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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Symposium on Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vision for Heterogeneous Integration from Global Perspectives\, 2 days\, keynote talks\, working groups …\n1: Registration is $125 ($100 for IEEE members). PayPal is the credit card payments processor; please do not use your Paypal account during the payment process here.\nThis fee is only to cover the food and beverage service costs at the event.\n2: Confirmation of your registration is immediately sent.\nplease check spam for email from:\nnoreply_vtools@ieee.org\n3: STUDENTS: Current or recent graduate students please contact academic liaison Luu Nguyen luun296@gmail.com or Hualiang Shi hualiang.shi@ieee.org with research interest and using institution domain email for registration information.\n4: Please park along the sides of the building\nSpeaker(s): \, \, \,\nAgenda:\nPLEASE check back for agenda and speaker bios\nDay 1 – Thursday February 19\, 2026\n9:30 am – 9:10 am Welcome and Agenda Review\n4:35 Friday program preview\nDay 2 – Friday February 20\, 2026\n9:00 am – 9:10 am Welcome and Agenda Review\n10:20 am – 10:30 am Break\n11:40 am – 12:40 am Lunch\n12:40 pm – 2:30 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team 3\n2:30 pm – 2:40 pm Break\n2:40 pm – 4:45 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team4\n4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Conference Wrap up\n===\nHIR 2025 FOR REFERENCE ONLY\nDay 1 – Wednesday February 19\, 2025\nForum on AI & Energy Efficiency and Advanced Packaging Metrology\n10:30 am – 10:40 am break\n10:40 am – 12:10 pm\n12:10 pm – 1:10 pm Lunch\n1:10 pm – 1:30 pm Welcome & Agenda Review\n4:35 Thursday program preview\nDay 2 – Thursday February 20\, 2025\n9:00 am – 9:05 am Welcome\n9:05 am – 9:30 am HIR Vision\n10:40 am – 10:50 am Break\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch\n1:00 pm – 1:10 pm Contribution Recognition – Plaque Presentation\n1:10 pm – 3:00 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team 1\n3:00 pm – 3:05 pm Break\n3:05 pm – 5:00 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team 2\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Networking/ Wine Tasting\nDay 3 – Friday February 21\, 2025\n9:00 am – 9:10 am Welcome and Agenda Review\, EPS SCV Chapter\n9:10 am – 9:45 am\n9:45 am – 10:20 am\n10:20 am – 10:30 am Coffee Break\n10:30 am – 11:05 am\n11:05 am – 11:40 am\n11:40 am – 12:40 am Lunch\n12:40 pm – 2:30 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team 3\n2:30 pm – 2:40 pm Break\n2:40 pm – 4:30 pm TWG Collaboration Meeting Team4\n4:30 pm – 4:45 pm Conference Wrap up\nPLATINUM SPONSOR\nSILVER SPONSOR\nBRONZE SPONSOR\nSEMI INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS\, 673 S MILPITAS BLVD\, MILPITAS\, California\, United States\, 95035
URL:https://svec.org/event/ninth-annual-symposium-on-heterogeneous-integration-roadmap-and-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:SEMI INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS\, 673 S MILPITAS BLVD\, MILPITAS\, California\, United States\, 95035
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SUMMARY:Bot or Not - Socratic Dialogue Regarding Agents Like Claw
DESCRIPTION:**Debate starts at 7! Door’s open at 6:30.** \n**Bot or Not – Socratic Dialogue Regarding Agents (like Claw)** \nLOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nDon’t use the front door. When facing the front door\, turn right along the front of the building. Turn left around the building corner. The 2nd door should be open and have a banner and event registration. \nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\n[https://acm-org.zoom.us/](https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/95226212956?pwd=HnAedzSDGcYAYsCzTuavIvMYMFtILa.1)\nJoin via YouTube:\nhttps://youtube.com/@SfbayacmOrg/streams \nAGENDA\n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n7:00 SFBayACM upcoming events\, introduce the speaker\n7:15 Part 1: Enterprise Prompt Engineering: Grounding\, RAG Pipelines\, and Tool-Driven Agents\n7:55 Part 2: AI Delivery and Control at the Edge\n8:30 – 8:45 finish\, depending on Q&A \nJoin SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on: \n**Patrick Farry and Ronald Petty** will lead a **Socratic-style dialogue** examining Claw and other emerging agentic systems\, using live demonstrations to highlight recent advances in agent architectures\, orchestration frameworks\, and tool-using models. Through questioning\, counter-examples\, and audience participation\, they will explore alignment\, incentive design\, robustness\, misuse\, and governance; asking not only what today’s agents can do\, but how rapidly evolving capabilities are reshaping expectations and risks. Real-time demos will ground the discussion in current practice rather than theory\, while the session aims to keep attendees up to date on the state of the art and engaged in reasoning about trade-offs\, safeguards\, and the future role of autonomous systems in technical and social domains.
URL:https://svec.org/event/bot-or-not-socratic-dialogue-regarding-agents-like-claw/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=-08:00:20260218T183000
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SUMMARY:Bot or Not - Socratic Dialogue Regarding Agents Like Claw
DESCRIPTION:**Debate starts at 7! Door’s open at 6:30.** \n**Bot or Not – Socratic Dialogue Regarding Agents (like Claw)** \nLOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nDon’t use the front door. When facing the front door\, turn right along the front of the building. Turn left around the building corner. The 2nd door should be open and have a banner and event registration. \nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\n[https://acm-org.zoom.us/](https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/95226212956?pwd=HnAedzSDGcYAYsCzTuavIvMYMFtILa.1)\nJoin via YouTube:\nhttps://youtube.com/@SfbayacmOrg/streams \nAGENDA\n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n7:00 SFBayACM upcoming events\, introduce the speaker\n7:15 Part 1: Enterprise Prompt Engineering: Grounding\, RAG Pipelines\, and Tool-Driven Agents\n7:55 Part 2: AI Delivery and Control at the Edge\n8:30 – 8:45 finish\, depending on Q&A \nJoin SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on: \n**Patrick Farry and Ronald Petty** will lead a **Socratic-style dialogue** examining Claw and other emerging agentic systems\, using live demonstrations to highlight recent advances in agent architectures\, orchestration frameworks\, and tool-using models. Through questioning\, counter-examples\, and audience participation\, they will explore alignment\, incentive design\, robustness\, misuse\, and governance; asking not only what today’s agents can do\, but how rapidly evolving capabilities are reshaping expectations and risks. Real-time demos will ground the discussion in current practice rather than theory\, while the session aims to keep attendees up to date on the state of the art and engaged in reasoning about trade-offs\, safeguards\, and the future role of autonomous systems in technical and social domains.
URL:https://svec.org/event/bot-or-not-socratic-dialogue-regarding-agents-like-claw/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T203000
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CREATED:20260120T174807Z
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SUMMARY:Challenges and opportunities for development of ultra-low power scaled quantum computing systems
DESCRIPTION:Speaker(s): Sudipto Chakraborty\,\nRoom: 4021\, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation\, Santa Clara University\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533619
URL:https://svec.org/event/challenges-and-opportunities-for-development-of-ultra-low-power-scaled-quantum-computing-systems/
LOCATION:Room: 4021\, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation\, Santa Clara University\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/533619
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T210000
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CREATED:20251129T144825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T144825Z
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SUMMARY:Designing an Artificial Heart: A Systems Approach to Building the Impossible
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.\nWhat does it take to engineer a system that must run nonstop for years\, without failure\, inside the most hostile environment imaginable—the human body? In this talk\, Ian Coll McEachern shares lessons from two decades designing Class III medical devices\, surgical robotics\, and most notably\, contributing to the architecture and development of an artificial heart. Instead of focusing on any single invention\, this talk reveals the methodology behind navigating extreme technical risk when dozens of tightly coupled subsystems must evolve simultaneously.\nIan will walk through a practical framework for managing complexity: identifying unknowns early\, building parallel test beds\, using simulation to reduce risk before fabrication\, and validating assumptions through rapid physical prototyping. Attendees will see how constraints—size\, power\, fluids\, mechanics\, biocompatibility\, and reliability—become a forcing function for innovation rather than a barrier\, and how disciplined iteration beats brute force engineering every single time.\nWhile rooted in life-critical medical devices\, these principles apply far beyond healthcare. Whether designing robotics\, storage hardware\, automation systems\, or high-reliability consumer products\, this presentation will present a field-tested roadmap for tackling daunting engineering challenges\, orchestrating cross-domain complexity\, and building systems that must not fail.\nSpeaker(s): Ian Coll McEachern\n925 Thompson Place\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518440
URL:https://svec.org/event/designing-an-artificial-heart-a-systems-approach-to-building-the-impossible/
LOCATION:925 Thompson Place\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518440
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T200000
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CREATED:20260108T173316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T173316Z
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SUMMARY:Developments in Magnetic Digital Storage and Memory
DESCRIPTION:Tom Coughlin\, President\, (http://www.tomcoughlin.com/) will talk about the history and developments of hard disk drives and magnetic tape with comments on competitive technologies and what we can expect in the future for these technologies. I will also talk about the growing use of non-volatile memories\, particularly magnetic random access memory\, MRAM\, and how this technology could become a dominant memory technology for embedded and standalone applications\, enabling lower power applications in many industries.\nSpeaker(s): \, Tom\nAgenda:\n6:30 – 7:00	Socializing and Networking at Quadrant\n6:55	Zoom session will be online with Waiting Room\n7:00 – 7:45	Lecture begins\, online and in person\n7:45 – 8:00	Questions and Answers\n1120 Ringwood Ct.\, San Jose\, California\, United States\, 95131\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531748
URL:https://svec.org/event/developments-in-magnetic-digital-storage-and-memory/
LOCATION:1120 Ringwood Ct.\, San Jose\, California\, United States\, 95131\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531748
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260202T180324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T180324Z
UID:77684-1770462000-1770465600@svec.org
SUMMARY:Conversational AI for Enterprises: Production Readiness through Validation and Guardrails
DESCRIPTION:Conversational AI for Enterprises: Production Readiness through Validation and Guardrails\nEven with powerful AI models like OpenAI’s GPT and Google’s Gemini\, deploying conversational AI in real enterprises is not simply a “lift-and-shift” process. The success of these systems depends heavily on the industry\, the data environment\, regulatory requirements\, and how the organization operates. In this talk\, we will explore why conversational AI cannot be deployed blindly \, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare and why human oversight\, evaluation\, and guardrails are essential for production readiness. We will discuss practical implementation approaches\, compare how conversational AI is used across different industries\, and highlight the key challenges and risks that teams must address before scaling\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534880
URL:https://svec.org/event/conversational-ai-for-enterprises-production-readiness-through-validation-and-guardrails/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534880
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260201T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T180314Z
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SUMMARY:Level-Up Your Network: IEEE TEMS In-Person Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable networking experience at the next IEEE TEMS meeting!\nIf you’re a tech project manager\, specialist\, or professional exploring new opportunities\, this is your chance to connect\, collaborate\, and expand your network – all in person at our familiar University of Santa Clara venue.\nWe’ve made it super easy to join: dinner is just $5\, featuring our classic sandwiches and drinks. Why wait? Come hungry for both food and connections!\nEnjoy a fun\, structured networking session designed to spark conversations and meaningful connections. Plus\, we have a special surprise video presentation on a cutting-edge management topic that you won’t want to miss.\nSeats are limited! Register now – avoid having to pay at the door.\nDon’t miss out – your next connection could be a game-changer!\nRoom: 1308\, Bldg: SCDI\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/level-up-your-network-ieee-tems-in-person-meetup/
LOCATION:Room\, 192 California Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T190000
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CREATED:20251222T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160320Z
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SUMMARY:2026 VTS Tech Talk: Scalable Data Exchange Between Autonomous Vehicle Fleets and Cloud Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous vehicle fleets generate massive volumes of sensor and operational data that must be reliably transferred to cloud infrastructure to support development\, validation\, and production operations. Designing scalable data exchange mechanisms is challenging due to the large number of vehicles involved\, changing network conditions\, and different requirements on data volume\, latency\, and reliability.\nThis talk presents a system-level view of data exchange between autonomous vehicle fleets and cloud infrastructure. It explains how different data transfer approaches such as physical media\, high-speed wired connections\, and cellular networks are used together to support large-scale fleet operations. The talk also describes how data handling can be adapted per vehicle based on its role and operating mode\, enabling large-volume data uploads\, timely reporting of safety-critical events\, and continuous fleet health monitoring within a unified system. Key challenges related to reliability\, security\, and scaling are discussed\, along with practical lessons learned from operating real-world autonomous driving systems.\nSpeaker(s): Zhaohan\nAgenda:\n6:00-6:50pm Lecture\n6:50-7:00pm Q&A\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522635
URL:https://svec.org/event/2026-vts-tech-talk-scalable-data-exchange-between-autonomous-vehicle-fleets-and-cloud-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522635
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260113T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174806Z
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SUMMARY:From Process to Performance: Challenges in uOLED and uLED Electronics Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:[]As uOLED and uLED technologies transition from research to high-volume manufacturing\, system performance is increasingly constrained by process variability rather than design intent. Electrical\, thermal\, and mechanical decisions made during manufacturing directly translate into optical non-uniformity\, efficiency loss\, and reliability challenges. Understanding these process-to-performance linkages is critical for building scalable\, high-performance emissive display systems.\nSpeaker(s): Pavan Shivareddy\, \,\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532590
URL:https://svec.org/event/from-process-to-performance-challenges-in-uoled-and-uled-electronics-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532590
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260118T174817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T174817Z
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SUMMARY:Trillions Spent\, Still Failing: Why IT Needs Human-Centered Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Despite decades of methodological advances and trillions of dollars in global investment\, IT system developments\, operations and modernizations continue to fail at remarkably consistent rates. This talk argues that these failures are not primarily technical\, but systemic\, arising from a persistent neglect of human-centered engineering. Risk increases as software systems grow in complexity. Humans lose insight into their operation\, their ability to control them decreases\, as does the time to react relative to system behavior. Automation\, while reducing routine workload\, often exacerbates this problem by magnifying rare\, but high-consequence failures. AI will exacerbate the inherent automation paradox problem in novel ways. The presentation calls for an honest\, professional reassessment of how we design\, evaluate\, and govern IT systems—treating human cognitive limits as priority engineering constraints rather than afterthoughts.\nSpeaker(s): Robert N. Charette\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531602
URL:https://svec.org/event/trillions-spent-still-failing-why-it-needs-human-centered-thinking/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/531602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T185000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260127T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T180307Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare\, Wellness and Wearables: Enabling Personalized Care
DESCRIPTION:Over the recent years we have seen a dramatic increase in the development and use of wearable devices of various kinds. This trend is expected to continue\, and many forecasts show a significant increase in the use of wearable technologies for healthcare and wellness applications. In this presentation\, we will look at the motivating factors behind these trends and look at some examples of wearable devices that provides vital sign and biomarker monitoring\, and for general health and wellness monitoring which will be at the center of delivering personalized care.\nSpeaker(s): Bharath Rajagopalan\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534687
URL:https://svec.org/event/healthcare-wellness-and-wearables-enabling-personalized-care/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534687
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260123T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174808Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE Lockheed Martin Tech-Talk
