Top Conferences for Electrical Engineers: 50 Electrical Engineering Events in the US, Canada, and More to Attend in 2016

Electrical engineering is at the heart of the hottest technological trends today, including 3D printing and the Internet of Things. Whether you’re looking to hone your skills, earn more certifications, or take part in the exciting advancements that are happening thanks in large part to electrical engineering, attending a conference for electrical engineers is a smart move. To help you decide which electrical engineering conference is right for you, we’ve rounded up our top 50 picks.
Our top conferences for electrical engineers are hosted by leading electrical engineering associations and organizations, feature interactive labs or sessions, include industry thought leaders and experts as keynote speakers, and put you on the cutting edge of advancements in electrical engineering. We’ve also included top electrical engineering conferences around the globe, so that you can find the one that best suits you.
**Please note:the top 50 conferences for electrical engineers are listed in no particular order. We have included a table of contents to make it easier to jump to the conference location that is most convenient for you.

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Electrical Engineering Conferences in the U.S.A.
1. IEEE-Northwest Energy Systems Symposium (NWESS)
@IEEEorg
April 27-28
Seattle, WA

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is “the world’s largest technical professional society – promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-being of our members.” Their members include engineers, scientists, and students, and they hold events and conferences around the world to achieve their goal. The IEEE-Northwest Energy Systems Symposium (NWESS) is one of their conferences for electrical engineers, and the 2016 agenda is looking robust, including such topics as transactive control, energy storage, and smart meters.
Cost to Attend:

• IEEE Members: $225
• Non-Members: $250
• Students: Up to 25 students may register for free when validated by a University of Washington faculty member

2. IMAC
January 23-28
Orlando, FL

The Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) presents the 34th edition of IMAC, a conference and exposition on structural dynamics. The theme of IMAC 2016 is Dynamics of Multiphysical Systems: From Active Materials to Vibroacoustics. IMAC encompasses all engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, industrial, aerospace, and electrical. Dedicated conference sessions will give attendees the opportunity to consider the necessity of including the effects of electrical systems as interactive boundary conditions for structural dynamics analysis and testing. IMAC offers pre-conference courses January 23-24, with the main conference taking place January 25-28.
Cost to Attend:

• Member: $750
• Member Plus Membership Renewal: $850
• Non-Member: $860
• Student Member: $195
• Student Non-Member: $250

3. International Solid-State Circuits Conference – ISSCC
@SSCSociety
January 31-February 4
San Francisco, CA

The IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society focuses on integrated-circuit career opportunities and education. They sponsor the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), a conference for electrical engineers with 3,500 attendees. The theme of ISSCC 2016 is Silicon Systems for the Internet of Everything, as solid-state electronics are at the core of the Internet of Everything (IoE) and power-efficiency and security are two key challenges for the growth of IoE.
Cost to Attend:

• Conference Registration, IEEE Member: $590 through January 4
• Conference Registration, Non-Member: $825 through January 4
• Student Conference Registration, IEEE Member: $225 through January 4
• Student Conference Registration, Non-Member: $260 through January 4
• IEE Life Member: $225 through January 11

4. ASME NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology Conference – NEMB
@ASMEdotorg
February 21-24
Houston, TX

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers works to promote multidisciplinary engineering and related sciences. Their NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology Conference (NEMB) joins scientists, clinicians, physicists, chemists, biologists, and electrical engineers to discuss integrating engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology to address fundamental issues in biology and medicine. Tracks of special interest to electrical engineers include NanoImaging and Nanomaterials Design and manufacturing, among others.
Cost to Attend:

• ASME Member: $680 through January 22
• Non-Member: $780 through January 22
• ASME Student Member: $280 through January 22
• Student Non-Member: $330 through January 22
• One-Day Member: $400 through January 22
• One-Day Non-Member: $550 through January 22
• Life Member: $300 through January 22

