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.
The Global Electronics Association is more than a name, it’s truly a reflection of our strategic evolution and our commitment to lead on behalf of a diverse, interconnected ecosystem. From semiconductors to systems integration, we are uniting the value chain to support what’s next in AI, high performance computing, aerospace, defense, automotive, and beyond. Innovation today demands collaboration, and the Global Electronics Association is uniquely positioned to foster the partnerships, across industry and globe, that move technology forward.
From Meredith LaBeau, Member of the Board, CTO of Calumet Electronics

Upcoming Events

Electronics Manufacturing & Packaging Symposium (EMPS) 2025
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025
The Shifting Global Economy: What Business Leaders Need to Know Now
Oct 7, 2025
Real-World Training in Action: How Milwaukee Electronics & LSI Leverage Training to Boost Performance
Oct 8, 2025
New England EMS Leadership Roundtable: Bot or Not? AI, Automation, and Assembling the Workforce of the Future
Oct 15, 2025
IMPACT 2025
Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
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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.
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