Frequently Asked Questions

A: APEC 2027 is being held March 7-11, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.

A: Registration for APEC 2027 is scheduled to open October 19, 2026.

A: Full Conference registration includes access to all sessions including Professional Education Seminars, Technical Sessions and Industry Sessions. By selecting Professional Education Seminars (only) or Technical Sessions and Industry Sessions (only), you will only have access to those specific sessions during the conference and the conference proceedings. The other registration types have limited access as indicated by their names. Please see the table on APEC website.

A: Unfortunately, no. All participants — including presenters and session chairs — must register and pay for the conference based on their applicable registration category. There are no complimentary or discounted rates for presenters or chairs. Please see the Registration page on the APEC website for current rates.

Use the APEC Mobile App on your mobile phone or computer to download Technical Session Papers, Industry Session Presentations, and Professional Education Seminar slides. You must have the appropriate registration to download specific content. For example, only those registered for Full Conference or Professional Education Seminars Only can download the seminar slides.

To access the downloads you must login to the APEC App/eventscribe using the email address provided when registering and APEC Registration Confirmation Number.

Click here to go to the eventscribe platform to download the APEC 2026 content.

APEC 2026 Proceedings with the Technical Session papers available for download starting Tuesday, March 17

Individual papers, presentation files, and digital posters available starting Sunday, March 22

The General Attendee registration includes access to the Plenary Session, Exhibit Hall, Debate Sessions (formerly RAP), and Exhibitor Presentations. It does not include the educational seminars or Technical or Industry Sessions. A ticket must be purchased to attend the Wednesday Night Social Event

A: No, Spouse and Guest Passes (18+) are available to the spouses and domestic partners of an attendee with a paid registration in the Full Conference, Technical and Industry Sessions, and Professional Education Seminar Only categories. Only one (1) spouse or guest pass will be issued for each paid registration. Guest passes are not available to friends, other family members, the employees or business associates of a paid attendee, and are not transferable.

You may register your Guest using the General Attendee registration. Guests cannot access any paid registered exclusive seminars or sessions, but they have access to the Plenary Sessions, Debate Sessions, Exhibitor Presentations and Expo Hall. A ticket must be purchased to attend the Wednesday Night Social Event.

A: No. Guest passes are intended for non-industry guests (spouse or significant other, 18+).

A: You may bring a Future Professional (Guest under 18). An IEEE Minor Release Form will need to be completed. For more information, please read the APEC Registration Note 5.

A: Only if you are not registered for Full Conference, Technical and Industry Sessions, or Professional Education Seminars.

A: Yes. Please visit the Self-Service Portal linked in your confirmation email to make any changes.

A: Once you are registered for the conference, the hotel booking links to make a reservation will be available in the registration confirmation email. 

A: Our Daily Schedule webpage is coming soon! A few weeks before the conference, you may also download the APEC mobile app to track the daily schedule on your mobile device.

A: The APEC mobile app will be available for download within a few weeks prior to the event. At that time, your login credentials will be provided to your email address that has been used for registration.

A: Expo Hall is open for three days on Monday, March 23 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Click here for the Expo Hall Schedule.

A: To receive the discounted member registration rates, ensure your membership is current. If you wish to become a member, please visit the IEEE Membership or PSMA Membership to join before registering.

If you’re unsure of your membership status, you may also contact IEEE or PSMA directly.

IEEE: +1(732) 981-0060 or complete the Contact Form.

PSMA: +1 (973) 543-9660, e-mail: power@psma.com or complete the Contact Form.

A: Click here for the current exhibitor listing. A PDF version will be available closer to the event.

A: For information on parking at the Henry B. González Convention Center, please visit their parking website. 

A: There are many ways you can spread the word about APEC 2027! Post on social media using the hashtag #APEC2027 and tag @apec_conf. For suggestions on what to post, view our Marketing Kit for suggested language and images to download.

A: Visa letter requests are managed through the APEC registration system when you register for the conference. You must be registered and paid in full before any letter can be issued. Click here for more information.

A: No. Per IEEE policy, guests are not provided visa invitation letters. If your guest requires an invitation letter, they are welcome to register as a full conference attendee.

A: The official Exhibitor Services Manual will be made available November/December 2026. Check Exhibitor Resources for updates on a specific date.

A: Inline booths include 8′ high back wall drape, 3′ high side wall drape, and company ID sign. Exhibitors are required to install protective floor covering at their own expense. Furnishings, carpeting, and electrical/power outlets, are not included and must be ordered separately through the exhibitor services manual. You can access the exhibitor services manual and place all orders through the Exhibitor Portal – the portal is only accessible by the main booth contact.

All exhibiting companies will receive (1) complimentary Full Conference registration. Booth spaces 400 sqft or larger will receive (1) additional complimentary Full Conference registration. All exhibitors will receive (10) complimentary Exhibitor Badges (Expo Hall Only) per 10’x10′ booth space. Additional registrations over this allotment will be assessed a fee. Please check the website for more information regarding registration rates.

A: The main booth contact can access the Exhibitor Portal – the portal is only accessible by the main booth contact – via the link provided in their booth confirmation email. If you have trouble locating the link or need access credentials reset, please contact the Exhibitor Services Team at exhibits@apec-conf.org.

A: Yes, complimentary basic Wi-Fi is available throughout the expo floor. Network credentials are provided on the onsite event signage and backside of the badge.

Additional bandwidth or product showcase can be purchased by the exhibitor for a fee. Please refer to the official APEC 2027 Exhibitor Services Manual for more details.

A: Exhibitor registration is now open. Please use the exhibitor registration portal via your confirmation email or contact expo support. NOTE: A $50 fee will be applied for exhibitor badges assigned after March 2, 2026.

A: Unfortunately, there are no discount codes available. Exhibitor badges are complimentary until March 2, 2026. Thereafter, the cost for a badge increases to $50 each. Click here for more information.

A: There are two registration types for Exhibitors.
Those registered as Full Conference have access to all non-ticketed events including education sessions. Those registered as Expo Hall Only, you only have access to the activities in hall.

For all exhibitors, lunch is included on days when the expo hall is open. Some evening events, such as the Wednesday Night Social, may require a separate ticket purchase. Please review the full conference schedule for details on which events require additional tickets. The purchase options will also be available during the registration process.

A: Companies with less than 400sqft of booth space receive 1 complimentary full conference registration. Island booths with 400sqft or more will receive an additional full conference pass. Additional complimentary registrations may be awarded if the exhibitor is also a metal partner.

A: Please email exhibits@apec-conf.org to request a report by the company name or booth # to see how many or to see who is registered with the exhibiting company.

A: Yes. Your registration type must be selected as “Exhibitor Full Conference” when submitting the paper.

A: Exhibitors must visit the APEC Registration area to pick up their badge. The registration location will be communicated in the “Pack Your Bags” email that is sent out approximately a week before the event.

A: All booth service orders — including furnishings, carpet, electrical, catering, and other services — are placed through T3 Expo. Their Exhibitor Services Manual will be available November/December 2026 and will be sent to your main booth contact on file at that time. Orders placed before the advance-order deadline will receive discounted rates; orders placed after the deadline are subject to higher on-site pricing.

A: Expo Hall Show Floor meeting rooms are available for purchase. Check Exhibitor Resources for updates on the 2027 Sales Prospectus, which is scheduled to launch in October 2026. Conference center meeting rooms are not available for purchase.

A: Exhibitors may access the expo hall one hour before the hall opens to general conference attendees each day. Specific daily access times will be listed in the conference schedule and confirmed in the exhibitor services manual which will be provided November/December 2026.

A: Booths may be available for purchase. Please view the Floorplan to see what’s available. If you are interested, please contact the Expo Team at exhibits@apec-conf.org.

