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SUMMARY:Innovation Morning: Canada’s Non-Terrestrial Networks Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Hosted at CU@Kanata, Innovation Morning is a signature event series that unites research, policy, and industry to explore meaningful solutions to emerging challenges.







From remote northern communities to aircraft, ships, and autonomous systems operating beyond traditional coverage, Canada’s future depends on reliable, ubiquitous connectivity.



Join us for our next Innovation Morning on Canada’s Non-Terrestrial Networks Revolution — an engaging session exploring how satellites, high-altitude platforms, and terrestrial networks are converging to create a seamless, three-dimensional communications infrastructure. Through expert insights and real-world examples, we’ll examine how these emerging networks will expand connectivity, strengthen national sovereignty, and enable the next generation of digital services across Canada’s vast and diverse landscape.



Speaker presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A session and dedicated networking time, providing space for discussion and connection among innovators, researchers, and industry professionals.



Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to all!








Guest Speakers










Halim Yanikomeroglu



Chancellor’s Professor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering



Dr. Yanikomeroglu is one of the world’s leading researchers in wireless communications and non-terrestrial networks. His work spans cellular systems, satellite communications, and next-generation wireless technologies, with a focus on integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial infrastructure to enable ubiquitous connectivity. He is the founding Director of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Non-Terrestrial Networks Lab and leads major national and international research initiatives, working closely with industry and government partners to advance Canada’s leadership in emerging communications technologies.











Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi



PhD Candidate and Contract Instructor, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering



Afsoon Alidadi Shamsabadi’s research focuses on integrating high-altitude platform stations with terrestrial wireless networks to enable scalable, next-generation connectivity. She brings six years of industry experience with Huawei Technologies, where she specialized in wireless network solutions, and plays an active leadership role in the engineering community through IEEE. At ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, she contributes to advancing non-terrestrial networks that expand connectivity to underserved and remote regions.











Agenda




​​8:30 – 9:00 am: Arrival and networking over coffee



​​9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome Remarks & Introductions



​​9:10 – 9:40 am: Research Presentations



​​9:40 – 10:00 am: Open Q&A



​​10:00 – 10:30 am: Networking








Who Should Attend?



Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, policymaker, industry professional, or technology enthusiast, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts and peers shaping the future of wireless connectivity and communications infrastructure.







Event Registration
LOCATION:350 Legget Dr suite 101, Ottawa, Kanata, ON K2K 2W7, Canada K2K 2W7
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