Come join us Tuesday (Oct. 31, 2023) for lunch (details below) at UTD and hear:

BlackBerry QNX present:

Unlocking the Software Defined Vehicle for Defense Innovation

In this session, BlackBerry will delve into the cutting-edge realm of Software Defined Military Vehicles (SDMV) and explore the dynamic fusion of safety and security within SDMV architecture to protect against both external threats and internal risks. Learn how to leverage commercial technologies for Defense autonomy and its associated challenges and opportunities.

Don’t miss out on the discussion of the future of military vehicle design. Join us as we explore the possibilities of Software Defined Military Vehicles, setting the stage for a safer, more versatile and technologically advanced future. Gain valuable insights into the concept of virtualization and discover the nuances of isolating safety and non-safety functions.

Rich DesMarais and Stephen Olsen will present for BlackBerry.

DesMarais is BlackBerry’s Regional Sales Manager for embedded products which are used to solve real-world issues in Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Defense and Transportation solutions.

Stephen Olsen is BlackBerry’s Embedded Systems Expert for Automotive, Medical, Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, Safety, Security and the Internet of Things.

*** RSVP required to reserve lunch. The site to RSVP/register and pre-pay for lunch is under construction. Check back shortly for the link to this site. Pre-paying for lunch will be required.  You do not have to be a member of IEEE to attend these meetings. ***

You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend these presentations.

Lunch is available starting at 11:30 am:

Food/Lunch:
Lunch is available only to those who pre-register at least one week prior to the meeting, sorry we have to pre-order and consider the costs of meals.
Cost for lunch:

                                     Prepaid      Pay at event
UTD student with ID      $5.00         $10.00 
IEEE Member                  $10.00       $20.00 
IEEE Senior Member      $10.00       $20.00 
IEEE Life Member           $5.00         $15.00 
Non-member                  $20.00        $25.00 

(First 5 Students who have registered in vTools as recorded within vTools date/time stamp on the registration will be given their $5 back at the event, provided they attend), also all students must show UT Dallas ID at the desk the day of the meetings.

You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend these presentations.

Date and Time

  • Date: 31 Oct. 2023
  • Time: 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Location

  • 3000 Waterview Pkwy (see map and “How to find us” below)
  • Richardson, Texas
  • United States 75080
  • Building: SPN1 (mtg room for this event is downstairs, bear left when you enter the building then follow the hall to the last room on your left)

Registration/RSVP

  • Starts 06 Oct. 2023 06:00 AM
  • Ends 27 Oct. 2023 06:00 PM
  • All times are (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
  • No Admission Charge. However, lunch prices listed above.
  • You do not need to be an IEEE member to attend these presentations.

Register Here:

Event Registration Form : vTools Events (ieee.org)

Agenda

11:30 am Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 pm Presentation