Building Bridges Across the Seine: Europe's EMS Leadership Gathers in Paris

Sep 24, 2025

On the eve of IPC Day EMS Europe, more than 90 executives from leading EMS and PCB manufacturing companies came together aboard the elegant Onyx cruise ship for the EMS Presidents’ Dinner. Hosted by the Global Electronics Association in partnership with in4ma and IFTEC, the exclusive evening offered a unique mix of networking, knowledge exchange, and cultural experience.

In welcoming remarks, Philippe Leonard, the Director for the Association in Europe, highlighted the importance of collaboration across the electronics ecosystem at a time when the industry faces increasing complexity and global challenges. His message set the tone: strengthening connections to drive innovation, resilience, and growth in Europe’s EMS sector.

Beyond the dialogue, the event provided attendees with an unforgettable backdrop. The setting reminded participants that business relationships, like the city itself, are strengthened by history, vision, and renewal.

The EMS Presidents’ Dinner framed the next day’s IPC Day EMS Europe event at the Astrolab in the Musée de la Marine in Paris, where attendees shared deeper technical discussions, strategic insights, and industry alignment.

60% of the 100+ attendees were C-level executives: CEOs, CTOs, owners, and senior leaders from Europe’s leading EMS and PCB manufacturing companies. This impressive representation reinforced the importance of IPC Day EMS Europe as a strategic forum for leadership-driven dialogue. Whether through advancing technical standards, addressing labor market realities, or reinforcing Europe’s strategic position in global supply chains, the day showcased both the urgency and opportunity ahead.

From the opening keynote to the final expert panel, the agenda covered the most pressing issues shaping the future of electronics in Europe: