BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Silicon Valley Engineering Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Silicon Valley Engineering Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://svec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Silicon Valley Engineering Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:-07:00 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Pacific BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T131500 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250611T051812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T051812Z UID:75936-1750332600-1750338900@svec.org SUMMARY:Harnessing Light for 3D Printing with Upconversion DESCRIPTION:Harnessing Light for 3D Printing with Upconversion\n[]\nAbstract:\nPrecision manufacturing at the nanoscale faces a fundamental energy bottleneck: achieving the resolution needed for next-generation devices requires laser powers so high they severely limit throughput and scalability.\nIn this talk\, I will present a breakthrough solution developed at Harvard and Stanford using triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion\, a process where two low-energy photons create one high-energy photon. By encapsulating specialized light-converting molecules in protective silica shells\, we can trigger photopolymerization deep within printing resins using laser powers orders of magnitude lower than existing methods. This approach not only dramatically reduces energy requirements but also enables flexible printing strategies\, from single-point precision to parallel processing\, which opens new possibilities for scalable nanomanufacturing.\nRead more:\nTechnical review article: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsnano.3c00543\nResearch article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04485-8\nIEEE Spectrum article: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10271352\n[]\nSpeaker:\nTracy Schloemer\nArnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow\nDepartment of Electrical Engineering; Congreve Lab\nStanford University\nTracy H. Schloemer is currently an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University in the Department of Electrical Engineering\, advised by Prof. Dan Congreve.\nShe earned her B.S. in Chemistry and M.A. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Afterwards\, she taught high school chemistry in Denver\, Colorado\, focusing on active learning pedagogies like project-based learning so her students could “do science\, not just learn about science.”\nShe was so effective at persuading her students to pursue STEM careers that she accidentally convinced herself to do the same. She later earned her Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines in 2019\, where she focused on organic semiconductor design for improved operational durability of perovskite solar cells under Prof. Alan Sellinger and in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Lab.\nHer research has been published in numerous interdisciplinary journals and featured in prominent media outlets\, such as the BBC Podcast “The Naked Scientist.” Her work has also been recognized through several awards\, including a fellowship from the Knowles Teaching Initiative\, selection for the CAS Future Leaders Program from the American Chemical Society (ACS)\, a fellowship from the Arnold O. Beckman Foundation\, and the ACS Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) 2024 Future Faculty Award\nHer interests outside the lab include hiking and cheering on all University of Michigan “sportsball” teams.\nAGENDA:\nThursday June 19\, 2025\n11:30 AM: Networking\, Pizza & Drinks\nNoon — 1 pm: Seminar\nPlease register on Eventbrite before 9:30 AM on Thursday June 19\, 2025\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/harnessing-light-for-3d-printing-with-upconversion/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250618T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250315T112611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T112611Z UID:67435-1750273200-1750280400@svec.org SUMMARY:Digital Storage And Memory for the Earth and Beyond DESCRIPTION:LOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\nhttps://acm-org.zoom.us/\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: \nAbstract \nMore intense computing applications\, including various AI training and inference\, the Internet of Things as well as higher resolution rendered content for VR and AR applications are driving demand for digital storage and memory. To satisfy this increasing demand for storing data\, new and traditional storage and memory technologies are developing to support emerging computing architectures and computing environments. These developments will improve the efficiency and reduce the energy consumption for computing operations from the data center to internal medical devices. At the same time\, keeping more data for longer periods of time will create greater demand for curation and preservation of data and will require data storage wherever people live and work\, including in outer space. This talk will explore these developments and how they enable a broad spectrum of storage and memory technologies that will create new economic opportunities and new ways of living and working. \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom Coughlin\, President\, Coughlin Associates is a digital storage analyst and business/ technology consultant. He has over 40 years in the data storage industry with engineering and senior management positions. Coughlin Associates consults\, publishes books and market and technology reports and puts on digital storage and memory-oriented events. He is a regular contributor for forbes.com and M&E organization websites. He is an IEEE Fellow\, 2025 IEEE Past President\, Past-President IEEE-USA\, Past Director IEEE Region 6 and Past Chair Santa Clara Valley IEEE Section\, and is also active with SNIA and SMPTE. For more information on Tom Coughlin go to [www.tomcoughlin.com](http://www.tomcoughlin.com/). \n— \nValley Research Park is a coworking research campus of 104\,000 square feet hosting 30+ 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/digital-storage-and-memory-for-the-earth-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1024x576-zTLbqZ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250416T020343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T020343Z UID:68608-1750271400-1750276800@svec.org SUMMARY:New Materials and Interface Effects In Charge and Spin Transport In Magnetic Heterostructures DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Professor Guenter Reiss\, Ph.D.\, Bielefeld University\, Bielefeld Germany\, on magnetic heterostructures which are key devices for spin electronics.\nAn introduction will present examples of basic effects and their applications. We then will discuss several novel materials and interface-induced effects occurring in magnetic heterostructures: The growth of altermagnetic thin films and their integration in magnetic tunnel junctions with barriers such as RuO2 are at present intensively investigated due to their potentially spin-split band structure and related spin currents. X-ray analysis reveals a high crystalline quality of the films with or without twinning depending on the choice of the substrate. When integrated with an MgO tunnel barrier and a ferromagnetic counter-electrode\, signatures of a tunneling magnetoresistance strongly depend on the bias voltage and are not yet fully understood. When integrated with ferromagnets (Ni80Fe20) or heavy metals (Pt)\, an analysis based on the 2ω method shows the presence of torques in accordance with a spin current at the interface. When replacing the altermagnet by a ferromagnet\, the heavy metal can show a proximity-induced ferromagnetism at the interface\, which substantially influences the results of well-known phenomena such as the spin Seebeck\, anomalous Nernst\, or anomalous Hall effects. Examples will be discussed using metallic as well as insulating ferro- or ferrimagnets and recipes for disentangling the many effects will be given.\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/480903 URL:https://svec.org/event/new-materials-and-interface-effects-in-charge-and-spin-transport-in-magnetic-heterostructures/ LOCATION:1120 Ringwood Ct\, San Jose\, California\, United States\, 95131\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480903 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250527T030306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T030306Z UID:75890-1750190400-1750194000@svec.org SUMMARY:Finding and Fixing Design Debt DESCRIPTION:In this talk I will discuss a common and pernicious form of technical debt–called design debt\, or architecture debt. I will briefly present the theoretical foundation behind this form of debt and present a broad set of evidence demonstrating its dramatic effects on project outcomes. That is the bad news. The good news is that we can automatically pinpoint the causes and scope of such debt. I will describe how we can automatically locate it\, measure it\, and create the business case for removing it. Finally\, I will explain how we can remove–pay down–this debt via refactoring. I will also sketch some of my experiences doing all of this in real-world projects\, along with the outcomes.