Dear Colleagues,
It is my great honor to welcome you to San Antonio for the 41st IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). Serving as the General Chair of APEC 2026 is both a privilege and a personal milestone in my journey in the power electronics community.
My first APEC was in 2003 when I was a Ph.D. student, presenting my first conference paper at an international venue. I still remember the excitement of meeting researchers, engineers, and industry leaders who shaped the field. That experience inspired me to continue my path in power electronics and has guided my career ever since. After becoming a professor myself, I have encouraged my students to present their work at APEC, and I am especially proud that they have received 12 Outstanding Presentation Awards. These achievements reflect both their dedication and the supportive environment of the conference. Together, these experiences have deepened my connection to APEC and strengthened my belief in its role in nurturing talent and advancing the field.
After 41 years, APEC has grown into one of the largest technical conferences in North America, with more than 5,000 participants from over 50 countries each year. The scale of the conference reflects the energy and innovation of the power electronics community. Here, engineers, researchers, students, and business leaders come together to learn, share, and build the future of power electronics.
The technical program at APEC spans the entire landscape of power electronics, from milliwatts to megawatts, and from low voltage to high voltage. Applications range from consumer electronics to data centers, electric vehicles, the modern power grid, electrified aircraft, space exploration, and many more.
- The Technical Sessions at APEC feature more than 570 high-quality papers, making the APEC Proceedings the most valuable conference collection in power electronics, as reflected in the Scientific Journal Ranking (SJR).
- The Industry Sessions are a unique strength of APEC. With more than 180 presentations, they provide insights from industry researchers and 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 Exhibition 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 we have invested significantly in student activities. The Student Mentorship Program, the Student Travel Award, the Student Job Fair, and the Student Session Assistance Program will provide opportunities for students to grow and engage. We are also excited to introduce the Student Demonstration Competition for the first time at APEC, creating a new platform for students to showcase their talents and connect with industry.
At APEC 2026, we continue to support professional development for all. The Young Professionals program and the Women in Engineering events provide valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
I invite you to take full advantage of all that APEC 2026 offers, whether it is the technical sessions, the industry presentations, the exhibition, or the networking opportunities. I hope you will leave San Antonio with new ideas, new collaborations, and renewed energy for the work ahead.
Thank you for being part of APEC 2026. Together, we will continue to advance the field of power electronics.
Sincerely,
Jin Wang
General Chair, APEC 2026
IEEE Fellow, Distinguished Professor of Engineering
The Ohio State University