Join us for a session on Battery Technologies. Find out which battery type and quantity is best for your application. What is the best charge level to keep a battery at? What technologies have the longest battery life? Find out where the industry will be 3-5 years from now. Why are large data centers investing in batteries? What are the components that make-up a battery? Can the astronauts make batteries with the elements on the moon? Find out this and more today at our session! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Jeff Bruce, Agenda: 10:00 am IEEE Announcements 10:02 am Introduction of the speaker 10:04 am Presentation 10:45 am Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425751

Join us for a session on battery technologies. What is the best battery type for your application? Battery energy storage systems, cell phones, EV, electric aeroplanes, data centers, and long haul trucking vehicles. What types of materials make the best battery? What types of batteries have the longest charge? Longest life? most economical $$? Where do old batteries go? How to monitor the health of your battery? Find out this and more today as we take a deep dive into battery technologies. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Simon Taylor, Agenda: 7:00 am PDT IEEE Introduction 7:02 am PDT Introduction of the Speaker 7:04 am PDT Presentation 7:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424991

Join us for an intuitive session on Smart Cities Riyadh. How is this Saudi Arabian City excelling in the Smart Cities realm? Find out how this top city is advancing in health, mobility, virtual reality B2B, connectivity and water. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Foteini Daneli, Agenda: 7:00 am PDT IEEE Announcements 7:02 am PDT Introduction of Speaker 7:04 am PDT Presentation 7:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425485

Join us for a session on Smart Manufacturing. What makes a factory Smart? See how automation and robotics play a key role in the seemless operation of a smart manufacturing plant. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Atif Farid Mohammad, Agenda: 9:00 am PDT IEEE Announcements 9:02 am PDT Introduction of the speaker 9:04 am PDT Presentation 9:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/424959

[] An introduction to Li-Fi; Analysis and review of the new IEEE 802.11 bb standard: Abstract: We will begin by reviewing a brief overview of the current state of Li-Fi technology, the overall picture of previous Li-Fi systems, and ongoing research and industrial solutions. Then, we will cover the IEEE 802.11 bb PHY standard and its new definitions. This talk will cover the main topics of the standard: channel access, multiplexing methods, wavelength ranges, and TX/RX methods. Eventually, we will propose Light Links' commercial approach for a hybrid, easy-to-implement Light Communication (LC) system derived from the IEEE 802.11 bb standard with the addition of a MAC layer protocol to enable co-existence with previous IEEE 802.11 standards. Presenters: Firouz Vafadari, CEO and founder of Light Links Inc. is a second-year Ph.D. student at UCSC and—the previous founder of a networking company in the Middle East. Tyler B. Morton, CTO and co-founder of Light Links Inc., is a first-year Ph.D. student at UCSC with internship experience at the U.S. Navy and DoD. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423698

The field of satellite communications (Satcom) has seen major changes and new developments in the last few years. Most notably, we are experiencing the emergence of very large LEO (low earth orbit) constellations, major enhancements to space defense, important developments in earth observation as well as the required support associated with the new challenges of space exploration (lunar, planetary etc.) The traditional GEO (geostationary orbit) satcom market is facing major changes and challenges. The technical basis of satcom is highlighted and examples of important new architectures and applications are described. This presentation focuses on non-military applications. Speaker(s): Dr. Fernando Nocedal, Agenda: - 6:30 - 6:50 Networking - 6:50 - 7:00 Report from 2024 Regional Chapter Chair Congress - 7:00 - 8:00 Technical Talk Bldg: Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship (Hub101), 31416 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, California, United States, 91361, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423148

Leading a development team in an agile environment mirrors guiding the Fellowship of the Ring. Both require a clear vision, diverse skills, strong collaboration, adaptability to challenges, and a foundation of trust and respect. This talk will explore how principles from the Lord of the Rings can be applied to agile practices, illustrating how unity and perseverance drive successful development teams. Speaker(s): Amanda Alfaro Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423703

