The Organizing Committee of APEC 2026, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, March 22-26, 2026, announces the full lineup of social and networking events to complement the conference’s schedule of professional education seminars, technical and industry sessions, and exhibition. Taking place during the conference, these events are designed to connect, entertain, and celebrate power electronics professionals. The lineup includes the following events:
Welcome Reception: Monday, March 23 | 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Celebrate APEC with all our partner companies at the Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall. This reception officially opens our Hub and provides access to visit with exhibitors and sponsors throughout the conference.
Young Professionals Networking Event: Monday, March 23 | 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Network with other young professionals and highly experienced professionals from industry and academia to build connections and receive valuable career advice in a fun, casual setting.
PELS Mentorship Roundtables: Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The PELS Mentorship Roundtable is an intimate event featuring mentors who lead the discussion and a small group of mentees. The Roundtable event is open to all engineers at any stage of their career.
Women in Engineering (WiE) Breakfast Event: Wednesday, March 25 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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, personalised plan and the confidence to step into greater responsibility.
WiE Networking Event: Wednesday, March 25 | 10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
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.
Wednesday Night Social Event: Wednesday, March 25 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Saddle up and mosey on over to The Espee in San Antonio for a western-inspired evening of fun! Guests are welcome to dress the part for a night packed with great food, games & entertainment, and plenty of Texas charm. Unwind and celebrate with us at our lively Wednesday Night Social, designed to bring everyone together!
PSMA Student Mentorship Program matches a motivated student with a professional (from industry or academia) with expertise related to his/her interests. However, students can make special requests (such as proficiency in their first language or career experience) to tailor the mentor-matching criteria to their specific needs. Naturally, these special requests are limited to the mentors available.”
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