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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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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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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:20260113T190000
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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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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:20260121T110000
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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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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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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=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:20260128T190000
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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:20260129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T130000
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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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