he Applied Power Electronics Conference returns to Long Beach, CA in 2016 – from March 20-24. The Long Beach venue retains the title as the most successful APEC venue and we expect next year the conference will establish new records for attendance and number of exhibitors – more than 4000 attendees and 200 companies.

In addition to a world-class program offering over 500 high-quality technical papers APEC will offer a slate of 18 Professional Education Seminars on Sunday and Monday. In addition there will be a series of 15 Industry Sessions where important and timely current industry developments will be presented. The Micro-Mouse Contest will be held Monday evening and the very popular and interactive RAP Sessions will be held after the exhibition area closes on Tuesday. The Wednesday evening Gala will provide an informal environment for food and entertainment.

In summary APEC 2016 will provide:

• The best power electronics exposition
• Professional development courses taught by world-class experts
• Outstanding peer-reviewed and technical papers covering a wide range of topics
• Industry sessions featuring presentations on the latest technologies and industry trends
• An ideal environment to network and enjoy the company of fellow professionals in a beautiful setting.

March may seem a long way off, but it’s not too early to start planning to attend APEC 2016. Be sure to put the dates on your calendar and in next year’s budget.

Call for Industry Sessions Now Open
Does your company have an important new technology? Why not consider submitting a proposal for an Industry Session presentation? These industry sessions provide the opportunity for important and timely industry developments to be introduced without the extensive peer-review process required of technical session presentations. The target audience for these sessions differs from the engineers in typical technical sessions and includes system engineers/architects and business-oriented people such as purchasing agents, information technologists, regulatory agencies, and other people who support the power electronics industry. Check the APEC website for details.

So make your plans now and come to Long Beach and be a part of this exceptional event – truly The Premier Event in Applied Power.

Provided by Greg Evans, APEC 2016 Publicity Chair

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