This one and half-day workshop will provide premium networking opportunities, bringing together leading experts and researchers to explore the latest advancements and emerging trends in cognitive communications and intelligent networking. The workshop will foster dynamic exchanges of ideas, showcase cutting-edge research, actively engage Young Professionals, and enhance ComSoc’s visibility while supporting membership growth. The workshop will strengthen collaboration and engagement among the IEEE Canada (Region 7), especially central-area Sections. ComSoc Chapter Chairs and Section delegates are invited to participate in the event, providing an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and establish a foundation for future collaborations. Workshop organizers Lian Zhao, Toronto Metropolitan University, IEEE Toronto Section Chair Lin Cai, University of Victoria Nitin Padmanabhan, EPRI Canada, Central Area Chair, IEEE Canada Dongmei Zhao, McMaster University Ning Zhang, University of Windsor Jie Gao, Carleton University Mingcheng He, University of Waterloo Technical Program Oct. 2nd, afternoon Panel 1: AI-Native Networks and Cognitive Communications: Research Frontiers, Industrial Perspectives, and the Road to 6G Panelists: Jianping Pan (Moderator), University of Victoria, Canada Jiming Chen, Zhejiang University/Zhejiang University of Technology, China Haojin Zhu, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China Haibo Zhou, Nanjing University, China Zhiguo Shi, Zhejiang University, China Zhou Su, Xi’an Jiaotong University Panel 2: Preparing the Next Generation of Researchers and Engineers for AI-Native Networking Panelists: Yu Cheng (Moderator), Illinois Institute of Technology, USA Hangguan Shan, Zhejiang University, China Shaofeng Li, Southeast University, China Conghao Zhou, Xidian University, China Yan Meng, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China Yuanguo Bi, Northeastern University, China Oct. 3rd, invited talks: Jason Gu, Dalhousie University, Canada Xianbin Wang, Western University, Canada Yu Cheng, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA Jianping Pan, University of Victoria, Canada Hai Jiang, University of Alberta, Canada Jun Cai, Concordia University, Canada Cailian Chen, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China Lin X. Cai, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA Ping Wang, York University, Canada Rongxing Lu, Queen's University, Canada Xiaohui Liang, University of Massachusetts at Boston, USA Qiang Ye, University of Calgary, Canada Ajmery Sultana, Algoma University, Canada      

CCECE is IEEE Canada's flagship conference, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, practitioners, and students from around the world to exchange ideas and present the latest advances in electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering. We warmly invite you to submit your latest research and join us in Toronto for an exciting technical program, inspiring keynote presentations, industry engagement, and valuable networking opportunities. Please visit the conference website for submission guidelines, important dates, and the latest conference updates: Conference Website: https://attend.ieee.org/ccece-2027/ You can also follow our LinkedIn page for conference announcements and news: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ieee-ccece-2027/ As a major supporter and host of CCECE 2027, the IEEE Toronto Section looks forward to welcoming participants from around the world to Toronto in May 2027. Please see below Call for Paper, Call for Workshop Proposals, and Call for Tutorial Proposals Call for Workshop Proposals： https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Workshop-Proposals-CALL.pdf Workshop Proposals Template： https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Workshop-Proposal-Template.pdf Call for Tutorial Proposals： https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tutorial-Proposals-CALL.pdf Tutorial Proposals Template： https://www.ieeetoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tutorial-Proposal-Template.pdf