he final preparations are in full swing as APEC 2022 returns to its live-event format at the George R Brown Convention Center in  Houston, March 20-24. Here's a quick rundown:

• Professional Education Seminars, Sunday March 20 and Monday March 21
  These popular half-day seminars are free to Full Conference Registrants
• Plenary Sessions, Monday March 21        
  Open to all, this year's line-up of presenters could well be the best ever
• Exhibit Hall, Monday March 21 – Wednesday March 23
  Free to attend, this year's exhibit space is 99% booked with manufacturers introducing their latest products and services 
• Technical Sessions, Monday March 21 – Thursday March 24
  These peer-reviewed always present the latest developments and research
• Industry Sessions, Monday March 21 – Thursday March 24
  Always popular because these sessions present important new ideas and products
• Social Event, Wednesday March 23
  A true Texas-style county fair style event with great food and drink, games and prizes. Full conference registrants have free access to the event.

Check the APEC website for details (https://apec-conf.org/).

On the Saturday prior to the start of APEC2022, PSMA and PELS will be sponsoring two workshops, the Seventh High Frequency Magnetics Workshop "Power Magnetics @ High Frequency" and the Fifth Capacitor Workshop "How Materials and Environmental Effects Influence Capacitor Performance". For more information see the articles on each workshop in this issue of the UPDATE.

The APEC 2022 Committee is looking forward to seeing you. And, as the next article explains, we are taking every measure necessary to assure a safe and healthy environment.

So, y'all come and be part of this great event.

Provided by Greg Evans, APEC 2022 Publicity Chair

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