Our networking events are designed to bring people together in engaging, memorable settings. With events from our APEC committee and sponsoring organizations, each event offers meaningful opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build lasting professional relationships—while having a great time along the way.
APEC 2026 Welcome Reception
Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 4:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Street Level, Exposition Hall (Hall 4)
Kick off the APEC Exhibition with the 2026 Welcome Reception — a fun and exciting way to reconnect after the plenary session. Spend the evening meeting exhibitors, exploring the exposition floor, grabbing exclusive 2026 swag, and enjoying San Antonio-inspired bites while continuing conversations and making new connections.
Young Professionals Networking Event
Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 7:45 PM – 9:45 PM
Location: Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Lonestar A
The IEEE Young Professional (YP) networking Event at the 2026 IEEE APEC provides a
dedicated platform for growth, networking, and collaboration. With a focus on professional
excellence and personal growth, this year’s session highlights the importance of networking and
connecting with other YPs. As young professionals, continuous learning and adaptability are key. This session encourages attendees to engage, reflect, and discover practical strategies for advancing their careers while nurturing personal fulfillment and resilience.
In this session, participants will explore a variety of topics based on randomly assigned tickets
distributed at check-in, ensuring diverse networking among attendees. Small groups will engage
in discussions and quiz-based activities, then present their insights to the larger group, sharing
practical advice drawn from their own experiences.
Register and submit requests here: https://forms.gle/6XTYqEQ8Px1h8pJx9
2026 PELS Mentorship RoundTables
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Lonestar C
Since 2017, the PELS Mentorship Roundtable event has been facilitating access to distinguished leaders in power electronics research and industry. More information available on the Mentorship Opportunities page.
Women In Engineering (WIE) Breakfast Event:
“From Doubt to Drive: Career Confidence for a Fast‑Changing World”
by Seema Bakshi
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM (Breakfast); 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Session)
Location: Grand Hyatt, Level 2, Lonestar C
Transform hesitation into momentum in 60 minutes — this high‑impact session helps you clarify your leadership purpose, measure progress against your own standards, and embrace strategic risk‑taking so you leave with a focused, personalized plan and the confidence to step into greater responsibility. Drawing from the speaker’s core lessons, expect insightful stories, practical prompts, and a clear next step to accelerate your leadership readiness – you’ll gain simple, repeatable habits to accelerate growth and celebrate each milestone. Walk away energized, with a roadmap to build skills, gather courage, and make bold moves in your career. This event is open to all and is hosted by IEEE PELS Women in Engineering (WIE), IAS WIE, and PSMA WIE.
This event is open to everyone, however pre-registration is required.
Please register by clicking the link: https://bit.ly/49SoKnV.
WIE Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
Location: Street Level, Exposition Hall (Hall 4)
Join fellow women engineers and allies for an engaging drop-in networking event at the APEC Hub in the Exposition Hall to celebrate innovation, leadership, and community in the engineering profession. This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss career growth within the power electronics industry. This event is open to all and hosted by IEEE PELS Women in Engineering (WIE), IEEE IAS WIE, and PSMA WIE.