\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE PES Montreal Chapter\nSpeaker(s): Rick Kazman\nAgenda:\n19:45 Hours – Pizza and Soft Drinks\n20:00 Hours – START of Distinguished Lecture\n21:00 Hours – END of Distinguished Lecture\n21:00 Hours – Start of Q&A\, Discussions\, Thoughts\, etc\nALL times are in EDT/EST format\nRoom: Room E-5700\, Bldg: ETS – Pavillon E\, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)\, 1100 Notre-Dame St W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3C 1K3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485820 URL:https://svec.org/event/finding-and-fixing-design-debt/ LOCATION:Room: Room E-5700\, Bldg: ETS – Pavillon E\, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)\, 1100 Notre-Dame St W\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, H3C 1K3\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485820 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250515T024810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T024810Z UID:70148-1750159800-1750167000@svec.org SUMMARY:Grid Reliability and Its Vital Signs DESCRIPTION:IEEE SF/OEB PES\, SCV PES/IAS & R6 PES Women in Power (WiP) invite you to join our hybrid lunchtime technical meeting on Grid Reliability and Its Vital Signs by our IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer & Past PES President Dr. Jessica Bian! The in-person lunch will start at 11:30am at the CPUC Golden Gate Room. The technical meeting will begin at 12:00pm Noon both in-person and virtually.\nFrequency\, voltage\, customer interruption. What do these vital signs tell us about the bulk power system? Learn the grid health underlying the vital signs and how to accurately assess them. This lecture will explore reliability aspects of bulk power system so that you will develop a systematic\, integrated understanding of how to assess the bulk power system reliability. Additional indicators include energy emergency alerts\, transmission outage rates\, protection system operations\, and resource reserve margin. The presentation will also provide ranges\, trends\, and driving factors that influence changes in these indicators.\nSpeaker(s): Jessica Bian\,\nRoom: Golden Gate Room\, 505 Van Ness Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, United States\, 94102\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484938 URL:https://svec.org/event/grid-reliability-and-its-vital-signs/ LOCATION:Room: Golden Gate Room\, 505 Van Ness Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, United States\, 94102\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484938 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250418T221251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T221251Z UID:68790-1749582000-1749589200@svec.org SUMMARY:Climate Restoration Using Natural Processes DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid in-person and online event. Pre-registration is required for either.\nAchieving zero net emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) is not enough to restore the climate. It is important that we also reduce the current atmospheric CO2 level of 420 ppm to the historically-safe pre-industrial level of below 300 ppm. The most practical way to achieve this goal appears to be the use of ocean iron fertilization to stimulate phytoplankton uptake of carbon dioxide in strategic locations.\nIn this talk\, David Snyder will discuss this method\, which is based on data from natural processes including hundreds of thousands of years of climate data\, and observations from the 1991 Pinatubo and 2022 Tonga volcanic eruptions. He will also describe a pilot project conducted with modern measurement\, reporting\, and verification technologies\, including instrument buoys and satellites\, which will help to confirm the approach and refine its methodology.\nSpeaker(s): David Snyder\,\n673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, 95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481889 URL:https://svec.org/event/climate-restoration-using-natural-processes/ LOCATION:673 South Milpitas Blvd.\, Milpitas\, California\, United States\, 95035\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20250610T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250516T024827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T024827Z UID:70190-1749578400-1749583800@svec.org SUMMARY:Security and Privacy for Extended Reality Systems: Attacks and threat models DESCRIPTION:Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the event.):\nhttps://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vo5r9OqaSFuqKsuFcww7Cg\nSynopsis:\nAR/VR devices promise a new era of immersive computing\, where our everyday experience is augmented with helpful information (Augmented Reality)\, or where we are immersed in fully virtual worlds (Virtual Reality). These systems fuse the physical world and the virtual world through computing resources to provide these immersive experiences rendered on the user's headset. As a result\, it allows new opportunities for attackers to compromise the security and privacy of users that are not well understood. Towards understanding the security and privacy challenges in these systems\, this talk presents a number of recent attacks we developed on AR/VR systems. One threat model exploits the shared computing resources used by multiple applications on a headset to extract information through side channels; we show attacks that spy on user activity or compromise privacy. Another threat model exploits the shared state among multiple users in a multi-user application\, allowing malicious users to inject compromised information or to recover information they are not allowed to access. Other threat models include those that interfere with applications and cause the virtual model to become out of sync with the physical world\, causing user motion sickness or bypassing safety guardrails. I will conclude with a discussion of potential defenses and ways to build more secure AR/VR experiences.\n—————————————————————\nBy registering for this event\, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss\, damage\, injury\, or any incidental\, indirect\, special\, consequential\, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity\, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing.\nCo-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala\, SJSU\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala\, Prof. Nael Abu-Ghazaleh\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485364 URL:https://svec.org/event/security-and-privacy-for-extended-reality-systems-attacks-and-threat-models/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/485364 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250324T093527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T093527Z UID:67791-1749578400-1749583800@svec.org SUMMARY:SSIT 2025 Plans\, ISTAS25\, and Pizza DESCRIPTION:Pizza and helping plan our ISTAS25 conference on AI Evolution & Revolution!\nJoin us for our fourth 2025 SSIT meeting where we'll continue to briefly cover our SSIT Chapter activities for 2025 and ongoing plans for the upcoming "AI Evolution & Revolution" ISTAS25 – International Symposium on Technology and Society https://attend.ieee.org/istas-2025/ conference. We will also have a guest speaker for this meeting (details to be confirmed and announced soon).\nWe continue to be busy planning the ISTAS25 Conference for September 10-13 at Santa Clara University\, and still welcome new feedback about our programs\, and suggestions for sponsorships and volunteers.\nAgenda:\n6:00 PM Intros and Pizza\n6:15 PM SSIT Chapter Updates and Main Meeting\n7:30 PM Adjourn\nRoom: 4021\, Bldg: SCDI\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 URL:https://svec.org/event/ssit-2025-plans-istas25-and-pizza-4/ LOCATION:Room: 4021\, Bldg: SCDI\, 500 El Camino Real\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250520T030314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T030314Z UID:70445-1749290400-1749405600@svec.org SUMMARY:AI Workshops & Award Winning Hackathon for Young Scholars DESCRIPTION:IEEE SCV is sponsoring the Science and Venture Young Scholar organization to organize the AI Workshop and Hackathon for Young Scholars.\nFor more details follow have a look at (https://www.svyoungscholars.org/annualsummit) []\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE Region 6\nBldg: Cupertino Community Hall\, 10350 Torre Avenue \, Cupertino\, California\, United States\, 95014 URL:https://svec.org/event/ai-workshops-award-winning-hackathon-for-young-scholars/ LOCATION:Bldg: Cupertino Community Hall\, 10350 Torre Avenue \, Cupertino\, California\, United States\, 95014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250608T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250330T123344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T123344Z UID:67959-1749290400-1749405600@svec.org SUMMARY:AI Summit For Young Scholars DESCRIPTION:Location\nCupertino City Hall\n10300 Torre Ave\, Cupertino\, CA 95014\nMakerNexus (1330 Orleans Dr\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089) \n**Agenda** \n**Day 1** Four workshops at Cupertino City Hall (10300 Torre Ave\, Cupertino\, CA 95014) \n* NVIDIA RAPIDS and GPU acceleration for data science workloads with python coding\n* MIT App Inventor for rapid android mobile app creation for future tech projects\n* Explore Meta AR/VR digital twin in an immersive environment\n* Responsible AI for fair and safe use of AI without harm \n**Day 2** Hackathon at MakerNexus (1330 Orleans Dr\, Sunnyvale\, CA\, 94089) \n* Mentor-guided hackathon\n* Reward ceremony\n* MakerNexus Hands-On Lab \nRefreshment and lunch will be provided on both days.\n**Make sure to sign the [photo & video release and liability release form](https://forms.gle/YrQrLKZM7ZKochvn8 “https://forms.gle/YrQrLKZM7ZKochvn8”) prior to the event**. \n**Join us for engaging workshops designed for high school\, college\, and young professionals. Win awards in Hackathon! Receive certificate.** \nClick this link to get tickets ($100-$120) :\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-workshops-for-young-scholars-tickets-1229521705519 URL:https://svec.org/event/ai-summit-for-young-scholars/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1024x576-lqvyHk.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20250528T180000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20250528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022221Z UID:70098-1748455200-1748460600@svec.org SUMMARY:Cyber Risk as a Business Imperative: Translating Threats into Strategic Action DESCRIPTION:Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the event.):\nhttps://sjsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/fqCZULv_SnWzwEZ3Tz2MJw\nAbstract\nCyber risks are not just technical issues but fundamental business challenges with profound financial and reputational implications. This keynote addresses the intersection of cybersecurity and business strategy\, offering practical insights to help executives and business leaders prioritize and act on cyber risks meaningfully.\nAttendees will gain an understanding of how to frame cyber risks as business risks\, communicate them effectively to stakeholders\, and integrate them into broader organizational strategies. Real-world examples and actionable frameworks will equip leaders with the tools to translate technical threats into business priorities. This presentation will also explore how to allocate resources\, measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs\, and foster resilience across the enterprise.\nBy the end of the session\, you will be prepared to engage in informed decision-making that balances cost\, compliance\, and risk reduction\, ensuring your organization is prepared for the challenges of today’s complex risk landscape.\nPresentation Description\nIn today’s business environment\, cyber risk is a growing concern that goes beyond IT departments. It is a strategic issue that requires the attention of executives and business leaders. This keynote presentation offers a business-centric approach to understanding\, managing\, and mitigating cyber risks\, enabling leaders to address these challenges with confidence.\nAct One begins with an overview of the modern cyber risk landscape\, positioning cybersecurity as a core business issue. We will examine the financial and reputational stakes of cyber incidents\, grounding the conversation in tangible impacts that resonate with business decision-makers. The audience will leave this section with a clear understanding of why addressing cyber threats is critical to their organization’s success.\nAct Two focuses on practical strategies for integrating cyber risk into business strategy. This includes defining cyber risks in business terms\, aligning cybersecurity efforts with organizational goals\, and translating technical concerns into actionable business insights. Attendees will learn how to communicate cyber risks effectively to stakeholders\, including boards\, executives\, and external partners.\nKey points will include:\n– Bridging the gap between IT and business through shared understanding.\n– Prioritizing cyber threats based on their business impact.\n– Building business-centric cybersecurity strategies that support enterprise objectives.\nAct Three explores methods for reducing enterprise risk through focused cybersecurity efforts. This includes identifying critical areas for investment\, implementing effective controls\, and measuring the success of cybersecurity programs. Attendees will learn how to allocate resources efficiently\, design controls with maximum impact\, and track the business value of their cybersecurity initiatives.\nBy the end of the presentation\, participants will have actionable insights and tools to:\n– View cyber risks through a business lens.\n– Communicate their significance to internal and external stakeholders.\n– Develop and implement strategies that prioritize business resilience.\nThis session is ideal for executives\, board members\, and business leaders looking to enhance their organization’s approach to cyber risk and align cybersecurity efforts with strategic goals.\n—————————————————————\nLessons Learned / Educational Objectives\n– Understand Cyber Risk as a Business Issue\nAttendees will learn to frame cyber risks in business terms\, connecting them to financial\, operational\, and regulatory impacts.\n– Communicate Cyber Risk Effectively\nParticipants will gain strategies for translating technical jargon into language that resonates with boards\, executives\, and other stakeholders.\n– Integrate Cybersecurity into Business Strategy\nAttendees will explore methods to align cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals\, prioritize risks based on business impact\, and measure program success.\n—————————————————————\nBy registering for this event\, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss\, damage\, injury\, or any incidental\, indirect\, special\, consequential\, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity\, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public viewing.\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala\, Kayne McGladrey\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483555 URL:https://svec.org/event/cyber-risk-as-a-business-imperative-translating-threats-into-strategic-action-2/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483555 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250404T093313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T093313Z UID:68173-1748368800-1748376000@svec.org SUMMARY:Agentic AI: Shaping the Future of Autonomy\, Innovation\, and Society DESCRIPTION:Agentic AI represents a groundbreaking shift in artificial intelligence\, enabling systems to act autonomously\, make decisions\, and achieve goals with minimal human intervention. This talk explores the concept of Agentic AI\, its various types\, adoption trends\, and the transformative impact it is poised to have on industries and societies. From reshaping workflows to influencing ethical frameworks\, we’ll examine how this emerging technology is driving innovation and redefining humanity’s relationship with intelligent systems.\nCo-sponsored by: Vishnu S. Pendyala\nSpeaker(s): D. Narayan Srinivasa \, Dr. Vishnu S. Pendyala\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479545 URL:https://svec.org/event/agentic-ai-shaping-the-future-of-autonomy-innovation-and-society/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479545 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022221Z UID:70096-1747915200-1747918800@svec.org SUMMARY:Trends and Challenges in Optics for AI/ML Data Center Scale-Out Networking DESCRIPTION:[]Data centers supporting the AI/ML revolution require a massive increase in interconnect bandwidth and energy efficiency. Next-generation architectures are adopting large scaled-out network designs\, driving a fundamental change in optical connectivity. Silicon photonics\, leveraging CMOS manufacturing\, provides a scalable foundation\, and co-packaged optics is emerging as a promising solution to meet demanding data rate and power consumption targets. This presentation will explore the trends in silicon photonics based optics\, highlighting their potential to address the challenges of AI/ML data center networking\, including device integration\, reliability\, and ecosystem development.\nSpeaker(s): Vipul Patel\,\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483371 URL:https://svec.org/event/trends-and-challenges-in-optics-for-ai-ml-data-center-scale-out-networking/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483371 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250521T190000 DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250521T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250315T112610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T112610Z UID:67433-1747854000-1747861200@svec.org SUMMARY:A.I. for the Life Sciences with no Code DESCRIPTION:LOCATION ADDRESS (Hybrid\, in person or by zoom\, you choose)\nValley Research Park\n319 North Bernardo Avenue\nMountain View\, CA CA 93043\nIf you want to join remotely\, you can submit questions via Zoom Q&A. The zoom link:\nhttps://acm-org.zoom.us/\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: \nAbstract \nScientific discovery is entering a new era—one where AI doesn’t just assist researchers but actively drives breakthroughs. At Superbio.ai\, we are building an AI scientist: a multi-agent system that understands scientific challenges\, runs computational experiments\, and delivers actionable insights. This talk will explore how AI can automate scientific reasoning\, optimize model selection\, and accelerate discovery across biopharma\, synthetic biology\, and molecular design. We’ll discuss the technological foundations of this vision\, real-world applications\, and what’s next for AI-powered research. What if AI could design the next generation of therapeutics? Let’s talk about how we’re making that possible. \nSpeaker Bio:\nBerke Buyukkucak is a researcher and entrepreneur specializing in computational biology and machine learning for life sciences. His work focuses on applying generative AI to scientific discovery. He has led AI-driven research and development efforts\, collaborating with academic institutions and biopharma companies to advance computational methods in drug discovery and synthetic biology. \n— \nValley Research Park is a coworking research campus of 104\,000 square feet hosting 30+ 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/a-i-for-the-life-sciences-with-no-code/ LOCATION:Valley Research Park\, 319 N Bernardo Ave\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1024x576-GA1UNh.