A.P.D.E.E. - Portuguese Association for the Development of Electrical Engineering, is a non-profit making organization founded in 2nd April 2002, registered in Portugal with NIPC 506 035 395.A.P.D.E.E. is totally independent of any other Organization, acting in the society according to its byelaws.The objectives of A.P.D.E.E. are the promotion, development, dissemination of knowledge, research and technology in Electrical Engineering in all relevant subjects that contribute to its development.To fullfill its objectives, A.P.D.E.E. shall develop the activities considered adequate by the General Assembly namely:a) Promote the organization of Scientific events, Congresses, Conferences, Symposia, Courses, Exhibitions and other similar activities, disseminating the scientific knowledge through appropriate means of communication (publication of books, CDROM, etc.);b) Organize the biennial event Portuguese-Spanish Congresses in Electrical Engineering;c) Promote the scientific exchange of information with Institutions and among national / international researchers;d) Promote and support iniciatives (like advanced courses) leading to the increase of technical capabilities of Human Resources in Electrical Engineering;e) Promote and perform research work in Electrical Engineering ;f) Perform scientific-technical studies and consulting services to the comunity;g) Assure the publication of a scientific journal (Portuguese-Spanish) in Elec. Engineering;