Events
Advance your SiC and GaN power electronics knowledge base while growing your network.
A key benefit of membership in PowerAmerica is the ability to meet, learn, and collaborate with innovators in the WBG field. Our membership includes Fortune 500 companies, leading universities, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and industry associations.
We recognize your time is valuable, so our events are packed with presentations and hands-on learning and designed to advance your work while introducing you to others who share the goals of bringing to market the next generation of power electronics.
Annual Meeting
Held each year, this event attracts more than 200 attendees from around the country representing the SiC and GaN technology ecosystem — and offers unparalleled opportunities to network and connect with existing and potential business partners.
PowerAmerica’s next Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 25-27, 2025.
These meetings uniquely combine technology and business, with updates on technological advances, market trends in SiC and GaN supply chains, and keynote perspectives from senior industry executives. Each event is also accompanied by a comprehensive, expert-led tutorial aimed at helping engineers and business managers become better acquainted with SiC and GaN technology.
ICSCRM 2024
The International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM) is an annual scientific and industrial event focused on the latest advancements in silicon carbide (SiC) and other wide bandgap semiconductors. It serves as a global platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share research findings, discuss technological developments, and explore new applications. The conference includes technical sessions, keynote presentations, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics related to SiC materials and devices. Below are some key moments from ICSCRM 2024, held at the Raleigh Convention Center from September 29 to October 4.
ICSCRM 2024 Gallery
If you would like to view or download more photos from ICSCRM 2024, visit our ICSCRM 2024 Google Drive folder.
Summer Workshop
Similar to the annual meeting in substance and scope, the summer workshops — typically held in August — afford PowerAmerica’s many university members, including professors and students, the chance to showcase their research to industry. The summer workshops also provide opportunities for students seeking internships or employment to connect with PowerAmerica industry members.
Short Course
The 2026 PowerAmerica WBG short course will provide instruction on the fundamentals of SiC and GaN materials, device fabrication and reliability, and power electronics applications. Participants will gain proficiency through instruction on WBG technology and application-specific case studies.
Course Objectives
- Provide instruction on the fundamentals of SiC and GaN materials, device fabrication and reliability, and power electronics applications.
- Participants will gain proficiency through instruction on WBG fundamentals and application-specific case studies.
Monthly Webinars
PowerAmerica hosts a monthly technical webinar series featuring university researchers funded by the Institute and working on a project related to wide bandgap power electronics. Sign up for our mailing list to receive notifications for the webinars. To view recordings of our Recent Webinars, visit our YouTube channel; for older webinars, access our archive.