November 12, 2025 – November 13, 2025
This hybrid workshop focuses on the emerging demands and technological challenges of ultra-high-voltage (UHV) power electronic systems. As the energy transition accelerates, grid architectures such as medium-voltage DC (MVDC) and long-distance HVDC require converter systems and semiconductor devices capable of handling significantly higher voltages, currents, and thermal stresses.
The workshop brings together findings from three major European Horizon research projects—AdvanSiC, FOR²ENSiCS, and SiC4GRID—alongside industrial presentations to provide a comprehensive view of device development, converter architectures, health monitoring, and system-level integration. Presentations are delivered in English. Participants may attend on-site or online.
Main Topics Covered:
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UHV semiconductor devices (SiC, ultra-wide bandgap materials) for ±20 kV MVDC systems
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Converter architectures for MVDC and HVDC grids, including DC/DC and DC/AC topologies
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Materials, packaging, and thermal management solutions for UHV systems
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Health monitoring, reliability models, and lifetime estimation
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High-voltage system design: insulation, parasitics, EMC/EMI challenges
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Application areas: long-distance renewable energy links, fast-charging corridors, industrial DC, rail and marine electrification, and grid modernization
Why Attend:
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Learn about next-generation SiC and UHV technologies directly from leading European research projects
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Understand the converter and system design requirements critical for MVDC/HVDC infrastructure
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Stay ahead of reliability, packaging, and monitoring challenges in UHV applications
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Benefit from case studies, modeling approaches, and industrial perspectives
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Choose between in-person networking in Lyon or flexible online participation
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Ideal for professionals in power systems, grid electronics, converter design, and WBG device integration
Registration / Participation Info:
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Registration includes access to digital proceedings
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On-site participants benefit from full program access and networking opportunities
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Registration deadline is expected around November 6, 2025