Please join the Seattle Section IEEE year end celebration of the holidays. Come meet and greet and take the time to say thank you to the officers and members who have volunteered their time throughout the year. This years Holidays celebration will be held at the McMenamins Anderson School, Haynes Hall in Bothell. Plenty of free parking at the Pop Keeney Stadium that is easy to get to. We are honored to have the outstanding keynote speaker for this event: Scott Thielman (CTO & Co-Founder of Product Creation Studio). Attendees: IEEE Member +1. Adult, 18 years and older. Dress Code: Business Casual Cost level 1) IEEE member all grade, $30 2) IEEE member all grade +1 family member $60 3) Student member only $15 4) Each non-IEEE member guest, $45 Seats are limited to 120. Please register ASAP. Speaker(s): Scott Thielman Agenda: December 3rd, 6pm-9:30pm The choice of menu is the "Fireside Supper" which has a vegetarian option. Appetizers will be served at 6:00. A no host bar will be available. Tea, water and coffee will be available at the the tables. Agenda 6:00-6:45 – Social Time - Appetizers served & No Host Bar open at 6:00 6:45-8:45 – Buffet Open 7:30-8:15 – Keynote Speaker Presentation 8:15-9:30 – Social Time, No Host Bar Closes at 8:45 The McMenanims Fireside Buffet Dinner offers your choice of three Entrees, Salmon, Chicken and Cannelloni. No need to chose. All three will be available throughout the dinner for you to chose from and go back for another taste. Gluten free and vegetarian options shown with G and V. [] Bldg: Haynes Hall, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98011

Join us in Honolulu this Fall for one of the top tech conferences in the nation. Meet up with the top industrial analysts in your field. Find out the renewable energy challenges, generative AI, health and electronics, robotics manufacturing & battery technology. The stage is set! We welcome all our speakers to Honolulu. · Jumie Yuventi, Product Engineering · Mahdi Haghzadeh, PhD, MAXDI, Inc founder Electronic Simulations · Saurav Bhattacharya, Cybersecurity Specialist · Noa Schachtel, Business Development, BoxPower · David Essi, III, IT IoT, BMS B-Corp · Dr. Albert Russell, Unlocking the Microgrid Potential · Mark Zangeneh,Ph D, Product Development, Boeing (https://60c89b22-fa84-4f7f-9915-ca0ea9310154.usrfiles.com/ugd/60c89b_e6c1aeddecbf47da87b3741ea02e26da.pdf) (https://60c89b22-fa84-4f7f-9915-ca0ea9310154.usrfiles.com/ugd/60c89b_fd6e59bb73a4463e8365cdece2236c85.pdf) (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60c89b_0b9dd759fb034946a48781680268c474~mv2.jpg) (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60c89b_13b6a859e16d49d68a160046a32e8a3a~mv2.jpg) Salute to our speakers! We thank our sponsors: Dennis Walters, STARS Suresh Jambunathan, EWD Bruce Graham, (https://safeevac.com/) Arthur Baranovskiy, (https://aryeng.com/) https://aryeng.com/ Special Conference Rates Use Code (https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hnlkugi-ieee-17da3490-bb36-41e0-a3a7-eb9a69abd17b/) Conference (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60c89b_afca76c532c748afbb90674a096bab1c~mv2.jpg) (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/60c89b_732b76c70e534af6b6f06a84ddce2e20~mv2.jpg) Co-sponsored by: IEEE Melbourne Consultant Network Speaker(s): Speaker Line Up, Speakers, , Speakers Agenda: 8:00 am IEEE Announcements 8:05 am Introduction of all the speakers 8:10 am Keynote Speaker 8:40 am Presentations 12:00 pm Noon IEEE Prize Pack Giveaway 12:35 pm Speaker presentations, panel and breakout sessions 5:00 pm Salute to the speakers, Special Guest, Happy Hour and Networking The stage is set: · Praveen Damacharla, Research Scientist, Electrical Engineer, AL ML Teaming · Vic Burconak, President CEO, Koben Systems, Inc · Davood Bakhtnia, Silicon Valley Project Management, Agile PMOs · Manolito Sasuman, Vertiv, Director Technical Support Services, Asia · Surya Vardhan Bhamidipati, PhD, Power systems (https://60c89b22-fa84-4f7f-9915-ca0ea9310154.usrfiles.com/ugd/60c89b_fd6e59bb73a4463e8365cdece2236c85.pdf) Sign up at (https://www.register-tech-conference.com/) Special Conference rate Hotel Rooms - use code (https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hnlkugi-ieee-17da3490-bb36-41e0-a3a7-eb9a69abd17b/) Thursday Dec 5, 2024 12 pm (https://www.golobsterking.com/) 1380 S King St Honolulu 7 pm speaker meeting (https://trfiregrill.com/) 2330 Kuhio Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 Saturday Dec 7, 2024, 11:30 pm Panya Bistro & Bakery - 1288 Ala Moana Blvd - Honolulu, HI 96814 We thank our sponsors. Please support them! Artemis IT - www.ArtemisIT.com Shamun Mahmud, SFP, TBP, To Parents (https://aryeng.com/), Arthur Baranovskiy (https://cascadiaenergytech.com), John Gentile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-cortright/), Gerald Cortright 2330 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96815

