What Do You Want From A Power Electronics Conference?
Whatever It Is,
You Will Find It At APEC 2026
Start Making Your Plans To Join Us In Scenic And Historic San Antonio Next March
Early Bird Registration Closes January 26, 2026
Women In Engineering – APEC 2026 Travel Grant
Application Deadline January 18, 2026!
A travel reimbursement program has been established for participants who wish to attend the IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) 2026, which will be held in San Antonio, TX, Mar. 22–26, 2026. This program, funded by the APEC Women In Engineering (WIE) Committee, will reimburse part of the travel expenses (up to $500 from North America and up to $1,000 from the rest of the world) associated with the conference. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must:
• Be a member of IEEE or be employed by a company that is a member of the PSMA
• Be available to attend the Women in Engineering (WiE) Event at the conference
• Have a valid full registration fee receipt
Please note that recipients are not eligible to receive other grants to attend APEC 2026. Applicants with a compelling statement explaining why this award is important to them and how they will contribute to the WIE mission will be given priority. While applications are open to all, preference will be given to young professionals with less than five years of work experience. Interested applicants should complete the following application form by Jan. 18, 2026, with valid proof of IEEE membership or being employed by a company that is a member of the PSMA.
E-mail notifications of travel awards will be sent by Feb. 13, 2026.
For questions, please email apecwie@gmail.com.
The IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) offers an incredible array of content for the power electronics professional. In this video members of APEC committee talk about how the conference is important to their professional growth and development.
To Learn From The World’s Best Power Electronics Professionals?
APEC’s Professional Education Seminars offers you the opportunity to learn from the best of the best. One registration fee gets you access to, and the slides from 18 seminars chosen from dozens of proposals. Attending a seminar and it is clicking for you? Get up and move to another.
To Learn About The Important Issues Facing Power Electronics Professionals Today?
APEC’s Plenary Session features talks from today’s power electronics leaders, like Professor John Kassakian of MIT, discussing the key issues in power electronics today.
To Learn The Latest In Power Electronics Research?
APEC’s Technical Session present peer-reviewed papers from leading power electronics researchers from around the world. Papers are presented in both traditional lecture sessions and dialogue (poster) sessions that allow you to have one-on-one deep dive discussions with the author.
To Learn The Latest In Developments In The Power Electronics Industry?
APEC’s Industry Sessions offer presentations featuring the latest developments in the power electronics industry. The presentation only format of these sessions is industry friendly as the speakers do not write formal papers.
To Learn About The Latest Products And Services For Power Electronics?
The APEC 2026 Exposition already has 280 companies signed up to exhibit. You can see and learn about the latest in power semiconductors, ICs, magnetics, capacitors, wire, thermal management, simulation tools, and everything else power electronics.
To Network And Meet Other Power Electronics Professionals?
The IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) is the world’s largest power electronics conference in the world. There are unequaled opportunities to meet other power electronics professionals and build your professional network. Watch the two minute video to hear how people describe the APEC experience.
Maybe After Full Days Of Papers And Presentations You Want A Little Time To Kick Back?
APEC’s traditional Wednesday night social event is always a great time relax and chat with old and new friends. Recent social events include dinner at the Atlanta aquarium or a night at the Long Beach, California boardwalk. Stay tuned to learn what APEC has planned for San Antonio.
First held 40 years ago, APEC has grown to be the leading conference in North America for power electronic professionals.
A Word From Attendees
Networking and Social Events
APEC offered several fun networking and social events at APEC 2025. We look forward to connecting again in San Antonio in 2026!
Thank You to Our 2026 Partners
