PEC 2012 is just around the corner, so if you are interested in being a part of what is regarded as one of the most important technical conferences for anyone who is involved in any aspect of power electronics design and application, go online to www.apec-conf.org and register today.

The Applied Power Electronics Conference, which will convene February 5-to-9 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, in Orlando, FL, continues the longstanding tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to people in the power electronics industry.  APEC 2012 will provide:

• The best power electronics exposition.
• Professional development courses taught by world-class experts.
• Presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers covering a wide range of topics.
• Industry Presentations on current topics in the power sources industry from experts in the field.
• Time to network and enjoy the company of fellow power electronics professionals in a beautiful setting.

In addition to a world-class program offering attendees over 300 high-quality technical papers and 10 information packed Industry Sessions, APEC will again offer a slate of Professional Education Seminars on Sunday and Monday. The ever-popular Micro-Mouse Contest will be held on Monday night after the opening evening exhibit. On Tuesday evening, after the exhibits close, everyone is invited to sit in on one of the engaging Rap Sessions that always generate a lot of dialog. The Wednesday evening Gala is always popular and this year will be no exception. 

APEC 2012 has the support of 16 publications catering to the power electronics industry.  By promoting the conference through advertisements in their magazines, e-newsletters and on their websites, these publications help to make the conference the success it is.  Publications supporting APEC 2012 include:

• Appliance Design
• Battery Power Products & Technology
• Bodo's Power Systems
• Canadian Electronics
• Circuit Cellar
• Electronic Design
• Electronic Products
• ECN Magazine
• e-Drive
• Elektor
• How2Power
• Micronews
• Power Dev'
• Power Electronics Technology
• Power Systems Design
• Power Electronics Europe

In exchange for their support, APEC encourages PSMA members to show their appreciation for these publications by visiting their websites and to consider subscribing to their e-newsletters.

Hope to see all of you in Orlando in February!

Provided by Greg Evans, APEC 2012 Publicity Chair

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