IPC invites researchers, technical experts and industry leaders to submit abstracts for poster presentations at IPC APEX EXPO, the industry’s premier conference and exhibition for electronics manufacturing. Poster presentation networking sessions are scheduled for February 25 from 5:00-6:00 pm; February 26 from 2:30-3:30 pm; and February 27 from 12:00-2:00 pm. For the first time ever, poster presentations will take place on the APEX EXPO show floor, maximizing the potential audience for poster presenters.

Technical poster presentations are being sought on all relevant electronics topics, including design, materials, assembly, processes and equipment, especially:

• Factory of the Future Implementation
• PCB Fabrication and Materials
• Quality, Reliability, Test, and Inspection
• Enabling Future Technologies
• Meeting Extreme Requirements
• Circuit Design and Component Technologies
• Conscientious Engineering
• Assembly Processes
• Electronics Materials

An abstract of up to 200 words summarizing technical and previously unpublished work covering case histories, research and discoveries should be submitted by Wednesday, November 17, 2021, to https://www.ipcapexexpo.org/call-participation-poster. Poster presenters are entitled to a free one-day conference pass on January 25. And, to recognize exceptional achievement, a “Best Technical Poster” award will be presented with a USD 750 honorarium.

For more information about poster participation or other technical program opportunities at IPC APEX EXPO, contact Toya Richardson, IPC technical programs coordinator, at ToyaRichardson@ipc.org.

IPC APEX EXPO 2022 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers all in one place at the San Diego Convention Center, January 22–27, 2022.

From the exhibit floor to the classroom and everywhere in between, including the International, Newcomers Networking, Show Floor and Women in Electronics at IPC APEX EXPO Receptions; Ice Cream Social; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Keynote Sessions; New Products Corridor; Trivia Networking Night; and more, attendees can connect and collaborate.

Among the highly anticipated special events is the opening keynote by New York Times Columnist, Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Contributor and NOVA Host, David Pogue. On Tuesday, January 25, Pogue will present, “Disruptive Tech & How it Will Affect Your Business: What’s Coming by 2026,” taking attendees on a wild ride through the cutting-edge science and technology that is powering a next wave of technological innovation.

On Wednesday, January 26, John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, will assess the state of electronics manufacturing and identify the trends that will define the industry’s financial growth and technological progress in 2022 and beyond. Touching on topics that are the focus of board rooms and shop floors: factory modernization, supply chain resiliency, workforce demands, and environmental stewardship, Mitchell will cover ways to navigate your organization to succeed in today’s dynamic global marketplace in his dynamic keynote, “State of the Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Embraces Digital.”

“Special events at IPC APEX EXPO add tremendous value for attendees,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director of trade shows and events. “Networking in person makes a difference; and attendees have an optimal opportunity to network with thousands of their electronics industry colleagues at IPC APEX EXPO 2022,” Balonek added. “Improving your company's performance and furthering your own personal success, making new connections and strengthening existing relationships—it's what makes the IPC APEX EXPO experience priceless.”

Event essentials as well as access to the exhibit hall are only $20 to those who register in advance, a savings of $20 on-site. Attendees who register by December 17 will save 20 percent off registration fees. In addition, attendees who register for the All-Access Package will receive a significant percentage off a la carte options. Schedule and registration details are available at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.

To commemorate IPC India’s decade of service to the electronics manufacturing industry, the IPC India team will hold skills challenge competitions and member networking events starting this November across different parts of the country. Winners of regional competitions will gather in Bengaluru and New Delhi in August 2022 to compete in PCB design, hand soldering and wire harness assembly championships.  

The skills challenge semi-final competition will take place on August 2 (Bengaluru) with championship taking place on August 4 (New Delhi) at Integrated Electronics Manufacturing Interconnections (IEMI) 2022. In addition to the skills championships, panel discussions and technical conference program sessions will focus on information communication technology on August 2 and on August 4, topics and discussions will focus on the defense and aerospace technology.

