This event is hosted by the IEEE Foothill Section Computer Society Chapter in collaboration with the newly formed IEEE Foothill Blockchain Group, the IEEE Orange County Blockchain Group, and the IEEE Hawaii Power and Energy Society. An early entry in the IEEE Foothill Blockchain Group's Blockchain Series, this presentation is part of a curated lineup of workshops and talks designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals, real-world applications, and hands-on implementation of blockchain technology. Through this series, attendees will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to build competency in blockchain development and its broader ecosystem. Abstract: Human society is confronting the grand challenges of climate change and rising energy demand, necessitating a fundamental reshaping of how we generate, transmit, and consume energy. As a result, the concept of the smart grid emerged in the early 21st century, setting the strategic direction for next-generation power systems designed for greater efficiency and sustainability, including increased integration of renewable energy sources. At the heart of smart grids lies the power distribution network, which is characterized by high penetration of distributed renewable resources, flexible loads, and advanced sensing infrastructure. The shift from centralized to distributed energy generation has given rise to energy prosumers—entities capable of both producing and consuming energy, such as buildings equipped with solar panels. This evolution demands the creation of an energy trading mechanism that ensures security, participant privacy, and supports energy economics. Recently, blockchain technology has gained attention as a means to enable decentralized, secure, and anonymous energy trading frameworks. While blockchain offers anonymity through changeable public keys (PKs), existing solutions often struggle with privacy concerns, processing overheads, and dependence on trusted third parties for security. This presentation, Blockchain for Distributed Energy Management, will introduce our solutions for enabling secure, private, and decentralized energy trading using blockchain. Our design features methods for anonymizing routing within energy trading networks and securely verifying the authenticity and location of smart meters. Additionally, we explore how electric vehicles can serve as mobile batteries within the grid, contributing to the emerging concept of the Internet of Mobile Energy. Speaker(s): Dr. Jurdak Agenda: 4:45 PM - Setup 5:00 PM - Presentation 5:50 PM - Q&A 6:15 PM - Meeting Ends Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/472074

Our 4th and 5th talks of the 2025 Invited Seminar Series comprises of two back to back talks from industry experts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmekala/) and (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainjitender/) covering the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Finance and Retail industries. Co-sponsored by: Media Partner: Open Research Institute (ORI) Speaker(s): Jitender Jain, Vijay Mekala Agenda: - Invited talk from (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmekala/), Senior IT Consultant at Cognizant (25 mins) - Invited talk from (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jainjitender/), Senior IT Engineer, Cognizant (25 mins) - Q/A Session (10 mins) Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/470741