The Covid pandemic that has dominated our lives over the past three years has now begun to fade into the background. In its place, we now live with the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, increasing nuclear threats from North Korea, seemingly untamable economic inflation, massive layoffs in the technology world, the collapse of cryptocurrency, and a constantly changing political landscape. Continued uncertainty seems to be the only constant in our world today.
But regardless of the current environment, your ongoing efforts to refresh or expand your technical knowledge and professional skills are essential to your continued personal growth and success. So, as 2023 begins, we’ve once again queried training resources throughout our industry to provide you with an overview of free or affordable solutions to meet your training goals and to help you on your journey to becoming your best self in the new year.
In this article, you’ll find sources of compliance-related seminars, workshops, and other types of training, offered live, including both virtual and in-person options, as well as pre-recorded webinars and on-demand training offerings. We’ve also included a list of industry symposia, conferences, and exhibitions to be held in both the U.S. and around the world.
The information that follows is current as we go to press (early December 2022). But please note that dates for live in-person seminars, workshops, and symposia provided here are subject to change. So check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information on scheduling. Finally, we invite you to submit updates and corrections as well as suggestions for additional listings for our Events section. Please send your comments to us at editor@incompliancemag.com.
Live Virtual and In-Person Seminars and Workshops
The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) hosts occasional live virtual webinars related to the Council’s wide range of activities, including technical subjects, ACIL Committee activities, and laboratory business practices. For more information, go to https://www.acil.org and click on the word “Education” at the top of the page. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) WorkPlace Training portal offers both in-person and virtual classroom training featuring live instructor-led sessions. Currently, there are more than fifteen separate training offerings, covering areas including international standards, management systems, technical subjects, and soft skills. Course instructors are subject matter experts with many years of professional training experience. Additional details are available at https://www.a2lawpt.org/training. (Also see listings under “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Keith Armstrong of Cherry Clough Consultants Ltd. will be a featured presenter at the EMC & Compliance International 2023 program in Newbury, Berkshire (United Kingdom) on May 16-17, 2023, and will conduct the following workshops:
- Quickly Designing Cost-Effective EMC Filtering
- Quickly Designing Cost-Effective EMC Shielding, Part 1
- Quickly Designing Cost-Effective EMC Shielding, Part 2
For more information, or to register, go to https://www.emcandci.com.
Keith will also be conducting his updated EMC Design Courses in both Melbourne and Sydney Australia in March 2023. Topics include:
- Essential & Advance SI, PI, and EMC Design for Cost-Effective PCBs in 2023
- Design for EMC in 2023
- Complying with Edition 4 of IEC 60601-1-2 + A1, A2, Medical EMC for Basic Safety and Performance
- The Safe Design of Electrical Equipment in 2023
Additional information about these programs is available at https://www.emctech.com.au/keith-armstrong-design-compliance-emc-safety-2023. (Also see listings under “In-House/Customer Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training)
This year, Dangelmayer Associates will host and present in person its annual ESD workshop, “ESD Best Practices for Technology Change.” The workshop will be held the week of July 24, 2023. Additional details and registration information is available at https://www.dangelmayer.com/training-workshops.php. Dangelmayer Associates will also present its multi-day ESD Auditor Certification Training in person in 2023. Visit https://dangelmayer.com/auditor-certification-course.php for more information. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training)
Doug Smith of D.C. Smith Consultants will host virtual presentations of his workshop “Lab Techniques, Robust Design, and Troubleshooting” in four half-day sessions throughout 2023. Doug will also conduct in-person his 3-day workshop “Lab Techniques, Robust Design, and Troubleshooting” and his workshop on “ESD Simulator Characterization” during the year. Visit his website at https://emcesd.com for the most up-to-date information and his 2023 schedule.
The Equipment Reliability Institute offers several live, in-person public classes throughout the year, including courses on “Military Standard 810 Testing” and “Fundamentals of Random Vibration and Shock Testing.” For complete information and 2023 training dates, go to https://equipment-reliability.com. (Also see listing under “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
The EOS/ESD Association offers access to a wide variety of live virtual and in-person educational opportunities throughout the year to provide engineers with the knowledge and tools needed to meet the challenges of ESD in their companies. The Association co-sponsors regional tutorials with local chapters, conducts a national tutorial and education seminar in conjunction with the annual EOS/ESD Symposium, and publishes and distributes numerous educational materials on ESD. For full details and their current schedule, visit the ESD Association’s website at https://www.esda.org/training-and-education. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
ETS-Lindgren offers in-person and virtual training courses throughout the year as part of their popular ETS-U program. For information about course details and dates, visit https://www.ets-lindgren.com/about-us/news-events. (Also see listings under “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Eurofins York offers in-person classroom compliance training throughout the year at various locations in the United Kingdom. Visit https://www.yorkemc.com/services/training to find out more. (Also see listings under “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
Dr. Bogdan Adamczyk of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will offer his two-day certificate course for industry on “Principles of Electromagnetic Compatibility” on April 6-7, 2023, and October 5-6, 2023 at the GVSU EMC Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Numerous measurements and demonstrations reinforce the course topics. The course is intended for both the practicing professionals and the new engineers entering the field. For additional details go to https://www.gvsu.edu/emccenter.
