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The 70th IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts will take place in San Antonio, TX, at the Hilton Palacio del Rio. Situated along the iconic San Antonio River Walk, this venue offers a vibrant and picturesque setting for the conference. Known for its seamless blend of modern amenities and historic charm, the Hilton Palacio del Rio provides an inspiring environment for collaboration, networking, and innovation.

San Antonio, steeped in rich history and culture, serves as the perfect backdrop for this gathering. Attendees will enjoy the convenience of world-class facilities, along with easy access to Rivercenter Mall, historic sites like The Alamo, vibrant marketplaces, and the scenic River Walk.

The IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts serves as a global platform for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge advancements in electrical contact technology. Practicing designers, engineers, physicists and research scientists – those new to the field and those experienced will find this conference very beneficial for learning as well as providing opportunities for international networking.

The Intensive Course will also be offered at the 70th IEEE Conference from Oct 15 to 18th, 2025. The course covers all aspects of Electrical Contacts, including:

Contact fundamentals and materials
Friction, wear, fretting and lubrication
Electric arc fundamentals and dynamics
Power and electronic connector technologies
Guidelines for electrical and electronic connector design

Technical Areas
AUTOMOTIVE
Hybrid/Electric Power
Hot Plugging
Switching & Connectors
Environmental Effects

ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS
High Frequency
High-Speed Data
Telecommunications
Lubricants
Corrosion Inhibitors

POWER CONNECTORS
Crimp Connections
Plating/Lubricants
Bolted Connections
Glowing Contacts
Degradation Effects

Contact Materials
Air and Vacuum
High Frequency Relays
Ultra Miniature Relays
Carbon Fiber
Degradation Mechanisms
Reed Relays
Material Development
Switching Performance
Electroplating
Lead Free

DEGRADATION MECHANISMS
Switching Performance
Environmental Effects
Welding
Reliability
Breakdown
Fretting
Diagnostics

ARC INTERRUPTION
DC/AC Switching
Vacuum Interrupters
Circuit Breakers
Hybrid Switching
Micro-Arcing
High-Speed Film/Video
Super-Conducting Limiters

MODELING
Fundamentals
Dielectric Breakdown
Arc Simulation
Dynamic Welding

NEW TECHNOLOGY
MEMS
Micro Switches
RF Connectors
Arc Fault Safety
Nanotechnology
Superconductors
High DC Voltage Switching