The EMC Society Podcast: Hear Us Above the Noise

Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast.
Hear us above the Noise!
The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community.
For this special episode we invited Pavi Radhakrishnan, EMC Society Young Professional Representative and Prof. Chuck Bunting, EMC Society Student Hardware Design Competition Chair for the 2026 Student Hardware Design Competition.
They talk about the competition, the value of participation and close deadlines.
Visit the matching symposium website for further information:
https://2026.emcsipi.org/programs/student-hardware-competition/
Download Student Hardware Design Competition Flyer:
http://2026.emcsipi.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/12/emc2026_StudentHardware_Final.pdf
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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast.
Hear us above the Noise!
The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community.
In this episode, we’re introduced to Tom Braxton, the newly elected President of the EMC Society. Tom shares his professional journey, reflects on what the EMC Society means to him, and outlines his vision for the future—highlighting opportunities to engage and support the EMC community.

He also mentions some important deadlines to keep track of. Mark your calendars!
January 16th, the deadline for traditional papers to be submitted for the 2026 Symposium: https://2026.emcsipi.org/programs/call-for-submissions/
January 30th, that's the deadline for submission for papers to the Letters on EMC Practice and Applications: https://www.emcs.org/publications/l-emcpa-call-for-papers/
February 13th, the EMC student hardware competition registration: https://2026.emcsipi.org/programs/student-hardware-competition/
February 13th, the society award nomination deadline: https://www.emcs.org/about-us/awards/
April 6th, the John Howard Memorial Education Grant application deadline: https://www.emcs.org/training/emc-education-grant/
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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast.
Hear us above the Noise!
The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community.

For this special episode we invited Benoit Derat, Technical Programm Chair of the 2026 IEEE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON 
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY, SIGNAL & POWER INTEGRITY.
The call for submission is open and here are the deadlines:
Read them at the event web page or download the pdf-file
JANUARY 16, 2026: Submission Deadline for Traditional and Special Session Papers
FEBRUARY 6, 2026: Submission Deadline for Workshops & Tutorials and
Experiments & Demonstrations Proposals
FEBRUARY 27, 2026: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection for Traditional and
Special Session Papers
MARCH 13, 2026: Submission Deadline for Abstract-Reviewed Papers
MARCH 13, 2026: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection for Workshops & Tutorials and Experiments & Demonstrations
MARCH 27, 2026: Submission Deadline for Revised Traditional and Special Session Papers
APRIL 24, 2026: Notification of Acceptance/Rejection for Traditional, Abstract-Reviewed, and Special Session Papers
MAY 22, 2026: Submission Deadline for Final Papers and Workshop & Tutorial
Presentations (Registration Required)

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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast. 
 Hear us above the Noise!
 The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community.
 
In this special issue, we have had the opportunity to speak with EMC Society President John LaSalle, who reflects on his term and the remarkable growth of the EMC-S. This success would not have been possible without the dedication and tireless contributions of our active members and volunteers around the globe. Thank you for your unwavering support, passion, and commitment to the Society— together, we've achieved incredible milestones!
 
Wishing all of our valued members and their families, the listeners worldwide a joyful and restful holiday season! May this time be filled with peace, happiness, and cherished moments with loved ones.
 Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to an exciting year ahead together!

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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast. 
 Hear us above the Noise!
 The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community.
 
 In this special issue we talk with EMC Society President John LaSalle, who is celebrating gratitute.
 
 May you celebrate the thanksgiving day with love in your heart, prosperous vision in your mind, and gratitude in your being. Thanksgiving wishes to everyone!
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