From Intelligent Surfaces to Noise-Driven Communication: Innovative Technologies for 6G and Beyond Prof. Ertuğrul Başar Koç University, Turkey – ebasar@ku.edu.tr When: December 6th 2024, 11H00 AM Quebec-Canada Local Time Where: ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://uqtr.zoom.us/j/81521084215?pwd=bchQDndZg7DTlpVuaeag6bhGwaOvn9.1 Meeting ID : 815 2108 4215 Password : 018477 Abstract - Our community has witnessed the rise of many exciting communication technologies in recent years. Notable examples include alternative waveforms, massive multiple-input multiple-output signaling, non-orthogonal multiple access, joint communications and sensing, AI-empowered systems, and so on. In this context, 6G wireless networks will inevitably require a rethinking of wireless communication systems and technologies, particularly at the physical layer, since the cellular industry reached another critical milestone with the development of 5G wireless networks with diverse applications. Within this perspective, first, this talk aims to shed light on the most recent developments in reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS)-empowered communication towards 6G and beyond wireless networks by discussing promising candidates for future research and development. Specifically, we emphasize different RIS architectures and emerging RIS use cases. Second, taking RIS-based radio frequency chain-free transmitters one step further, we put forward the paradigm of noise-driven communication. We discuss the potential of noise-driven communication systems for three purposes: low/zero-signal-power transmission by indexing resistors or other noise sources according to information bits, noise-alike waveform/modulation design for improved communication efficiency, and unconditionally secure key generation using noise-based loops. Biography - [] Prof. Ertuğrul Başar received his Ph.D. degree from Istanbul Technical University in 2013. He is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, and the director of the Communications Research and Innovation Laboratory (CoreLab). He had visiting positions at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany (2022, Mercator Fellow) and Princeton University, USA (2011-2012, Visiting Research Collaborator). His primary research interests include 6G and beyond wireless networks, communication theory and systems, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, software-defined radio implementations, waveform design, physical layer security, and deep learning and signal processing for communications. In the past, Dr. Başar served as an Editor/Senior Editor for many journals, including IEEE Communications Letters (2016-2022), IEEE Transactions on Communications (2018-2022), Physical Communication (2017-2020), and IEEE Access (2016-2018). Currently, he is an Editor of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. He is the author/co-author of more than 170 international journal publications and 16 patents that received around 15K citations. He also supervised 5 PhD and 18 master’s students. He is an Associate Member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). In recognition of his outstanding contributions to physical-layer design for next-generation wireless networks, Prof. Basar was elevated to IEEE Fellow in 2023, becoming one of the youngest IEEE Fellows of Turkey at the age of 37. He is also a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) and the Artificial Intelligence Industry Academy (AIIA). Recently, Dr. Basar has been selected as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the Class of 2024-2025. Speaker(s): Prof. Başar, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/443554

Join us for a session on microgrid projects. Find out which projects we are working on in Honolulu with the city, FAA, and the Navy. Find out how you can play an integral part of helping this Island state achieve carbon net zero. Join the microgrid consortium today! (https://www.linkedin.com/company/microgridconsortium-com/?viewAsMember=true) Are you ready to get an energy producing asset on your property/client's property? Reduction in carbon, energy efficient, resilient (independent of Utility Grid), sustainable at low or no cost to you (Using Energy as a Service - Sell power back to the Grid)? Can we get you started today? Yes Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Agenda: 1:00 pm IEEE Announcements 1:02 pm Meet the Team 1:04 pm Presentation of the projects - Find out what role you can play in the Consortium 1:30 pm Existing projects - Lessons learned. 1:55 pm Exchange contact information Room: Kuhio Conference Center, 2330 Kuhio Avenue, , Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96815

