Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2027Rio de Janeiro · Brazilsecretaria@cobep2027.com.br
Joint Conference · Rio de Janeiro 2027

Power, energy &
conversion meet in Rio.

The 19th COBEP, 12th IEEE SPEC and 1st ECCE-LAC come together for the largest joint event on power electronics and energy conversion in Latin America.

Dates
Nov 28 – Dec 12027 · 4 days
Location
Rio de JaneiroBrazil · venue TBA
Hosts
SOBRAEP · IEEEPELS · IAS
COBEP202719th COBEP · 12th IEEE SPEC · 1st ECCE-LAC
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About the event

Three landmark conferences. One stage in Rio.

Held jointly for the first time, COBEP, SPEC and ECCE-LAC bring together academia, industry and IEEE communities around the future of power electronics and energy conversion.

19COBEP

19th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference

Brazil's leading technical-scientific gathering on power electronics, organized every two years by SOBRAEP — bringing together researchers, engineers, professors, students and industry leaders.

12IEEE SPEC

12th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference

An international IEEE conference sponsored by the Power Electronics Society (PELS), drawing high-level audiences and submissions from across the globe.

01ECCE-LAC

1st Energy Conversion Congress & Exposition — LAC

Inaugural Latin America & Caribbean edition of ECCE — co-sponsored by IEEE PELS and IAS, two of the largest technical organizations in the world.

The full picture

A truly joint event — national depth, global reach.

COBEP is Brazil's main technical and scientific meeting and one of the most relevant in Latin America in the field, gathering researchers, engineers, professors, students and industry leaders. Held every two years by SOBRAEP, it offers a unique environment to share knowledge, present innovations and discuss the future of power electronics.

SPEC is an international conference in the field of Power Electronics, sponsored by the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) — one of the largest technical organizations in the world.

ECCE-LAC is an international conference on Electrical and Electromechanical Energy Conversion, sponsored by IEEE PELS and IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS). Hosted jointly with COBEP and SPEC, the three conferences amplify both impact and attendance — consolidating an event of major national and international relevance.

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Rio · BR
28 Nov — 1 Dec
Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Event location

Where the conference
takes place.

The host city will welcome an international audience between spring and summer in the southern hemisphere — perfect for combining science, networking and the spirit of Rio.

Host city

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil · 22°54′ S

The Marvelous City — between Atlantic shoreline, lush mountains and a vibrant cultural scene. Specific venue and recommended hotels will be announced soon.

What to expect in Rio.

An iconic UNESCO Cultural Landscape that hosts world-class scientific meetings every year. Direct flights from major hubs in the Americas, Europe and beyond, plus a strong network of conference venues, hotels and academic institutions.

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2027
Edition year
EN/PT
Working languages
Hosts & sponsors

Backed by leading
technical societies.

The 2027 edition is organized by SOBRAEP with technical sponsorship from the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) and Industry Applications Society (IAS). Sponsorship opportunities will open soon.

SOBRAEPBrazilian Society of Power Electronics
IEEE PELSPower Electronics Society
IEEE IASIndustry Applications Society
Sponsor slotAvailable — contact us

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