DESCRIPTION:An informative tech-talk given by the guest speaker about working at Lockheed Martin (a variety of topics will be covered to give students a look into a guest's career).\nSpeaker(s): Benjamin Somogyi\nRoom: 160\, Bldg: IT\, California State University\, Fresno\, Fresno\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/ieee-lockheed-martin-tech-talk/
LOCATION:Room\, 192 California Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20260123T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T174808Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Model Context Protocols: Building Intelligence into Engineering Workflows
DESCRIPTION:The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the IEEE Computer Society invites to our free and open Virtual Tech Talks (no IEEE membership required):\nSpeaker: Gopisetty Pardhavika ((https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/pardhavika-gopisetty-7b9842295/&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1769559836975853&usg=AOvVaw2UlFrYoiMOpgpyKxPQoMEq))\nTitle: AI and IoT-Enabled Smart Kiosks for Efficient Healthcare Delivery\nAbstract: This research proposes a Smart Healthcare System that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize patient management and streamline medical operations. At its core lies an intelligent healthcare kiosk\, equipped with advanced Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities. This AI-powered kiosk enhances operational efficiency by assisting patients in form completion\, automating basic administrative tasks\, and reducing the workload of healthcare staff. The system leverages real-time IoT sensor data and AI-driven analytics to enhance diagnostic accuracy\, improve workflow efficiency\, and ensure personalized patient interaction. Features such as speech-to-text transcription and voice-enabled form filling provide seamless accessibility and improve patient experience\, particularly for the elderly and differently-abled. By harnessing the latest advancements in AI and IoT\, this solution demonstrates a forward-looking framework for transforming hospital operations into a data-driven\, patient-centric ecosystem. The proposed model addresses key challenges in modern healthcare—time delays\, human error\, and administrative inefficiency—paving the way toward a more intelligent\, responsive\, and efficient healthcare infrastructure.\nBio: I’m Pardhavika Gopisetty — a pre-final year B.Tech student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology\, driven by a passion for innovation and technology. My journey has been fueled by curiosity\, research\, and hands-on experience. I have been honored with the Best Paper Award at ICCSCP-2024 and serve as the Vice-Chair of the ACM-Women Chapter\, where I actively advocate for empowering women in tech through impactful workshops and community initiatives.As an intern at Pentagon Rugged Systems (India) Pvt Ltd\, and in Zensark Technologies. I’m gaining practical exposure to AI and cybersecurity projects\, building real-world skills that complement my academic foundation. I am committed to continuous learning\, exploring emerging AI and data science technologies\, and using my skills to contribute to meaningful and innovative solutions. I strive to create an inclusive tech community that inspires more women to excel in STEM.\nSpeaker(s): Gopisetty Pardhavika\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534125
URL:https://svec.org/event/tech-talk-model-context-protocols-building-intelligence-into-engineering-workflows-2/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534125
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T131500
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SUMMARY:Battery Technologies & Advanced Characterization Methods
DESCRIPTION:Battery Technologies & Advanced Characterization Methods\nAbstract:\nThis event will showcase advancements in Battery Technologies & Advanced Characterization methods\nSpeaker:\nDr. Ahamed Irshad\nAssociate Scientist\nSLAC-Stanford Battery Center\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\nAGENDA:\nThursday January 22\, 2026\n11:30 AM: Networking\, Pizza & Drinks\nNoon — 1 pm: Seminar\nPlease register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday January 22\, 2026\n$4 IEEE members $6 non IEEE members\n(discounts for unemployed and students )\nSee examplesAdd\nCo-sponsored by: 636940-Santa Clara Valley Section Chapter\,EMB18\nBldg: ==> Use corner entrance: Kifer Road / San Lucar Court ==> Do not enter at main entrance on Kifer Road\, EAG Labs\, 810 Kifer Road\, Sunnyvale\, California\, California\, United States\, 95051
URL:https://svec.org/event/battery-technologies-advanced-characterization-methods/
LOCATION:Bldg: ==> Use corner entrance: Kifer Road / San Lucar Court ==> Do not enter at main entrance on Kifer Road\, EAG Labs\, 810 Kifer Road\, Sunnyvale\, California\, California\, United States\, 95051
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T170000
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SUMMARY:IEEE/EPS Hybrid Bonding Symposium
DESCRIPTION:[]\nHybrid Bonding has emerged as the technology of choice in the semiconductor industry for ultra-fine-pitch interconnection. With significant benefits for interconnect density and device performance\, it will become widely adopted for a broad range of high-performance semiconductor devices in the years to come. The success of Hybrid Bonding technology for high-volume manufacturing depends critically on the process technology as well as materials and equipment. Design\, performance characterization\, thermal management and reliability are also important considerations to enable applications in various areas.\nJoin us to learn about this expanding field\, and discover how it will affect heterogeneous integration and system design.\nSEMI World Headquarters\, 673 South Milpitas Blvd\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495346
URL:https://svec.org/event/ieee-eps-hybrid-bonding-symposium/
LOCATION:SEMI World Headquarters\, 673 South Milpitas Blvd\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/495346
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DTSTART;TZID=-08:00:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=-08:00:20260121T210000
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CREATED:20250912T204824Z
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SUMMARY:Taming Tech Debt for Platform Reliability
