Letter from the Chair

Sheikh Rabbi, Chair of the 33nd Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC 2024)

Dear Attendees,

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you to the 33rd Annual IEEE Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC), taking place at the Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre, St. John’s, NL, Canada. The conference is sponsored by the local Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Newfoundland chapter. NECEC gathers leading researchers from Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and foster valuable connections with local industry professionals.

This year’s theme, “Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: Bringing Innovation from Academia to Startups,” underscores our commitment to exploring topics across the fields of electrical and computer engineering, computer science, and more. We will focus on the unique opportunities available in the Newfoundland entrepreneurial ecosystem, showcasing pathways for graduate students to translate their innovative research into commercial products. This region’s supportive environment, combined with resources from academic institutions, government funding, private investments, and industry partnerships, provides an ideal launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between research and marketable solutions.

We have curated an excellent lineup of keynote and lunch speakers, workshops, and panel discussions covering both general and advanced topics. Attendees will explore areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Communication Networks, Ocean Engineering, Clean Technology, Renewable Energy, Aerospace and Space Systems, Software Engineering, and Signal Processing. These sessions are designed to challenge conventional thinking and stimulate meaningful dialogue, providing invaluable opportunities to gain new perspectives and practical strategies for implementation.

As we embark on this journey of discovery and collaboration, I encourage each of you to engage wholeheartedly—ask questions, share perspectives, and seize opportunities to forge lasting partnerships. The most transformative ideas often emerge from spontaneous conversations and shared experiences. Use this space to build relationships that extend beyond the conference, fostering collaborations that drive our collective vision forward.

Together, we will unlock new possibilities and drive progress forward.

Welcome to NECEC!

Kind regards,
Sheikh Rabbi, PhD
Chair, NECEC 2024