5. 33rd Annual International Battery Seminar & Exhibit
@CEnertech
March 21-24
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cambridge EnerTech (CET), a premier conference and exposition provider for the energy storage industry, has announced that the 33rd Annual International Battery Seminar & Exhibit will feature an expanded meeting agenda to now include seven pre-conference workshops, three parallel conference tracks, two post-conference symposia, more than 75 technical presentations, an exhibit hall of 55 companies, breakout discussion groups, and dedicated poster viewing and networking sessions. This conference for electrical engineers is the place to be for sharing information about the technologies needed to drive the new era of batter technology.
Cost to Attend:

• Commercial All Access Early Registration: $1,999 until December 18
• Academic, Government All Access Early Registration: $1,299 until December 18

6. IEEE VLSI Test Symposium – VTS 2016
@IEEEorg
April 25-27
Las Vegas, NV

The IEEE VLSI Test Symposium (VTS) is a conference for electrical engineers that explores the emerging trends and concepts in testing, debugging, and repairing microelectronic circuits and systems. VTS topics cover a range of concepts, from analog/mixed-signal/RF testing, to embedded testing methods, to microsystems/MEMS/sensors testing. Details about VTS 2016 are still being finalized, but electrical engineers are sure to enjoy immersing themselves in the conference content while experiencing the lavish Caesars Palace venue.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
7. IEEE RFID 2016
@IEEEorg
May 3-5
Orlando, FL

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a multidisciplinary field with several applications. IEEE’s International Conference on RFID is a premier conference for electrical engineers, practitioners, and researchers who are looking to share, discuss, and witness research results in all areas of RFID technologies and their applications. IEEE RFID topics include circuits, devices, and readers, the Internet of Things and Next-Gen Physical Layer, sensors, and more for electrical engineers.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
8. 2016 IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference – REPC
@IEEEorg
Mah 15-18
Westminster, CO

The IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (REPC) is slated for May 15-18 in Westminster, Colorado. IEEE REPC is an electrical engineering conference that joins electrical engineers, consulting engineers, manufacturers, and educators who deal with medium and high voltage electric power system planning, design, and component development to share their expertise regarding advanced technologies and application methods. The agenda for IEEE REPC 2016 is shaping up now that abstracts have been submitted, so be sure to check for more information on this conference for electrical engineers as it becomes available.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
9. IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium
@IEEEorg
@SSCSociety
May 22-24
San Francisco, CA

IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium is a premier integrated circuits (IC) conference that focuses on the latest developments in RF, microwave, an millimeter wave IC technology and innovation. This conference for electrical engineers includes workshops and short courses, plenary talks, a reception embedded with doing industry showcase and interactive forum, presentations, special lunch panel sessions, and more.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
10. IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference – ECTC 2016
@IEEEorg
May 31-June 3
Las Vegas, NV

The Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) is a premier event for electrical engineers that joins together industry leaders in packaging, components and microelectronic systems science, technology, and education. Sponsored by the Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Society of the IEEE, the 2016 ECTC features nearly 40 technical sessions, 16 professional development courses, a panel discussion, a plenary session, a CPMT seminar, and a technology corner for exhibitors.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
11. 43rd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference – IEEE PVSC
@IEEEPVSC
June 5-10
Portland, OR

The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (IEEE PVSC) is the world’s longest-running technical gathering for the PV industry. An interactive forum, IEEE PVSC welcomes electrical engineers, researchers, students, scientists, and technology and business leaders to strengthen collaborations and share knowledge across the field of photovoltaics. IEEE PVSC is partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for a more varied and diverse conference than ever before.
Cost to Attend:

• IEEE Member, Headquarter Hotel: $700 through May 5
• IEEE Member, Other Hotel: $800 through May 5
• Non-Member, Headquarter Hotel: $900 through May 5
• Non-Member, Other Hotel: $1,000 through May 5
• IEEE Student, Headquarter Hotel: $275 through May 5
• IEEE Student, Other Hotel: $325 through May 5
• Non-Member Student, Headquarter Hotel: $350 through May 5
• Non-Member Student, Other Hotel: $400 through May 5

12. 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics – ISIE 2016
@ieee_ies
June 8-10
Santa Clara, CA

The 2016 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 2016) will be held in Santa Clara, California, in early June. Electrical engineers and other industry leaders can exchange ideas based on the theme, Challenges of the IoT, throughout two-day IoT Summit that precedes the conference and then continue their dialogue at the symposium. Collaboration is key at ISIE 2016, and electrical engineers will have the opportunity to network, build partnerships, and exchange ideas with their peers, industry leaders, experienced researchers, developers, and practitioners across several industries, research institutes, and academia.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
13. 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits
June 13-17
Honolulu, HI

An international conference on semiconductor technology and circuits, the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits offers opportunities for electrical engineers and other industry leaders to interact on topics ranging from process technology to systems-on-chip. Program information will be available in March, but we know there will be engaging plenary and rump sessions, courses and workshops, and much more for electrical engineers at the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
14. IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI – ISVLSI 2016
@ComputerSociety
July 11-13
Pittsburgh, PA

The IEEE Computer Society is the community for technology leaders that is a leading source of trusted information. They sponsor the IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI (ISVLSI) , which gives attendees the opportunity to explore emerging trends and concepts in VLSI. Electrical engineers will network and learn about VLSI circuits, system and design methods, system-on-chip issues, and much more at ISVLSI 2016, which features tracks in analog and mixed-signal circuits, digital circuits and FPGA based designs, and testing, reliability, and fault-tolerance, among others.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
15. 5th International Symposium on Sensor Science – I3S 2016
@Sensors_MDPI
@UofNH
@MDPIOpenAccess
July 17-22
Durham, NH

Sponsored by the journal Sensors and under the patronage of the University of New Hampshire, the 5th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2016) is an international scientific conference geared toward electrical engineers, biologists, physicists, and chemists who work to provide sensors for everything from robots to on-site medical diagnostics. I3S 2016 promotes interaction between scientists and engineers from various disciplines to foster advancement in sensor technology.
Cost to Attend:

• Regular: $1100 until April 15
• MDPI Author or Board Member: $800 until April 15
• MDPI Reviewer: $900 until April 15
• Student: $600 until April 15
• Non-academic: $1,500 until April 15

16. Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition – APEC 2016
@APEC_Conf
March 20-24
Long Beach, CA

The Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition, APEC 2016, is “the premier global event in power electronics.” APEC focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business and is perfect for electrical engineers. APEC 2016 features professional development courses taught by world-class experts, presentations of peer-reviewed technical papers, and time to network with power electronics professionals.
Cost to Attend:

• IEEE Member Full Registration: $825 until February 19
• Non-Member Full Registration: $1,000 until February 19
• IEEE Member Technical Sessions: $525 until February 19
• Non-Member Technical Sessions: $625 until February 19
• IEEE Member Seminars Only: $425 until February 19
• Non-Member Seminars Only: $500 until February 19

17. ISARC 2016
@AuburnU
July 18-21
Auburn, AL

The 33rd International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, ISARC 2016, will take place at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, from July 18-21. ISARC is organized by members of the International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC) in order to address the needs of a global community in all fields of construction, machine automation, robots applications to construction, mining automation, infrastructure networks, and others. Electrical engineering are at the heart of much of this work, making ISARC 2016 an important conference for electrical engineers to attend.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
18. Printed Electronics USA 2015
@IDTechEx
November 18-19, 2015
Santa Clara, CA

IDTechEx delivers impartial market research, business intelligence, and events on emerging technologies such as printed electronics, IoT, 3D printing, and more. They present Printed Electronics USA 2015, “the world’s largest event on printed, organic and flexible electronics,” so that electrical engineers and other attendees have an opportunity to assess end-user requirements, the latest diverse technology capability, and all related opportunities. Printed Electronics USA 2015 is coming up very quickly, so if you didn’t get a chance to register for this year, you should make a note to attend in 2016.
Cost to Attend:

• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 4 Masterclass Sessions: $4,199
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 3 Masterclass Sessions: $3,699
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 2 Masterclass Sessions: $3,399
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 1 Masterclass Session: $2,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, and Audio Recordings: $1,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $1,599
• Academic Pass: 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $495

19. 2016FLEX Conference & Exhibition
@flexconf
February 29-March 3
Monterey, CA

The FLEX Conference is a premier event for electrical engineers to share the latest technical and market advances in flexible, printed, and organic electronics and displays. Attendees gather and explore how to successfully bring technology and products to market through the presentations, courses, exhibits, and networking opportunities available at the FLEX Conference. 2016FLEX is a technical event sure to advance electrical engineers’ technical interests in flexible, printed, and hybrid electronics and their applications.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
20. SID: Emerging Technologies for Display
@DisplayWeek
February 5
Costa Mesa, CA

The Society for Information and Display, SID, and its Los Angeles Chapter presents Emerging Technologies for Displays, a one-day conference focused on the emerging technologies that likely will influence future display devices and products. SID: Emerging Technologies for Display is a conference well suited to electrical engineers who want other from six experts as they share the latest emerging display technologies, as well s product, market, and business assessments.
Cost to Attend:

• SID Member: $200
• SID Non-Member: $250
• Student or Faculty: $50

21. CES 2016
@CES
January 6-9
Las Vegas, NV

CES 2016 is the place to be for the latest in consumer technologies. As next-generation products including 3D printing, automotive electronics, robotics, sensors, wearables, wireless devices and services, and many more are introduced to the marketplace, electrical engineers need to be part of the innovation at CES 2016.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
22. Display Week 2016
@DisplayWeek
May 22-May 27
San Francisco, CA

SID’s Display Week is a premier electronic display industry event, featuring global display-engineering talent. Electrical engineers witness the introduction of breakthrough technologies when they attend Display Week, including the three-day exhibition, 4-day world-class technical symposium, short courses and seminars, and networking opportunities. Display Week 2016 special topics include augmented and virtual reality, digital-signage display solutions, lighting, wearable displays, vehicle displays and user interface technology, and TFTs and display circuits on plastic substrates.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
23. SEMICON West 2016
@SEMICONWest
July 12-14
San Francisco, CA

SEMICON West is a conference for electrical engineers that highlights the critical issues impacting microelectronics manufacturing. Electrical engineers join thousands of attendees, visit more than 600 exhibiting companies, experience Innovation Village showcasing 20 start-up companies and 12 research groups featuring their breakthrough research capabilities, and have access to 180 hours of technical and strategic business programs, plus attend sessions on topics such as MEMS and testing and keynotes by noted thought leaders. You won’t want to miss SEMICON West 2016.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
24. 2016 SGIA Expo
@SGIA_graphics
September 14-16
Las Vegas, NV

SGIA supports digital and screen printing community leaders, and the work of electrical engineers supports them as well. That’s why electrical engineers should consider attending the 2016 SGIA Expo in September, in Las Vegas. The best products, methodologies, and innovative applications will be showcased for tens of thousands attendees who will explore them while meeting colleagues, competitors, customers, and potential clients.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
25. Wearable Sensors and Electronics 2015
@MEMSJournal
November 16-17
Santa Clara, CA

MEMS Journal, the largest MEMS publication in the world, presents the annual Wearable Sensors and Electronics Conference and Exhibition in Santa Clara, California, November 16 -17, 2015. Electrical engineers who did not register in time to attend this year should plan to attend in 2016 because the Wearable Sensors and Electronics event focuses exclusively on sensors and electronics for wearable applications. Leading wearable sensors and electronics technology experts will speak on the emerging technology and application trends at the conference, and electrical engineers will have ample opportunity to network.
Cost to Attend:

