It is the first official meeting for all new and current members of IEEE, hosting a risk management meeting with food. Room: STEM 161, Bldg: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BLD. STEM 161, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224

Build the skills that get you hired. This hands-on workshop bridges the gap between the classroom and the industry. Students will master the "Full-Stack" of hardware: from soldering and Arduino prototyping to Raspberry Pi logic and PLC industrial automation, all backed by MATLAB analysis. With the ESET program actively building internship pipelines with Toyota and SpaceX, there has never been a better time to level up. These companies prioritize engineers who can build and automate, exactly what you’ll do in this session. Room: 210, Bldg: MADLA, One University Way, Texas A & M San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78224

IEEE (PI)² Austin, March 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 purhase their own meals and drinks (a meal order is required). IEEE Student Members' meals are free! For PDH hours, please email the (PI)² Secretary, [email protected]. Speaker(s): Dr Pablo Paz Agenda: Order by 6:00 PM - Speaker at 6:45 pm Room: Ask for room location at front desk, Bldg: Unit 100, Casa Chapala, 9041 Research Boulevard , Austin, Texas, United States, 78758

6G will be the next generation of cellular standards. The first 3GPP (the main standards body for cellular) workshop on 6G happened earlier this month and the vision for 6G is starting take shape. This talk will cover the core technologies and trends that are expected to define the first release of 6G. Sarah will also share some of the research projects that NI’s advanced wireless research team has been working on for the past several years. Speaker(s): Sarah Agenda: 6:30 to 6:35 — Open for participants to network 6:35 to 6:40 — IEEE Life Members and Consultants Network business, followed by speaker introduction 6:40 to 8:00 — Presentation and Q&A Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546225

AI, Cloud-Native Systems, Security & Modern Infrastructure The IEEE and ACM Austin communities are pleased to host a joint technical meetup focused on emerging trends and real-world implementations in artificial intelligence, cloud-native systems, data engineering, security, and modern infrastructure engineering. Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST Location: The Center for Government and Civic Service 1218 West Ave, Building 3000 Austin, TX 78701 --------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Program Overview This session will feature expert-led talks covering: - Applied AI and Generative AI platforms - Enterprise-scale data engineering and analytics - Cloud-native architecture and scalable infrastructure - DevOps and platform engineering practices - Security and identity systems in modern software environments Presentations will emphasize practical deployment experience, architectural insights, and forward-looking technical considerations relevant to industry and research communities. --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Speakers Changing Landscape of Data Engineering & Analytics with AI Prakash Reddy – Director & Head of Data Engineering, Atlassian The MCP Gateway: The Control Plane for Enterprise AI Agents Venkata Phani Patelkhana – Distinguished Engineer Agentic Evaluation and Improvements on the Freshness Quality of Large-Scale LLM RAG Systems Suyi Liu – Senior Software Engineer, Meta Super Intelligence Labs --------------------------------------------------------------- This event provides an opportunity for IEEE, ACM, and other professional societies members, students, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, engage in technical discussions, and expand professional networks within the Austin technology ecosystem. --------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Speakers We are accepting proposals for upcoming IEEE + ACM Austin events. Submit your talk proposal here: https://sessionize.com/austin-acm-meetup/ --------------------------------------------------------------- We look forward to your participation in this collaborative technical event. Akshay Mittal IEEE / ACM Austin https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaymittal143/ Co-sponsored by: IEEE Austin – March Tech Talks Are Here! Agenda: Featured Speakers Changing Landscape of Data Engineering & Analytics with AI Prakash Reddy – Director & Head of Data Engineering, Atlassian The MCP Gateway: The Control Plane for Enterprise AI Agents Venkata Phani Patelkhana – Distinguished Engineer Agentic Evaluation and Improvements on the Freshness Quality of Large-Scale LLM RAG Systems Suyi Liu – Senior Software Engineer, Meta Super Intelligence Labs Austin, Texas, United States, 78701

This Workshop is intended for electricians, engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors because it will describe and discuss the following information: - · The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires electrical systems to be effectively grounded. - · However, effective grounding is poorly understood, even by engineers, because soils are not understood and a soil resistance test is seldom performed. - · Soil types such as loam, sand, gravel, rocky soil, shallow soil over bedrock, and bare rock each require different approaches to achieve an effective electrical grounding - · Particular attention will be given to methods for designing effective grounding in poor soils and on rock. - · Soil resistance which is measured with 3-point resistance testing will be explained and demonstrated by - - - - - · There are 7 NEC approved methods of grounding electrodes, with concrete encased electrodes being the best, and 3 types of electrodes forbidden. - · Lightning protection grounding practices are very similar to electrical grounding but do have some differences in requirements and practices. - · Lightning protection grounding requirements and practices are presented in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 780 while the NEC is NFPA 70E. However, grounding on bare rock such as a mountain top requires some unusual practices. During this presentation, questions are encouraged and may even be required. Attendees will afterwards be sent a certificate for 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH). Co-sponsored by: James Mercier Speaker(s): James Mercier, Agenda: Friday March 27, 9 am to 5 pm including breaks and lunch. See the (https://drive.google.com/open?id=18_3-B2C4ECznXhw5u3j-a_tRQhzueNqu&usp=drive_fs). Room: Bear Creek - 2nd Floor, Limelight Hotel, 1295 University Ave, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80302

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

IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532599

IEEE Central Texas Section Monthly ExCom Meeting Agenda: Officer Reports Committee Reports Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/532600