When the international power electronics industry gathers in Nuremberg for the PCIM Expo & Conference, 9-11th June 2026, the event will be about much more than just technologies and trends – it will be about the future of the industry.
Starting on the 8th June, the new PCIM Executive Circle will bring together selected decision-makers in an exclusive setting to openly discuss strategic issues facing the industry and generate new ideas.
“Power electronics is a key enabler for electric mobility, renewable energy, and AI infrastructure. With the PCIM Executive Circle, we are specifically expanding the PCIM to include a strategic forum for decision-makers – providing a space for open discussion, new perspectives, and ideas for the future of the industry,” states Lisette Hausser, Vice President of PCIM.
In an exclusive setting, the PCIM Executive Circle brings together international decision-makers from across the entire power electronics value chain. This business-oriented format is deliberately designed not for academic exchange but to address strategic issues related to the market, transformation, and corporate development. Off-the-record guidelines, a participant-centred approach, and direct dialogue create a unique atmosphere for open discussions among peers.
The Executive Circle incorporates elements of an unconference: rather than a traditional stage programme, the focus is on the participants. The content and discussions emerge from their perspectives, experiences, and current challenges. The limited number of participants creates the ideal setting for meaningful conversations and lasting connections.
The agenda combines keynote speeches, interactive roundtables, and targeted networking sessions. Following the opening, Ole Gerkensmeyer, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexperia, will deliver a keynote on geopolitical tensions and their impact on industrial partnerships. In parallel sessions, participants will discuss topics such as:
- Sustainability
- Innovative Materials
- AI-driven Research
- Data Centres
- Resilient Supply Chains
- Energy Transition
- Industry-Startup Partnerships
Experts such as Mahyar Koshravi (Nitride Global), Stefan Hain (onsemi), Milan Rosina (Yole Group), Jörg Schulze (Fraunhofer IISB), Tobias Keller (Hitachi Energy), Tanjeff Schadt (Strategy&), and Wolfgang Dengler (BayernKapital) will share their perspectives from the fields of industry, research, and innovation.
There will be sufficient time between sessions for one-on-one conversations and networking. The event will conclude with a get-together featuring food and drinks.
The PCIM Executive Circle not only offers participants professional and strategic value but also the opportunity to forge new collaborations and partnerships, exchange ideas with like-minded individuals, and actively contribute their own ideas. At the same time, the format provides a space for inspiration, strategic reflection, and the further development of business objectives.
Those interested can now register for the exclusive PCIM Executive Circle: https://bit.ly/4ux7tZv
The PCIM Expo & Conference combines a scientific conference and a practice-oriented trade show. The 2025 event attracted a total of 685 exhibiting companies, 16,500 visitors, and over 800 conference participants from academia and industry.
