The IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC) has been established to be one of the major events in the field of electrical machines and drives. Started in Milwaukee, Wi in 1997, IEMDC is now a regular established conference. Recent editions have been organized in Seattle, Wa in 1999, Cambridge, Ma in 2001, Madison, Wi in 2003, San Antonio, Tx in 2005, Antalya, Turkey in 2007, Miami, Fl in 2009, Niagara Falls, Ont., Canada in 2011 and Chicago, Il in 2013.