The IEEE Power Electronics SocietyVisit www.pels.org for more information is one of the technical societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEEwww.ieee.org). For over 20 years, PELS has facilitated and guided the development and innovation in power electronics technology. This technology encompasses the effective use of electronic components, the application of circuit theory and design techniques, and the development of analytical tools toward efficient conversion, control and condition of electric power. The Power Electronics Society is dedicated to:

• Upholding the vital scientific and educational aspects of power electronics and its applications.
• Keeping its members around the globe up to date on state-of-the-art technological developments and advances in power electronics research.

In striving to build knowledge and awareness of the latest technologies and other advances in power electronics, the Power Electronics Society’s goal is to keep members current and competitive in the workplace, and provide them with the tools necessary to help them grow both personally and professionally. We invite you to join us, and benifit from a world of invaluable information and support.

ECPE (European Center for Power Electronics)Visit www.ecpe.org for more information is an industry-driven research network for power electronics. As a European network almost 100 organisations are involved (40 member companies and >55 Competence Centres). The ECPE office is located in Nuremberg. The focus of ECPE activities is put on pre-competitive research, education and advanced training as well as public relations for power electronics in Europe, please find enclosed our short presentation.
Several networking activities have been established by ECPE:

• ECPE web site www.ecpe.org as networking platform including a job forum for power electronics engineers and students and a FP7-Forum on EU-funded projects,
  
• ECPE Seminar, Workshop and Tutorial Programme with up-to-date topics in power electronics,
  
• Internet based Online Course on Power Electronics (with ETH Zurich),
  
• ECPE working groups e.g. the SiC User Forum and an initiative on Power Electronics Research & Technology Roadmaps for different industrial applications,
  
• ECPE Programme "Young Engineers Needed" e.g. with Students Day at PCIM Europe and power electronics image film
  
• Precompetitive joint research projects in power electronics.
  

The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA)Visit www.psma.com for more information is a nonprofit industry organization with the mission of integrating the resources of the power sources industry in order to more effectively and profitably serve the needs of the power sources users, providers and PSMA members. Today, over 50% of the industry’s revenue is represented in the PSMA's worldwide roster of over 140 member companies, including power supply manufacturers, component suppliers, users, academics, and consultants. The goals of the PSMA are:

• Enhance stature of the industry
• Provide education and information on the industry
• Provide leadership through its members