DESCRIPTION:LOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nDon’t use the front door. When facing the front door\, turn right along the front of the building. Turn left around the building corner. The 2nd door should be open and have a banner and event registration. \nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\n[https://acm-org.zoom.us/j](https://acm-org.zoom.us/j/94270873151?pwd=DFGIb9xhn5GPv8iJD9Bxt1Ya2qJHmN.1)\nJoin via YouTube:\nhttps://youtube.com/live/ \nAGENDA\n6:30 Door opens\, food and networking (we invite honor system contributions)\n**7:00** SFBayACM upcoming events\, introduce the speaker\n7:15 speaker presentation starts\n8:15 – 8:30 finish\, depending on Q&A \nJoin SF Bay ACM Chapter for an insightful discussion on: \n**Talk Description**: \nSite Reliability Engineering (SRE) at Google is a job function\, mindset\, and set of engineering practices focused on ensuring the reliability\, scalability\, and efficiency of production systems. The term is created in the early 2000s. \nThis talk aims to reframe the conversation around technical debt. Rather than viewing it as a mere backlog of chores\, I will present a methodical framework for identifying and prioritizing it as a strategic opportunity. Drawing from my experiences at various companies\, including Google\, I will share practical insights on how to transform tech debt from an impedance to a catalyst for organizational velocity. I will also discuss how to apply SRE principles to measure the reliability of infrastructure as we tackle technical debt and will be sharing a few anecdotes and practical methods to address this interesting problem with engineering and automation. \n**Speaker Bio**:\nSaurabh Phaltane is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Google\, where he focuses on designing and optimizing web-scale infrastructures for resilience and high performance. With over a decade of experience in SRE and distributed systems\, Saurabh specializes in building reliable systems through robust infrastructure automation\, comprehensive observability\, and scalable automation. Prior to his work at Google\, Saurabh gained valuable experience as an SRE at Okta. He is also a thought leader in SRE and cloud technologies\, a mentor for startup entrepreneurs through the Google for Startups program\, and a frequent speaker on the topic of foundational thinking for scalable and reliable system infrastructure. \n[https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanluniya](https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanluniya) \n— \nValley Research Park is a coworking research campus of 104\,000 square feet hosting 60+ life science and technology companies. VRP has over 100 dry labs\, wet labs\, and high power labs sized from 125-15\,000 square feet. VRP manages all of the traditional office elements: break rooms\, conference rooms\, outdoor dining spaces\, and recreational spaces. \nAs a plug-and-play lab space\, once companies have secured their next milestone and are ready to expand\, VRP has 100+ labs ready to expand into.\nhttps://www.valleyresearchpark.com/
URL:https://svec.org/event/taming-tech-debt-for-platform-reliability/
LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251212T151906Z
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SUMMARY:SETI Signal Processing: Searching for Technosignatures
DESCRIPTION:SETI\, or the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence\, attempts to answer one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? While astronomers have devoted significant effort to finding exoplanets and trying to observe evidence of remote astro-biology\, a parallel exploration involves observation of “technosignatures”\, or radio signals that originate outside the solar system with characteristics suggesting an intelligent source.\nIn many ways radio SETI is a special class of communications problem in the realm of electrical engineering\, with aspects of game theory in the mix. Consider the challenges: the signal is unknown\, and may be intentional (a beacon) or unintentional (involving navigation or communications). The transmit frequency is unknown. If a limited message is sent\, the modulation will be unknown\, and even if bits are produced\, the message must be decoded. Energy or geometry may limit persistence\, so only a small fraction of observations in any pointing direction will have a chance at detection. Without knowledge of the signal\, matched filtering is not possible. Link budgets may force limits on the signal bandwidth (narrowband tones) or time duration (pulse trains).\nThis talk will introduce the SETI problem and describe the scope of efforts underway in the radio SETI community. Search strategies to maximize detection rate will be described\, and narrowband SETI algorithms will be introduced. In recent years\, SETI search capabilities have vastly improved with the use of interferometric arrays covering GHz-class bandwidths\, commensal observing\, and the use of racks of GPU-enhanced servers\, significantly raising the potential for new discoveries.\nSpeaker(s): Kenneth\, Ken\nAgenda:\nPresentation and lunch. Buffet or order from menu (included) depending upon the number of registrants. Fee for IEEE members is subsidized.\nBldg: Golf course restaurant\, not the pro shop\, Beeb's Sports Bar and Grill\, 915 Club House Drive\, Livermore\, California\, United States
URL:https://svec.org/event/seti-signal-processing-searching-for-technosignatures/
LOCATION:Bldg\, Livermore\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T203000
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CREATED:20251105T133319Z
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SUMMARY:Short-Circuit Current Ratings\, Interrupting Ratings\, and the Intersection of UL 508A and the NEC
DESCRIPTION:Short-circuit current ratings (SCCR) and interrupting ratings form the backbone of electrical safety\, coordination\, and compliance in modern power systems. This presentation explores how UL 508A Supplement SB intersects with the National Electrical Code (NEC) to define the limits of what electrical equipment can safely withstand and interrupt under fault conditions.\nThe presentation examines how UL product listings and component ratings interact with NEC Articles 409\, 110.9\, and 110.10\, clarifying how available fault current\, protective device selection\, and equipment labeling all converge in practice. Real-world examples will illustrate how engineers can properly determine SCCR\, verify interrupting ratings\, and ensure that the overall system meets both code and product standard intent.\nKey Topics\n– Fundamentals of SCCR and interrupting ratings\n– Relationship between UL 508A Supplement SB and NEC Articles 409\, 110.9\, and 110.10\n– Evaluating equipment for compliance and labeling accuracy\n– Case studies from industrial and institutional systems\nSpeaker(s): Tyler Shewbert\,\nAgenda:\nNo-host social at 5:30pm\nPresentation at 6:00pm\nDinner at 7:00pm\nPresentation continues at 7:45pm\nAdjourn by 8:30pm\nZio Fraedo's\, 611 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, United States\, 94523
URL:https://svec.org/event/short-circuit-current-ratings-interrupting-ratings-and-the-intersection-of-ul-508a-and-the-nec/
LOCATION:Zio Fraedo's\, 611 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, United States\, 94523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T210000
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CREATED:20251129T144824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T144824Z
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SUMMARY:Energy and Thermal Management of IT Systems
