TOK-SCCS 2027

2027 1st IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section Systems Council Chapter Symposium (TOK-SCCS)

About

The IEEE Systems Council Thompson Okanagan Section Chapter is a local unit of the IEEE Systems Council, established to promote understanding and advance systems engineering across British Columbia’s Thompson Okanagan region.

The official conference information is here: https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/72105 (change dates are pending)

The Systems Council brings together IEEE’s expertise across multiple disciplines and specialty areas, including but not limited to:

  • Systems engineering education, standards, and methodologies
  • Modelling, simulation, integration, and system resilience
  • Robust design, safety, human factors, usability, and environmental considerations
  • Security and assurance (Quality, Mission, Risk)
  • Requirements development and management
  • Systems architecture and systems-of-systems
  • Product lifecycle transitions: design, production, testing, deployment, and disposal
  • Program and project management

The symposium features peer-style research presentations, technical sessions, and networking opportunities focused on intelligent systems, embedded systems, data-driven technologies, and high-performance computing. TOK-SCCS provides an accessible, supportive platform for emerging researchers and students to present their work professionally.

By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, TOK-SCCS 2027 aims to strengthen the local engineering and computer science community and inspire innovation within the Thompson Okanagan region.

Venue

Room TBA, Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8

Located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Okanagan College provides a modern and accessible setting for technical exchange and collaboration. The venue offers an engaging in-person experience with research presentations, exhibits, and networking opportunities.

Important Dates (due to technical issues, we had to move the Symposium to February 2027)

  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: (October 26th, 2026) -> 21 December 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: (November 09th, 2026) -> 4 January 2027
  • Final (Camera-Ready) Submission: (November 23rd, 2026) -> 18 January 2027
  • Symposium Date: (December 9-10, 2026) -> 19-20 February 2027 (Friday/Saturday during semester break)

All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review to ensure quality and fairness.

Register

Early Bird Registration (ending on January 25th, 2027 )

  • Admission, including publication and the banquet, Tax & Fees: $300
  • Conference Admission, including publication, without the banquet, including Tax & Fees: $250
    • Additional paper submission: $50
    • Additional paper page above 6 pages (2 extra pages up to 8 pages max, including references): $50 per page
  • Conference Admission for the Student/Retiree, including Tax & Fees without publication: $100

Registration Site: (https://conferences.sparcly.ai/author/conferences/show/214?conference_id=214)

Travel Information

Air Travel

Kelowna is easily reached by air. Its international airport (YLW) serves numerous cities across Canada and major hubs in the United States.

Airport Connections

Taxis or public transit are the most convenient ways to get from the airport to Okanagan College or a nearby hotel. Kelowna International Airport’s website can help you plan a public transit route.

Accommodations

We understand that finding the right accommodation is essential for a comfortable and convenient conference experience. We have partnered with two excellent hotels to offer options that suit your preferences.

Siesta Suites – Reservation by Phone:

Siesta Suites is just a phone call away if you prefer a more personalized booking approach. Contact (250) 763-5013 to reach their dedicated reservation team. Mention that you are attending the conference to secure the best available rate.

You can also explore the BC Government Employees Business Travel Accommodation Listing, available only to BC government employees, MLAs, members of the Judiciary system, contractors, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or State of Washington government employees, and BC public sector entities on the CSA Users’ List.

Things to Do In Kelowna

Looking for more ideas? Start by checking Okanagan College’s website. For ideas on what to do in the Kelowna area, check the Tourism Kelowna and City of Kelowna websites.

Food and Drink on Okanagan College Campus

Okanagan College offers two cafeteria options: Marmalade Cat Café and Keluli Café. The Market also offers grab-and-go meal options and locally sourced products.

There are many places on campus. Search for anything in particular!

Committees: http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/tok-workshops/tok-sccs-2026/tok-sccs-2026-committees/

Call for Contributions and Participation: http://www.okanagan.ieee.ca/tok-sccs-2026/tok-sccs-2026-call-for-contribution-and-participation/