🚀 ACM/IEEE Austin – February Tech Talks Are Here! Join us for an exciting evening of cutting-edge discussions on AI, Cloud-Native Systems, and Resilient Data Engineering with industry leaders and innovators. 📅 Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM CST 📍 Location: The Center for Government and Civic Service, 1218 West Ave, Building 3000, Austin, TX 78701 (Thank you, CGCS, for sponsoring the venue!) 🍕 Pizza and soda will be provided 👉 We are actively looking for food sponsors. If you or your company would like to support the community, please reach out to us. 🎤 Speakers & Sessions: • Pre-Flight Checklists for AI: Runtime Behavioral Assessment with Cryptographic Verification Greg Spehar - Founder, GiDanc AI • Sync or Sink: Building Resilient Real-Time Cloud-Native Systems Akhilesh Bollam - Software Development Engineer II, Amazon • Designing Self-Healing Data & AI Pipelines: Autonomous Failure Recovery at Scale Kumuda Sreenivasa - Senior Data Architect Sandeep Bommisetti - Cybersecurity Leader • Responsible AI in Practice: Building Trustworthy GenAI Systems Beyond the Hype Shravya Bussari - Senior Technical Manager, HCL Tech The meetup will feature community-driven tech talks exploring cloud-native systems and scalable infrastructure, AI and GenAI platforms, DevOps and platform engineering, and security and identity trends shaping modern software and infrastructure engineering. Talks will emphasize real-world implementations, practical insights, and forward-looking ideas that are redefining today’s technology landscape. Whether you’re an industry professional, researcher, student, founder, or technology enthusiast, this event is a great opportunity to learn, share knowledge, and connect with peers across the ACM and IEEE communities. You’ll meet practitioners working on real systems at scale and have space for open discussion and community networking. 📣 Call for Speakers We’re accepting tech talk proposals for upcoming ACM Austin + IEEE meetups. If you’re interested in sharing your insights or presenting your work, submit your talk here: 👉 https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/ Thank you, Akshay Mittal Chair & Organizer https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymittal143/ Co-sponsored by: IEEE Austin – February Tech Talks Are Here! Agenda: 🎤 Speakers & Sessions: • Pre-Flight Checklists for AI: Runtime Behavioral Assessment with Cryptographic Verification Greg Spehar - Founder, GiDanc AI • Sync or Sink: Building Resilient Real-Time Cloud-Native Systems Akhilesh Bollam - Software Development Engineer II, Amazon • Designing Self-Healing Data & AI Pipelines: Autonomous Failure Recovery at Scale Kumuda Sreenivasa - Senior Data Architect Sandeep Bommisetti - Cybersecurity Leader • Responsible AI in Practice: Building Trustworthy GenAI Systems Beyond the Hype Shravya Bussari - Senior Technical Manager, HCL Tech Bldg: 3000, CGCS, ACC Rio Campus Build #3000 1218 West Ave Bldg #3000, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

IEEE (PI)² Austin, February 24, 2026, Tech Meeting In-Person 6 PM Central / 7 PM Eastern at NEW LOCATION/ New Process!: Casa Chapala 9041 Research Boulevard Unit 100, Austin TX 78758 - Attendees select and purchase their own meals and drinks (a meal order is required). IEEE Student Members' meals are free! Topics: - Intern initiative for PES students: Student Presentations and mentoring. Discussion with Dr. Bob Hebner. Initiative topics, planned accomplishments, needs from IEEE (PI)² , followed by open discussion. - Next, the Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW) is only 2 weeks away - - James Mercier will provide the list of volunteer postions we need to fill. - Volunteers do not have to register to attend! (no charge) - Tours and additional costs to us, what we will get out of them, and what we can expect out of the ESW in total. - Plan for the National Electric Code (NEC) Workshop in April and need for volunteers! - Volunteers do not have to register (free!!) For PDH hours, please email the (PI)² Secretary @ [email protected]. Co-sponsored by: Andrew Bluiett Speaker(s): Nick Choi, ***CANCELED*** Room: Ask for room location at front desk, Bldg: Unit 100, Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Boulevard , Austin, Texas, United States, 78758

IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532597

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IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532598