• Standard Registration: $995
• Technology Showcase Registration: $1,195
• Exhibitor Registration: $1,495
• Exhibitor Plus Registration: $1,695

26. Electric Vehicles: Everything is Changing
@IDTechEx
November 18-19
Santa Clara, CA

An international exhibition and conference, Electric Vehicles: Everything is Changing will showcase the advances made and still being planned by researchers and technology developers for land, water, and air vehicles. Electrical engineers will be immersed in the big move to integration in place of components-in-a-box at Electric Vehicles: Everything is Changing. Other conference topics for electrical engineers include structural electronics, emerging energy storage technology, sensor fusion, multiple energy harvesting, and more.
Cost to Attend:

• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 4 Masterclass Sessions: $4,199
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 3 Masterclass Sessions: $3,699
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 2 Masterclass Sessions: $3,399
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 1 Masterclass Session: $2,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, and Audio Recordings: $1,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $1,599
• Academic Pass: 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $495

27. International Conference on Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering – ICIEEE 2015
December 4, 2015
New York, NY

Science Plus presents the 2015 International Conference on Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ICIEEE 2015, in associate with Institute of Research and Journals (IRAJ). This conference for electrical engineers is an international forum for presenting technological advances and research results in both industrial electronics and electrical engineering. Electrical engineers join researchers, scientists, and engineers from other domains to share their experiences and knowledge in industrial electronics and electrical engineering at ICIEEE 2015.
Cost to Attend:

• Authors (Academician/Practitioner): $300
• Authors (Student M.tech/PhD): $250
• Authors (B. Tech): $200
• Listeners: $150

28. IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting – IEDM Conference 2015
@ieee_iedm
December 7-9, 2015
Washington, DC

The IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM Conference 2015, will take place in late 2015 in Washington, DC. Electrical engineers attend the IEDM Conference to stay up to date on the latest technological breakthroughs in semiconductor and electronic device technology, design, manufacturing, physics, and modeling. Electrical engineers attending IEDM Conference 2015 will hear more than 200 papers with a special focus on power devices, novel imagers, devices for biological science, and much more. Attendees also can take advantage of the tutorials and short courses available at IEDM Conference 2015 to learn more about important developments in emerging technologies.
Cost to Attend:

• Technical Sessions
  • IEEE Members: $490 in advance
  • Non-Members: $635 in advance
  • Student Members: $125 in advance
  • Student Non-Members: $180 in advance
• Tutorials
  • IEEE Members: $120 in advance
  • Non-Members: $150 in advance
  • Student Members: $65 in advance
  • Student Non-Members: $85 in advance
• Short Courses
  • IEEE Members: $450 in advance
  • Non-Members: $525 in advance
  • Student Members: $125 in advance
  • Student Non-Members: $175 in advance

29. International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering – ICECE New York
December 8-9
New York, NY

The International Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, ICECE New York, is organized by the Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies. The conference will feature electrical engineering topics such as advanced power semiconductors, computer and AI applications in power industry, control science, and control engineering.
Cost to Attend:

• Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter Full Registration
  • Early Registration: € 400
  • Standard Registration: € 440
• Student Oral/Poster Presenter Full Registration
  • Early Registration: € 350
  • Standard Registration: € 400

30. 3D Printing USA 2015
@IDTechEx
November 18-19
Santa Clara, CA

3D Printing USA 2015 is a conference and exhibition for electrical engineers that covers current and future markets and technologies relating to 3D printing. More than 30 speakers will be featuring content on end-user needs and industry requirements, the full spectrum of 3D printing processes and materials, materials developments and requirements, and more. 3D Printing USA is co-located with other relevant exhibitions and conferences for electrical engineers, including IoT Applications, Printed Electronics, Wearable Technologies, and others.
Cost to Attend:

• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 4 Masterclass Sessions: $4,199
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 3 Masterclass Sessions: $3,699
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 2 Masterclass Sessions: $3,399
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, Audio Recordings, and 1 Masterclass Session: $2,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass, and Audio Recordings: $1,999
• 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $1,599
• Academic Pass: 2-Day Conference, Exhibition Pass: $495

Electrical Engineering Conferences in Canada
31. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems – ISCAS 2016
@ISCAS2016
May 22-25
Montréal, Canada

The IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS, a conference for electrical engineers, is the world’s largest networking forum of leading researchers in theory, design, and implementation of circuits and systems. Keynote speakers include Bob Adams of Analog Devices, Inc., Rahul Sarpeshkar of Dartmouth College, and Jean-Claude Tardif of Montréal Heart Institute Research Centre. ISCAS 2016 will be held in Montréal, Canada, in May 2016.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
32. ICECE 2016: 18th International Conference on Electronics and Communication Engineering
@wasetorg
May 16-17
Montréal, Canada

The International Conference on Electronics and Communication Engineering, ICECE 2016, is an electrical engineering conference that brings together academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars who share their results in electronics and communication engineering. ICECE 2016 also is a premier forum for discussing recent innovations, trends, concerns, and practical challenges in the field of electronics and communication engineering. Details for ICECE 2016 are still being hammered out, so check back often for more information.
Cost to Attend:

• Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter, Early Registration: € 450
• Student Oral/Poster Presenter, Early Registration: € 350

33. International Conference on Modern Engineering & Technological Advances – EngTech2016
August 13-14
Toronto, Canada

The International Conference on Modern Engineering & Technological Advances, EngTech 2016 is a premier event for electrical engineers and others seeking to build knowledge in modern engineering and technological advances through interaction with experts in the field. Electrical engineers and other attendees of EngTech 2016 will learn best practices, network, and share knowledge over the course of this conference.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
34. 29th Annual IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering – IEEE CCECE 2016
@CCECE2016
May 15-18
Vancouver, Canada

The IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering, IEEE CCECE is a conference geared toward researchers, students, and professionals in electrical and computing engineering. IEEE CCECE provides a forum for sharing research and discovering, networking, and exchanging ideas to enhance collaboration and partnerships in electrical engineering. IEEE CCECE 2016 tracks include bioengineering; communications and networks; computer and software techniques; control and robotics; devices, circuits, and systems; power and energy circuits and systems; and signal theory and signal processing.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
35. CPES 2016
@CPEIA_ACEI
April 19-20
Oakville, Ontario, Canada

The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association (CPEIA) presents the Canadian Printable Electronics Symposium, CPES 2016. This international event for electrical engineers has doubled in size and scope to become a premier event for networking, learning, and partnering with industry leaders across Canada’s printable and organic electronics sector. In fact, CPES 2015 sold out and was a smashing success, so electrical engineers should not wait long to register for CPES 2016.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

Electrical Engineering Conferences in Europe
36. LOPEC 2016
@OEAonline
April 5-7
Messe München, Germany

OE-A is a leading international industry association for organic and printed electronics. They present LOPEC, an international exhibition and conference for the printed electronics industry, that is a must-attend event for electrical engineers interested in traveling to Europe for a conference. LOPEC 2015 featured more than 130 exhibitors from 19 countries, more than 2,300 visitors from 42 countries, 199 and first-rate conference presentations from 28 countries. LOPEC 2016 is shaping up to be even better, and electrical engineers should consider taking the trip to Germany to attend this printed electronics conference with preeminent experts from around the globe.
Cost to Attend:

• 1-Day Ticket, Early Bird: € 825
• 2-Day Ticket, Early Bird: € 1,160
• 3-Day Ticket, Early Bird: € 1,415

37. International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives – PEMD
@IETevents
April 19-21
Glasgow, Scotland

The 8th Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016, joins together hundreds of power electronics, machines, and drives specialists from around the globe. The focus of PEMD is the latest developments in technologies and applications of electrical drives, machines, and power electronic systems, making it a great event for electrical engineers who are looking for a full, detailed technical program. It’s worth noting that PEMD 2016 can count toward CPD requirements, offering 18 hours of CPD.
Cost to Attend:

