APEC 23 Power Electronics Europe Issue 1 2026 Power Electronics Europe leading academic experts, bridging the gap between research and practice and highlighting the real-world impact of power electronics. APEC also offers 18 in-depth, 3.5-hour Professional Education Seminars, delivered by renowned speakers who are leading researchers in both academia and industry. The plenary keynotes at APEC deliver vision and inspiration from global leaders who are shaping the future of the field. The Exposition at APEC is the largest power electronics showcase in North America, featuring around 300 companies as exhibitors. It offers an unmatched opportunity to explore the latest products, solutions, and technologies shaping the future of our field. This year there has been significant investment in student activities. The Student Mentorship Programme, the Student Travel Award, the Student Job Fair, and the Student Session Assistance Programme will provide opportunities for students to grow and engage. Also the Student Demonstration Competition has been introduced for the first time at APEC, creating a new platform for students to showcase their talents and connect with industry. APEC 2026, continues to support professional development for all. The Young Professionals programme and the Women in Engineering events provide valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. https://apec-conf.org/ The APEC 2026 Conference Committee for the annual Applied Power Electronics Conference has announced that four distinguished plenary speakers are scheduled to keynote this year’s conference and exhibition. The Plenary Session for APEC 2026 (March 22-26) will take place Monday afternoon, March 23rd, in the Hemisphere Ballroom, Henry B. González Convention Centre, from 1:45 to 4:45 PM. The session will also be live streamed on IEEE.tv. Designed to engage a global audience across all sectors of the power electronics industry, the sessions will include interactive Q&A at the end of each presentation. The APEC 2026 Plenary Session speakers and presentations are: HVDC Distribution for Future AI Data Centres Speaker: Brian Heber, Director of Engineering, Global Product Integrity, Vertiv, USA Enabling Copernicus: Power Electronics at the Heart of Earth’s Health Monitoring Speaker: Arturo Fernandez, Head of the Power Systems, EMC and Space Environments Division, European Space Agency, Europe Why Now is the Time to Address Power Semiconductor Sustainability Speaker: Shiori Idaka, Head of European Research Cooperation Centre, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. MagNet Challenge: The Serendipity When Power Magnetics Meets AI Speaker: Minjie Chen, Associate Professor, Princeton University, USA After the Plenary Session, all registered APEC attendees are invited to attend the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall, being held from 4:45 to 7:45 PM. Those interested in attending the APEC 2026 conference and exhibition can at https://apec-conf.org/attendees/registration/ https://apec-conf.org/ APEC 2026 Plenary Session Features Renowned Power Electronics Experts To receive your own copy of subscribe today at: www.power-mag.com
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