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T185000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022220Z UID:70094-1747853400-1747857600@svec.org SUMMARY:A Trip to the Neural Frontier: Neurosymbolic Sensor Fusion for Trustworthy AI-Enabled Neural Interventions DESCRIPTION:As neurotechnology advances\, the integration of cyber-physical systems (CPS) with neural sensing is opening new frontiers in human augmentation\, healthcare\, and cognitive computing. However\, these systems introduce new security\, privacy\, and resilience challenges that are often overlooked in traditional CPS security paradigms. This talk will explore the intersection of cyber-physical security and human-in-the-loop neural systems\, drawing on recent work in neurosymbolic sensor fusion and real-time\, multimodal sensing for closed-loop brain stimulation.\nWe will discuss ongoing research into real-world signal variability\, synchronization challenges\, privacy risks in shared environments\, and adversarial threats to neural inference pipelines. Using deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a case study\, we will examine how IoT-integrated neuroscience applications present novel attack surfaces and safety considerations that go beyond traditional CPS security models. We will also highlight our latest work on sensor-based privacy risks\, the ethical considerations of AI-mediated neural interventions\, and the challenge of aligning security and resilience frameworks with dynamic human behavior.\nSpeaker(s): Luis Garcia\nAgenda:\n6:50 – 7 PM: Registration\n7-8 PM: Talk and Q&A\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484536 URL:https://svec.org/event/a-trip-to-the-neural-frontier-neurosymbolic-sensor-fusion-for-trustworthy-ai-enabled-neural-interventions/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/484536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Pacific:20250521T160000 DTEND;TZID=US/Pacific:20250521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250411T020351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T020351Z UID:68373-1747843200-1747857600@svec.org SUMMARY:IEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:[]\nIEEE SCV WIE AI Summit 2025\nIn an era where AI technologies are rapidly transforming industries and redefining possibilities\, it is crucial to explore both the innovations driving this change and the responsibilities that come with it. Today\, we will delve into a diverse array of topics that highlight the multifaceted nature of AI and its profound impact on our lives.\nOur sessions will cover the latest developments in Large Language Models and Foundation Models\, exploring efficient fine-tuning\, multilingual adaptation\, and the role of LLMs as knowledge bases. We will also examine the evolution of AI agents\, focusing on autonomous task completion\, multi-agent collaboration\, and the integration of external knowledge for robust decision-making.\nIn the realm of Vision and Multimodality\, we will explore the integration of text\, image\, and video understanding\, as well as advanced techniques like zero-shot learning and self-supervised learning. Our discussions on MLOps for LLMs will provide insights into best practices for training\, deploying\, and evaluating large models.\nWe will also address the critical areas of Knowledge-Grounded Reasoning\, On-Device Learning\, and the ethical dimensions of AI\, including bias mitigation\, privacy preservation\, and the detection of misinformation.\nTalk tracks are broadly classified but not limited to\,\n1. Large Language Models (LLMs) & Foundation Models\nEfficient Fine-tuning of LLMs for Low-Resource Languages\, LLM Alignment & Instruction-Tuning: Challenges and Advances\, Scaling Laws: Understanding Model Size vs. Performance\, Multilingual and Cross-Lingual LLM Adaptation\, Memory-Augmented LLMs: Enhancing Long-Term Context Understanding\, LLMs as Knowledge Bases: Reasoning and Fact-Checking\n2. AI Agents\nAutonomous AI Agents: Leveraging LLMs for Task Completion\, Multi-Agent Communication & Collaboration in NLP\, Self-Reflective AI: Reflexion and Self-Improvement in Language Models\, Hierarchical & Modular AI Agents: Towards Scalable Systems\, LLMs as Orchestrators: AI Workflows with Task-Specific Agents\, Grounding LLMs in External Knowledge for Robust Decision-Making\n3. Vision & Multimodality\nVision-Language Models (VLMs): From CLIP to GPT-4V\, Multimodal Agents: Integrating Text\, Image\, and Video Understanding\, Spatial and Temporal Reasoning in Vision-Language Models\, Zero-Shot and Few-Shot Learning in Multimodal AI\, Self-Supervised Learning for Multimodal Representations\, Evaluating Multimodal Models: Metrics & Benchmarks\, Neurosymbolic Approaches for Language and Vision Tasks\n4. MLOps for LLMs\nLLMOps: Best Practices for Training & Deploying LLMs\, Efficient Inference for Large Models: Pruning\, Quantization & Distillation\, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Enhancing Context Awareness\, Memory and Context Window Expansion: Architectures & Trade-offs\, Evaluation Metrics for LLMs & Conversational Agents\n5. Knowledge-Grounded & Reasoning\nLLMs for Automated Theorem Proving & Scientific Discovery\, Commonsense Reasoning in AI Agents\, Symbolic vs. Neural Reasoning\, Interpretable Models: Improving Explainability in LLMs\, Unifying Knowledge Graphs and LLMs for Structured Reasoning\n6. On-Device Learning for LLMs and Multi-Modal AI\nOn-Device LLMs & Edge AI for Language Processing and Multimodal Applications\, Security\, Privacy & Ethical Considerations for On-Device LLMs\n7. Ethics\, Bias & Fairness\nBias Mitigation in Large Language Models\, Hallucination Detection & Control in LLMs\, Privacy-Preserving NLP: Federated Learning & Differential Privacy\, AI and Misinformation: Detecting Deepfakes & Generated Content\, Ethical Considerations in Deploying NLP for Real-World Applications\nSpeaker(s): Chloe\, Vishnu\nAgenda:\n4:00-4:45 Registration / Networking\n4:45-5:00 IEEE SCV WIE Welcome Message\n5:00-5:15 Keynote Message\n5:15-6:00 Charting the AI Landscape by Vishnu Pendyala\, Faculty member in Applied Data Science/Academic Senator with San Jose State University\n6:00-6:30 Networking and Refreshments\n6:30-7:00 Multimodal and Physical AI and their application in Embodied and Robotics Space by Chloe MA\, VP ARM\n7:00-7:45 Lightning Talks\n7:45-8:00 Networking and Wrap-up\nBldg: SC9\, Intel\, 2250 Mission College Blvd\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479108 URL:https://svec.org/event/ieee-scv-wie-ai-summit-2025/ LOCATION:Bldg: SC9\, Intel\, 2250 Mission College Blvd\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95054\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022220Z UID:70090-1747818900-1747840500@svec.org SUMMARY:CSUEB Computer History Museum Field trip DESCRIPTION:IEEE Student Members from the CSU East Bay Campus will visit the Computer History Museum in Mountain View\, Ca.\nCo-sponsored by: Pierreline Jacob\nAgenda:\n9:15 Carpools depart CSU East Bay Campus\n10:00 arrive CHM\n12:30 Lunch (on your own)\n1:30 resume tour\n3:00 depart CHM\n1401 N Shoreline Blvd.\, Moutain View\, California\, United States\, 94043 URL:https://svec.org/event/csueb-computer-history-museum-field-trip/ LOCATION:1401 N Shoreline Blvd.\, Moutain View\, California\, United States\, 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250225T083311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T083311Z UID:66468-1747814400-1747933200@svec.org SUMMARY:Center for Advanced Signal and Image Sciences (CASIS) 29th Annual Workshop DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce LLNL’s 29th Annual CASIS workshop. Join us on May 21-22\, 2025\, from 8:00am to 5:00pm PT\, where we will examine current opportunities and challenges for the signal and image sciences that drive our National Laboratory. Engage with the community at LLNL and beyond and submit an abstract to present your work in one of the tracks or just attend to enjoy networking and to explore collaboration opportunities. With technical tutorials\, hands-on mini-workshops\, and presentations of both original and published work\, this non-archival workshop is the perfect platform to exchange ideas and explore research directions at LLNL. As a first\, we are hosting a dedicated student track to introduce career opportunities at the lab.\n(https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/casis/workshops)\nThis years’ workshop will feature the following tracks\, moderated by the respective Program Chairs:\n– AI/Machine Learning\n– Multiphysics Systems and Advanced Manufacturing\n– National Ignition Facility\n– Non-Destructive Evaluation\n– Quantum Sensing & Quantum Computing\n– Remote and Non-invasive Sensing\n– Student Track: All topics\nBecome part of this great experience and submit your talk proposal at https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/casis/workshops before April 18\, 2025!\nCheck out (https://www.llnl.gov/article/51376/signal-image-science-community-comes-together-annual-workshop) for last year’s amazing event to see what to expect!\nThe no-fee CASIS Workshop is sponsored by the (https://engineering.llnl.gov/) and held at the (https://uclcc.org/). It is organized by (https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/casis) and is a joint meeting with the Oakland East Bay chapters of the (https://www.ewh.ieee.org/r6/oeb/SigProc/sigproc.html) and the (https://r6.ieee.org/sfoeb-cs/). Coffee and snacks will be provided for morning/afternoon poster sessions as well as a lunch on both days. The event is open to the public but requires pre-registration.\nCo-sponsored by: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory – Center for Advanced Signal and Image Sciences\nBldg: Building 661 L-794\, University of California Livermore Collaboration Center\, 7000 East Ave\, Livermore\, California\, United States\, 94550 URL:https://svec.org/event/center-for-advanced-signal-and-image-sciences-casis-29th-annual-workshop/ LOCATION:Bldg: Building 661 L-794\, University of California Livermore Collaboration Center\, 7000 East Ave\, Livermore\, California\, United States\, 94550 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T010000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T022000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250509T043335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T043335Z UID:69982-1747789200-1747794000@svec.org SUMMARY:Fusion Innovation: Technical\, Policy\, Economic DESCRIPTION:Join us as we meet with both Chris Young from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and researchers from Fuse\, a fast-growing fusion startup focused on Z-Pinch reactors. We will be covering technical\, political\, and economic topics regarding the current fusion research space along with the future of the field\, and hear about the day-to-day of modern fusion researchers.\nThe session will be held in a moderated discussion format\, with opportunities for active engagement and audience questions. URL:https://svec.org/event/fusion-innovation-technical-policy-economic/ LOCATION:Lyman Atrium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022220Z UID:70092-1747765800-1747771200@svec.org SUMMARY:Challenges and Opportunities in High-Frequency Wireless Power Transfer Systems DESCRIPTION:The combined Santa Clara Valley\, San Francisco\, & Oakland/East Bay IEEE PELS is very pleased to invite you to our upcoming in-person event. We are excited and honored to have Assistant Professor Jungwon Choi of the University of Washington to speak on the topic of Challenges and Opportunities in High-Frequency Wireless Power Transfer Systems.\nHere's more about the talk from the Speaker:\nModern electronic systems have rapidly transformed to realize automation\, such as in factories or warehouses\, and autonomous vehicles. As demand for automation grows\, enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence\, control\, and intelligent charging systems become beneficial. However\, while other technologies have been considerably revolutionized\, the effort to develop an innovative and efficient charging system for automation has not. In this talk\, I will first discuss high-frequency converters in wireless power transfer (WPT) systems to improve the efficiency and power density of the system. Then\, I will introduce challenges and opportunities to design coupling coils for WPT systems at high frequencies. Finally\, I will preview the direction of future work\, such as developing efficient high-frequency converters for emerging applications.\nSpeaker(s): Jungwon Choi\nRoom: Team Room (3rd Floor) – Auditorium\, Bldg: Plug and Play Tech Center\, 440 N Wolfe Rd\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085 URL:https://svec.org/event/challenges-and-opportunities-in-high-frequency-wireless-power-transfer-systems/ LOCATION:Room: Team Room (3rd Floor) – Auditorium\, Bldg: Plug and Play Tech Center\, 440 N Wolfe Rd\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 94085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250411T020351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T020351Z UID:68371-1747670400-1747839600@svec.org SUMMARY:IEEE Power and Energy Summit: Achieving a More Reliable and Resilient Energy Future DESCRIPTION:The inaugural IEEE Power & Energy (PES) Summit on Achieving a More Reliable and Resilient Energy Future will focus on practical experiences by the power and energy industry to achieve a more reliable and resilient electric power grid. The summit will focus on efforts to drive for reliability performance through outage reduction and quicker response. The summit will also include system level thinking to mitigate against high impact low probability or resilience events. Since the summit will be hosted in the west coast a specific topic of reliability and wildfire mitigation will also be covered. The event will include one track technical track (super session format) and not include breakout sessions. The presenters invited are practitioners who will discuss their organizations’ approaches to a more reliable and resilient grid.\nCo-sponsored by: Pacific Gas & Electric\nAgenda:\nMonday April 19 4:00-7:00 Registration 5:00-7:00 Welcome Reception\nTuesday April 20 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Registration 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Conference\n8:30AM – 9:30AM Welcome & Agenda Overview\, Keynote Speaker\n9:30AM – 10:30AM Topic 1: Key Success Factors for Reliable Energy Delivery\n11:00AM – 12:00PM Topic 2: Preventing Catastrophic Outages for Transmission & Substations\n1:00PM – 2:00PM Topic 3: Data Centers and Its Impact on the Grid\n2:30PM – 3:30PM Topic 4: Reliability Improvement – Recent Utility Experiences: Challenges\, Success Stories\, and Lessons Learned\n3:30PM – 4:30PM Topic 5: Innovation In Forensics and Failure Analytics Exhibits\nWednesday April 21 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Conference\n8:30AM – 9:30AM Topic 6: Reliability\, Resilience\, and Optimization of Capital Investments\n9:30AM – 10:30AM Topic 7: Reliability\, Resilience & Wildfire Mitigation\n11:00AM – 12:00PM Topic 8: Climate Resiliency & Major Event Response (focus on solutions to address and prevent impacts of summer and winter storms\, flooding\, high-speed winds\, atmospheric rivers\, temperature increase\, etc.)\n1:00PM – 2:00PM Topic 9: Technology Panel on Reliability\n2:00PM – 3:00PM Topic 10: Western US Experiences\nBldg: Signia By Hilton San Jose\, 170 S. Market St\, San Jose\, California\, United States\, 95113 URL:https://svec.org/event/ieee-power-and-energy-summit-achieving-a-more-reliable-and-resilient-energy-future/ LOCATION:Bldg: Signia By Hilton San Jose\, 170 S. Market St\, San Jose\, California\, United States\, 95113 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022220Z UID:70086-1747654200-1747659600@svec.org SUMMARY:Decision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based Evacuations DESCRIPTION:Decision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based Evacuations\nAbstract: California is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to\ndecarbonize the transportation sector. However\, the state is highly vulnerable to extreme\nweather events\, including wildfires\, floods\, and earthquakes. Between 2017 and 2019\, more\nthan one million residents were ordered to evacuate due to wildfires alone. Such large-scale\nemergencies can disrupt the power grid\, causing blackouts that limit EV charging\navailability. In the worst-case scenario\, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited\naccess to power could hinder the safe evacuation of EV users\, particularly in situations\nrequiring rapid departure. This highlights the urgent need for robust planning strategies to\nintegrate EVs into emergency response frameworks.\nThis talk will first introduce decision-aid tools designed to assist communities and\ngovernment officials in planning EV-based evacuations. Our tool provides recommendations\nfor mobile charging placement\, congestion-aware routing\, and recharging strategies aimed\nat minimizing evacuation time. The second part of the presentation will focus on fast EV\ncharging strategies during emergencies. These strategies are designed to reduce charging\ntime while ensuring electro-chemical and thermal safety of battery-based EVs.\nBiography: Ricardo de Castro received his Licenciatura and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical\nand Computer Engineering from the University of Porto\, Portugal\, in 2006 and 2013\,\nrespectively. From 2007 to 2008\, he was the co-founder of the startup WeMoveU\, focusing\non developing powertrain control solutions for lightweight electric vehicles. From 2013 to\n2020\, he was with the German Aerospace Center (DLR)\, Institute of System Dynamics and\nControl (SR)\, where he worked on enabling technologies for electric mobility and automated\ndriving. In 2021\, he joined the University of California\, Merced\, as an Assistant Professor in\nthe Department of Mechanical Engineering.\nHis current research focuses on controls and optimization for zero-\nemission and robotic vehicles. Ricardo holds four patents and has\nauthored over 100 papers in international journals\, conferences\, and\nbook chapters. He is a recipient of three best paper awards from IEEE\nand ASME\, as well as the Hellman Fellowship Award\, which recognizes\noutstanding early-career faculty within the University of California\nsystem.\nRicardo serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on\nVehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He is also the Vice President\nfor Motor Vehicles at the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society\, the\nfounding Chair of the IEEE Automated Vehicles Standards Committee (AVSC)\, and the\nGeneral Chair of the 2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC).\nAgenda:\nDecision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based\nEvacuations\nAbstract: California is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to\ndecarbonize the transportation sector. However\, the state is highly vulnerable to extreme\nweather events\, including wildfires\, floods\, and earthquakes. Between 2017 and 2019\, more\nthan one million residents were ordered to evacuate due to wildfires alone. Such large-scale\nemergencies can disrupt the power grid\, causing blackouts that limit EV charging\navailability. In the worst-case scenario\, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited\naccess to power could hinder the safe evacuation of EV users\, particularly in situations\nrequiring rapid departure. This highlights the urgent need for robust planning strategies to\nintegrate EVs into emergency response frameworks.\nThis talk will first introduce decision-aid tools designed to assist communities and\ngovernment officials in planning EV-based evacuations. Our tool provides recommendations\nfor mobile charging placement\, congestion-aware routing\, and recharging strategies aimed\nat minimizing evacuation time. The second part of the presentation will focus on fast EV\ncharging strategies during emergencies. These strategies are designed to reduce charging\ntime while ensuring electro-chemical and thermal safety of battery-based EVs.\nBiography: Ricardo de Castro received his Licenciatura and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical\nand Computer Engineering from the University of Porto\, Portugal\, in 2006 and 2013\,\nrespectively. From 2007 to 2008\, he was the co-founder of the startup WeMoveU\, focusing\non developing powertrain control solutions for lightweight electric vehicles. From 2013 to\n2020\, he was with the German Aerospace Center (DLR)\, Institute of System Dynamics and\nControl (SR)\, where he worked on enabling technologies for electric mobility and automated\ndriving. In 2021\, he joined the University of California\, Merced\, as an Assistant Professor in\nthe Department of Mechanical Engineering.\nHis current research focuses on controls and optimization for zero-\nemission and robotic vehicles. Ricardo holds four patents and has\nauthored over 100 papers in international journals\, conferences\, and\nbook chapters. He is a recipient of three best paper awards from IEEE\nand ASME\, as well as the Hellman Fellowship Award\, which recognizes\noutstanding early-career faculty within the University of California\nsystem.\nRicardo serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on\nVehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He is also the Vice President\nfor Motor Vehicles at the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society\, the\nfounding Chair of the IEEE Automated Vehicles Standards Committee (AVSC)\, and the\nGeneral Chair of the 2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC).\nSunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 95089 URL:https://svec.org/event/decision-aid-tools-and-fast-charging-strategies-for-ev-based-evacuations/ LOCATION:Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 95089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022220Z UID:70088-1747654200-1747659600@svec.org SUMMARY:Decision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based Evacuations DESCRIPTION:Decision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based Evacuations\nSpeaker – Dr Ricardo de Castro. Assistant Professor UC Merced.\nAbstract: California is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to\ndecarbonize the transportation sector. However\, the state is highly vulnerable to extreme\nweather events\, including wildfires\, floods\, and earthquakes. Between 2017 and 2019\, more\nthan one million residents were ordered to evacuate due to wildfires alone. Such large-scale\nemergencies can disrupt the power grid\, causing blackouts that limit EV charging\navailability. In the worst-case scenario\, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited\naccess to power could hinder the safe evacuation of EV users\, particularly in situations\nrequiring rapid departure. This highlights the urgent need for robust planning strategies to\nintegrate EVs into emergency response frameworks.\nThis talk will first introduce decision-aid tools designed to assist communities and\ngovernment officials in planning EV-based evacuations. Our tool provides recommendations\nfor mobile charging placement\, congestion-aware routing\, and recharging strategies aimed\nat minimizing evacuation time. The second part of the presentation will focus on fast EV\ncharging strategies during emergencies. These strategies are designed to reduce charging\ntime while ensuring electro-chemical and thermal safety of battery-based EVs.\nBiography: Ricardo de Castro received his Licenciatura and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical\nand Computer Engineering from the University of Porto\, Portugal\, in 2006 and 2013\,\nrespectively. From 2007 to 2008\, he was the co-founder of the startup WeMoveU\, focusing\non developing powertrain control solutions for lightweight electric vehicles. From 2013 to\n2020\, he was with the German Aerospace Center (DLR)\, Institute of System Dynamics and\nControl (SR)\, where he worked on enabling technologies for electric mobility and automated\ndriving. In 2021\, he joined the University of California\, Merced\, as an Assistant Professor in\nthe Department of Mechanical Engineering.\nHis current research focuses on controls and optimization for zero-\nemission and robotic vehicles. Ricardo holds four patents and has\nauthored over 100 papers in international journals\, conferences\, and\nbook chapters. He is a recipient of three best paper awards from IEEE\nand ASME\, as well as the Hellman Fellowship Award\, which recognizes\noutstanding early-career faculty within the University of California\nsystem.\nRicardo serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on\nVehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He is also the Vice President\nfor Motor Vehicles at the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society\, the\nfounding Chair of the IEEE Automated Vehicles Standards Committee (AVSC)\, and the\nGeneral Chair of the 2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC).\nCo-sponsored by: AESS Santa Clara Valley chapter AES10\nAgenda:\nDecision-Aid Tools and Fast Charging Strategies for EV-Based\nEvacuations\nAbstract: California is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to\ndecarbonize the transportation sector. However\, the state is highly vulnerable to extreme\nweather events\, including wildfires\, floods\, and earthquakes. Between 2017 and 2019\, more\nthan one million residents were ordered to evacuate due to wildfires alone. Such large-scale\nemergencies can disrupt the power grid\, causing blackouts that limit EV charging\navailability. In the worst-case scenario\, insufficient charging infrastructure and limited\naccess to power could hinder the safe evacuation of EV users\, particularly in situations\nrequiring rapid departure. This highlights the urgent need for robust planning strategies to\nintegrate EVs into emergency response frameworks.\nThis talk will first introduce decision-aid tools designed to assist communities and\ngovernment officials in planning EV-based evacuations. Our tool provides recommendations\nfor mobile charging placement\, congestion-aware routing\, and recharging strategies aimed\nat minimizing evacuation time. The second part of the presentation will focus on fast EV\ncharging strategies during emergencies. These strategies are designed to reduce charging\ntime while ensuring electro-chemical and thermal safety of battery-based EVs.\nBiography: Ricardo de Castro received his Licenciatura and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical\nand Computer Engineering from the University of Porto\, Portugal\, in 2006 and 2013\,\nrespectively. From 2007 to 2008\, he was the co-founder of the startup WeMoveU\, focusing\non developing powertrain control solutions for lightweight electric vehicles. From 2013 to\n2020\, he was with the German Aerospace Center (DLR)\, Institute of System Dynamics and\nControl (SR)\, where he worked on enabling technologies for electric mobility and automated\ndriving. In 2021\, he joined the University of California\, Merced\, as an Assistant Professor in\nthe Department of Mechanical Engineering.\nHis current research focuses on controls and optimization for zero-\nemission and robotic vehicles. Ricardo holds four patents and has\nauthored over 100 papers in international journals\, conferences\, and\nbook chapters. He is a recipient of three best paper awards from IEEE\nand ASME\, as well as the Hellman Fellowship Award\, which recognizes\noutstanding early-career faculty within the University of California\nsystem.\nRicardo serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on\nVehicular Technology and IEEE Access. He is also the Vice President\nfor Motor Vehicles at the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society\, the\nfounding Chair of the IEEE Automated Vehicles Standards Committee (AVSC)\, and the\nGeneral Chair of the 2022 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC).\nBldg: Maker Nexus\, 1330 Orleans Dr\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 95089 URL:https://svec.org/event/decision-aid-tools-and-fast-charging-strategies-for-ev-based-evacuations-2/ LOCATION:Bldg: Maker Nexus\, 1330 Orleans Dr\, Sunnyvale\, California\, United States\, 95089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=-07:00:20250517T090000 DTEND;TZID=-07:00:20250517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250420T140446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T140446Z UID:68874-1747472400-1747497600@svec.org SUMMARY:Internet Day San Francisco DESCRIPTION:[​Internet Day San Francisco](https://internetdaysf.org/) is a dynamic event hosted by the Internet Society San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and the SF Bay ACM\, as part of the SF Day quarterly series. The event features sessions on modern Internet technologies\, including Web3 and HTTP/3\, discussions on the current state of the Internet\, and explorations of future visions like the Meta-layer. It brings together technologists\, researchers\, and enthusiasts to share insights and foster innovation in the digital landscape. \nRegister [lu.ma](https://lu.ma/uxribfa0) by 15-May to attend. \nIn person event\, 9-4 @ Cloudflare (101 Townsend\, SF) URL:https://svec.org/event/internet-day-san-francisco/ LOCATION:Cloudflare\, 101 Townsend St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1024x576-jfjjct.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022219Z UID:70084-1747420200-1747425600@svec.org SUMMARY:How to Start a Consultancy Business - A Presentation by IEEE CNSV DESCRIPTION:Ever thought of starting your own business and wondered where to start?\nIEEE Santa Clara Valley Young Professionals (SCV YP) in collaboration with IEEE Consultants Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV) presents\,\nHow to Start a Consultancy Business – A Presentation by IEEE CNSV\nJoin us for an insightful presentation and engaging QA session led by IEEE CNSV\, the expert network of consultants in Silicon Valley. This event will provide a step-by-step guide to launching your own successful consultancy business\, covering essential topics such as defining your niche\, building your brand\, attracting clients\, and managing operations. Learn from CNSV's experience and gain valuable insights from a panel of established consultants.\nCo-sponsored by: IEEE Consultants Network of Silicon Valley (CNSV)\nAgenda:\nThe agenda\,\n18:30 | Welcome and housekeeping (speaker introductions) | 5 min | Zafar Iqbal\, Ph.D.\, SCV YP Chair\, and Ron Herardian\, CNSV Treasurer\n18:35 | Opening remarks and CNSV overview | 10 min | David Snyder\, MBA\, PE\, CISSP\, CNSV Chairperson\n18:45 | Legal structure\, tax\, and insurance (C-Corp vs. S-Corp; tax treatment\, contractor vs. employee; GL\, E&O\, etc.) | 15 min | John Carlsen\, CNSV Director\n19:00 | Legal matters for consultants (e.g.\, contracts\, trademarks\, NDAs\, intellectual property) | 15 min | David Sanker\, Ph.D.\, Intellectual Property Attorney\n19:15 | Attracting clients and winning new business (including IEEE promotion and social media promotion) | 15 min | Travis Heneveld\, MBA\, Technology\, Business & Impact Advisor\n19:30 | Service delivery (contributor vs. manager\, client-consultant duties\, subcontracts\, etc.) | 10 min | Ron Herardian\, CNSV Treasurer\n19:40 | Parallels between consulting and startups (as time allows) | 5 min | Ron Herardian\, CNSV Treasurer\n19:45 | Q&A with CNSV speakers | 15 minutes | Speaker Panel\n20:00 | End\nRoom: 1302\, Bldg: SCDI\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 URL:https://svec.org/event/how-to-start-a-consultancy-business-a-presentation-by-ieee-cnsv/ LOCATION:Room: 1302\, Bldg: SCDI\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250419T221823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T221823Z UID:68838-1747395000-1747400400@svec.org SUMMARY:Printed and Flexible Electronics and Devices DESCRIPTION:The rapid emergence of the Internet of Things era has led to increased research activities in the area of printed and flexible electronics. The activities range from ink development and characterization\, printing tool and process development to obtain desirable characteristics of printed conductors\, semiconductors\, dielectrics and others\, and demonstration of various printed devices on a wide variety of flexible substrates including paper\, plastics and textiles. This talk will provide an overview of the above topics and applications including printed antennas\, EMI shields\, gas sensors\, supercapacitors\, photodetectors and others. Advances in printer development such as plasma jet printing\, as an alternative to inkjet and aerosol jet printing\, will also be discussed. The author thanks Ram Gandhiraman\, Pranay Doshi\, Daniel Gutierrez\, Hiu-Yung Wong\, Jin-Woo Han\, Myeonglok Seol\, Beomseok Kim\, Subhankar Debnath and P.K. Giri for their contributions.\nWhen: Friday\, May 16th\, 2025 – 11:30AM to 1PM (PDT)\n11:30AM – 12PM: Networking / Pizza\n12PM-12:45PM: Lecture\n12:45PM-12:55PM: Q&A\n1PM Adjourn\nBio:\nMeyya Meyyappan recently retired from NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley after serving as Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology and Director of the Center for Nanotechnology. He is currently an Honorary Professor at IIT-Guwahati\, India. He has authored or co-authored over 430 articles in peer-reviewed journals and made over 300 Invited/Keynote/Plenary Talks in conferences across the world and over 300 seminars at universities. He is a Fellow of IEEE\, AVS\, ECS\, MRS\, ASME\, AIChE\, and National Academy of Inventors.\nFor his contributions and leadership in nanotechnology\, he has received numerous awards including: a Presidential Meritorious Award; NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal; IEEE Judith Resnick Award; IEEE-USA Harry Diamond Award; AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award; Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award by the Engineers' Council; Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology by the IEEE-NTC; Sir Monty Finniston Award by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK); IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award; AVS Nanotechnology Recognition Award; IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society Merit Award; AVS Plasma Prize; MRS Impact Award; FLEXI Technology Champion Award for Printed and Flexible Electronics; ECS Thomas Callinan Award. For his sustained contributions to nanotechnology\, he was inducted into the Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame in 2009. He has received Honorary Doctorate from the University of Witwatersrand\, Johannesburg\, South Africa. He served as President of both IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) and IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS).\nFor his educational contributions\, he has received: Outstanding Recognition Award from the NASA Office of Education; the Engineer of the Year Award (2004) by the San Francisco Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; IEEE-EDS Education Award; IEEE-EAB (Educational Activities Board) Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education.\nVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481916 URL:https://svec.org/event/printed-and-flexible-electronics-and-devices/ LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/481916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T201500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250501T033521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T033521Z UID:69559-1747340100-1747344600@svec.org SUMMARY:Environmental Behavioral Sciences Seminar " Solar Irrigation Farming and the Jevons Paradox in Pakistan." DESCRIPTION:Solar Irrigation Farming and the Jevons Paradox in Pakistan\nThe rapid decline in solar PV pricing over the recent decade has shifted both access and opportunity for solar power generation and use. Solar irrigation pumping (SIP) systems are one such emerging opportunity\, whose use is rapidly expanding across South Asia in particular. SIP systems improve water access and supply reliability for farmers\, at the possible risk of groundwater overconsumption. As SIP use expands\, there is considerable interest in the possibility of using feed-in tariffs (FITs) for solar-generated electricity as a tool to manage groundwater consumption. While a FIT may reduce the intensity of groundwater consumption by SIP owners\, they may also increase the attractiveness of SIP systems overall\, leading to expansion of SIP use and increased consumption – a possible Jevons’ Paradox. We developed a multi-part behavioral experiment to assess this possibility and piloted it in Punjab\, Pakistan in 2022. I present results from this pilot work\, showing a plausible case for a Jevons’ paradox\, and discuss within an ‘Environment through development’ framework.\nBiography\nAndrew Reid Bell is the inaugural Schleifer Family Professor of Sustainability in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University. Bell’s lab at Cornell focuses on rural livelihoods decision-making\, and the pro-poor development challenge of broadening opportunities and enabling families to take advantage of them. Key methods for the group are coupled natural-human systems modeling (especially agent-based modeling)\, and behavioral experiments to inform them. Work by current lab members spans migration\, irrigation\, human-wildlife conflict\, and agricultural technology adoption. Bell earned a PhD in Natural Resource Management from the University of Michigan in 2010\, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at the Earth Institute at Columbia University\, and positions at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)\, NYU\, and Boston University. URL:https://svec.org/event/environmental-behavioral-sciences-seminar-solar-irrigation-farming-and-the-jevons-paradox-in-pakistan/ LOCATION:Y2E2 Building\, 299 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250401T093317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T093317Z UID:67999-1747330200-1747341000@svec.org SUMMARY:Improved Resiliency with Clean Solutions Based on Hydrogen and Batteries DESCRIPTION:Extreme weather events increasingly threaten the reliability of distribution networks\, highlighting the urgent need for advanced energy storage solutions. This presentation explores the design\, deployment\, and operation of a first-of-its-kind hybrid hydrogen and battery energy storage system at the Calistoga Resiliency Center\, a microgrid serving a municipality in PG&E territory affected by public safety power shutoffs.\nThe Calistoga Resiliency Center case study will provide attendees a real-world insight into the unique capabilities of hydrogen for long-duration storage and batteries for grid forming and rapid response\, showcasing how their combination can enhance resiliency and reduce reliance on traditional diesel backup. In addition\, we will compare hybrid hydrogen and battery solutions to conventional resiliency measures\, and review the improved understanding in system State-of Readiness (SOR) the hybrid system offers operators plus the additional grid services provided to the larger grid such as ancillary services and contingency reserve.\nUltimately\, this presentation aims to provide attendees with a practical framework to design\, de-risk\, and deploy hybrid energy storage systems for resiliency and grid services. By demonstrating lessons learned from real-world implementation\, we will offer strategies to improve reliability\, reduce emissions\, and pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient grid.\nSpeaker(s): Peter Wittenberg\, Dr. Craig Horne\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/improved-resiliency-with-clean-solutions-based-on-hydrogen-and-batteries/ LOCATION:Zio Fraedo’s\, 611 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, United States\, 94523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250513T022219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T022219Z UID:70082-1747330200-1747337400@svec.org SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Secrets to Successful Monolith to Microservices Migrations + IEEE Seattle CS Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of learning\, connecting\, and growing your professional network!\nThis IEEE Seattle Networking Night and Tech Talk brings together technology enthusiasts\, industry professionals\, and students for a lively session focused on solving real-world engineering challenges — followed by plenty of time to meet and mingle with your peers. Whether you’re looking to expand your network\, learn from a leading tech expert\, or just reconnect with the local tech community\, this event is for you.\nVirtual Audience Members: Only the Tech talk section will be broadcast on zoom.\nTime Activity\n???? 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Check-in\, Refreshments\, and Initial Networking\n???? 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tech Talk: "Why Monolith to Microservices Migrations Fail — and How to Succeed" by Supriya Lal\n???? 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Networking with Fellow Industry Professionals\n—————————————————————\nSession Overview:\nJoin us as we explore the common pitfalls that cause most monolith to microservices migrations to fail.\nSupriya Lal will walk us through the key challenges and guide participants through a hands-on exercise to demonstrate practical strategies for successful migration.\nVirtual Audience: The Tech Talk will start at 6 PM PST.\nAbout the Speaker:\nSupriya Lal is the Group Tech Lead for the Commerce Platform organization at Yelp. She drives the long-term technical roadmap for her organization and actively contributes to the tech community through speaking and writing about technical design\, leadership\, and breaking barriers for women in technology.\n—————————————————————\nNetworking Night Highlights:\nAfter the tech talk\, stay for an engaging hour of networking with fellow engineers\, students\, researchers\, and technology leaders from across the Seattle area.\n–\n???? Meet New Connections: Grow your professional network in a relaxed\, welcoming environment.\n–\n???? Share Ideas: Exchange insights about tech trends\, career growth\, engineering leadership\, and emerging technologies.\n–\n???? Find Opportunities: Discover potential collaborators\, mentors\, mentees\, or even your next career move.\n–\n???? Expand Your Community: Learn about upcoming IEEE Computer Society activities and find ways to get involved.\nWhether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional\, this is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful connections and stay inspired by your peers in the tech community!\nSpeaker(s): Supriya\nAgenda:\nTime Activity\n???? 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Check-in\, Refreshments\, and Initial Networking\n???? 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Tech Talk: "Why Monolith to Microservices Migrations Fail — and How to Succeed" by Supriya Lal\n???? 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Networking with Fellow Industry Professionals\nRoom: 141\, Bldg: UW2\, 11142-11236 NE 180th St\, Bothell\, WA 98011\, Bothell\, Washington\, United States\, 98011\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483116 URL:https://svec.org/event/tech-talk-secrets-to-successful-monolith-to-microservices-migrations-ieee-seattle-cs-networking-event/ LOCATION:Room: 141\, Bldg: UW2\, 11142-11236 NE 180th St\, Bothell\, WA 98011\, Bothell\, Washington\, United States\, 98011\, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/483116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095802 CREATED:20250418T221251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T221251Z UID:68788-1747245600-1747252800@svec.org SUMMARY:Wireless Power Transmission based on Retro-reflective Beamforming DESCRIPTION:With the rapid development of Internet of Things\, a vast number of small\, low-cost\, and low-power mobile electronic devices\, such as radio frequency identification tags and wireless sensors\, will become integral parts of our society in the near future. Supplying electrical power to these devices wirelessly would eliminate/relieve their battery life limitation\, and therefore is envisioned to be one of the enabling technologies for the next-generation Internet of Things. Since wireless power delivery must be dedicated to the designated receivers in space\, it is inevitable to employ one narrow electromagnetic beam as the carrier of wireless power toward each mobile device. The retro-reflective beamforming technique has excellent potential to accomplish efficient wireless power transmission in the context of Internet of Things\, as it is capable of keeping track of multiple mobile devices and then generating wireless power beams to the devices accordingly. The primary merit of retro-reflective beamforming technique is that wireless power transmission is augmented by radar tracking. Specifically\, wireless power transmission is initiated by pilot signals broadcasted from wireless power receiver(s); and in response to the pilot signals\, a wireless power transmitter delivers directional microwave power beams to the receiver(s). This presentation reviews our past\, ongoing\, and future research efforts on wireless power transmission based on retro-reflective beamforming. This talk starts with the fundamental principles and a brief history of retro-reflective beamforming technique. Next\, the pros and cons of retro-reflective beamforming are analyzed via comparison with other wireless power transmission techniques. Plentiful theoretical and experimental results collected in our research demonstrate that the retro-reflective beamforming scheme enables microwave power beams to follow the location of mobile wireless power receiver(s) dynamically as long as the receiver(s) broadcast pilot signals periodically. The last part of the presentation discusses the challenges pertinent to the practical application of retro-reflective beamforming technique.\nSpeaker(s): Mingyu Lu\,\nRoom: 4021\, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 URL:https://svec.org/event/wireless-power-transmission-based-on-retro-reflective-beamforming/ LOCATION:Room: 4021\, Bldg: Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation\, Santa Clara University\, Santa Clara\, California\, United States\, 95053 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR