At APEC 2026, EPC CEO Alex Lidow spoke with EEWorld Director Aimee Kalnoskas and Power Electronics Author Jeff Shepard for a conversation that goes far beyond GaN hype. From pioneering GaN adoption in AI server boards and scaling “apex” applications like humanoid robotics, to navigating fierce competition, IP battles, and shifting US innovation policy, Lidow lays out a candid, strategic view of where power electronics is headed, and what it takes to stay ahead.