Season's Greetings
Industry workshops, CPE's call for abstracts and the upcoming ECR Net-Zero Conference
Festive greetings to all in the N-ZEEE network, whether you celebrate at this time of year, or are just looking forward to a well-earned break. Read on for two workshops we’re running online this month, and for two great opportunities in 2026 for early and mid career researchers.
N-ZEEE industry workshops
N-ZEEE are hosting 2 workshops designed specifically to engage researchers and development engineers in industry. The workshops will enable a discussion about a future supergen hub bid, in consultation with industry and stakeholders. Through the new hub we aim to support and strengthen the UK renewable energy supply chain through innovation, including opening opportunities to organisations not currently active in the sector.
Registration details of the two consultation sessions are below and you are welcome to pass these on within your organisation.
9th December 11:00-12:00: N-ZEEE EPSRC Supergen Hub - Creating a Power-Electronics & Machines Focused Supergen Hub - Industry Partner Consultation | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
17th December 11:00-12:00: N-ZEEE EPSRC Supergen Hub - Creating a Power-Electronics & Machines Focused Supergen Hub - Industry Partner Consultation | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Centre for Power-Electronics Conference: call for abstracts
The Centre for Power Electronics (CPE) and IMAPS-UK are pleased to announce a Call for Abstracts for the Annual CPE Conference from Early and Mid Career Academics. The CPE 2026 Conference is planned to be held at the University of Edinburgh on 7-8 July 2026.
Abstracts are invited from academics which describe the latest advances in Power Electronics and Drives. Up to 4 abstracts will be selected for Oral Presentation during the CPE Conference.
The following Research and Development topics have been highlighted:
Semiconductor and Passive Devices
Materials, Packaging and Interconnect; including sustainability and circularity
Converters, Drives and Applications; including cryogenic and megawatt scale applications
Control, Test and Reliability
Abstracts are due by Friday 19th December 2025.
Please submit your Abstract to office@imaps.org.uk
ECR NetZero Conference 2026 – Registration now open!
Early career researchers working across energy, net zero and sustainability are invited to join us in Birmingham for a two day conference. Featuring discussions, keynotes and networking opportunities, the conference offers connection, insight and innovation on the path to net zero.
Birmingham Conference and Events Centre 9–10 March 2026
Places are limited – register now to secure your spot.
Looking forward to connecting this month and in the new year, and wishing you all a prosperous 2026, full of insights, fruitful collaborations and new discoveries.
The N-ZEEE Team