The IEEE EMC Society offers access to a number of live webinars on a variety of EMC-related subjects. Go to https://www.emcs.org/virtual-and-webinar-events.html for more information. (Also see listings under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training” and “Industry Symposia, Conferences, and Exhibits”)
Intertek offers live virtual and in-person public seminars and workshops throughout the year at various locations in the U.S. and around the world. Visit https://www.intertek.com/knowledge-education, the company’s “Knowledge and Education” portal, for additional information. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Daryl Gerke of Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. continues to offer his popular EMC trainings on a synchronous virtual basis. His three-day course on “Design for EMC” focuses on EMC problems and how to identify, prevent, and fix more than forty common EMI/EMC problems at the equipment level. His other course, “EMC in Military Systems,” addresses issues stemming from four key EMC interfaces, grounding, shielding, power, and cables. For further details on these trainings, go to https://www.emiguru.com/seminars, or visit the website of the Applied Technology Institute (https://aticourses.com). (Also see listing under “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
Dr. Todd Hubing of LearnEMC will present a live virtual course on “Printed Circuit Board Design for EMC and Signal Integrity” in late March 2023. This course consists of eight consecutive 90-minute sessions conducted from Monday, March 20, 2023 through Thursday, March 30, 2023. The course will enable participants to make effective decisions regarding component selection, component placement, and trace routing. For additional details, go to https://learnemc.com. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Min Zhang of Mach One Design will be a featured presenter at the EMC & Compliance International 2023 program in Newbury, Berkshire (United Kingdom) on May 16-17, 2023, and will conduct the following workshops:
- Intersystem and Intrasystem EMC (Huh? What?)
- Structure Resonances: Live Demo
For more information, or to register, go to https://www.emcandci.com.
Silent Solutions will offer several EMC courses during the first half of 2023. The in-person EMC courses, “Applying Practical EMI Design and Troubleshooting Techniques,” “Advanced PCB Design for EMC & SI, and “Mechanical Design for EMC,” will be presented at Oxford University, Oxford (United Kingdom) May 15-19th. To learn more visit https://www.silent-solutions.com.
TÜV SÜD America offers live virtual public and private training courses and webinars that are enhanced by the real-life experiences of its auditing and testing teams, offering years of experience in the worldwide international standards arena. These courses can help prepare you for the most challenging compliance issues. Visit their website at https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/training/e-learning-courses to see the current offerings. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
UL is currently offering live digital events, webinars, and other forms of virtual training in the U.S. and locations around the world. The world’s most progressive and safety-conscious companies rely on UL’s educational programs for the expertise and tools required to design and install safer products, increase efficiency, realize improved speed to market, and advance their approach to prevention and compliance. A current listing of 2023 programs and dates is available at https://www.ul.com/events. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Kenneth Wyatt of Wyatt Technical Services, LLC is an independent consultant specializing in EMC design, troubleshooting, and training services to commercial and industrial manufacturers with global distribution in the consumer, computer, network and telecommunications, industrial, and scientific industries. Visit http://www.emc-seminars.com/page6/Schedule.html for further information on his public seminar schedule for 2023. (Also see listing under “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops
Many experts and training organizations offer standard and/or customized workshops and seminars and workshops on an in-house basis. These training programs offer companies an opportunity to train multiple compliance personnel with a specialized approach designed for their needs. Following is a list of organizations and trainers that offer both virtual and in-person seminars and workshops for in-house presentation.
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) also offers customized laboratory staff training on a number of topics in both English and Spanish. Go to https://www.a2lawpt.org/training for more information. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Vladimir Kraz of BestESD Technical Services provides customer-oriented classes and workshops on practical aspects of managing EMI, EOS, and ESD within the factory environment, using a results-based approach to provide participants with a fuller understanding of managed parameters. Classes and workshops are conducted on the customer premises and can include hands-on demonstration and training on actual tools and processes in production. Specifics include overview and compliance with SEMI E.176 standard and current ESDA work on EOS. Visit https://www.bestesd.com for more information.
Keith Armstrong and his Associates at Cherry Clough Consultants Ltd. offer an array of workshops and seminars, both in-person or virtual, for up to one thousand people at a time. Their extensive training portfolios cover a wide range of topics and customized or more specialized training is also available. For more information, go to https://www.cherryclough.com. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
ETS-Lindgren offers customized trainings on various test and measurement topics for your engineers and test technicians. From standards updates and software education to how to perform an acoustic, 5G, or EMC test and more, our customized offerings can help increase the knowledge and productivity of your team. These customized trainings can be held at your facility, or at ETS-Lindgren’s headquarters facility where the lectures are complemented by hands-on demonstrations in or R&D test chambers. For more information and a custom training quote, contact sales@ets-lindgren.com. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training”)
Equipment Reliability Institute also provides on-site training on a broad range of testing and design topics. Go to https://www.equipment-reliability.com for more information. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
Eurofins York also offers customized, in-house training offerings in addition to their comprehensive schedule of public training programs. For additional details on their “bespoke” training options, go to https://www.yorkemc.com/services/training/on-site-training. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
Ikonix USA offers customized 1–4-day compliance training options at your site. For more information go to https://www.ikonixusa.com/on-site-training-package.
Daryl Gerke of Kimmel Gerke Associates, Ltd. also offers his synchronous virtual courses, “Design for EMC” and “EMC in Military Systems” on an in‑house basis. Visit https://www.emiguru.com/seminars for further details. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
Recorded Webinars and On-Demand Training
Your time is valuable, and your schedule doesn’t always allow you to participate in live virtual and in‑person presentations. But there are plenty of training options that you can take advantage of, right from the comfort of your daily workspace. Many organizations and training experts provide on-demand webinars, as well as books, podcasts, and e-learning programs. Here are a few options to get you started:
The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) also hosts an archive of previously recorded webinars that are available on-demand, covering EMC standards, key EMC committee meetings, and other EMC activity. For more information, go to https://www.acil.org and click on the word “Education” at the top of the page. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) offers a comprehensive suite of self-paced e-learning options through its WorkPlace Training portal. More than thirty different courses providing the equivalent of hundreds of hours of training are currently available, including online training on ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. More information is available at https://www.a2lawpt.org/e-learning. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
Keith Armstrong and his Associates at Cherry Clough Consultants Ltd. provide a wide range of training course modules for in-house webinars, and their PDF-formatted color course notes are available for immediate download at https://www.emcstandards.co.uk/emcacademy. A number of new on-demand training webinars are now being made available at https://emcstandards-shop.fedevel.education/index.html. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
Dangelmayer Associates presents complimentary live webinars throughout the year. Visit their site at https://dangelmayer.com/webinar-videos.php to view complimentary recordings of the webinars. There are also excellent complimentary ESD demonstration videos on their site https://dangelmayer.com/esd-videos.php. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Seminars and Workshops”)
EMC Fast Pass provides comprehensive online training courses and short courses to assist electronic engineers, compliance specialists, and hardware manufacturers design and test products that pass EMC and RF certifications the first time. Course offerings include:
- EMC Design for Compliance: Immunity
- EMC Design for Compliance: Emissions
- Intrinsically Safe (IS) Hardware Design
- FCC Wireless (RF) Pre-Compliance
- EMC Technician Training
Visit https://emcfastpass.com for more information.
The EOS/ESD Association, in addition to its live virtual and in-person public seminars and workshops, also hosts online classes and training videos through the ESDA Online Academy at https://www.esda.org/training-and-education. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “Industry Symposia, Conferences, and Exhibits”)
Dr. Todd Hubing of LearnEMC also provides access to his on-demand online course “Computer Modeling Tools for Electromagnetic Compatibility.” This course reviews the latest computer modeling tools and techniques that can help engineers design products that are EMC compliant. For additional details, go to https://learnemc.com. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
ETS-Lindgren also offers a number of previously recorded webinars that are available on-demand covering topics such as EMC testing, wireless/5G testing, automotive testing (including e-motor and autonomous vehicles), ANSC C63® standards updates, and electro-magnetic protection. Additional details about our on-demand offerings are available at http://www.ets-lindgren.com/services/education-training. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “In-House/Custom Seminars and Workshops”)
The IEEE EMC Society also provides access to several on-demand recordings of recent presentations at Society and Chapter events. Further information is available at https://www.emcs.org/virtual-and-webinar-events.html. (Also see listings under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops” and “Industry Symposia, Conferences, and Exhibits”)
Intertek’s extensive catalog of live and on-demand webinars complements the company’s live virtual and in-person training options. Additional information is available at https://www.intertek.com/knowledge-education/webinars. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
NTS TESTalks provides access to free, on-demand videos on several aerospace and defense‑related standards, including RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-810H, and MIL-STD-461G. The five-part video series on MIL-STD-461G covers key aspects of this important standard, including conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility considerations. For more information, go to https://www.nts.com/nts-testalk.
Rohde & Schwarz offers a comprehensive selection of webinars, virtual demonstrations, and other remote learning options covering a wide variety of technical subjects. Learn more by accessing their Knowledge Center at https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/us/knowledge-center/new-resources/overview_253060.html.
