SEPOC 2026 — the 18th Seminar on Power Electronics and Control — is an international scientific, technical, and industrial event that will take place from November 3 to 6, 2026, at Federal University of Santa Maria, in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The central theme of this edition is “Integrated Engineering Approaches and Big Data Driving Grid Transformation”

As in previous editions, SEPOC 2026 will feature discussion panels, plenary sessions, and technical paper presentations. Special conference topics will include:

·        Development of secure and interconnected energy systems through the integration of power electronics, communication networks and advanced control for smart grid operation;

·        Integration of distributed generation, energy storage, electric vehicles and emerging technologies, enabled by power electronics and intelligent control, to support flexible and low-carbon energy systems;

·        Use of big data, artificial intelligence and advanced control techniques to enhance the planning, monitoring and operation of modern energy systems.

The event also aims to foster integration and collaboration among universities, research institutions, companies, and industries involved in Applied Computing, Power Systems, Power Electronics, and Automation and Control. It brings together Brazil's scientific and industrial communities, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences among professionals in the field.

SEPOC 2026 will also offer short courses and lectures to update students, engineers, and researchers, featuring leading national and international experts presenting the latest innovations in engineering.

The Organizing Committee of SEPOC 2026 cordially invites researchers worldwide to submit full papers, written in English, presenting original research contributions to this prestigious scientific event.