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19 Feb 25. PCIM Asia Shanghai 2025 will take place from 24 – 26 September in halls N4 and N5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Held alongside the exhibition, the PCIM Asia Shanghai Conference serves as Asia’s leading platform connecting academia and industry in power electronics. In 2025, it will once again bring together renowned experts and scholars to share insights and foster collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutes. Paper submissions for the Conference are now open, with abstracts due by 4 March 2025.
As one of the most prestigious academic conferences in the power electronics industry, The PCIM Asia Shanghai Conference invites leading experts from around the world to share their expertise on the latest technologies and developments in the market. The event connects professionals throughout the industry, from technical researchers and product development engineers to company executives and marketing specialists, creating new opportunities for business development.
Describing its vision, Professor Leo Lorenz, Chairman of the PCIM Asia Shanghai Conference Advisory Board, explained: “The Conference covers innovations along the power electronics value chain, creating an international hub for designers, engineers, researchers and company decision makers to identify new market segments and define future avenues of research.”
With the call for papers now open, the 2025 conference seeks submissions on a wide range of topics, including:
- Advanced power semiconductors
- Packaging and reliability
- Passive components and integration
- AC/DC converters
- DC/DC converters
- Digital power conversion
- Motor drives & motion control
- High frequency power electronic converters and inverters
- Automotive power electronics and electrified transportation
- System reliability
- Power quality solutions
- Smart grid power electronics
- Power electronics technologies for transmission systems
Key submission dates are listed below:
- Abstract submission deadline: March 2025
- Notification of abstract acceptance: May 2025
- Full paper submission deadline: 20 June 2025
All submissions will be evaluated by the PCIM Asia Shanghai Conference Advisory Board. Selected papers will be considered for oral presentations or poster sessions, with accepted works published in the conference proceedings and indexed in Ei Compendex, IEEE Xplore, IET Inspec-Direct and Scopus databases.
Top submissions will be recognised through the Conference’s returning Best Paper Award, Young Engineer Award and University Scientist Award, each with an accompanying prize. In 2025, the conference will also introduce a new Outstanding Poster Award and prize, honouring outstanding poster contributions.
PCIM Asia Conference 2024 in review
In 2024, the PCIM Asia Conference featured 104 presentations and welcomed a total of 981 professional attendees. Key topics included electric vehicles, charging stations, wide bandgap technologies and materials including silicon carbide.
Dr Ian Chan, a member of the PCIM Asia Shanghai Conference Advisory Board, remarked during an interview: “The event’s international exhibition and conference creates a space for academia, research institutes and industry professionals to exchange ideas and explore future development trends. It offers an important opportunity to drive innovation, improve efficiency and optimise costs.”
Speaking at the event, Mr Tian Fanghao, a PhD Researcher at KU Leuven, remarked: “The impact of this conference on the power electronics industry has been undeniably positive. It provides industry professionals with an invaluable hub for learning and networking, advancing both technology and the wider industry. I’ve found immense personal value in participating – not only in promoting our solutions, but also in understanding market demands and receiving industry feedback.”
To find out more about the event, please visit www.pcimasia-shanghai.com or email .
PCIM Asia Shanghai is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. PCIM Asia Shanghai is part of the international PCIM network, which includes:
- PCIM Expo & Conference: 6 – 8 May 2025, Nuremberg, Germany
- PCIM Asia Shanghai: 24 – 26 September 2025, Shanghai, China
- PCIM Asia Shenzhen: 2026, Shenzhen, China
18 Feb 25. World Defense Show (WDS), founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) in Saudi Arabia, today revealed several new features to be implemented at its upcoming third edition in 2026, under the theme, ‘The Future of Defense Integration.’ The details of the show, including the expansion of the venue space, were announced today at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. To be held from 8-12 February 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, WDS will showcase the latest advancements in defense technologies across all five defense domains — air, land, sea, space, and security. Building on the success of its two prior editions, WDS 2026 will bring together global defense stakeholders to further foster collaboration, innovation, and international partnerships to strengthen global defense capabilities. WDS contributes to Saudi Arabia’s growth in the defense sector and is aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to localize 50 percent of defense spending in the Kingdom. World Defense Show 2026 will span 273,000 sqm of exhibition space, including a new fourth hall. Since its inception in 2022, the area of exhibition stands has seen a considerable 58% growth. WDS 2026, in its third edition, is set to be even bigger and has received global participation with 65% of exhibition stands already sold.