A: Partnership specs and deliverables will be sent directly to the main booth contact by a member of the Exhibitor Services Team once they have been finalized. If you have not received your specifications within the expected timeframe, please contact exhibits@apec-conf.org.

A: Hotel room blocks are available exclusively to exhibitors with a 20×20 booth space or larger. Once room block requests open, an email notification will be sent to eligible exhibitors with instructions for reserving your block. If you believe you qualify and have not received a notification, please contact exhibits@apec-conf.org.

A: Please email your interest to micromouse@apec-conf.org.

A: Click here for more information. If you are interested, please email studentjobfair@apec-conf.org.

A: If you are looking for a job in the power electronics industry, then this is the opportunity for you to connect and interview with potential employers. Any APEC 2026 attendee registered at the Student Rate is welcome at the Student Job Fair. Click here for more information.

A: Yes! Click here for more information on mentorship opportunities.

A: Yes, APEC registration requirements will be strictly enforced at this year’s conference, and no one will be admitted to any APEC event or session without the appropriate registration credentials.

If you are a technical or industry session presenter or session chair, you must be registered for either the Full Conference category or as a Technical and Industry Session category.

A: We strongly suggest uploading your presentation and it to be as final as possible and submit by the deadline.

As we approach conference, final submissions will be used in the digital proceedings prior to the event and accessible to attendees via the mobile app. Any edits that are made after the submission deadline or onsite will not be reflected or updated until after the event. You will still have a chance to update your presentation for the in-person presentation up to a day before your session in the speaker ready room at the conference.

A: Papers and presentations will be available as we get closer to the event start date. Typically, it’s a week before the conference.

A: No. Access is only available according to your registration type.

A: There will be an EventScribe portal once we get closer to the event.

A: Only the Plenary Session will be broadcasted live on IEEE.tv and will be available as a recording. All other education sessions are not recorded.

A: After a submission has been accepted to the conference, it is highly discouraged that you withdraw as it may affect future year’s acceptance. If you need to withdraw for any reason, please reach out to speakers@apec-conf.org.

A: Presentation format changes, such as switching from a Lecture to a Dialogue session or vice versa, are determined by the APEC Program and Track Chairs. While format changes do occasionally occur, they are not initiated by author requests. Authors are encouraged to indicate their preferred format during the abstract submission process, and the Program Committee will take those preferences into account.

A: Session times and locations are assigned based on topic groupings and overall program logistics, not on the individual schedules of authors or presenters. If you have a direct scheduling conflict between two sessions in which you are participating, please email speakers@apec-conf.org. In some cases, the most practical solution may be arranging for a substitute presenter rather than rescheduling an entire session.

A: Speaker change requests — such as substituting a different presenter for an accepted paper — should be submitted through the Speaker Change Request Form, which is linked from the Speaker Portal. Please note that the form and process may be updated from year to year, so always refer to the current Speaker Portal for the most up-to-date instructions.

A: APEC does not support virtual presentations. Authors who submit abstracts and receive acceptance are expected to register for APEC and present their work in person at the conference. If you are personally unable to attend, please make every effort to have one of your co-authors present.

A: No, there is no limit on the number of edits. Presentations may be updated as frequently as needed up until the applicable submission cut-off date. After the cut-off, changes will not be reflected in the digital proceedings or the mobile app until after the event. You will still have the opportunity to update your presentation for the live in-person session up to one day before your scheduled session in the Speaker Ready Room at the conference.

A: Certificates of Attendance will be emailed post-conference to those attendees who checked in.

A: No, papers cannot be altered after final submission.

A: A downloadable pre-conference archive of presentations and papers will be available on the Tuesday before the conference (March 17, 2026). Registered attendees will be sent credentials to access these materials. An updated post-conference archive will be available approximately 2-weeks after the conference.

A: No. Content access is limited to registered attendees based on their access level.

A: Contact the APEC organizers directly for post-conference reporting.

A: Yes. Please visit the Self-Service Portal in your confirmation email to download a receipt.