CREATE TRAVERSAL, SITE-CAV and Lunch&Learn series of IEEE Young Professionals Ottawa is taking it to the sky! Join us for an insightful talk by Prof. Cicek Cavdar (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden), a leading expert in 6G and non-terrestrial networks. This session will explore the future of connectivity beyond terrestrial systems, focusing on the integration of satellite, aerial, and ground networks to enable seamless and intelligent communication for next-generation applications. The talk will cover key research directions including resource allocation in LEO mega-constellations, satellite-assisted IoT and edge intelligence, and emerging challenges in UAV and airspace communications. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how AI-driven and cloud-native architectures are shaping resilient and scalable 6G ecosystems. Following the presentation, participants are invited to enjoy lunch, Turkish coffee and other treats and networking, fostering connections within the IEEE community. 📅 Date:  Monday, May 4 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Smart Connected Vehicles Innovation Centre, 350 Legget Dr 💡Registration Link: events.vtools.ieee.org

We are pleased to announce the IEEE SiPhotonics 2026 Panel Discussion on “Leadership at the Intersection of AI and Silicon Photonics.” This engaging panel brings together distinguished panelists from both academia and industry, including Prof. Michal Lipson, Prof. Winnie Ye, Dr. Aref Chowdhury, and Dr. Aaron Zilkie, to explore the evolving role of leadership in cutting-edge photonics technologies. The discussion will highlight how artificial intelligence is shaping next-generation silicon photonics, while also addressing career development, leadership pathways, and professional transitions in high-impact technical fields. 📅 Date:  Monday, April 13 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Location: 525 Legget Dr, Kanata

Join Us for a Special Talk by Professor Burak Kantarci from the University of Ottawa on New Frontiers in Signal Processing for 6G 📅 Date:  Friday, April 10 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hub350, 350 Legget Dr, Kanata Lunch will be provided, followed by Turkish coffee and delight—a great opportunity to network and continue the discussion. This session will feature insights from a leading expert on how AI is transforming spectrum intelligence for 6G and uncrewed systems—enhancing security, enabling real-time interference detection, and advancing autonomous spectrum access in complex environments. 💡Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eR5FZaVH