Title: The Global Impact of the EU AI Act on Software Developers & Deployers
Speaker: Robert Slaviero, Managing Director, Analog Devices Australia Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Time: 12.00 – 1.00 pm (AEST) Tuesday 21st July 2026
VTool Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567872
For further details, contact: Malka N. Halgamuge, Chair VIC CIS ([email protected])
VIC CIS Chapter website:https://r10.ieee.org/victorian-cis
Speaker(s): Robert
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567872

Title: Outplaying Elite Table Tennis Players with an Autonomous Robot
Speaker: Prof Peter Stone, Truchard Foundation Chair in Computer Science, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, USA
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Time: 12.00 – 1.00 pm (AEST) Friday 7th August 2026
VTool Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567875
For further details, contact: Malka N. Halgamuge, Chair VIC CIS ([email protected])
VIC CIS Chapter website:https://r10.ieee.org/victorian-cis
Speaker(s): Prof Peter Stone
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/567875

Event Details:
The Deakin University IEEE Student Branch is pleased to invite students, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts to an engaging workshop on ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2), the leading framework for developing modern robotic and autonomous systems.
What You'll Learn
– Fundamentals of ROS2 and its architecture
– Nodes, Topics, Messages, and Communication Mechanisms
– Packages and Launch Files for scalable robotic applications
– Modular software design for autonomous systems
– How to use existing ROS2 packages and develop your own
Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, participants will gain a solid understanding of how ROS2 enables seamless integration between sensors, perception modules, controllers, and actuators in robotic systems.
Who Should Attend?
Students, researchers, and robotics enthusiasts interested in autonomous systems, AI-driven robotics, and software development for intelligent machines.
Date: 30 June, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue
Deakin University – Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), Building NS (Western Entrance – Opposite to ManuFutures).
Haptic Lab
Waurn Ponds campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/bo8GDa84me7vATWa7)
Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the most important technologies driving the future of robotics and autonomous systems.
Co-sponsored by: Deakin University IEEE Student Branch
Speaker(s): Ahmad,
Room: Haptic Lab, Bldg: NS, Deakin University – Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3216

Join the Victoria AES Chapter on Tuesday, July 28th at 07:00pm for this exploration of Smart Mission Design: Bridging Space Engineering, Systems Thinking, and Intelligent Computation.
Speaker(s): Lily
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/564777

Channa Perera is currently the General manager- retail product and services of Brave Energy Systems. He has over 24 years of industry experience in Australia and over 10 years of experience in energy product development. He will discuss energy transition and its impact on consumers, new consumer assets and do a deeper dive into prosumer era, emerging role of energy retailers, future retailer model, and research opportunities for future engineers. Don't miss this chance to hear from an expert and engage in interactive discussions.
Speaker(s): Channa Perera
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/564672

IEEE Victorian Section is introducing a new Section-wide initiative called the STEM Outreach Program. It is envisioned to create engaging STEM experiences that are accessible not only to STEM students, but also to participants from non-STEM backgrounds and the wider community. As part of this initiative, the Victorian Section is launching the Inter-University Robotics Challenge 2026, a two-tier robotics competition designed to encourage hands-on learning, collaboration, innovation and inclusive participation across Student Branches in various universities. This interactive session is aimed to launch this event among the Student Branch leaders and walk through the event details. The interactive session is planned to be conducted virtually on 10 June 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm involving the committee members of the STEM Outreach Program and Student Branch executives.
Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562643

Talk title: Linear Quantum Control Engineering
Talk Abstract: This lecture will present a collection of results in the area of linear quantum control engineering. It will discuss models for quantum systems using the Heisenberg pictures of quantum mechanics to describe continuous linear quantum systems. It will discuss closed loop approaches to quantum control involving coherent quantum feedback control in which the controller is also a quantum system. It will discuss quantum H – infinity control, quantum LQG control and coherent quantum observers and coherent quantum state estimation. The lecture will also cover the quantum Kalman decomposition as well as recent results on quantum risk sensitive control and networks of quantum
linear systems as quantum memories. Applications in the areas of quantum optics and quantum electromechanical systems will be presented.
Speaker(s): Ian,
Room: Room 201, Bldg: Building 193 (EEE), Room 201, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia, 3010, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561350

Event Details
Engage with cutting-edge innovation and research from Deakin University, presented through a special collaboration between GREG and the Deakin IEEE Student Branch. The event includes two technical presentations exploring Augmented Reality for Industrial Maintenance and Robust Control of Autonomous Ground Vehicles, followed by an exclusive tour at the Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI) and networking.
Open to all — students, professionals, members & non-members. Registration via Humanitix is required to attend.
– Date: 19 May 2026, Tuesday
– Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Registration Link: https://events.humanitix.com/technology-and-innovation-in-industry
Venue
Deakin University – Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), Building NS (Western Entrance – Opposite to ManuFutures).
Haptic Lab
Waurn Ponds campus, 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216
(https://maps.app.goo.gl/bo8GDa84me7vATWa7)
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Co-sponsored by: Deakin University IEEE Student Branch
Speaker(s): Igor, Abdur,
Room: Haptic Lab, Bldg: NS, Deakin University – Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation (IISRI), 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3216

The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge highlights how modern vehicles are increasingly defined by electrical and electronic systems rather than purely mechanical design. With Matt’s experience on the Deakin University’s solar car projects as context, this talk explores the key challenges that rely on electrical engineering knowledge. These include efficient solar energy harvesting, battery management and protection, motor control strategies, and real-time energy optimisation over long distances.
The presentation frames these as interconnected system-level problems: how to generate, store, convert, and use energy as efficiently as possible under real-world constraints. The aim is to illustrate how electrical engineering underpins performance, reliability, and sustainability in modern automotive applications, and why these challenges are central to the future of mobility.
Co-sponsored by: Deakin University IEEE Student Branch
Speaker(s): Matt Jennings
Bldg: School of Engineering, KA3.411, 75 Pigdons Rd,, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 3216, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/557228

The IEEE Student Branch at The University of Melbourne is organising an academic seminar titled “From Intelligent Systems to Intelligent Learning: Bridging AI Research & Engineering Education.”
This event will feature Dr. Lili Chen, Associate Lecturer (Education Specialist) at The University of Melbourne, who will present her research and teaching work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, wireless communication systems, and engineering education.
The seminar will cover two main themes. The first part will introduce AI-driven resource allocation in wireless communication networks, with a focus on graph neural network (GNN)-based approaches for modelling interference relationships and enabling efficient, scalable decision-making. The second part will explore the use of GenAI-assisted, criterion-referenced grading frameworks in engineering education to improve feedback quality, consistency, and efficiency in large-cohort teaching contexts.
This event is intended for students, researchers, and early career engineers who are interested in emerging AI applications in both technical research and engineering learning environments. The seminar aims to promote academic exchange, technical awareness, and interdisciplinary discussion within the IEEE student community.
Refreshments will be provided after the seminar.
Speaker(s): Dr. Lili Chen
Agenda:
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM: Welcome and introduction
2:05 PM – 2:45 PM: Seminar presentation by Dr. Lili Chen
2:45 PM – 2:55 PM: Q&A session
2:55 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing remarks
3:00 PM onwards: Refreshments and informal networking
Room: Newton Room, Level 2, Bldg: EEE Building, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3010