Attendees can experience several world-class features, take part in strategic networking opportunities, engage in discussions on crucial topics transforming the defense landscape, and view dynamic live and static displays at the expanded 2026 venue.
Andrew Pearcey, CEO, said: “We are excited to announce that WDS 2026 is surpassing the success of the previous edition. The 2026 show will be larger in size and expanded in scope, with increased international and local participation, expanded exhibition space, and a stronger focus on technological advancements, zooming in on unmanned systems and naval. WDS has introduced a range of important new features to promote further integration across the full spectrum of defense operations and deliver attendees another unmatched experience.”
New Features
WDS 2026 has announced new groundbreaking show features in addition to the successful programs from the previous edition. In 2024, these will contribute to an even more inclusive environment, bring the most cutting-edge technologies, and ensure wider industry coverage.
Among the highlights is Future Defense Lab, a revolutionary platform showcasing a new era of innovators, from startups to global primes, presenting never-before-seen cutting-edge technologies. In addition, the Unmanned Systems Zone brings the latest advancements in autonomous technology to the forefront, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the next phase of unmanned developments across all defense domains. Further, the new Naval Zone offers a comprehensive look at the future of maritime defense, underscoring the integral role of naval capabilities in maintaining global stability and securing economic interests.
A key new feature that reflects the Kingdom’s growing defense sector capabilities is the Saudi Supply Chain Zone, which enables small- and medium-sized Saudi enterprises the opportunity to connect with key players in the global defense supply chain, thereby strengthening local and international partnerships.
Pearcey added: “We’ve received resounding positive feedback from the previous two editions, with 2024 exceeding our expectations across the board. In response, we’ve set even more ambitious goals for 2026. By extending the show to offer more networking opportunities, greater deal-making potential, and enhanced collaboration between startups, local SMEs, and global industry leaders, we are committed to strengthening industry connections across the entire supply chain.”
For further details about the World Defense Show, visit: https://www.worlddefenseshow.com/
About World Defense Show (WDS)
Founded by Saudi Arabia’s defense industry regulator, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), WDS serves as the global stage for innovation and technological advancement across air, land, sea, space, and security domains. Reflecting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to becoming a premier global destination for major events, WDS drives the Kingdom’s aspirations to be the future hub of the defense industry. Aligned with Vision 2030, WDS supports the Kingdom’s objective to localize 50% of military expenditures, reinforcing its commitment to a self-sufficient national defense industry. Positioned strategically and backed by economic strength, Saudi Arabia is set to achieve its goals.
Following its inaugural edition in 2022 and a successful second edition in 2024, the third edition, taking place from 8-12 February 2026 in Riyadh, will feature networking programs, live demonstrations of advanced defense solutions, and knowledge-sharing segments that will generate opportunities for local and global military industries. World Defense Show will be held in the presence of Saudi Arabia’s key leadership, international delegations and prominent industry decision makers from around the world. To learn more about the show, visit www.worlddefenseshow.com.
About General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)
The General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), founder of the World Defense Show, serves as the key organization responsible for regulating, developing, and licensing Saudi Arabia’s military industries sector. Working alongside public and private partners, GAMI is committed to achieving the Vision 2030 goal of localizing over 50% of the Kingdom’s defense spending, strengthening national manufacturing capabilities, and positioning the sector as a vital pillar of the national economy, with a direct positive impact on the Kingdom’s GDP by 2030. Through WDS, GAMI showcases the Kingdom’s dedication to technological advancement and self-sufficiency in defense.
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DSEI 2025 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.
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