Event cameras, also known as Dynamic Vision Sensors (DVS), are an emerging visual modality that is attracting significant interest in the fields of robotics and computer vision. These cameras are distinguished by their exceptionally high temporal resolution and dynamic range, low yet adaptive power consumption, sparse output, and a dynamic vision scheme akin to mammalian perception. Such attributes have enabled their success in various computer vision applications, including feature tracking, optical flow estimation, and pose estimation. As a promising and rapidly growing field, the body of research on event cameras has expanded significantly in recent years, and their applications are becoming increasingly widespread. The spike-like characteristics of event cameras make them an ideal visual modality for spiking neural networks and graph neural networks, enhancing their potential for next-generation computing. In this talk, I will provide an overview of the domain of event cameras, highlighting their unique characteristics, diverse applications, and potential future developments. Additionally, I will present some of our featured works in this field. Speaker(s): Zhongyang Zhang Agenda: - Invited talk from Zhongyang Zhang , from the University of California, San Diego - Q/A Session Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/446272

In the fast-paced digital age, integrating Digital Twins, Data Storage, and cutting-edge Data Centers is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of transportation and infrastructure management. Digital Twins — virtual replicas of physical assets — hold immense potential to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and mitigate risks. However, the true power of these technologies is realized only when supported by robust data storage systems and advanced data centers capable of handling the vast amounts of data generated in real time. This technical talk delves deep into how the convergence of Digital Twin technology and state-of-the-art data infrastructure drives transportation transformation. From the real-time monitoring of fleets to predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure, Digital Twins provides unprecedented insights into asset performance and health. These insights are made possible by the seamless integration of IoT devices, machine learning algorithms, and data storage systems, ensuring that massive volumes of data are securely stored, efficiently processed, and made accessible for immediate action. The real backbone of this innovation lies in next-generation data storage solutions and high-performance data centers. These facilities store the vast quantities of data produced by IoT sensors and ensure real-time access to critical information, enabling swift decision-making and fostering operational efficiency. This talk will examine how advanced data management techniques, such as edge computing and cloud integration, enable the real-time synchronization of digital twins, transforming operations from reactive to proactive. Through industry case studies and examples, we will explore the technical challenges and opportunities of adopting these technologies, shedding light on managing large-scale data and ensuring infrastructure reliability effectively. As the transportation industry increasingly relies on these cutting-edge technologies, understanding the pivotal role of data storage and data centers becomes essential to unlocking the full potential of Digital Twins. Please register for the event using the link provided below. No CEUs or PDHs will be offered for this event. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Young Professionals Speaker(s): Sanjay Samuel Agenda: 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm. Networking and Dinner are in-person only. (Meet senior members for references during networking and Dinner.) 6.00 pm to 6.45 – Tech Talk by Sanjay Samuel- Hybrid 6.45 pm to 6.55- Q&A Room: Casey Commons, Room # 530, Bldg: Casey Building, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451335

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 Room: Casey Commons, Room # 530, Bldg: Casey Building,, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98122, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/451336

EXCOM Meeting for IEEE PES Seattle Officers Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426109

Join us for the end of the year celebration. Come out and meet up with your fellow IEEE Consultant Network colleagues, family and friends. We will present the IEEE CN awards to outstanding members. Don't miss out register today! Come and find out the outstanding Consultant for 2024! Don't miss the excitement. Register today! Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy - Mike Brisbois Agenda: 6:00 pm Mandarin Buffet * 6:45 pm Meet and Greet - family, friends, IEEE Colleagues 7:00 pm Guest Speaker 7:25 pm IEEE Awards and special Salute the Consultants Presentation 7:30 pm Adjourn * Admission is free but food is extra. 14850 NE 24th Street, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052

Join us for the IEEE Year End celebration. Meet up with your fellow IEEE Colleagues, friends and family. Get to meet the new IEEE leadership team. Find out what projects are upcoming in your field. Come out for some great food and beverages at the Georgetown Brewery Seattle Washington. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Consultant Network Melbourne Agenda: 6:00 pm IEEE Announcements 6:02 pm Meet your new IEEE 2025 leadership team 6:04 pm Networking and great food at the Georgetown Brewery 8:00 pm Adjourn 5200 Denver Avenue S, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108