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.\nThe latter part of 20th century witnessed the rise of the compute utility made up of large-scale data centers housing densely-packed compute\, storage and networking equipment. In the cyber age\, data centers became modern day factories requiring megawatts of power for the information technology (IT) equipment\, much like the process equipment in a factory of the machine age. Electrical energy supplied to the chips and systems in the data centers turned into multi-megawatts of heat energy which in turn required heat removal means. The active heat removal means also required power.\nWhile many innovative measures have been used for heat removal and energy management in data centers\, there is a substantial gap in application of the fundamentals of engineering when compared to the approaches taken by the contributors of the 19th and early 20th century machine age. As an example\, machine age contributors performed exergy (2nd law of thermodynamics) analysis and deemed it necessary to build a hydro-electric plant as part of the design of an Aluminum factory. Indeed\, the majority of data centers today rely on the power infrastructure built by our predecessors.\nGiven the inexorable trajectory of data centers strongly driven by AI\, and associated demands on available energy\, it is time we returned to such fundamentals\, particularly given the environmental challenges. This talk will present a holistic approach that traces the energy flow from a power plant to a chip\, and from the chip core to the cooling tower.\nSpeaker(s):  Chandrakant D. Patel\, PE\n925 Thompson Place\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518438
URL:https://svec.org/event/energy-and-thermal-management-of-it-systems/
LOCATION:925 Thompson Place\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/518438
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251222T160319Z
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SUMMARY:2026 VTS Tech Talk: Driving Confidence at Scale: The Strategic Role of Simulation in Autonomous Systems
DESCRIPTION:As vehicles become increasingly software-defined\, advanced driver-assistance and autonomous systems must perform reliably across diverse environments and interact safely with a dynamic real world. Traditional validation methods\, such as road testing and closed-course evaluations are often too slow\, costly\, and limited in coverage to keep pace with modern development demands. To validate today’s highly complex\, machine learning–driven software architectures\, simulation has evolved from a testing tool into a core development platform.\nIn this talk\, the invited speaker Mr. Shuhan Yang will explore how simulation can be architected and applied to accelerate the design\, validation\, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technologies. Drawing from experience across multiple AV platforms\, he’ll walk through key types of simulation—from perception sensor modeling to behavioral and decision-making validation—and offer practical guidance on integrating simulation into the product development lifecycle. He will also highlight current limitations and challenges that engineers should be aware of.\nFinally\, the talk will cover how simulation boosts confidence across development stages\, improves system performance\, and reduces both time and cost to deployment. As global competition in software-defined mobility intensifies\, these capabilities underscore the growing importance of scalable and rigorous validation frameworks. Attendees will leave with a practical approach for selecting and applying simulation methods that align with their technical and organizational needs.\nSpeaker(s): Shuhan Yang\nAgenda:\n6:00-6:45pm Tech Talk\n6:45-7:00pm Q&A\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524500
URL:https://svec.org/event/2026-vts-tech-talk-driving-confidence-at-scale-the-strategic-role-of-simulation-in-autonomous-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524500
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 VTS Tech Talk: Driving Confidence at Scale: The Strategic Role of Simulation in Autonomous Systems
DESCRIPTION:As vehicles become increasingly software-defined\, advanced driver-assistance and autonomous systems must perform reliably across diverse environments and interact safely with a dynamic real world. Traditional validation methods\, such as road testing and closed-course evaluations are often too slow\, costly\, and limited in coverage to keep pace with modern development demands. To validate today’s highly complex\, machine learning–driven software architectures\, simulation has evolved from a testing tool into a core development platform.\nIn this talk\, the invited speaker Mr. Shuhan Yang will explore how simulation can be architected and applied to accelerate the design\, validation\, and deployment of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technologies. Drawing from experience across multiple AV platforms\, he’ll walk through key types of simulation—from perception sensor modeling to behavioral and decision-making validation—and offer practical guidance on integrating simulation into the product development lifecycle. He will also highlight current limitations and challenges that engineers should be aware of.\nFinally\, the talk will cover how simulation boosts confidence across development stages\, improves system performance\, and reduces both time and cost to deployment. As global competition in software-defined mobility intensifies\, these capabilities underscore the growing importance of scalable and rigorous validation frameworks. Attendees will leave with a practical approach for selecting and applying simulation methods that align with their technical and organizational needs.\nSpeaker(s): Shuhan Yang\nAgenda:\n6:00-6:45pm Tech Talk\n6:45-7:00pm Q&A\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524500
URL:https://svec.org/event/2026-vts-tech-talk-driving-confidence-at-scale-the-strategic-role-of-simulation-in-autonomous-systems-2/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/524500
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251214T154816Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Impact of AI on Consumer Technology Products
DESCRIPTION:We are live hosting an IEEE CTSoc (Consumer Technology Society) event at the Advanced Engineering Building at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. Please register to attend the event on-line.\nAbstract: This event is an interactive panel examining the impact and challenges of AI on consumer technology products\, especially smart health devices and their ecosystems. The panel will feature corporate executives\, as follows:\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveenraja9/)\, VP Digital Health\, Samsung\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueladao/)\, CEO of Volersystems\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-drobot-43a1412a/)\, Chairman of the Board\, OpenTechWorks\, Inc.\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-bonato-582890/)\, Director\, Motion Analysis Lab\, Spaulding Rehabilitation\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-condry-79931a/)\, Former CTO\, Intel Corporation (retired)\n– (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-lipoff-173288/) (Moderator)\, President\, IP Action Partners\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522339
URL:https://svec.org/event/2026-impact-of-ai-on-consumer-technology-products/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522339
