2026 IEEE Vancouver Section AGM & Gala
IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting 2026 Saturday , March 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Permanent, 330 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC
Join us for the IEEE Vancouver Section Annual General Meeting — an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration of our community's achievements. The event features a student poster competition, live guitar entertainment, a dinner buffet, section awards, and a keynote address.
Keynote: The Architecture of Digital Memory
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Andrea Mills
Dress Code: Business attire
Getting There
By Transit (Recommended): The Permanent is a short walk from Waterfront and Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain stations. TransLink trip planning at translink.ca.
By Car – Nearby Parking:
- Impark – 250 W Pender St
- Advanced Parking – 515 W Pender St
Street parking is also available on surrounding blocks; check posted signs for time restrictions. Guests are encouraged to use transit where possible.
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IEEE Vancouver Section Secretary: Dr. Zhida Li (zhidali@ieee.org)
- Starts 18 February 2026 08:00 AM UTC
- Ends 28 March 2026 05:00 AM UTC
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Speakers
The Architecture of Digital Memory
Keynote: How do we prevent a "digital dark age"? From the historic vaults of The Permanent in Vancouver, Andrea Mills explores the vital mission of Internet Archive Canada. This talk bridges the gap between physical landmarks and digital preservation, highlighting why our technological heritage is at risk. For IEEE Vancouver members, it’s a call to action: learn how to identify and help save the artifacts of Canadian Internet innovation before they vanish into a "404 Not Found" future.
Biography: Ms. Andrea Mills is a prominent digital preservation leader and the Executive Director of Internet Archive Canada. Since 2006, she has spearheaded efforts to build a comprehensive Canadian Digital Library, focusing on providing free, equitable access to public and government records. Her work effectively bridges technical digitization with community advocacy, ensuring that cultural heritage and essential government documents remain accessible to future generations through sustainable, open-knowledge frameworks and large-scale partnerships with academic institutions.
Agenda
Preliminary agenda for the evening of the AGM & Gala:
Tentative Agenda of the IEEE AGM business meeting and awards presentation:
• Call to Order
• Approval of the Agenda
• Approval of the 2025 AGM Minutes
• Introduction of the 2026 Vancouver Section Executive Committee
• Chair’s Report: Year-End Highlights and Results
• Treasurer’s Report and Auditor’s Report
• Approval of the Chair’s and Treasurer’s Reports
• Section Plans for the Coming Year
• Upcoming IEEE Conferences and Events in Vancouver
• Scholarship Announcements
• Awards and Recognition
• Any Other Business
• Adjournment
Sponsors: The Vancouver Section gratefully acknowledges our generous AGM sponsors who are making this event possible:
- Diamond Sponsor: Destination Vancouver
- Gold Sponsor: Master of Science in Applied Computing, BCIT
- Gold Sponsor: TELUS
- Silver Sponsor: School of Computing, University of the Fraser Valley
The participant permits photographs to be taken by the photographer during the 2026 AGM event and photographs may be used and published in print or electronically for lawful purposes such as but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.
As alcohol will be served, in accordance with venue licensing requirements, valid government-issued identification is required, and minors are not permitted.