IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC) 2027 in Milwaukee, WI

IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC) 2027

May 17–20, 2027
Milwaukee, WI

Event Date

May 17–20, 2027

Location

Milwaukee, WI

About This Show

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The IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC) is the flagship international conference focused entirely on electric machines and power electronic drives. IEMDC is the only IEEE financially sponsored flagship conference completely focusing on electric machines and drives. IEMDC 2027 returns to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the city where the very first edition was held in 1997, to celebrate the conference's 30th anniversary.

IEMDC-2027 will showcase cutting-edge technology, design, operation, analysis, and applications of electric machines and drives, while offering a unique opportunity to explore talks on emerging topics and connect with global researchers, engineers, and scientists. The technical program spans electric machines, power electronic drives, motion controls, and their emerging applications.

The conference draws a professional audience from both industry and academia. For industries, young professionals, and student participants, IEMDC is also a venue to seek talent and hiring opportunities. Attendees can present papers, deliver technical presentations, attend tutorials and special sessions, and exhibit motor and drive related products, making it a valuable gathering for anyone advancing the future of electrical machines and drives.

Show Highlights

  • 30-year anniversary edition returning to Milwaukee, where the first IEMDC was held in 1997.
  • Technical program covering electric machines, power electronic drives, motion controls, and emerging applications.
  • Dedicated tracks for paper submission and presentation, technical presentations, tutorials, and special sessions.
  • An exhibition/expo where companies can showcase motor and drive related products, services, and solutions.
  • An Expo Welcome Reception is held during the exhibition on Tuesday evening.
  • Sponsored by leading IEEE societies including the Industrial Electronics Society, Power Electronics Society, Industry Applications Society, and the Power & Energy Society.
  • Recruiting and hiring opportunities for industry, young professionals, and students.
  • Accepted papers are published in IEEE Xplore.

Attendance

IEMDC draws an attendance of 400+ engineering professionals in a mix of industry and academia. The technical focus is on the research and development of electric machines and drives across all applications. Exhibitors can expect their company's products, services, and solutions to reach 400+ global participants from various sectors of the industry.

Booth Pricing

Tabletop pricing is $3,000 for a 6-foot table. Each tabletop exhibit includes one 6-foot table and two chairs, plus one complimentary conference registration, a social media mention, and a listing in the printed program. Companies that sign up before December 31st receive a $200 discount off their tabletop registration. Additional booth staff can be registered through the conference registration site for $150 each, with access limited to the expo area.

Registration

Exhibitors can register online. Interested exhibitors can register through the exhibition page, and IEMDC accepts contracts on a first come, first served basis.

  • A tabletop exhibit includes one complimentary full conference registration, a social media mention, and a listing in the printed program.
  • Additional booth staff can be registered through the conference registration site for $150 each (expo area access only).
  • A conference pass entitles the designated individual full access to the conference, even outside of the expo days.

Key deadlines for authors and organizers include: a Digest Submission Deadline of November 1, 2026, and a Special Session Proposal Submission Deadline of November 1, 2026. The Tutorial Proposal Submission Deadline is November 15, 2026. Exhibitors should sign up before December 31 to receive the early discount.

History

IEMDC is a flagship international conference focusing on electric machines and power electronic drives, and the first edition was organized in Milwaukee, WI, in 1997. IEMDC-2027 will be held in Milwaukee on May 17–20, 2027, to celebrate its 30-year anniversary and return to the venue where the first edition was organized. Milwaukee serves as a national industry hub in the field of electric machines and power electronic drives in the United States, with numerous well-known companies and prestigious universities located nearby. Over its history, IEMDC has become the only IEEE financially sponsored flagship conference dedicated entirely to electric machines and drives, with papers published in IEEE Xplore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is IEMDC 2027 taking place?

IEMDC 2027 will be held May 17–20, 2027, at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city was chosen because it hosted the very first IEMDC in 1997 and this edition marks the conference's 30th anniversary.

Who should attend IEMDC?

IEMDC draws 400+ engineering professionals from a mix of industry and academia focused on the research and development of electric machines and drives. It is also a valuable venue for industries, young professionals, and students seeking talent and hiring opportunities.

What topics does the conference cover?

The technical program focuses on electric machines, power electronic drives, motion controls, and their emerging applications, including design, operation, and analysis. Accepted papers are published in IEEE Xplore.

How much does it cost to exhibit at IEMDC 2027?

A tabletop exhibit with a 6-foot table costs $3,000 and includes two chairs, one complimentary full conference registration, a social media mention, and a printed program listing. Companies that sign up before December 31 receive a $200 discount, and additional booth staff can be registered for $150 each.

What are the key deadlines for authors?

The digest (paper) submission deadline and special session proposal deadline are both November 1, 2026, and the tutorial proposal deadline is November 15, 2026.

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