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DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to IEEE Ottawa Section&#39;s 82nd Annu
 al General Meeting (AGM)\, Awards Ceremony\, and Banquet\, to be held imme
 diately following the Student Professional Awareness Conference(SPAC). (A 
 separate registration is required for SPAC: [SPAC 2026 Registration](https
 ://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/584396). )\n\nKeynote\n\n[]\n\nDr. Somto Mbelu
 \n\n&quot;Designing AI for Society: Values\, Trust\, and Our Shared Future&quot;\n\n
 AGM\nThe AGM is an annual forum for Members of the IEEE Ottawa Section to 
 attend and learn about the Section activities over the past year as well a
 s the plan for the upcoming year. It is also where the IEEE Ottawa Section
  Nominations and Appointments Committee will propose and present to the me
 mbers the nominees for the 2027 IEEE Ottawa Officers (Chair\, Vice Chair\,
  Treasurer and Secretary).\n\nAwards Ceremony\nThe Awards Ceremony is an a
 nnual event that provides an opportunity for recognizing and honouring out
 standing local industry\, individuals from academia and industry\, and IEE
 E groups from the IEEE Ottawa Section.\n\nBanquet\nThe dinner portion of t
 his event offers an opportunity to meet and share ideas with academia and 
 industry leaders\, and gain inspiration from our keynote speaker.\n\nThis 
 event sells out every year and attracts 120+ people from academia\, indust
 ry\, and government. In addition to a great agenda\, there will be plenty 
 of time allotted for socializing\, networking and enjoying a night of ente
 rtainment.\n\nIt is open for IEEE members\, guests\, and public (registrat
 ion is needed - please see below)\n\nDetailed program in the agenda below.
 \n\nDinner Menu\n\nA three course buffet dinner will be served as part of 
 this banquet\, with options for vegetarian\, vegan\, halal\, and gluten fr
 ee diets. Please indicate any dietary restrictions as part of your registr
 ation.\n\nParking is provided at the hotel venue.\n\n📸 Pictures will be
  taken during the event. By registering to this event\, you are consenting
  to the use of your portrait\, picture or photograph taken during this eve
 nt to be used by IEEE Ottawa in promotional material\, including printed a
 nd electronic material as well as the IEEE Ottawa section website and soci
 al media.\n\nSpeaker(s): Dr. Somto Mbelu\, \n\nAgenda: \n5:15 - Registrati
 on opens\n\n5:30 - Reception starts\n\n6:00 - Business Meeting\n\n6:30 - O
 pening Remarks\n\n7:00 - Dinner\n\n7:30 - Keynote Speaker\n\n8:15 - Awards
 \n\n10:15 - Closing\n\nBrookstreet Hotel\, 525 Legget Drive\, Kanata\, Ont
 ario\, Canada\, K2K 2W2
LOCATION:Brookstreet Hotel\, 525 Legget Drive\, Kanata\, Ontario\, Canada\,
  K2K 2W2
ORGANIZER:whopkins@ieee.org
SEQUENCE:411
SUMMARY:The 82nd IEEE Ottawa Section Annual General Meeting &amp; Awards Banque
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