[] On behalf of IEEE ÉTS, we invite you to learn about the “Career Path Strategy.” A panel discussion will give you the necessary advice to meet your career objectives. In addition, we will have networking where you can meet your future business partner, employer, or colleagues. Additionally, we extend the invitation to join this great international family such as IEEE; come and join us to learn more details. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Co-sponsored by: ETS student life services (SVE) Speaker(s): Prof. Frederic NABKI, Mr. Arnaud LINA, Mr. Gregory DUTRIEUX, Dr. Aradhana CHOUDHURI Room: A-1302, Bldg: A, 1100 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

[]Silicon Valley is commonly acknowledged as the tech capital of the world. How did Silicon Valley come into being, and what can we learn? The story goes back to local Hams trying to break RCA's tube patents, Stanford "angel" investors, the sinking of the Titanic, WW II and radar, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in the Santa Clara Valley, and that the Valley would remain the world’s innovation center as new technologies emerge, and be the model for innovation worldwide. This talk will give an exciting and colorful history of development and innovation that began in Palo Alto in 1909. You'll meet some of the colorful characters – Cyril Elwell, Lee De Forest, Bill Eitel, Charles Litton, Fred Terman, David Packard, Bill Hewlett, Bill Shockley and others – who came to define our worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development. You'll understand some of the novel management approaches that have become the hallmarks of its tech startups. Many of these attributes can be found in other technology hubs; however, the SF Bay Area has five generations of experience, as well as a "critical mass" of talent, making it difficult for others to catch up. In this talk, the key attributes will be illustrated and analyzed, for consideration by other tech hubs, and for entrepreneurs interested in creating their own start-ups or understanding them. Speaker(s): Paul Wesling, Agenda: The event will start at 11:30AM with a short networking interaction. The talk will then begin at 12:00PM and conclude around 1-1:15PM, with questions for the last 10-15 minutes of the talk. Food and drink will be provided. Room: MS4171, Bldg: Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto, St. George Campus, 1 King’s College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A8, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/409693

Join us for an inspiring session as Dr. Charlie Kawwas (BEng 93, MASc 99, PhD 2007) shares his journey from being an engineering student at (https://www.concordia.ca/)to becoming a global tech leader with Broadcom, a multi-billion dollar company. This talk will delve into his insights on innovation, leadership, and the future of technology, offering valuable perspectives for students aspiring to make their mark in the tech industry. Speaker(s): Dr. Charlie Kawwas, Room: MB 10.121, Bldg: John Molson School of Business, 1450 Rue Guy, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3H 0A1

Attention all aspiring cloud enthusiasts and tech aficionados! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and learn about the leading cloud platform in the industry? Look no further than our tutorial on understanding the fundamentals of AWS, led by our very own IEEE president. With the rapid growth and demand for cloud technology, understanding AWS has become a crucial skill for any individual looking to succeed in the tech industry. By signing up for our tutorial, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of AWS, including the benefits of cloud computing, key AWS services, and how to deploy and manage applications using AWS. This technical workshop will be taking place on Thursday April 4 from 6-8 pm in person. The classroom location and attendance details will be sent to all those who register. At the end of the workshop we will be driving light refreshments! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge in the world of cloud technology. Sign up for our tutorial today and take the first step towards becoming an AWS expert. We look forward to seeing you there! Speaker(s): Fozail Ahmad, Room: 1030, Bldg: Wong Building, 3610 University St, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 0C5

Abstract: Photonic startup business success relies heavily on the uniqueness and quality of its technical know-how. Success also depends heavily on a range of skills and activities beyond technical prowess. Business aspects such as marketing, sales, team leadership, commercial opportunity development, proposal preparation, program management, quality control, budgeting, funding and financial planning among others, are crucially important. This presentation will focus on dissecting all the skills and activities required for photonic startup business success. The presenter will attempt to do this through examples drawn from his own experience as a technical and business practitioner in large and small photonic companies. Co-sponsored by: Chapitre Étudiant SPIE/OPTICA - Polytechnique Speaker(s): Daniel Renner Room: Classe B-315, Bldg: PAVILLON PRINCIPAL, 2500, chemin de Polytechnique, Polytechnique Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, H3T 1J4, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/413454