IEEE Computer Society Seattle Chapter is hosting a Tech Talk by Rahul Chaturvedi at Bellevue City Hall. In person attendance is limited to the first 30 registrants, so make sure and register early. The presentation will be from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with up to 30 minutes following the meeting for discussion. Navigating Redis ecosystem: Exploring Scalable Redis Solutions for High Performance & Reliability Redis, a powerful in-memory data store, is renowned for its versatility and performance in handling high-speed data operations. In this talk, we delve into the Redis ecosystem and we will examine the unique challenges and bottlenecks each solution addresses, as well as their advantages in different scenarios. Attendees will gain insights into the decision-making process for selecting the appropriate Redis setup to meet specific performance and reliability requirements, ensuring they can effectively harness the power of Redis for their high-demand applications. Speaker(s): Rahul Chaturvedi Agenda: 5:30 - 6:30 pm : Navigating Redis ecosystem: Exploring Scalable Redis Solutions for High Performance & Reliability 6:30 - 7:00 pm : Snacks and Discussion Room: 1E-112, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, Washington, United States, 98004, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/425999

EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426104

Abstract: In this talk, we focus on the recent developments toward integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). We consider a broad definition of coexistence, which covers ISAC, collaborative communications, and sensing with interference. Toward fully realizing the coexistence of the two systems, optimization of resources for both new/futuristic sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. These synergistic approaches that exploit the interplay between state sensing and communications are both driving factors and opportunities for many current signal processing and information-theoretic techniques. In addition, a large body of prior works considers collocated ISAC systems while distributed systems remain relatively unexamined. Building on the existing approaches, the tutorial focuses on highlighting emerging scenarios in collaborative and distributed ISAC, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, highly dynamic vehicular/automotive environments that would benefit from information exchange between the two systems. It presents the architectures and possible methodologies for mutually beneficial distributed co-existence and co-design, including sensor fusion and heterogeneously distributed radar and communications. The tutorial also considers recent developments such as the deployment of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) in ISAC, 5G systems, passive internet-of-things, and ISAC secrecy rate optimization. This tutorial aims to draw the attention of the radar, communications, and signal processing communities toward an emerging area, which can benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas in distributed systems. Speaker(s): Kumar Vijay Mishra, Agenda: 6:00 - 6:30 Light dinner 6:30 - 6:40 Executive Director for GIX Sean Carr provide a short introduction/welcome to your attendees about GIX 6:35 - 7:40 Presentation 7:30 - 8:00 Networking & wrap up We would like to thank our sponsor 5G Open Innovation Lab for hosting the event (https://www.5goilab.com/) Room: TBD, Bldg: Global Innovation Exchange, 12280 NE District Way, Bellevue, Washington, United States, 98005

Join us for our annual summer picnic, a fantastic day of fun, food, and networking at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park! This event is the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow members, and enjoy the beautiful summer weather in a picturesque park setting. Agenda: Event Highlights: - Delicious BBQ: Savor mouth-watering BBQ favorites including grilled burgers, hot dogs, and a variety of vegetarian options. Don't forget to sample our array of sides and desserts! - Games and Activities: Participate in exciting games like frisbee, volleyball, and spikeball! - Networking Opportunities: Connect with members and build new relationships in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're looking to make new friends or business contacts, this is the place to do it. - Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family! 2021 NW 190TH STREET, SHORELINE , Washington, United States, 98177

Join us for a Region 6 Young Professionals Game Night! We will be playing various Jackbox games. Meet your peers, hang out with old friends. Discord invite: https://discord.gg/8Pjgu3ju83 [] Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422826

This session on reliability engineering/technology will focus on reliability engineering as an engineering discipline and profession that is critical for today's complex and critical systems, and reliability technology as a constantly evolving technology in electrical/electronic/mechanical system design and development. This session will also focus on the history of IEEE reliability standards and the latest standards being developed by IEEE to move reliability engineering and technology further. Examples of IEEE reliability standards will be provided. Also, excerpts from my first book, Design for Reliability (DfR), by Raheja and Gullo, will be provided. Speaker(s): Lou Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423704

IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. Agenda: IEEE Seattle Section Excom meeting with chapter and society chairs. - Approval of past minutes. - Treasurer’s report - Secretary’s report - Chapter Reports - Affinity Group Reports - Student Branch Reports - Committee Chair Reports - On-going Business - Follow-up - New Business Items - Action Items; review and updates Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426611

Mathematical Artificial Intelligence By Prof. Shui Yu University of Technology Sydney Abstract： Artificial Intelligence is a leading topic in both academia and industry, and explainable AI (XAI) is a critical and hot topic of the field. However, we noticed that XAI is not the core of the business, and we expect deterministic AI models. In this talk, we will report the current landscape of XAI, and then introduce the next stage after XAI – Mathematical AI (MAI). We will mainly present how the mathematical tools, such as differential geometry and group theory, are used build deterministic AI models. At the end of the talk, we will present some cases of the application of MAI. We hope the talk will shed light on the promising field for interested audience. Speaker(s): Dr. Shui Yu Agenda: Friday, July 19, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm Pacific Time Seminar with Q&A Any questions, please contact Dr. Zhensheng Zhang at zzhang@ieee.org Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426757

Join us for a session on the Microgrid Consortium. Find out how you can play an integral part of this organization. Our group works together to provide microgrids to clients which include Puget Sound Energy (Utilities), Microsoft (Industry), Lake Washington Institute of Technology (Education), and T-Mobile (Telcom). We engage fusion, solar, wind, fuel cells, geothermal, tidal, and hydro. The IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting expects 3,500 engineers at their meeting the week of July 21, 2024. Don't miss this grand networking opportunity. Register today! Agenda: 1:00 pm PDT Introduction of the Microgrid Consortium Team (Everyone is welcome to join) 1:05 pm PDT What is the Microgrid Consortium and how can you play a vital part of the team? 1:10 pm PDT Upcoming and on going projects 1:15 pm PDT Case Example - Cradle to Grave (Shasta Telcom) 2:00 pm PDT Networking - exchange business cards and contact information Bldg: Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike Street, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101

Title: Intent-Based Management for Next-Generation Networks: an LLM-centric Approach Intent-based networking (IBN) is crucial in enabling autonomous networks by specifying goals and constraints at a higher level to the Network Management System. TMForum has specified a dedicated architecture and model that rely on Intents to handle and manage communication services, paving the way for autonomous systems towards 6G. Intents that represent an abstracted operational goal specified by the communication service owner, which is usually provided as input to the Network Management System (NMS). The latter, in turn, generates the necessary low-level configurations to fulfill these Intents. The current model of expressing Intents still requires significant effort in writing JSON and YAML structures, demanding a detailed comprehension of the format and model specified by the Northbound Interface (NBI). This process is sometimes not straightforward, and adhering to the structure of these NBIs takes time. A natural evolution for IBN is to move beyond human-readable languages and transition towards natural language. In this talk, we will discuss the evolution of Intents in 6G relaying Large Language Model (LLM) that translates human language into operational intents to deploy communication systems, leveraging few-shot learning and human-in-the-loop Feedback. BIOGRAPHY []Adlen Ksentini is a professor in the Communication Systems Department of EURECOM. He is leading the Network softwarization group activities related to Network softwarization, 5G/6G, and Edge Computing. Adlen Ksentini's research interests are Network Sofwerization and Network Cloudification, focusing on topics related to network virtualization, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and Edge Computing for 5G and 6G networks. He has been participating to several H2020 and Horizon Europe projects on 5G and beyond, such as 5G!Pagoda, 5GTransformer, 5G!Drones, MonB5G, ImagineB5G, 6GBricks, 6G-Intense, Sunrise-6G and AC3. He is the technical manager of 6G-Intense and AC3, on zero-touch management of 6G resources and applications, and Cloud Edge Continuum, respectively. He is interested in the system and architectural issues but also in algorithm problems related to those topics, using Markov Chains, Optimization algorithms, and Machine Learning (ML). Adlen Ksentini has given several tutorials in IEEE international conferences, IEEE Globecom 2015, IEEEE CCNC 2017/2018/2023, IEEE ICC 2017, IEEE/IFIP IM 2017, IEEE School 2019. Adlen Ksentini is a member of the OAI board of directors, where he is in charge of OAI 5G Core Network and ORAN management (O1, E2) for OAI RAN activities. Speaker(s): Adlen, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/427766

