BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:ADT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:AST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261110T000226Z UID:5729DB14-B8B9-4093-A94F-68CFC5117077 DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261112T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261112T143000 DESCRIPTION:NECEC 2026 WIE–YP Panel Session: The Future of Engineering\n\ nExploring AI\, Emerging Technologies\, and the Future of Engineering Care ers\n\nJoin the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and IEEE Young Professiona ls (YP) for an engaging panel discussion\, “The Future of Engineering\, ” at the 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Co nference (NECEC 2026).\n\nArtificial intelligence (AI)\, automation\, and emerging technologies are rapidly transforming the engineering profession\ , creating new opportunities while reshaping the skills and competencies r equired for future engineers.\n\nThis panel will bring together four disti nguished professionals from academia and industry to share their perspecti ves on the evolving engineering landscape. The discussion will explore the impact of AI and emerging technologies on engineering careers\, the impor tance of continuous learning and adaptability\, and the leadership and hum an-centered skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.\n\nThe session will also highlight the importance of diversity\, in clusion\, and professional development in preparing the next generation of engineering leaders.\n\nEvent Details\n\n-\nEvent: 34th Annual Newfoundla nd Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2026)\n\n-\nSessi on: WIE–YP Panel Discussion – The Future of Engineering\n\n-\nDate: Th ursday\, November 12\, 2026\n\n-\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\n-\nVenue: H oliday Inn St. John's Conference Centre\, St. John's\, NL\n\n-\nDuration: 1 hour\n\n-\nConference Website: https://necec.ieeenl.ca/\n\nAttendance is free for students\, but registration is required.\n\n[]\n\nMeet the Panel ists\n\nDr. David Churchill – Associate Professor\, Memorial University of Newfoundland\n\nDr. David Churchill is an Associate Professor of Comput er Science at Memorial University. His research focuses on artificial inte lligence in real-time applications\, including video games\, simulations\, and robotics. He has collaborated with leading industry AI teams at organ izations such as Google DeepMind\, Facebook AI Research\, Blizzard Enterta inment\, and trophi.ai.\n\nDr. Ibrahim Al-Nahhal – Assistant Professor\, Memorial University of Newfoundland\n\nDr. Ibrahim Al-Nahhal (Senior Memb er\, IEEE) is an Assistant Professor at Memorial University. His research interests include machine learning\, intelligent wireless communications\, integrated sensing and communication\, and emerging communication technol ogies. He holds three patents\, has co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications\, and serves as an Editor of IEEE Wireless Communications Le tters. He brings valuable academic and industry experience\, including his previous work with Nokia in Belgium.\n\nNatalia Churchill – AVP\, Enter prise Architect\, Nasdaq Verafin\n\nNatalia Churchill is an AVP\, Enterpri se Architect at Nasdaq Verafin\, where she has worked since 2017. With an international background in software development spanning Moldova\, the Un ited Kingdom\, and Canada\, she brings extensive experience in enterprise technology and software engineering. She holds a BSc in Information Techno logies from the Technical University of Moldova and an MSc in Computing Sc ience from the University of Alberta.\n\nSession Format\n\nModerator's Ope ning Remarks (5 minutes)\n\nIntroduction to the panel topic\, speakers\, a nd key themes.\n\nModerated Panel Discussion (35–40 minutes)\n\nAn inter active discussion exploring the evolving role of engineers\, AI-driven inn ovation\, emerging career opportunities\, future-ready skills\, diversity\ , and leadership development. Panelists will share insights and experience s from both academic and industry perspectives.\n\nAudience Q&A (10–15 m inutes)\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to ask questions\, exchange perspectives\, and engage directly with the panelists.\n\nWho Should Atte nd?\n\nThis session is open to engineering students\, researchers\, young professionals\, industry practitioners\, educators\, and anyone interested in understanding how emerging technologies are shaping the future of engi neering.\n\nJoin us for an insightful conversation about innovation\, care er development\, and leadership in the future of engineering!\n\nOrganized by: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and IEEE Young Professionals (YP)\, N ewfoundland and Labrador Section.\n\nHoliday Inn St. John's Conference Cen tre\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada LOCATION:Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre\, St. John's\, Newfoundla nd and Labrador\, Canada ORGANIZER:shatapattu@mun.ca SEQUENCE:89 SUMMARY:NECEC 2026 - IEEE WIE-YP Panel Session URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/592582 X-ALT-DESC:Description:

