BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261110T125238Z UID:32A3B53A-D698-4AAF-816E-E2AF89847794 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T123000 DESCRIPTION:Technical Visit to Hydro-Québec's Research Institute (IREQ)\n\ nThe IEEE McGill University Power & Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Ch apter is pleased to organize a technical visit to Hydro-Québec's Research Institute (IREQ) in Varennes\, Quebec\, on November 10\, 2026.\n\nThis vi sit offers students and IEEE members a valuable opportunity to explore cut ting-edge research and development in electric power systems\, high-voltag e engineering\, and advanced simulation technologies.\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to visit IREQ's research facilities\, gain insights into Hydro-Québec's ongoing technological innovations\, and engage in tec hnical discussions with professionals and researchers.\n\nEvent Highlights \n\n-\nIntroduction to Hydro-Québec's Research Institute (IREQ)\n\n-\nGui ded tour of the High Voltage Laboratory\n\n-\nVisit to the Real-Time Simul ation Laboratory\n\n-\nTechnical discussions and networking opportunities\ n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (site visit)\nLocation: Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ)\, Varennes\, Quebec\nOrganizer: IEEE McGill University PES Student Branch C hapter\n\nTransportation\n\nRound-trip group transportation from McGill Un iversity to IREQ is being arranged. Further details regarding the departur e time and meeting point will be communicated to registered participants.\ n\nRegistration\n\nAdvance registration is required. Due to transportation and facility capacity constraints\, participation is limited to approxima tely 30 attendees.\n\nAdditional logistical information will be shared wit h confirmed participants before the event.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this exciting opportunity to explore advances in power and energy engineering!\n\nWaiver and Safety Acknowledgment\n\nParticipation in this technical visit\, including round-trip transportation and access to IREQ r esearch facilities\, may involve inherent risks associated with travel\, l aboratory environments\, and industrial equipment.\n\nAll participants are required to follow safety instructions provided by IEEE organizers and IR EQ personnel\, remain within designated visitor areas\, and comply with al l facility regulations.\n\nBy registering for and attending this event\, p articipants acknowledge these potential risks\, agree to follow all safety requirements\, and confirm that their participation is voluntary.\n\nAddi tionally\, I grant permission for photographs to be taken during the visit \, including group photos\, which may be used for IEEE McGill PES promotio nal\, social media\, and reporting purposes.\n\nAgenda: \n9:00–9:20 AM W elcome and introduction to IREQ\;\n\n9:20–10:20 AM High Voltage Laborato ry tour\;\n\n10:20–11:20 AM Real-Time Simulation Laboratory tour\;\n\n11 :20 AM–12:00 PM Technical discussion\, Q&A and closing.\n\n1800 Bd Lione l-Boulet\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, J3X 1S1 LOCATION:1800 Bd Lionel-Boulet\, Montreal\, Quebec\, Canada\, J3X 1S1 ORGANIZER:yiping.liu@mail.mcgill.ca SEQUENCE:27 SUMMARY:Technical Visit to Hydro-Québec IREQ URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/587778 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><h1>Technical Visit to Hydro-Qu&eacute\;bec's Research Institute (IREQ)</h1>\n<p>The <strong>IEEE McGill University Pow er &amp\; Energy Society (PES) Student Branch Chapter</strong> is pleased to organize a technical visit to Hydro-Qu&eacute\;bec's Research Institute (IREQ) in Varennes\, Quebec\, on <strong>November 10\, 2026</strong>.</p> \n<p>This visit offers students and IEEE members a valuable opportunity to explore cutting-edge research and development in electric power systems\, high-voltage engineering\, and advanced simulation technologies.</p>\n<p> Participants will have the opportunity to visit IREQ's research facilities \, gain insights into Hydro-Qu&eacute\;bec's ongoing technological innovat ions\, and engage in technical discussions with professionals and research ers.</p>\n<h3>Event Highlights</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Introduction to Hydro- Qu&eacute\;bec's Research Institute (IREQ)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Guided tou r of the High Voltage Laboratory</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Visit to the Real-Ti me Simulation Laboratory</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Technical discussions and ne tworking opportunities</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Event Details</h3>\n<p><stro ng>Date:</strong> Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026<br><strong>Time:</strong> 9 :00 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM (site visit)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hydro- Qu&eacute\;bec Research Institute (IREQ)\, Varennes\, Quebec<br><strong>Or ganizer:</strong> IEEE McGill University PES Student Branch Chapter</p>\n< h3>Transportation</h3>\n<p>Round-trip group transportation from McGill Uni versity to IREQ is being arranged. Further details regarding the departure time and meeting point will be communicated to registered participants.</ p>\n<h3>Registration</h3>\n<p>Advance registration is required. Due to tra nsportation and facility capacity constraints\, participation is limited t o approximately 30 attendees.</p>\n<p>Additional logistical information wi ll be shared with confirmed participants before the event.</p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting opportunity to explore advances in power and energy engineering!</p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Waiver a nd Safety Acknowledgment</h3>\n<p>Participation in this technical visit\, including round-trip transportation and access to IREQ research facilities \, may involve inherent risks associated with travel\, laboratory environm ents\, and industrial equipment.</p>\n<p>All participants are required to follow safety instructions provided by IEEE organizers and IREQ personnel\ , remain within designated visitor areas\, and comply with all facility re gulations.</p>\n<p>By registering for and attending this event\, participa nts acknowledge these potential risks\, agree to follow all safety require ments\, and confirm that their participation is voluntary.</p>\n<p>Additio nally\, I grant permission for photographs to be taken during the visit\, including group photos\, which may be used for IEEE McGill PES promotional \, social media\, and reporting purposes.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><p> 9:00&ndash\;9:20 AM &nbsp\;Welcome and introduction to IREQ\;</p>\n<p>9:20 &ndash\;10:20 AM &nbsp\;High Voltage Laboratory tour\;</p>\n<p>10:20&ndash \;11:20 AM &nbsp\;Real-Time Simulation Laboratory tour\;</p>\n<p>11:20 AM& ndash\;12:00 PM &nbsp\;Technical discussion\, Q&amp\;A and closing.</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR