PCNS2017 – 2027
6th Passive Components Networking Symposium
Join us in Pilsen
to celebrate a decade of PCNS
About PCNS
The international symposium dedicated exclusively to passive electronic components
PCNS Passive Components Networking Symposium is a bi-annual international symposium organized by EPCI European Passive Components Institute in co-operation with a European university. It brings component makers, materials and equipment suppliers, design engineers, test labs, space agencies and universities together for 3.5 days of technical papers, workshops and networking.
The 6th edition is hosted by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, in partnership with ŠKODA Electric, the Pilsen maker of traction motors, converters and electric buses.
Mission
PCNS networking symposium mission is to promote the discussion of recent developments and trends in the field of passive electronic components and to encourage the exchange of technical expertise and information covering a broad range of EEE passive components.
PCNS 2025 Seville: Europe, USA, Japan, China, South Korea
Celebrate 10 years of PCNS together.
Powering Electric Mobility
Passive components for traction drives, power conversion and sustainable transport.
Theme focus areas
SiC traction converters & DC-link
Film and ceramic capacitors, snubbers and busbars for fast-switching high-voltage drives.
Magnetics & MF transformers
Inductors, chokes and medium-frequency transformers for isolated DC-DC and chargers.
EMC & filtering
EMI filters and interference suppression for rail signalling, e-buses and trams.
Energy storage & recuperation
Supercapacitors and hybrid storage for braking energy and catenary-free operation.
Reliability in harsh duty
Vibration, humidity, thermal cycling and 30-year lifetime qualification for rolling stock.
Sustainability of supply chain
Materials, recyclability and resilient sourcing for transport electrification.
Important dates 2027
- 1 FebCall for papers
- 1 AprAbstract deadline
- 30 AprNotice of acceptance
- 1 MayRegistration opens
- 7 MayPreliminary programme
- 1 JunFull paper deadline
- 16 JulEarly-bird deadline
- 23 JulFinal programme
- 7–10 SepSymposium
Topics
- Materials & Processes
- Design & Construction
- Measurement & Test
- Quality & Reliability
- Technology & Roadmaps
- Applications
- New Development
- Modelling & Simulation
Components
- Capacitors
- Inductors & Transformers
- Resistors
- Fuses
- Filters
- RF Passives
- Passive Sensors
- Interconnection
- Crystals & Oscillators
Programme in brief (preliminary)
Pre-event day
- Afternoon technical workshops
- University lab tour (planned)
- Registration
Conference day 1
- Opening & keynote
- Technical sessions
- Table-top exhibition
- Welcome drink
Conference day 2
- Technical sessions
- Hot-topic panel discussion
- ŠKODA Electric site visit (planned)
- 10-year gala dinner at Pilsner Urquell Brewery (planned)
Final day
- Closing sessions
- Best paper awards
- PCNS closing
Who should join
Component manufacturers
Present your technology to power-electronics designers, with real traction and e-mobility requirements on the table.
Sponsors & exhibitors
Gain visibility with a focused audience of decision makers through table-top booths, social events and branding options.
Engineers & researchers
Share papers and test data, join workshops and the hot-topic panel, and build connections across the supply chain.
Registration
| Admission | Standard | Early-bird* |
|---|---|---|
| Symposium attendee | 630 EUR | 540 EUR |
| Speaker | 450 EUR | 450 EUR |
* Early-bird registration until 16 July 2027. Registration opens 1 May 2027. The fee includes the full conference programme, lunches, gala dinner, printed proceedings and workshops.
Exhibition
| Option | Rate |
|---|---|
| Table-top booth incl. virtual booth online | 650 EUR |
| Exhibition stand, academic | free |
| Booth administration person** | 270 EUR |
| Accompanying person** | 270 EUR |
** Social events only, not the main symposium. The exhibitor fee does not include conference admission. All prices in EUR without VAT.
Sponsorship options from 360 EUR to 3,800 EUR
From leaflet insertion and lanyards to the gala dinner at the Pilsner Urquell Brewery. Exclusive items are allocated first come, first served. Every sponsor and exhibitor receives logo placement on the opening-session slides and in the proceedings, a name, logo and link on the sponsors’ page, recognition in all printed and online promotion, and the option to distribute material in the registration bags.
Committees
Organizing
Tomas Zednicek, Ph.D., EPCI, together with the University of West Bohemia and ŠKODA Electric.
Technical programme
Representatives of manufacturers, universities, space agencies and ŠKODA Electric. Full list to follow.
Become a speaker, exhibitor
or sponsor at PCNS 2027
Abstract deadline 1 April 2027 · 7–10 September 2027 · Pilsen, Czech Republic