NECEC 2026 WIE&ndash\;YP Panel Session: T he Future of Engineering

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Exploring AI\, Emerging Technolo gies\, and the Future of Engineering Careers

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Join the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and IEEE Young Profe ssionals (YP) for an engaging panel discussion\, &ldquo\; The Future of Engineering\,&rdquo\; at the 34th Annual Ne wfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2026).

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Artificial intelligence (AI)\, automation\, and emerging te chnologies are rapidly transforming the engineering profession\, creating new opportunities while reshaping the skills and competencies required for future engineers.

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This panel will bring together four distinguish ed professionals from academia and industry to share their perspectives on the evolving engineering landscape. The discussion will explore the impac t of AI and emerging technologies on engineering careers\, the importance of continuous learning and adaptability\, and the leadership and human-cen tered skills needed to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.

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The session will also highlight the importance of diversity\, inc lusion\, and professional development in preparing the next generation of engineering leaders.

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Event Details

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Attendance is free for students\, but registration is required.< /p>\n

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Meet the Panelists

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Dr. David Churc hill &ndash\; Associate Professor\, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Dr. David Churchill is an Associate Professor of Computer S cience at Memorial University. His research focuses on artificial intellig ence in real-time applications\, including video games\, simulations\, and robotics. He has collaborated with leading industry AI teams at organizat ions such as Google DeepMind\, Facebook AI Research\, Blizzard Entertainme nt\, and trophi.ai.

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Dr. Ibrahim Al-Nahhal &ndash\; Assista nt Professor\, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Dr. Ib rahim Al-Nahhal (Senior Member\, IEEE) is an Assistant Professor at Memori al University. His research interests include machine learning\, intellige nt wireless communications\, integrated sensing and communication\, and em erging communication technologies. He holds three patents\, has co-authore d more than 70 peer-reviewed publications\, and serves as an Editor of IEE E Wireless Communications Letters. He brings valuable academic and industr y experience\, including his previous work with Nokia in Belgium.

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Natalia Churchill &ndash\; AVP\, Enterprise Architect\, Nasdaq Ver afin

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Natalia Churchill is an AVP\, Enterprise Architect a t Nasdaq Verafin\, where she has worked since 2017. With an international background in software development spanning Moldova\, the United Kingdom\, and Canada\, she brings extensive experience in enterprise technology and software engineering. She holds a BSc in Information Technologies from th e Technical University of Moldova and an MSc in Computing Science from the University of Alberta.

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Session Format

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Moderator 's Opening Remarks (5 minutes)

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Introduction to the panel topic\, speakers\, and key themes.

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Moderated Panel Discuss ion (35&ndash\;40 minutes)

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An interactive discussion expl oring the evolving role of engineers\, AI-driven innovation\, emerging car eer opportunities\, future-ready skills\, diversity\, and leadership devel opment. Panelists will share insights and experiences from both academic a nd industry perspectives.

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Audience Q&\;A (10&ndash\;15 minutes)

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Attendees will have the opportunity to ask quest ions\, exchange perspectives\, and engage directly with the panelists.

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Who Should Attend?

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This session is open to engineering stud ents\, researchers\, young professionals\, industry practitioners\, educat ors\, and anyone interested in understanding how emerging technologies are shaping the future of engineering.

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Join us for an insight ful conversation about innovation\, career development\, and leadership in the future of engineering!

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Organized by: IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) and IEEE Young Professionals (YP)\, Newf oundland and Labrador Section.

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