StaticWorx offers a collection of nearly 50 brief videos about static electricity that answer commonly asked questions, explain confusing technical terms, and help you to mitigate the effects of static electricity. Visit the company’s YouTube channel to access their video library at https://www.youtube.com/c/staticworx.
TÜV SÜD America also offers on-demand webinars covering various topics in the areas of product safety, EMC, management systems, and competency assessments. Go to the TÜV SÜD Resource Center at https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/training/e-learning-courses to learn more. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
UL also provides safety- and compliance-related training delivered via its extensive library of on-demand webinars. Topic areas include hazard-based safety engineering, global market access, and global directives, code compliance, conformity assessment, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and social auditing, and many more. For additional details, visit https://www.ul.com/events/on-demand-webinars. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
Kenneth Wyatt of Wyatt Technical Services, LLC offers several webinar- and video-based trainings. For more information, visit http://www.emc-seminars.com/page6/Schedule.html. (Also see listing under “Live Virtual and In-Person Public Seminars and Workshops”)
Industry Symposia, Conferences, and Exhibits
Annual symposia are an excellent resource for extensive technical training, as well as the exchange of new ideas and technical concepts. The benefit of attending these events is that attendees can sample a vast array of workshops quickly and efficiently while connecting with colleagues and professionals with the same interests. (The symposia listed below are planned as live in-person events unless otherwise noted. Please check the listed website for up-to-date information on dates and locations.)
DesignCon 2023
January 31-February 2, 2023 – Santa Clara, California (U.S.)
https://designcon.com
EuCAP 2023 – The 17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
March 23-31, 2023 – Florence, Italy
http://www.eucap2023.org
2023 International Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society (ACES) Symposium
March 26-30, 2023 – Monterey, California (U.S.)
http://www.aces-society.org
EMV 2023
March 28-30, 2023 – Stuttgart, Germany
https://emv.mesago.com/koeln/en.html
A2LA Annual Conference 2023
April 16-19, 2023—Tuscon, Arizona (U.S.)
https://a2la.org/2022-tech-forum
2023 IEEE International Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering (ISPCE)
May 1-3, 2023 – Dallas, Texas (U.S.)
http://2023.psessymposium.org
EMC & Compliance International Exhibition & Workshops
May 16-17, 2023 – Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
https://www.emcandci.com
2023 Joint Asia-Pacific Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (APEMC) and International Conference on Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (INCEMIC)
May 22-25, 2023 – Bengaluru, India
https://apemc-incemic-2023.org
2023 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC)
May 22-25, 2023 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://i2mtc2023.ieee-ims.org
IMS 2023 – IEEE International Microwave Symposium
June 11-16, 2023 – San Diego, California (U.S.)
https://ims-ieee.org/ims2023
Sensors Expo & Conference
June 20-22, 2023 – Santa Clara, California (U.S.)
https://www.sensorsexpo.com
IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting
July 23-28, 2023 – Portland, Oregon (U.S.)
https://2023.apsursi.org
2023 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity
July 31-August 4, 2023 – Grand Rapids, Michigan (U.S.)
https://www.emc2023.emcss.org
EMC Europe 2023
September 4-8, 2023 – Krakow, Poland
https://www.emceurope2023.org
The Battery Show 2023, North America
September 12-14, 2023 – Novi, Michigan (U.S.)
https://thebatteryshow.com
European Microwave Week 2023
September 17-22, 2023 – Messe Berlin HUB 27, Berlin, German
https://www.eumweek.com
45th Annual Electrical Overstress/Electrostatic Discharge Symposium
October 1-6, 2023 – Riverside, California (U.S.)
https://www.esda.org/events/45th-annual-eosesd-symposium-and-exhibits
45th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA)
October 8-13, 2023 – Seattle, Washington (U.S.)
https://2023.amta.org
RF & Microwave 2023
Not yet scheduled. For current information check their website at http://www.microwave-rf.com.
IEEE EMC Society 2023 Regional Events
2022 Chicago IEEE EMC Mini Symposium
May 23, 2023 – Schaumburg, Illinois (U.S.)
http://www.emcchicago.org/sectfiles/events.htm
Michigan EMC Fest 2022
May 25, 2023 – Livonia, Michigan (U.S.)
https://www.emcsociety.org/wp/?page_id=35
2023 Minnesota EMC Event
September 21, 2023 – Bloomington, Minnesota (U.S.)
https://www.mnemcevent.com
We hope this list will help you meet your professional development goals in 2023. Many additional trainings and events will be planned throughout the year, so be sure to check our events calendar at https://incompliancemag.com/event-directory to find the most up-to-date information. Another way to brush up on the basics and delve deep into advanced topics is by visiting our online resource center, the In Compliance Electrical Engineering Resource Center (EERC) at https://incompliancemag.com/eerc.
In the meantime, we hope that the year ahead brings only good health and happiness to you and your loved ones!
