From June 9 to 11 in Nuremberg, the trade fair brought together the international community and generated new ideas for the future of the industry. This year, the focus was on artificial intelligence as a development tool and growth driver for power electronics.
With 650 exhibitors from 27 countries, over 120 exhibitors participating for the first time, and more than 60% of visitors coming from outside Germany, the PCIM once again proved to be a dynamic meeting point for companies across the entire power electronics value chain.
“For us, the PCIM Expo is one of the most important platforms worldwide, as it focuses uniquely and consistently on power electronics like no other trade fair. This specific thematic focus
enables a highly qualified exchange between experts and an in-depth exploration of current industry topics. The resulting depth of content and technical quality make the PCIM an exceptional and indispensable event for us,” commented Jörg Schulze, Director of the Fraunhofer IISB.
James Willford, Director of Business Development at Semikron Danfoss, added: “PCIM is power electronics. For our company, it is simply the most important event globally. I would also say that this event shapes the future of power electronics: it equips today’s engineers and business leaders with the building blocks that make tomorrow’s power electronics systems possible.”
The impressions of the organizer, Mesago Messe Frankfurt, were equally favorable:
As Lisette Hausser, Vice President of PCIM Expo & Conference, explains: “PCIM 2026 once again demonstrated the dynamism and innovation inherent in the power electronics industry. The response to the new formats and core themes, especially AI and data centers, was overwhelmingly positive. This reinforces our determination to continue improving PCIM in line with the needs of the sector.”
Record numbers for the PCIM Conference.
For the first time, the conference, held in conjunction with the exhibition, featured 500 presentations and poster sessions on the latest research topics, offering the 960 attendees an in-depth look at the world of power electronics. AI was also a central theme of the conference, which included a keynote address entitled “AI Meets Power Electronics: Have We Arrived?” and special sessions dedicated to AI applications and data center technologies. With numerous first-time publications from both industry and academia, the PCIM Conference once again proved itself to be a vital platform for knowledge sharing within the sector.
Prior to the trade fair, the PCIM seminars had already provided practical insights covering the entire technological spectrum:
“The PCIM Conference offers a unique overview of how the various subfields of power electronics interact. It is an excellent platform for presenting ideas, obtaining valuable feedback, and exploring the latest developments in both research and industry. This makes it, in my opinion, the leading European conference at the intersection of academia and industry,” commented Matthew Appleby of the University of Bristol, winner of the Best Paper Award and a speaker at the 2026 PCIM Conference.
The audience was equally impressed:
“For me, the highlight was the practical relevance of the presentations. Much of the content was directly applicable to the current challenges of my daily work,” said Dr. Sinan Zengin, a conference attendee from GE Grid GmbH.
The new stage celebrates a successful debut.
This year, a new presentation stage, the AI & Data Centers Stage, joined the Exhibitor, Technology, and E-Mobility & Energy Storage stages at the conference. The motivation behind this was to highlight two of the biggest recent trends in power electronics. “The new AI & Data Centers Stage was one of my highlights at this year’s PCIM,” commented Keinosuke Muraji of ROHM Semiconductor. “It clearly demonstrated the growing importance of artificial intelligence for the power electronics industry, and what applications are already possible today.”
All the sessions offered attendees a wide range of specialized talks and discussion formats, providing practical insights into current technological advancements, innovative solutions, and real-world applications. With their specific focus themes, the various sessions offered a structured overview of the latest industry trends.
Looking ahead,
a detailed analysis of the event, including data and figures, is expected to be available in July.
PCIM offers 365 days of knowledge and networking throughout the year.
The PCIM – Hub for Power Electronics is the permanent platform for knowledge transfer beyond the physical event. By bringing together a variety of digital formats and networking opportunities, the PCIM Hub offers the international community continuous access to the latest trends, technologies, and solutions. Formats such as the PCIM Magazine, the PCIM After Work events, and the PCIM News platform facilitate international exchange and help drive innovation within the industry. More information about the PCIM – Hub for Power Electronics is available online.