[] Early registration and discounted pricing ends at 11:59 PM on March 29th. Registration and payment for this workshop must be completed before 11:59 PM Sunday April 5, 2026 to ensure you will have the class materials in time for the workshop. Friday April 10, 2026 is the final day for registering, but without workshop materials. This two-day workshop will take a deep dive into NEC 2026 National Electrical Code changes. The NEC changes will be reviewed focusing on major areas of the power distribution systems which are affected by the latest changes rather than by the typical Article by Article, Section by Section methods. Examples will be worked through as a class to understand how these NEC changes will change how power distribution systems are engineered. This Workshop is intended for Electrical Designers, Estimators, and Field Engineers, and is highly recommended as a review supplement for those preparing to take the Electrical P.E. exam. In addition, there will be exhibits by industry manufacturers and suppliers. Attendees are advised to bring a laptop or notebook. Power and limited WIFI will be available. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will receive a PDH certificate for sixteen hours. The workshop fee includes breakfast tacos, breakfast beverages, break refreshments, and a copy of the 2026 NEC Handbook. Registration must be completed by Sunday, 4/05/2026 to ensure we will have the class materials in time for the workshop. Friday, 4/10/2026 is the final day for registering online. Walk-ins will be accepted but must have a check for the full amount made out to IEEE-CTS. Membership Status Thru March 29, 2026 After March 29, 2026 IEEE Member $400 $600 Non-IEEE Member $600 $800 IEEE Life Members & Students $300 $500 Why Engineers Should Attend This seminar bridges the gap between minimum code compliance and sound engineering design. Attendees will gain: - A clear understanding of how the 2026 NEC changes affect design decisions. - Insight into the intent behind new provisions to help ensure compliance, safety, and reliability. - Practical examples and applications relevant to commercial, industrial, healthcare, renewable energy, and EV infrastructure projects. - Awareness of how jurisdictional adoption of the NEC will impact upcoming design cycles. - Tools to identify potential design pitfalls before they become costly field issues. Who Should Attend: Electrical design engineers Consulting engineers AHJs and inspectors Project managers Facility engineer EPC contractors Anyone responsible for ensuring NEC compliance in electrical system design Co-sponsored by: James Mercier Speaker(s): Thomas Domitrovich, Agenda: Day 1 – Chapters 1–4: General Requirements & Foundational Changes This first day focuses on the core of the NEC—the general requirements applicable to almost every electrical installation. Key Topics Include: - NEC Reorganization for 2026 and Beyond Understanding structural changes to the code, future reorganization plans, and how these revisions align with modern system design, renewable integration, and digital infrastructure. - Arc-Flash Labeling Requirements (110.16) Review of updated labeling rules, new informational elements, coordination challenges, and the relationship with incident-energy calculations and equipment documentation. - Working Space and Access Requirements Important changes related to clearances, dedicated space, and equipment accessibility—critical for safe operation, maintenance, and compliance. - Load Calculation Updates Revisions to foundational calculation methods affecting services, feeders, and branch circuits, including new demand factors and technology-driven adjustments. - Electric Shock Protection Updated shock-protection provisions, evolving definitions, and requirements spanning GFCI, GFPE, and personnel protection throughout general installations. Day 2 – Chapters 5–8: Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Systems Day two transitions to special requirements and emerging technologies—areas experiencing rapid growth and significant code activity. Key Topics Include: - Interconnected Power Systems Requirements for interconnected sources, microgrids, and hybrid systems, with emphasis on coordination, grounding, and safety controls. - Healthcare Facilities Updates affecting essential electrical systems, patient-care spaces, wiring methods, and reliability expectations for critical healthcare infrastructure. - Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Applications Latest changes influencing renewable-energy design, inverter-based systems, rapid shutdown, grounding, and overcurrent protection. - Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Updated requirements addressing higher-power charging, bidirectional systems, load management, and infrastructure integration. - Electric Shock Protection in Special Applications Enhanced requirements for pools, fountains, agricultural buildings, marinas, and other environments with elevated shock hazards. Bldg: Nature's Treasures Community Event Center, 1055 N. IH-35, Austin, Texas, United States, 78753

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