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251230T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251220T160304Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Holiday Youth STEM Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join our STEM Winter Holiday Youth where you'll get hands-on experience with cool science\, tech\, engineering\, and math activities!\nDear Parents and Guardians\,\nLooking for something meaningful and and stimulating for your children to do in between the holidays? We invite you and your family to join us for an inspiring Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs –Glad Tidings/IEEE Youth Winter STEM Workshop\, STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) educational experience designed specifically for students from underrepresented communities. This in-person event will be held at 27709 Tyrrell Ave\, where you can meet other curious minds and learn from experienced instructors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEM in a supportive and engaging environment. Register now to secure your spot!\nScholarships available\, please email: benita.mclarin@gladtidingscogic.org\nEvent Details\nWhere: Glad Tidings Family Life Complex\nWhen: 12/30\, 9am to 3:00pm.\nWho: Students aged 8–17 (parents encouraged to attend)\nWhy STEM Education Matters for Your Child\nSTEM education is more than just learning about technology or engineering—it’s about developing critical thinking\, creativity\, and problem-solving skills that are essential in today’s world. By exposing your child to STEM:\n– Help them discover new interests and talents.\n– Prepare them for high-paying and rewarding careers.\n– Show them that they can be creators\, innovators\, and leaders.\nSchedule:\n8:15 – 9:00 AM | Breakfast Available· Light Breakfast including cereals\, fruit and juice for children· Coffee and pastries for volunteers· Meals Catered by Divine Purpose Catering\n9:00 – 9:20 AM | Welcome & Kickoff\n– Welcome\n– Overview of the workshop theme: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”\n– Review of safety rules\n– Introduction of volunteers\, experiment leads\, and technology demonstrators\n– Brief explanation of how technology connects to cooking (Instant Pot sensors\, microwaves & magnetrons)\n9:20 – 9:45 AM | Opening Technology Demonstration (Large Group)Tech Demo #1: How Microwaves Cook Food\nLed by IEEE-USA President Tim Lee\nSample Questions for Consideration:\n– What is a magnetron?\n– How microwaves heat water molecules\n– Demonstration: Heating different foods & observing heat distribution\n– Safety discussion: microwave-safe containers\n9:45 – 10:10 AM | Technology Demonstration #2 (Large Group)Tech Demo #2: The Science & Engineering Behind an Instant Pot\nLed by engineering guest (or enriched by Nirupama’s consulted mechanical engineer)\n– Pressure\, temperature regulation\, sensors\n– How smart cooking devices automate heat control\n– Demonstration using safe\, simple food item\n– Discussion: Technology innovations in home cooking\n10:10 – 10:20 AM | Transition & Break\n10:20 AM – 12:00 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations\nParticipants rotate through 3 stations (25 minutes each) Stations may include:\nExperiment Station\n– Make Your Own Cheese – Simple paneer or ricotta – Concepts: curdling\, heat\, protein structure\n– Pizza Dough Science – Yeast growth & temperature effects – Kneading and gluten formation\n– Microwave Mini-Experiments – Safe items – Observing heating patterns\n12:00 – 12:40 PM | Lunch & Informal STEM Challenge\n– Pizza or sandwiches and salads\n– STEM trivia led by teen volunteers\n– “Guess the Technology” game with simple household cooking tools\n12:40 – 1:00 PM | Group Activity: The Science of Meatballs\nA fun\, theme-based demonstration:\n– Why meatballs hold together (protein chemistry + binders)\n– Heat transfer demo using safe props\n– Link back to the workshop’s title\n1:00 – 2:45 PM | Hands-On Experiment Rotations (continued)Participants rotate through 4 stations (25 minutes each) Stations may include:\n– Candy Chemistry (Holiday-Themed) – Sugar crystallization\, supersaturation – Candy cane or lollipop demo\n– Cookie Engineering – How ingredient ratios change texture – Technology comparison: electric oven vs. Easy Bake\n– Hot Chocolate Lab – Emulsions\, heat transfer – Taste-testing temperature differences\n– Grow Sugar or Salt Crystals – Kids take home the starter jars\n2:45 – 3:00 PM | Closing\, Photos & Thank You\nOur Program’s Commitment\nThrough our partnership with the IEEE Oakland-East Bay Section\, TryEngineering\, and Glad Tidings\, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Here’s why this program is unique:\nMentors Who Care: STEM professionals from your community will guide your child every step of the way.\n– Hands-On Learning: Engaging activities like designing bridges\, building robots\, and creating LED circuits make learning exciting.\nEquity in Education: Our goal is to provide access and opportunity to all children\, particularly those in underrepresented communities.\nParent Involvement\nWe understand the vital role parents play in their child’s success. During the event\, you’ll:\n– See firsthand how STEM activities boost confidence and teamwork.\n– Learn about free and affordable resources to continue your child’s STEM journey.\n– Meet other parents who share the same goal of empowering their children.\nDon’t Miss Out!\nThis is a chance to show your child that their dreams matter and that they belong in STEM fields. Secure your spot today!\nRegister by Dec. 26th\nTo ensure we have the proper supplies and resources\, please RSVP by end of day Dec. 26\, so we can better plan the workshop.\nTogether\, let’s inspire a generation of problem solvers\, innovators\, and dreamers. We look forward to seeing you there!\nWarm regards\,\nAaron Lin\, IEEE\nBenita McLarin\, Glad Tidings\nCo-sponsored by: Glad Tiding International\n27709 Tyrrell Ave\, Hayward\, California\, United States\, 94544
URL:https://svec.org/event/winter-holiday-youth-stem-workshop/
LOCATION:27709 Tyrrell Ave\, Hayward\, California\, United States\, 94544
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251210T151814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T151814Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Money and Payments 2025: Stablecoins\, CBDCs\, Tokenized Deposits After the GENIUS Act\, and IEEE Blockchain Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:[]In 2025\, the landscape of digital money is shifting rapidly as the GENIUS Act establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoins while U.S. CBDC efforts pause and other regions move ahead with their own digital currency projects. This event will provide a clear overview of how stablecoins\, CBDCs\, tokenized deposits\, and new payment rails are evolving in the U.S. and globally\, and what that means for technology and finance professionals. It will conclude with a session on how volunteering within the IEEE Blockchain Technical Community creates opportunities to build leadership\, grow networks across industry and academia\, and contribute to impactful work in the blockchain ecosystem.\nSpeaker(s): Marc Lijour\, Revanth Airre\,\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521039
URL:https://svec.org/event/digital-money-and-payments-2025-stablecoins-cbdcs-tokenized-deposits-after-the-genius-act-and-ieee-blockchain-volunteering/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521039
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T115000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251216T160312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160312Z
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SUMMARY:Robust Multimodal Cough Detection with Optimized Out-of-Distribution Detection for Wearables
DESCRIPTION:Longitudinal and continuous monitoring of cough is crucial for early and accurate diagnosis of respiratory diseases. Recent developments in wearables provides at-home remote symptom monitoring with respect to more accurate and less frequent assessment in the clinics\, but face practical challenges such as speech privacy\, poor audio quality and background noise in uncontrolled real-world settings. Our work addresses these challenges by developing and optimizing a multimodal cough detection system\, enhanced with an Out-of-Distribution (OOD) detection algorithm. The cough sensing modalities include audio and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) signals. The system is optimized through training with an enhanced dataset and a weighted multi-loss approach for in-distribution classification\, while OOD detection is improved by reconstructing training data components. Experiments demonstrate robustness across window sizes from 1–5 seconds and effectiveness at low audio sampling rates\, where privacy is preserved. The optimized system achieves 90.1% accuracy at 16 kHz and 87.3% at 750 Hz\, even with half the inference data being OOD. Most misclassifications arise from nonverbal sounds (e.g.\, sneezes\, groans). Overall\, the proposed Audio-IMU multimodal model with OOD detection significantly improves cough detection performance and offers a practical solution for real-world wearable applications. Wearable devices with on-board neural acceleration capabilities have been developed to enable fusion of air and bone microphones\, and inertial measurements together with real-time processing.\nSpeaker(s): Prof. Dr. Edgar J Lobaton\nAgenda:\n11:50 am to 12:00 pm: Social\n12:00 pm to 12:45 pm: Talk\n12:45 pm to 1:00 pm: Q/A\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/523030
URL:https://svec.org/event/robust-multimodal-cough-detection-with-optimized-out-of-distribution-detection-for-wearables/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/523030
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251215T154812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T154812Z
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SUMMARY:What Needs to Be in Place Before AI: Lessons from Large-Scale Insurance Platforms
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence can only create real value when the underlying data\, architecture\, and governance are ready for it. In this talk\, as a system architect I will share practical lessons from experience of designing and leading large-scale insurance platforms at three startup insurance companies\, including quoting engines\, carrier integrations\, and cloud-native lead acquisition systems. Drawing on two decades of experience in insurance technology\, I will outline four key prerequisites for successful AI adoption in regulated industries: solid data foundations\, modular and API-driven architectures\, strong security and compliance practices\, and cross-functional teams and processes. The session is aimed at students\, engineers\, AI practitioners\, and business leaders who want a clear\, real-world view of how to prepare complex systems for AI at scale.\nSpeaker(s): Malar Kondappan\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522134
URL:https://svec.org/event/what-needs-to-be-in-place-before-ai-lessons-from-large-scale-insurance-platforms/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/522134
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251207T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T151441Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Blockchain: Architecting Intelligent Systems and Building AI Careers in the Web3 Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:[]Join us for this virtual meeting!\nThis event brings together two focused talks that connect the architecture of AI in Blockchain/Web3 with practical career guidance for professionals entering this fast-growing space. The first talk explores how intelligent systems are designed\, evaluated\, and governed in blockchain and fintech environments. The second outlines the skills\, roles\, and pathways for building a successful AI career in the Blockchain ecosystem. Together\, they provide a clear view of where the industry is heading and how to prepare for it.\nSpeaker(s): Raj Karan Gunukula \, Revanth Reddy Airre\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/520440
URL:https://svec.org/event/ai-in-blockchain-architecting-intelligent-systems-and-building-ai-careers-in-the-web3-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/520440
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T120000
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Development with Gemini - AI Agent at your Terminal
DESCRIPTION:This workshop moves beyond web-based interfaces to demonstrate how Gemini API\, accessed directly via the CLI can function as a powerful AI development agent\, right inside your terminal. It eliminates context-switching and helps you go friction-free.\nAttendees will engage in hands-on exercises to leverage Gemini for real-time\, terminal-based tasks.\nSpeaker(s): Ramesh Rajini\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521828
URL:https://svec.org/event/accelerate-development-with-gemini-ai-agent-at-your-terminal/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521828
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T123000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T040006
CREATED:20251211T151830Z
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SUMMARY:Inertia\, Stability\, and Nonlinear Dynamics in a Grid with Inverter-Based Resources
DESCRIPTION:The dynamic behavior of the electric grid is changing rapidly as inverter-based resources (IBRs) replace traditional synchronous generators in delivering critical system services. This rapid shift—driven by the growth of distributed generation and energy storage—requires a fundamental re-evaluation of how we define and assess grid stability. In particular\, the traditional concept of grid “inertia” must be reconsidered to ensure that stability metrics accurately reflect modern system behavior.\nIn this presentation\, I will discuss the nonlinear dynamic nature of the power grid\, the influence of increasing IBR penetration on stability\, and our recent work on transient stability assessment. I will highlight examples involving grid-forming inverter models and our efforts to incorporate improved stability metrics into simulation frameworks. By combining physical intuition with practical modeling\, this ongoing work aims to inform new approaches to stability assessment for the future power grid.\nSpeaker(s): John Zhang\nAgenda:\n12:30pm – Event Starts\n1:30pm – Adjourn\nTimes are in PST.\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521292
URL:https://svec.org/event/inertia-stability-and-nonlinear-dynamics-in-a-grid-with-inverter-based-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/521292
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