectors, cables) - System trade offs analysis (retiming vs. linear, vs. CPO) - Chiplets and co-packaging technology - Analysis of latest OIF development on next generation interconnect Room: GB202, Bldg: Galbraith Building, University of Toronto, 35 St George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada