The Global Electronics Association has been advocating in Brussels for a Chips Act 2.0 approach that would better address the needs of critical European industries, including PCB and EMS, during these turbulent times.
Save the dates for the German Regional Qualification for the IPC Hand Soldering Competition (HSC), taking place at productronica from 18 to 19 November 2025
In a joint effort, the Global Electronics Association recently co-signed a statement urging European policy makers to adopt a harmonised and workable approach to the "Substances of Concern” (SoC) concept.
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.
Join the Hand Soldering Regional Estonia 2025 Competition, for Students and Professionals, being held 21-23 October 2025, at TalTech University (Main Lobby), Tallinn, Estonia.
Competitors will demonstrate their soldering skills on a complex printed circuit board assembly within 60 minutes — for prizes, recognition, and the chance to secure a spot at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championship later in 2025.
The 2nd Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) is a one of a kind Pan-European conference with technical and scientific peer-reviewed presentations.
The next edition of EFECS – the European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems is taking place in Malta, on December 3–4, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s
Visit productronica to experience the full range of electronics manufacturing technologies and solutions presented by renowned international exhibitors.
On 1 August 2025, the European Commission launched its long-anticipated public consultation and call-for-evidence for the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA), expected in Q4 2026.
IPC Standards European Committee Meetings, by Global Electronics Association, to take place 27-30 October, 2025 in Munich, Germany.