• Member, Early Bird Registration: £599
• Non-Member, Early Bird Registration: £699

38. PCIM Europe 2016 Conference
May 10-12
Nüremberg, Germany

The PCIM Europe 2016 Conference is a leading electrical engineering conference focusing on power electronics. Topics include power semiconductors, passive components, thermal management products, energy storage, sensors, and new materials and systems. This comprehensive conference for electrical engineers features several oral and poster sessions, seminars, and tutorials with state-of-the-art application and practical know-how for power electronics. Please note the conference language is English.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
39. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation – ICRA 2016
@icra16
@ieeeras
May 16-21
Stockholm, Sweden

The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA 2016, is the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s largest conference. Electrical engineers who attend ICRA 2016 have the opportunity to attend workshops and tutorials, technical tours, robotics challenges, the industry forum, the public forum, and more.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
40. IEEE European Test Symposium – ETS
@tudelft
@IEEEorg
May 24-27
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The IEEE European Test Symposium (ETS) is a premier forum for presenting and discussing electronic-based circuits and system testing. Organized by the Delft University of Technology and co-sponsored by the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA), ETS welcomes electrical engineers to focus on scientific results, emerging ideas, applications, hot topics, and new trends relating to electronics-based circuits and system testing. ETS’16 features panel sessions, embedded tutorials, an ETS² special track, vendor sessions, table-top demos, keynote speakers, and much more.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
41. ICEPEE 2016: 18th International Conference on Energy, Power and Electrical Engineering
@wasetorg
January 18-19
London, United Kingdom

ICEPEE 2016, the 18th International Conference on Energy, Power and Electrical Engineering, is the place for academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to share their experiences and research about energy, power, and electrical engineering with electrical engineers and others in the field. This multidisciplinary forum provides attendees with the opportunity to present and discuss cutting-edge innovations, trends, concerns, practical challenges, and solutions in energy, power, and electrical engineering. Topics at ICEPEE 2016 range from advanced power semiconductors to electric vehicle technologies.
Cost to Attend:

• Non-Student Oral/Poster Presenter, Early Registration: €450
• Student Oral/Poster Presenter, Early Registration: €350
• Listener Early Registration: €200

42. European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications – EPE ECCE-Europe
@SEWEURODRIVE
September 5-9
Karlsruhe, Germany

The 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications is sponsored by Mersen Electrical Power and SEW Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG. This five-day conference for electrical engineers encompasses tutorials, conference sessions, and technical visits. The agenda for EPE ECCE-Europe is still in the works, as the call for papers is underway, so check back often for more information.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost
43. 3D Printed Electronics Conference
@3DPelectronics
January 19
Eindhoven, The Netherlands

The 3D Printed Electronics Conference is a one-day conference for electrical engineers in the Netherlands. Topics such as combining functional elements such as electronics, sensors, or switches into 3D printed products, interactive devices being printed rather than assembled, and the challenges presented by these hybrid processes are the focus of the 3D Printing Electronics Conference. This is the third edition of the 3D Printing Electronics Conference.
Cost to Attend:

• Early Bird Registration: €195,00 through December 7

44. Advanced Automotive & Industrial Battery Conference
@AABConference
January 25-28
Mainz, Germany

A leading European forum for automakers, energy-storage system developers, and electrical engineers, the Advanced Automotive & Industrial Battery Conference, AABC, features three technology-focused symposia on lithium ion chemistry, lithium ion engineering, and EC Capacitor developments, plus an application-focused symposium with two parallel tracks focusing on high-volume and industrial/specialty automotive, and three tutorial on batter simulation, beyond lithium ion, and the world battery market.
Cost to Attend:

• All Access Early Registration, Commercial: €1699 until December 4
• All Access Early Registration, Academic/Government: €1449 until December 4

