PCIM Asia 2024 concludes its most expansive event to date

Setting new records across nearly all metrics, the 2024 edition was the largest and most comprehensive iteration of the event to date. Floor space grew by a record-breaking 8,000 sqm to a total of 20,000 sqm, with this expansion matched by significant increases in both exhibitor and visitor participation.

Key figures from PCIM Asia 2024:

• 18,346 visits (20% increase over 2023 edition)
• Visitors from 41 countries and regions
• 232 exhibitors (28% increase over 2023 edition)
• Exhibitors from 13 countries and regions
• Exhibition space: 20,000 sqm (67% increase over 2023 edition)

With exhibitor participation at an all-time high, this year’s event drew attendance from across the power electronics sector. Market leaders showcased their latest offerings in power semiconductor components, integrated circuits, passive components, power converters, testing and measurement, and more.

Visitor attendance also surpassed previous records. Engineers, researchers, and decision-makers from sectors including industrial electronics, e-mobility, and renewable energy gathered to stay informed about the latest solutions and industry developments.

To promote further dialogue and collaboration, the exhibition presented a series of industry forums, exhibitor forums, and round-table discussions, covering topics ranging from wide-bandgap semiconductors and e-mobility to eVTOL development. At these sessions, representatives from top companies and leading researchers shared insights on development trends, new market applications, and cutting-edge research.

PCIM Asia Conference and awards

Alongside the exhibition, the PCIM Asia Conference 2024 once again brought together leading experts and researchers to speak on technical advancements and applications in power electronics.

Key figures from the PCIM Asia Conference 2024:

• Three keynote speeches, 12 oral sessions, and six poster sessions
• 104 presentations
• 981 conference visits

Attendees praised the conference’s depth and relevance, noting its effectiveness in facilitating industry-academia partnerships and its focused discussions on key advancements including vehicle electrification, renewable energy, and wide bandgap semiconductors. Participants also emphasised its dual role in promoting scientific advancement while supporting the translation of research findings into tangible industrial solutions.

To honour outstanding work in power electronics and support innovation in the industry, the conference also presented its annual awards. Sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics (Shanghai), this year’s Best Paper Award, recognising the best overall submission at the conference, went to Mr Gonzalo Picun of Soitec, for his paper, “A 150 & 200mm engineered substrate increasing SiC power device current density up to 30%”

Designed to encourage emerging talent and recognise engineers under the age of 35, this year’s Young Engineer Award, sponsored by Semikron Danfoss, was awarded to Mr Daichi Yosho of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

Finally, celebrating achievements from university faculty and students, the University Scientist Award, sponsored by Infineon Technologies, was presented to the following five recipients:

• Prof Christos Mademlis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Dr Zhang Xiongsen, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Dr Jiang Xun, Hefei University of Technology
• Dr Song Longbing, Tsinghua University
• Prof Hu Sideng, Zhejiang University

Exhibitor feedback

Ms April Liu, Marketing Director APAC, onsemi: “onsemi had a strong showing at PCIM Asia 2024. Our booth was consistently crowded, with visitors showing strong interest in our SiC products and latest EV and industrial solutions. The event far exceeded our expectations, helping us build stronger relationships with existing customers, drawing in many new prospects, and driving significant momentum for our future growth in Asia.”

Ms Zhao Yanyu, Marketing Manager, ZHUZHOU CRRC TIMES SEMICONDUCTOR: “PCIM Asia holds considerable influence over the industry. At its 2024 edition, CRRC showcased products for the high-voltage sector, the new energy vehicle sector and new energy power generation, along with low-to-medium power industrial control products. Our booth saw a strong and engaged turnout of industry experts, peers and potential partners, providing us with valuable opportunities for promotion, communication, and learning.”

Mr Chen Song, General Manager, Semiconductor Application Engineering Dept II, Fuji Electric (China): “We are honoured to be a part of PCIM Asia’s excellent platform. The event’s strategy of alternating between Shenzhen and Shanghai each year has clearly attracted new participants, with noticeably higher attendance than in previous years. Moreover, the involvement of academia and students not only injects fresh energy, but also creates new opportunities for the future application and promotion of our products.”

Ms Li Haiying, Marketing Manager, LEM Electronics (China): “We have participated in PCIM Asia for over a decade. It stands out as a specialised event for power electronics that caters to the whole industry, aligning well with our product portfolio. Accordingly, we have brought with us a wide range of products, including sensors for photovoltaic inverters, 6mA leakage current sensors for charging stations, DC meters, and our CAB series for new energy vehicle battery management. Visitor flow has been higher than in previous years, with a continuous flow of interested parties stopping by for discussions.”

Fair visitor feedback

Mr Cui Jun, Optical Development, Tianjin Samsung LED: “PCIM Asia is the premier event for Asia’s power semiconductor industry, bringing together the world’s leading power electronics companies, and setting the future direction of the field. So far, I’ve already connected with more than ten potential suppliers of SiC and GaN packaging modules and heat sink processing and expressed our interest in collaborating. My colleagues have also reported that the Conference and forum programmes are rich with content and highly beneficial for deepening industry knowledge.”

Mr Anthony Xia, CEO, Megateam Semiconductors (Shenzhen): “Having been a regular attendee since 2008, this year, I’ve observed many new advancements in IGBT, SiC and energy storage technologies both on the show floor and through the concurrent forum sessions. Through the exhibition, we have connected with numerous R&D leaders and business heads from industry leaders like Mitsubishi Semiconductor, accelerating our decision-making process on new product applications.”

Conference participant feedback

Prof Xu Dianguo, Professor, Harbin Institute of Technology: “PCIM Asia grows in size, maturity, and scope each year. Its format successfully connects industry and academia, with nearly all influential companies worldwide coming together to present their latest products, communicate, and share knowledge through the conference. The conference topics are closely aligned with core industry needs, while its awards programme plays an important role in engaging the next generation of power electronics professionals.”

Mr Tian Fanghao, PhD Researcher, KU Leuven: “At my presentation, I introduced an AI-powered tool our team developed capable of extracting image information from semiconductor device configurations for subsequent transformer design analysis and optimisation. The session was well-attended, and the audience raised a variety of insightful questions regarding technical aspects and specific applications. I believe that this conference is an effective platform for advancing technological innovation and progress in our industry.”

Mr James Wang, Senior Quality Manager, Nexperia: “Throughout the conference, we have had the chance to observe the latest advancements from other key players in our sector, including new technologies and product releases. This exposure helps us to benchmark our performance and inform our product strategy going forward. My focus today is on the sessions covering silicon carbide and power semiconductor assembly. Given its relevance to our work, I definitely intend to participate again next year.”

PCIM Asia is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. The next edition will take place from 14 – 16 August 2025 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China.