Space assets such as satellites, drones and spacecraft are increasingly attractive targets for adversaries ranging from individual hackers, to hacker groups and nation states. This rapid rise in the cyber threat landscape necessitates smarter cyber tools to stay ahead of our adversaries. In this talk, I will present the work being done by the Cyber Defense Engineering and Research (CDER) group at JPL in addressing cyber challenges as pertaining to JPL’s missions. I will specifically focus on our work combining model-based engineering and AI-based reasoning to build a unique capability for automated cyber risk assessments. Speaker(s): Dr. Arun Vishwanathan Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423705

Smart city sensing represents a pivotal paradigm shift in urban development, characterized by the infusion of cutting-edge technology to improve the quality of life in densely populated areas. At its essence, smart city sensing revolves around the deployment of sensors and data collection infrastructure throughout urban landscapes. The use of the collected data spans various domains, including environmental monitoring, transportation, energy management, and public safety. By continuously gathering and analyzing real-time data, smart cities gain unprecedented insights into their operations and the needs of their citizens. Unlocking the potential of smart cities, this talk presents effective solutions to leverage collected data to optimize the quality of the offered services. Specifically, this talk illuminates the innovative use of cellular data to analyze footfall and transportation modes, enabling precise localization and urban insights. By tracking citizens’ mobility profiles inferred from channel state information (CSI) measurements using efficient artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it reveals intricate pedestrian and transportation dynamics, informing optimal urban planning, crowd management, and resource allocation. Furthermore, the talk discusses effective solutions to enable the perpetual operation of IoT infrastructure and environmental monitoring sensors. Following an interdisciplinary methodology that combines experimental implementation and theoretical analysis, the use of 6G enablers such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is investigated to optimize the data collection from the IoT sensors and minimize energy waste. Speaker(s): Tareq Al-Naffouri Room: RVR 3014, Bldg: Riverside Hall, 6000 J St, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States, 95819, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428331

The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI in May of 2024 concludes that 2023 was the year the world discovered generative AI (GenAI) and 2024 is the year organizations truly began using—and deriving business value from—this new technology. An incredible 65 percent of respondents report that their organizations are regularly using GenAI, which is nearly double the percentage from the previous survey just ten months before. Respondents’ expectations for gen AI’s impact remain as high with three-quarters predicting that gen AI will lead to significant or disruptive change in their industries in the years ahead. This session is an invaluable opportunity for business leaders like you to overcome your hesitation and uncertainty of AI. Mastering AI tools and techniques is not just about keeping pace with technology; it's about leveraging these advanced resources to fill in knowledge gaps, enhance decision-making, and drive productivity. Learning to utilize AI not only streamlines operations but also significantly boosts your capacity to deliver increased business outcomes, making you more valuable and a strategic asset to your organization. You will leave equipped with practical, actionable strategies that you can implement immediately, turning your uncertainty into confidence and empowering you to leverage AI effectively in your daily tasks. Speaker(s): Paul Carney Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/423706

Join us for a talk on Interconnection, feasibility and impact studies. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Pratiba Anand, Agenda: 07:00 am PDT IEEE Announcements 07:02 am PDT Introduction of the Speaker 07:04 am PDT Presentation 07:45 am PDT Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/428790