Monthly Archives: March 2025

2025 Okanagan Innovation and Technology Expo – March 22

Join us for the Okanagan Technology Expo 2025, an exciting event hosted by the IEEE UBCO Student Branch where innovators, industry leaders, and students come together to showcase cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking ideas. This year’s theme, “The Timeline of Innovation,” highlights the journey of technological advancements, celebrating the progress and perseverance behind every great invention. https://okgntechexpo.carrd.co/

Agenda:
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Opening Ceremony Welcome remarks and an introduction to the event theme: “Timeline of Innovation.”
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Keynote Speaker 1 A thought leader shares insights on the journey of innovation and the future of technology.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Mingle & Booth Tour Explore student and industry booths showcasing cutting-edge projects and developments.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Speaker Series Presentations by a leading professor and a standout student innovator.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Booth Competition & Catering Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits, and enjoy catered refreshments.
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Competition Winners Announcement Celebrate the best booths as the winners are revealed, with prizes awarded to the top three teams.
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Keynote Speaker 2 A renowned industry professional closes the evening with an inspiring talk.
9:00 PM – Onward Networking & Wrap-Up Continue conversations, forge connections, and wrap up the event.

📅 Date: 22nd March, 2025
📍 Venue: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence

Explore a dynamic lineup of speakers, including industry pioneers and student innovators, as they share insights on the past, present, and future of technology. Engage in hands-on demonstrations, connect with professionals from top tech and engineering firms, and witness the creativity of student-led projects in our Booth Competition, where the most innovative displays will compete for prizes.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student passionate about STEM, or simply curious about the next big thing in technology, this is your chance to experience innovation in action. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired!

🎟️ Tickets available now! Secure your spot today. Buy tickets

Student team achievements at the IEEExtreme Programming Competition 2024

Congratulations to the student teams from the Thompson-Okanagan Section for their remarkable achievements in the IEEExtreme 2024 Programming Competition. IEEExtreme is a global 24-hour challenge in which student teams solve a series of complex programming problems under time pressure. Organized by the IEEE, this competition fosters innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence among the next generation of computing professionals.

Okanagan College demonstrated outstanding performance, ranking #18 in Canada out of 50 participating teams and #2235 out of 8793 globally. The team OCExceptionHandlers secured the #1 rank within the institution, showcasing exemplary programming skills (the Original post is here).

Castanet: “Okanagan College students tackle 24 problems in 24 hours” https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/521987/Okanagan-College-students-tackle-24-problems-in-24-hours

Thompson Rivers University’s team also achieved a commendable result, placing #40 in Canada and 4656 globally, reflecting the institution’s growing strength in competitive programming.

These achievements highlight the dedication and technical expertise of students from both institutions, who have contributed to advancing digital research and computational science.

Congratulations to all participants for representing their institutions on the global stage!