The Winter School on AI and Engineering. The event is jointly organized by Thompson Rivers University (Computing Science and Engineering)  and the IEEE Women in Engineering Thompson Okanagan Affinity Group.

Time & Date: 5:00–7:00 PM (PST), Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OC Location: TRU, Kamloops (in-person and online): Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower, TRU. 

Please Register Here: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/534267

The Winter School brings together academic and industry speakers to discuss current developments in AI across healthcare, cybersecurity, and engineering.

We would really appreciate it if you could share this event with your students, colleagues, and professional networks who may be interested. We are hoping to reach a broad audience across academia and industry.

Agenda:

• 5.00 to 5.10 – Session Opening
• 5.10 to 5.25 – Opening Remarks – Dr. Airini, President & Vice-Chancellor, TRU, Thompson Rivers University
• 5.30 to 5.45 – Dr. Yasin Mamatjan, Chair, Engineering Department, TRU
• 5.50 to 6.05 – Dr. Musfiq Rahman, Chair, Department of Computing Science, TRU
• 6.10 to 6.25 – Mr. Behnam Ousat, Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft
• 6.30 to 6.45 – Dr. Maryam Davoudpour, Chair IEEE WiE Canada
• 6.45 to 7.00 – Q/A and Networking

For further information, please contact:
Nisha Puthiyedth <nputhiyedth [at] tru.ca>
and subscribe to the news at NEWS-THOMPSONOKANAGAN@listserv.ieee.org
Light supper and snacks will be provided

IEEEXtreme 19.0 24-hour programming competition at Okanagan College (OC and UBCO IEEE Student Branches) and at Thompson River University (TRU Student Branch), and LMs Mentoring Session

Date & Time: 5:00 p.m. (Friday, Oct 24, 2025) – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday, Oct 24, 2025) – 24-hour event
Location: Rooms E301, E302, E303, and E108 (Lunch Room), Computer Science Department, Okanagan College (In-Person)

Register as a participant and sign up for food and snacks here.

The IEEE Student Branch at Okanagan College and the IEEE Okanagan Subsection are proud to host IEEEXtreme 19.0!

IEEEXtreme is a global, 24-hour programming competition where teams of IEEE student members, supported by an IEEE Student Branch and proctored by an IEEE member, compete to solve a series of programming challenges. Learn more: ieeextreme.orgDuring the competition:

At TRU:

IEEE Day Celebration with OC IEEE SB and Thompson Okanagan Section

Time & Date: 11 am – 1:00 pm, October 17th, 2025
Location: Okanagan College Center for Learning Atrium, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, BC

Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/505769 

Abstract: IEEE Day is an annual event celebrating the first time in history when engineers worldwide gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. One of IEEE Day’s objectives is to showcase how IEEE members in local communities collaborate on ideas that leverage technology to build a better tomorrow (https://ieeeday.org/).

During the celebration:

IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section Young Professionals Affinity Group Inauguration

Date:  Friday, October 17th, 2025
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Location: Alumni Theatre, Clock Tower, TRU

Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/506260

AGENDA

• 5:00-5:10 PM Welcome Note Dr. Ghazanfar Latif, Chair IEEE YP Affinity Group, TOK Section
• 5:10-5:25 PM Guest Speech from TRU Dr. Musfiq Rahman, Chair, Computing Science, TRU
• 5:25-5:40 PM Guest Speech from UNBC Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Chair, Computer Science, UNBC
• 5:45-6:00 PM IEEE TOK Section Chair Speech Dr. Youry Khmelevsky, Chair TOK Section
• 6:00-5:20 PM Coffee Break & Networking Discussions & Interactive Q&A
• 5:20-5:30 PM About IEEE Students Branches Kristina Cormier, OC-IEEE Student Branch President, Okanagan College
• 5:30-5:40 PM About IEEE Day Kenji Lopez, TRU-IEEE Student Branch President
• 5:40-5:50 PM IEEE Extreme Competition Fazil Padaniya, President, Bioinformatics Club
• 5:50-6:00 PM Closing & Group Photos

For further information, please get in touch with Ghazanfar Latif <glatif at tru.ca>
and subscribe to the news at NEWS-THOMPSONOKANAGAN@listserv.ieee.org
Refreshments and snacks will be provided

COSC 448/COMP 440 Capstone Project Final Presentation: Enhancing Hospital Navigation – A Wayfinding App Prototype

Computer Science Students and graduates from OC, UBCO, and UFV designed and developed a Wayfinding App prototype, which they will demonstrate during the presentation. Many students and graduates are members of the IEEE Thompson Okanagan Section. IEEE Okanagan Student Branch supports the project presentation.

Date:  Thursday, August 21
Time: 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: E303, Okanagan College, 1000 K.L.O. Rd., Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 4X8 (hybrid mode).

Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/496872

Abstract

This project demonstrates the outcomes of a Wayfinding App solution designed to improve navigation for patients and visitors at Kelowna General Hospital’s Centennial Building. Students and graduates from UFV, UBCO, and OC developed a mobile application prototype in consultation with Interior Health Digital Health professionals that provides clear, accessible, and real-time directions within the facility and between designated visitor parking areas. They will demonstrate a release that concentrates on enhancing smartphone usability (Android and iPhone). By reducing confusion and making movement easier, the solution aims to create a more welcoming and efficient hospital experience for its main users—patients and visitors.

Photo Policy: Please be aware that photography, video, and sound recordings will occur during the event. You may be asked to appear in a photo, or you may be unintentionally recorded when photos or videos are taken. Individuals will not be identified in the Thompson Okanagan Section’s published media without their consent.

The IEEE Okanagan Student Branch will provide pizza.
For further information, please contact: Kristina Cormier (email: kristina.cormier [at] ieee.org) and Youry Khmelevsky (email: Youry [at] IEEE.org)