IPC Skills Challenge Phases:

November 2021 – March 2022

• Competitors from electronics companies send registration form to IPC India
• As per IPC competition guidelines, companies organize hand soldering/wire harness assembly/PCB design challenges at their company premises using own tools/equipment
• Companies can nominate observers/judges from own company if IPC certified individuals available, otherwise IPC will provide IPC certified observers/judges
• IPC present certificates to winner and runner up at each company location

April 2022 – July 2022: IPC India will organize semi-final competition round with the winners of the first rounds at networking events at Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru, Colombo (TBC) and New Delhi (August 2, 2022)

August 4, 2022: Final Round to be played in Bengaluru.

For More information:

IPC India Skills Challenge Program: https://www.ipcindia.org.in/ipc-india-skill-challenge/

IPC India Skill Challenge Program Guidelines:

Hand Soldering: Click here

Wire Harness: Click here

PCB Design: Click here

Registration:

Participation form for companies in first round: Click here

For inquiries, contact Saurabh K Saxena, IPC India Standards and  Certification Head, at SaurabhSaxena@ipc.org or standardsindia@ipc.org.

The second stop on IPC’s E-Textiles 2021 Virtual World Tour will be Philadelphia, Pa. on October 27, 2021. The IPC E-Textiles 2021 Virtual World Tour is a series of educational events bringing the latest e-textiles technologies and virtual demonstrations from innovators around the world -- all at no cost to registrants.

Attendees of the October 27 stop on the tour will gain unique insights into the Soft Systems Design Kit (SSDK) under development at Drexel University’s Center for Functional Fabrics. Their SSDK is a set of tools and guidance seeking to bring design methodologies from the semiconductor industry into the e-textiles space to speed product development and de-risk projects. Drexel’s speakers will provide a detailed view into their SSDK as well as a proof of concept demonstration.

Drexel will also provide virtual demonstrations of the Center for Functional Fabrics, providing a unique opportunity for the global e-textiles industry to gain access to one of the leading e-textiles centers in North America. Registrants who are not able to attend the live event will receive on-demand access to the presentations and demonstration recording following the event.

Remaining dates on the IPC E-Textiles 2021 Virtual World Tour include Germany on November 17, and Japan on December 1. Registration includes automatic access to the remaining events and on-demand recordings for all events, including the September 2 event hosted by Taiwan Textile Research Institute.

For more information or to register, visit: www.ipc.org/ipc-e-textiles-2021-virtual-world-tour.

Each year, IPC APEX EXPO features industry’s most dynamic, innovative minds to deliver keynote presentations that are both educational and entertaining. IPC APEX EXPO 2022 will feature New York Times Columnist, Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Contributor & NOVA Host David Pogue. During his keynote on January 25, Pogue will present, “Disruptive Tech: How it Will Affect Your Business and What’s Coming by 2026.”

Drones and robotics, AI, self-driving cars, employee-less stores, flying taxis, wearable medical sensors, software, and components are accelerating the arrival of new consumer technologies—and with them, changes to society and culture. With 30 years of experience reporting technology trends—and the entertaining style that has earned him six Emmys for his “CBS Sunday Morning” stories— Pogue will take keynote attendees on a wild ride through the cutting-edge science and technology that is powering a next wave of technological innovation. His funny, fast-paced snapshot will bring everyone up to date – with a heads-up on how to succeed in a world we’ve never seen before.

“With broad appeal to general, business, healthcare, and tech audiences alike, David will bring his expansive knowledge, engaging wit, and perhaps a song or two to the APEX EXPO keynote stage,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director of trade shows and events.  “The audiences will leave as informed as they are entertained, with an enlightened perspective of the state of technology today — and how it’s shaping everyone’s tomorrow.”

Pogue’s keynote is free to all IPC APEX EXPO participants. In addition to Pogue’s keynote, John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO will deliver a keynote on Wednesday, January 26. Meetings and courses will run January 22-27; the technical conference and exhibition will run January 25-27, 2022. For more information on schedule and registration options, visit www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.