The IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of this leading event for power electronics professionals in North America. The conference is designed to address the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business, providing value for designers and anyone involved in the power electronics industry.
The program includes Professional Education Seminars where attendees can access 18 different sessions curated from dozens of proposals. These seminars provide high-level instruction from global experts, with registration including access to all presentation slides. The Plenary Session features talks from industry leaders, such as Professor John Kassakian of MIT, regarding critical issues facing the field today.
For those interested in research and industry developments, the Technical Sessions present peer-reviewed papers from international researchers in both lecture and dialogue poster formats. Industry Sessions utilize a presentation-only format to highlight the latest commercial developments without the requirement of formal paper submissions.
The APEC 2026 Exposition features 280 companies showcasing products and services including power semiconductors, ICs, magnetics, capacitors, thermal management, and simulation tools. As the world’s largest power electronics conference, the event provides extensive networking opportunities, concluding with a traditional social event on Wednesday evening to facilitate professional connections in a relaxed setting.
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