Electrical Engineering Conferences in Asia 
45. The Fourth International Conference on Technological Advances in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering – TAEECE2016
@sdiwc2011
September 6-8
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Topics such as electronics system-level based design, component technology of MEMS, electronics and nano electronics, and optical electronic devices and technologies are just a few of the electronics engineering research topics on tap for the Fourth International Conference on Technological Advances in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, TAEECE2016, scheduled for September 6-8 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This three-day event will feature presentations from researchers in the international community, including keynote speakers and expert lectures of especial interest for electrical engineers.
Cost to Attend: $550
46. 2016 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics
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January 7-9
Coimbatore, India

The International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics, ICCCI 2016, gives the academic, industrial communities the opportunity to address trends, challenges, and emerging technologies relating to computer communication and informatics. The objective of the 2016 conference is to enhance communication between researchers and practitioners, especially electrical engineers, who work in a range of communication and informatics areas. ICCCI is a conference for electrical engineers that is organized by the Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology and co-sponsored by IEEE and IEEE Madras Section.
Cost to Attend:

• IEEE Members (Academic, Research Scholar, Corporate): $150
• Non-IEEE Members (Academic, Research Scholar, Corporate): $200

47. IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems – MEMS 2016
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January 24-28
Shanghai, China

Sponsored by IEEE and the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, MEMS 2016 is a premier annual MEMS event for electrical engineers. MEMS 2016 will feature the latest research results on all aspects of microsystems technology and serves as a forum for top-quality papers and sessions. The technical sessions offer opportunities for interaction between attendees, presenters, and exhibitors. Topics of interest to electrical engineers at MEMS 2016 include electro-mechanical integration techniques, fabrication technologies and processes, nanoelectromechanical devices and systems, and microdevices for inertial sensing, among others.
Cost to Attend:

• IEEE Member: $800 through November 30
• IEEE Non-Member: $900 through November 30
• Student: $730 through November 30

48. 13th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology – ECTI-CON 2016
June 28-July 1
Chiang Mai, Thailand

The 13^th International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology, ECTI-CON 2016, is organized by the ECTI Association and the Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) Faculty of Engineering. This conference for electrical engineers is an international forum for presenting technological advances and research results in electrical engineering, electronics, computer, telecommunications, and information technology. Electrical engineers and other attendees and presenters will network, share ideas, and broaden their knowledge at ECTI-CON 2016.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

Other Electrical Engineering Conference Locations
49. ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction – HRI 2016
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March 7-10
Christchurch, New Zealand

The 11th annual conference on human-robot interaction, HRI 2016 joins researchers and electrical engineers from around the globe to exchange ideas about the latest theories, technology, data, and videos to further state-of-the-art human-robot interaction. The theme of HRI 2016 is Natural Interaction and the conference will focus on the technical, design, methodological, behavioral, and theoretical aspects of human-robot interaction. HRI 2016 welcomes electrical engineers and participants from the robotics, human-computer interaction, human factors, artificial intelligence, and social and behavioral sciences communities. HRI 2016 includes a workshop day on March 7, with March 8-10 being the main conference days.
Cost to Attend: 

• Main Conference, ACM/ACM SIG/IEEE/HFES/AAAI Member: $550 until January 31
• Main Conference, Non-Member: $690 until January 31
• Main Conference, Student ACM/ACM SIG/IEEE/HFES/AAAI Member: $250 until January 31
• Main Conference, Student Non-Member: $315 until January 31
• Full Day Workshop Registration: $100 until January 31

50. IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference – IEEE PES APPEEC
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November 15-18, 2015
Brisbane, Australia

The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) provides the largest forum for sharing the latest technological developments in the electric power industry. While the 2015 IEEE PES APPEEC is underway in Australia, electrical engineers can mark their calendars to attend next year. The conference includes social events and technical tours, oral presentation sessions, poster sessions, paper forum sessions as part of its full technical program.
Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost