AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium

29–30 Sept 2026 | Vienna, Austria

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29 September 2026 - 30 September 2026

1140 Vienna, Austria

Schlossallee 8

DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schönbrunn

Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium

Registration open until 15 Sept 2026

Welcome to the Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium!

Power Electronics is one of the key technologies for the energy transition. Two of Austria’s largest research centers for electronic systems – AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) have joined forces to organize this event as a meeting point for industry and academia in central Europe.

The Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium will focus on newest technology for Medium-voltage power electronics, Grid-forming systems (AC and DC), Electrification of industrial processes and E-mobility – from Automotive to Aerospace.

Which key topics will be addressed at the event?

  • Medium-voltage power electronics

  • Grid-forming systems (AC and DC)

  • Electrification of industrial processes

  • E-mobility – from Automotive to Aerospace

Program outline: 2 days, single track, sessions with keynote speaker and 2-6 presentations each; 2 poster sessions & exhibition

Program 29. Sept

  • 9:00h Registration

  • 10:00h Welcome by AIT & SAL

  • 2 Sessions on

    • MV Power Electronics

    • Grid forming (AC and DC)

  • 2 Poster Sessions

  • 18:30 Networking Dinner in the restaurant

Detailed Agenda will follow

Program 30. Sept.

  • Start at 8:30h

  • 2 Sessions on

    • eMobility – from Automotive to Aerospace

    • Electrification of industrial processes

  • End at 15:00h

Registration and ticket options

Early bird tickets until 30th June 2026, excl. VAT

  • Industry: €280 (regular €350)

  • Academia, Associations, other: €210 (regular €260)

  • Student: €110 (regular €150)

  • Register now

Location and venue

Vienna is the major economic and innovation center of Austria, with a strong concentration of industry, research institutions, and international organizations. The city provides an excellent environment for cutting-edge research and industrial collaboration, particularly in the fields of energy, electronics, and advanced technologies.

The event venue, Hilton DoubleTree Vienna Schönbrunn, is conveniently located close to Schönbrunn Palace and offers excellent accessibility by public transport as well as by car. The venue provides modern conference facilities, ample space for networking and exhibitions, and high-quality hotel services, ensuring a comfortable and professional setting for the event. Doubletree-vienna-schonbrunn

How to get involved

  • Talk: Both industry and academia are invited to hand in abstracts for the described topics, the call is open until XX June 2026. Selected papers will be invited to give a talk.

  • Poster session: Selected papers will be invited to present a poster.

  • Exhibition: A table-top-exhibition will accompany the event.

  • Sponsoring: There are attractive sponsorship packages available for companies or organizations. See Sponsorship Opportunities

Program Committee

This committee of internationally renowned power electronics' experts will decide on the program, including invited keynotes as well as selected oral and poster presentations (see call for abstracts).

Members

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology

Margit Özelt