We are excited to coordinate with Hitachi Rail to organize a Behind-the-Scenes Skyline Tour for IEEE WIE and PES members! This exclusive tour will take guests through both the Operations and Control Center (OCC)—where trains are operated, monitored, and controlled—and the Shop area, where train maintenance takes place. The tour is free, but space is limited to 15 people. If you're interested, please let me know as soon as possible to secure your spot! Looking forward to seeing you there.-- Honolulu , Hawaii, United States

Open-source tools for energy system modeling have gained significant attention to support transparent policy and technical decision-making. However, many of these tools lack fine-grained data or a sufficiently broad regional scope, limiting effective collaboration, adoption, and long-term support. In response, the PyPSA meets Earth initiative was established to bridge these gaps by promoting open, independent research, knowledge sharing, and transparent planning in energy modeling. PyPSA meets Earth maintains tools such as PyPSA-Earth and PyPSA-Distribution, which facilitate sector-coupled energy modeling for any region worldwide. This talk will introduce the initiative’s vision, showcase current tools and applications, and outline opportunities for interested individuals and organizations to join and contribute. Speaker: Davide Fioriti is Assistant Professor at the University of Pisa and co-director of the PyPSAmeetsEarth initiative. He received the Ph.D. in Pisa in 2019 with a thesis on planning and operation methods for rural electrification by mini-grids, in which he developed his skills in mathematical optimization and microgrids. Thereafter, he expanded his interests into multi-energy systems. In 2021, he joined the PyPSAmeetsEarth initiative, initially focusing on Africa, where is has been an active contributor and facilitator of the various workstreams. He has collaborated with several private and public companies (4+) and public entities (10+) in several funded projects. In 2018 he was visiting scholar at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/480958

The IEEE Women in Engineering Oregon Section Affinity Group presents an inspiring event focused on the vital role of women engineers in advancing sustainable technologies and climate solutions. This event will highlight key innovations in renewable energy, battery storage, carbon management, and clean energy technologies, showcasing how engineers are driving impactful global change. Through expert discussions and knowledge-sharing, attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in climate tech and eco-friendly innovations. The event also provides a platform for networking and empowering the next generation of engineers committed to sustainability. Speaker(s): Simay Akar Koehler , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/479567