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[] This talk presents advances in power management of power electronic converters within modern microgrids, emphasizing efficiency, stability, and resilience under dynamic operating conditions. It highlights the role of real-time validation techniques, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations, which enable rapid testing of control strategies without risking physical assets. The discussion extends to power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) testbeds, where actual power devices interact with simulated networks, offering a more accurate representation of real-world performance. These approaches significantly reduce development time while improving reliability and scalability of microgrid systems. The talk also explores emerging opportunities for power electronics engineers in fusion energy, where advanced converters and control systems are critical for handling extreme power levels and ensuring stable operation. Overall, the presentation underscores the convergence of simulation, hardware validation, and next-generation energy applications in shaping the future of power electronics. About the Speaker: Syed Ahmed Raza Naqvi received his B.Sc. degree in Electronics Engineering from National University of Science and Technology School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (NUST-SEECS), Pakistan in 2009. He was recipient of Rector’s Gold Medal award for the Best Final Year Project. He completed his M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia in 2012 and Ph.D. degree from the University of Western Ontario (UWO), London, Ontario, Canada in 2021. From 2012-2014 he worked as an Instructor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University in Electrical Engineering department where he worked on sustainable energy potential in KSA and on system identification algorithms in power and communication systems. He was the recipient of London Hydro scholarship in 2015 from UWO. Between 2021 and 2022, he worked as a Simulation Specialist for Electrical System Testbenches as part of Application eXpertise and Electrical Simulation (AXES) team at OPAL-RT Technologies, Montreal, Canada, where he was involved in the development and testing of real-time models pertaining to microgrids, AC-DC inverters and DC-DC converters on OPAL-RT’s testbenches and power amplifiers. He is currently working as a Senior Power Electronics Modeling Engineer at TAE Power Solutions, California, USA, as part of the Power Solutions team. He is currently involved in designing and commissioning of high power and high current DC power supplies for Fusion related research at TAE Technologies Inc. Syed Ahmed Raza Naqvi has published several journal and conference papers in reputable IEEE journals and conferences. His main areas of research include dynamic and steady state control of power systems, power management and control for PV/battery based residential microgrids, design of high power and high current DC power supplies, and application of system identification techniques in non-linear systems. Bldg: Audotorium , NUST-SEECS , Sector H-12, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

5th Lecture of IEEE CS San Diego's 2026 Invited Seminar Series (Virtual) Co-sponsored by: Media Partner: Open Research Institute (ORI) Speaker(s): Tamara Sipes Agenda: - Invited talk from Dr. Tamara Sipes, AI CTO, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cognizant - Q/A Session Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/560345

Distribution systems are undergoing rapid transformation due to the increasing integration of distributed renewable energy sources, evolving load behaviors, and the growing need for improved power quality. This webinar presents the fundamental principles and practical approaches to load modeling and power quality in modern active distribution networks. The session covers key concepts in load modeling — including static and dynamic characteristics derived from field measurements, international practice in load modeling, as well as the modeling of modern electrical devices and their impact on network behavior. Special attention will be given to the interplay between loads and power quality issues in modern distribution systems. Participants will gain essential insights into established modeling techniques, recommended parameter values, measurement-based methodologies, and their application in system analysis and planning. The presentation combines theoretical foundations with real-world examples, offering valuable knowledge for researchers, engineers, and professionals working on the challenges of future power grids. Co-sponsored by: University of California, Riverside Speaker(s): Dr. Lidija M. Korunović , Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/565876

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations generate revenue, streamline operations, and automate complex business processes. From intelligent sales prospecting and personalized customer engagement to autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and executing multi-step workflows, AI is becoming an essential driver of business efficiency and competitive advantage. Following our June session on AI-Powered Productivity, the IEEE Orange County Computer Society GET-AI Series continues with a practical, demo-driven July session focused on how organizations can leverage AI to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, accelerate business processes, and build intelligent enterprise applications. This double-feature session combines business and technical perspectives to demonstrate how AI can optimize both customer-facing and enterprise workflows through intelligent automation, advanced prompting techniques, and production-ready AI agent architectures. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🔒 July Focus: Driving Business Efficiency with AI [] As organizations increasingly adopt AI across their operations, the challenge is no longer simply using AI it is applying it strategically to create measurable business value. This session explores how AI can help organizations: - Improve operational efficiency through intelligent automation - Reduce manual effort and operational costs - Increase sales pipeline quality using AI-driven insights - Automate repetitive business workflows - Build enterprise-grade autonomous AI agents to Save Cost Whether you're a business leader, consultant, architect, developer, product manager, or AI enthusiast, this session provides practical strategies and demonstrations that can be immediately applied within your organization. --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 1: Building Efficient Enterprise AI Systems with LangGraph (45 mins) Through live demonstrations, this session explores how LangGraph enables developers to build production-ready AI systems that are reliable, scalable, and designed to create efficient enterprise workflows. Attendees will learn how to move beyond simple LLM applications to intelligent agent architectures that streamline operations, optimize resource utilization, and reduce the cost of developing and operating AI-powered solutions. Topics include - LangGraph fundamentals - Designing efficient AI workflows - Enterprise AI agent architecture - Memory and state management - Tool orchestration and workflow automation - Human-in-the-loop approvals - Multi-agent collaboration - Enterprise automation and cost optimization patterns - Best practices for building scalable, production-ready AI systems 👉 Takeaway: Learn how to build efficient, enterprise-grade AI systems that automate complex workflows, optimize business operations, reduce development and operational costs, and deliver measurable business value through intelligent automation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Session 2: AI-Powered Sales Intelligence: Building Smarter Pipelines with Intelligent Prospecting (45 Min) This session demonstrates how AI can fundamentally transform go-to-market execution by identifying real-time business opportunities through trigger events, market signals, sentiment analysis, and intelligent prospecting. Through live demonstrations, attendees will learn how AI can generate highly personalized outreach, automate prospect research, and enable sales teams to focus on meaningful customer engagement instead of manual list building. Topics include: - AI-driven sales intelligence - Intelligent prospect discovery - Event-driven customer engagement - Effective prompting for business workflows - Hyper-personalized outreach - Reducing customer acquisition costs - Improving pipeline quality through AI 👉 Takeaway: Learn how AI can improve sales efficiency, reduce manual effort, and create higher-quality business opportunities through intelligent automation. --------------------------------------------------------------- About the Organizer Pradyumna Kodgi Principal Product Manager | Oracle Health & AI IEEE Senior Member | Vice Chair, IEEE EMBS – Orange County Member, IEEE AI Agentic Systems & AI Policy Committees 📍 California, USA 📧 [email protected] 🔗 linkedin.com/in/pkodgi Co-sponsored by: Pradyumna Kodgi Speaker(s): Gaurav Deshmukh, Sunil Hans Agenda: Agenda - 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Registration, Check-In & Networking - 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM — Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks - 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM — Session 1: Building Efficient Enterprise AI Systems with LangGraph: Intelligent Automation Beyond Chatbots - 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM — Dinner & Networking - 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM — Session 2: AI-Powered Sales Intelligence: Building Smarter Pipelines with Intelligent Prospecting --------------------------------------------------------------- 🛠️ Practical Takeaways You'll walk away with actionable techniques and frameworks that can immediately improve business efficiency, including: - Leveraging AI to improve sales pipeline quality - Applying effective prompting techniques for business automation - Reducing operational costs through AI-driven workflows - Building efficient enterprise AI systems with LangGraph - Designing scalable AI workflows using memory, tools, and intelligent orchestration - Combining human expertise with AI-driven automation to maximize business value --------------------------------------------------------------- 🎯 Who Should Attend - Business leaders and executives - Sales and marketing professionals - Product managers and consultants - Software engineers and developers - Enterprise and solution architects - AI practitioners and technology leaders - Students and professionals interested in enterprise AI --------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ What You'll Walk Away With - A practical understanding of how AI can improve business efficiency and reduce costs - Real-world examples of AI-powered sales intelligence and intelligent prospecting - Hands-on insights into building efficient enterprise AI workflows with LangGraph - Practical strategies for automating complex business processes using AI - Best practices for integrating AI responsibly into enterprise environments As AI becomes increasingly embedded within enterprise operations, success is no longer defined by simply adopting AI—it is measured by how effectively organizations use AI to build efficient systems, optimize workflows, reduce costs, and accelerate business outcomes. This session will equip you with practical knowledge and real-world techniques to harness AI as a strategic driver of business efficiency. Room: Emerald Cove Conference Room, Bldg: Beall Applied Innovation, 5270 California Ave, 2nd Floor , IRVINE, California, United States, 92617, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/565627

“Preparing for 100% Clean and Renewable Energy Systems” with Dr Ahmed Mousa, Chief Innovation Officer for Galileo Group, Inc. Date/Time: Tuesday, July 28, 6pm – 7 pm Pacific Time Abstract: This talk will outline the characteristics of 100% clean and renewable energy systems, and how we can prepare for them, considering the guidelines of IEEE Planet Positive. Utilities must supply critical leadership in addressing climate change, sustainability, socioeconomic issues, and environmental stewardship. The transition to a sustainable future requires balancing today’s short-term needs with future planning for 100% clean and renewable energy systems. Issues include global collaboration, the role of inverter-based resources, climate change mitigation, large load vs. energy efficiency/load management and the future role of energy control centers. Supporting equity and inclusion mandates planning for rural electrification and for providing affordable power to disadvantaged communities. Speaker(s): Ahmed Mousa, Agenda: 6:00 pm - Introduction of Speaker 7:00 pm - Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/566774

One of the requirements for elevation for Membership in IEEE is to have a minimum of 2 senior members to write recommendation letters in support of the the enrollee/ candidate. As many do not know many Senior Members, the Orange County IEEE Section will be conducting an Elevation Day with Senior members present to provide the needed support. (https://www.ieee.org/membership/seniorv) Announcing… IEEE Senior Member Grade Elevation Night Sponsored by the IEEE Orange County Section Date: 31 July 2026 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Mimi's Cafe, 4030 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604 Who: All IEEE Members who qualify for Senior Membership You are invited to an important event – an opportunity to apply for IEEE Senior Member grade! All IEEE members who meet the qualifications below are encouraged to attend and meet with Senior Members, Fellows, and Honorary Members. Bring your application, obtain Senior Member references and learn more about what Senior membership means. Refreshments are complimentary. Do you qualify as a Senior Member? 1) Candidates shall be an engineer, scientist, educator, technical executive, or originator in IEEE-designated fields (Bylaw 1-104.11) 2) Candidates shall have been in professional practice for at least ten years (see full qualifications) 3) Candidates shall have shown “significant performance” over a period of at least five of those years in professional practice. For all information and the application form https://www.ieee.org/membership/senior Please bring to the event four copies of both your completed application form and your detailed resume or CV, complete with full details and a strict timeline of dates. IEEE Senior Members, or above, are invited as reviewers and endorsers. Event has limited seating. This event is exclusive to IEEE members applying for IEEE Senior Membership or serving as reviewers and endorsers, other individuals are kindly asked to refrain from attending this special event. If your availability or willingness to attend changes, please contact the organizing team to cancel your registration to allow for others to attend. Questions? Contact Dr Ahmed Saber - [email protected] IEEE Senior Members Make a Difference! Mimi's Cafe, 4030 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, California, United States, 92604