The Global Electronics Association

We are the voice for the global electronics industry.  Together with our 3,200 member companies, we enhance supply chain resilience and drive growth. We accomplish this by advocating for fair trade and smart regulation, building global partnerships, strengthening regional manufacturing, harmonizing industry practices, sharing actionable intelligence, and fostering innovative technology. Our focus on industry collaboration enables us to address challenges and advance a resilient, sustainable, and prosperous electronics industry.

Global Trade & Policy Advocacy
Advocating for access to global supply chains, fair trade, and strong partnerships between government and industry
Supply Chain Harmonization
Advancing product quality, compliance, and workforce through IPC standards and certifications.
Supply Chain ​Visibility & Intelligence​
Providing insightful, data-driven reports to support informed decisions and risk mitigation.
Technology &​ Operational Solutions
Driving innovation by collaborating with global partners to advance new technologies and solutions.
…Only a strong industry is sustainably resilient. Only a strong industry has a long-term future and is therefore also interesting for our today´s and future talent.
With Global Electronics Association, we are taking an important step in the right direction, so that together with our customers we can indeed enable the smart factories of the future and thus the digital world for us all.
From Günter Lauber, Member of the Board, Executive Vice President, ASMPT

Upcoming Events

IPC Builds-Standards Development Committee Meetings
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
IPC Builds-Standards Development Committee Meetings - Paris
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Certified Electronics Program Manager (CEPM) Training Program and Certification Exam Bundle
Sep 22, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
The Connection Between Online Courses to IPC Standards for Successful PCB Design
Sep 23, 2026
Advanced Packaging: HDI Enabling Technology
Oct 5, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026
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Education and Development
PCB Design Curriculum
IPC has developed a series of online, instructor-led courses from schematic capture to advanced packaging and more, all taught by IPC-certified industry experts.
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Art of the Possible Podcast
From the factory floor to the executive suite, IPC President and CEO John W. Mitchell's the “Art of the Possible” podcast covers all manner of industry challenges and opportunities to better equip you with tools and ideas for success.
Global Insight Newsletter
Stay up to date with industry news delivered directly to your inbox weekly. You'll get access to breaking news from the electronics and wire harness industry, industry intelligence, upcoming events and member milestones.
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Your Source for Industry Intelligence
Economic analysis, statistical programs and original research
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Become a Member of the Global Electronics Association
Ensure quality, reliability and consistency in your products.
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Electronics Workforce Training Delivers Quality and Consistency
Standardize training across your organization.
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