Welcome to the IET Ottawa Local Network
The IET Ottawa Local Network (LN) is a community of dedicated volunteers who organise lectures, technical visits, and networking opportunities for professionals, students, and technology enthusiasts. Our events are open to the public, and most are free to attend.
Our mission is to raise awareness of science, engineering and technology in the Ottawa region, and promote membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Since its establishment, the Ottawa LN has played an important part in the engineering community in the Ottawa region and has over the years organized many competitions, presentations, site visits, conferences and events which have brought many professional engineers, students, and academics together that would not have met. It has been a place to network and socialize for many and these relationships and the knowledge shared have helped the engineering community in the region develop businesses and products that have had a significant impact on our world.
Key Facts About the IET Ottawa LN
- Founded in 1967 as an independent branch from Toronto, driven by an influx of UK-trained engineers. Today, it has a diverse membership reflecting the evolving engineering landscape.
- Committed to STEM education, leading initiatives like the Micro:bit project to inspire students and educators in coding and engineering.
- International recognition through high-profile events, including the International Lecture series in the 1990s, which elevated Ottawa LN’s global presence.
- Honouring leadership and contributions with the Ottawa Local Network Shield, which commemorates the past chairs who have shaped our network.
- Shaping the technology landscape, with members playing key roles in founding or leading companies such as Bell Northern Research, Mitel, Corel, Newbridge, and inBay Technologies.
Visit our events page to explore upcoming activities and be part of our thriving community!
Ottawa LN Local Committee
| 1 | IET Ottawa LN Chair |
Georges Ankenmann |
| 2 | IET Ottawa LN Vice Chair | David Mann |
| 3 | IET Ottawa LN Treasurer and IET Council Representative |
King Lee |
| 4 | IET Ottawa LN Secretary |
David Farmer |
| 5 | IET Ottawa LN Former Chair |
Stephen Shaw |
| 6 | IET Ottawa LN Meetings Coordinator |
Frank Johnson |
| 7 | IET Ottawa LN Kingston Representative |
Robert Tolley |
| 8 | IET Ottawa LN Membership, Co-Secretary and Kingston Representative |
John Vines |
| 9 | IET Ottawa LN IEEE Representative, CC-A member |
Bhagvat Joshi |
| 10 | IET Ottawa LN EngX Coordinator |
Saad Zein |
| 11 | IET Ottawa LN Committee Member |
Gavin Watkins |
To join the IET Ottawa IET Local Committee, please contact: Ottawa@ietvolunteer.org or Georges Ankenmann at: Georges.Ankenmann@ietvolunteer.org
Samples of previous events:
- Quantum Cryptography and Managing its Threats and Opportunities - February 2025
- A New Era of Entrepreneurship - December 2024
- The Entrepreneurial Journey - July 2024
- Telesat's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Lightspeed System - April 2024
Plans for upcoming events:
- Satellites Communication - Direct to Device
- Small Modular reactors/Nuclear Fusion
- Sound Engineering
- Electrical Power Supply Resiliency
Confirmed events will be announced on the Ottawa LN Events Page.