he APEC 2023 is just weeks away. We  hope everyone has made their plans to escape the cold weather and join us in warmer-than-most-places, Orlando, Florida. Here's a run-down of the activities and events that make APEC a must-attend event every year.

• Professional Education Seminars, Sunday March 19 and Monday March 20
  Once again, this year, these valuable and informative half-day seminars are FREE to Full Conference Registrants. If you haven't already made your choices, here's the list of Seminars.
• Plenary Sessions, Monday March 20        
  Open to all, the presentation hall is being set to handle an audience of a couple thousand attendees.
• Exhibit Hall, Monday March 20 – Wednesday March 22
  As always, the opening reception from 5-8 PM on Monday evening will feature hosted food and beverages. And this year, the popular Micro Mouse Competition will again take place in the Exhibit Hall. In addition, plans are underway to also host a robotics competition.
• Technical Sessions, Tuesday March 21 – Thursday March 23
  These peer-reviewed papers always present the latest developments and research. Plan to stay through Thursday so you don't miss any of these great presentation sessions.
• Industry Sessions, Tuesday March 21 – Thursday March 23
  Always popular because these sessions present important new ideas, applications and products.
• Rap Sessions, Tuesday March 21
  Grab a beverage and join these sessions where contentious topics are debated. Pick from one of these three topics.
• Social Event, Wednesday March 22
  The event this year will take place at Disney Hollywood Studios. Explore all the park has to offer and head to Indiana Jones Stunt Theater at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy dessert with fellow APEC attendees.

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

On March 18, the Saturday prior to the start of APEC2023, PSMA and PELS will be sponsoring the Eighth Power Magnetics @ High Frequency Workshop.  For more information see the separate article on the workshop in this issue of the UPDATE.

The APEC 2023 Committee is looking forward to seeing you.

Provided by Greg Evans, APEC 2023 Publicity Chair

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