PCIM Asia Conference sets stage for breakthrough in power electronics

By Staff Report December 10, 2025 11:16 am IST

As the backbone of technologies such as electric mobility, renewable energy systems, data centres, and advanced consumer devices, power electronics plays a pivotal role in boosting efficiency, reducing energy loss, and enabling smart grids and sustainable energy transitions.

The PCIM Asia New Delhi Conference – India’s new meeting ground for the global power electronics community- commenced on 9th December, marking its debut edition in the country. Bringing together industry experts and leading academic researchers, the conference sets the stage for breakthroughs in next-generation power electronics. As the backbone of technologies such as electric mobility, renewable energy systems, data centres, and advanced consumer devices, power electronics plays a pivotal role in boosting efficiency, reducing energy loss, and enabling smart grids and sustainable energy transitions. The two-day conference promises a platform, opening up significant opportunities for innovation, collaboration and future growth.

Day one of the conference commenced with an interesting session in the presence of esteemed distinguished dignitaries, including: Guest of Honour, Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator, R&D; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India Chief Guest, Dr D Sai Baba, Joint Secretary-Transmission & Coordination, Ministry of Power, Government of India; Prof (Dr) Leo Lorenz, President, European Centre for Power Electronics; Dr Gourab Majumdar, IEEE Fellow, Entered IEEE-ISPSD Inaugural Hall of Fame; Senior Fellow, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Petra Haarburger, Director of PCIM Product Portfolio, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH; Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd Guest of Honour, Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator, R&D; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, expressed: “MeitY has been funding research in the power electronics industry for a long time. In India, the semiconductor mission, we are looking at some fabrication facilities in Silicon Carbide. There is a huge scope for Made in India, indigenous power electronics, circuits, devices,  materials and systems. We are looking forward to collaborating and developing solutions for the country. There is a promise as the government has launched policies, fiscal support and requirements from the government. There will be exponential growth in demand within the country and the globe. This will enable India to make its mark in the field of power electronics.” 

Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd expressed: “PCIM Asia New Delhi Conference is both timely and essential as the nation advances in electric mobility, renewable energy and digitalisation. This conference serves as a catalyst, connecting brilliant minds, showcasing cutting-edge solutions and unlocking pathways for innovation that will define the next decade of power electronics. We are delighted to see such strong participation and enthusiasm in its first edition.”

The conference gives the opportunity to engage with global technology leaders and explore potential collaborations across R&D, system design and component manufacturing. The event’s format also supports industry-academia interface sessions, mentoring for students and interactive poster exhibitions aimed at nurturing next-generation talent. The conference is actively supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Ministry of Power and INEMI & IPCA (Partners | PCIM India Conference 2025). After the New Delhi edition, PCIM Expo & Conference will be held from 9-11 June 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany; PCIM Asia Shenzhen from 26-28 August 2026 in Shenzhen, China and PCIM Asia Shanghai in 2027 in China.