Welcome by the president of IEEE Canada

On behalf of IEEE Canada, I would like to welcome you to the 2014 IEEE International Humanitarian Technology Conference. History is being made here, as this is the first IEEE event of its kind in Canada. I am confident it will be a successful and important addition to the roster of IEEE Canada conferences. Being part of this chapter in our history is especially meaningful, as it is here that we will consider how our profession intersects with some of the most difficult problems confronting the world we inhabit. This conference is directly related to the IEEE´s core purpose: “to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.”