The 2026 Cable & Wire Harness Competition – Regional Qualification Estonia will take place on 15–16 October 2026 at TalTech University (Main Lobby) in Tallinn, Estonia.
The competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly — all under the requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.
Participants will compete under timed conditions for 60 minutes using identical materials and tools, with results evaluated by certified IPC judges.

Join the 2026 Hand Soldering Competition - Regional Qualification Estonia for Students and Professionals, being held 14-16 October 2026 at TalTech University (Main Lobby) in 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 Hand Soldering World Championship. The student competition will take place on 14 October, followed by the professional competition on 15–16 October.

2026 Electronics Day EMS Europe

More than 120 participants gathered onsite in Toulouse, with an additional 20 joining online, for the 2026 Electronics Day Design France, organised by Global Electronics Association in collaboration with IPC Designers Council France. Over two days, the event brought together PCB designers, manufacturers, aerospace engineers, technical experts, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, discuss practical engineering challenges, and strengthen collaboration across the European electronics ecosystem.

The Global Electronics Association, is pleased to announce that IPC Builds 2026 is now open for registration. IPC Builds 2026 is a week-long series of standards development meetings to be held in Europe for the second time, following the first Barcelona success in 2024. Over the years, volunteers worldwide have participated in IPC standards development committee meetings to bring the most trusted standards for electronics manufacturing to the industry. In 2026, we’re excited to head to Paris for this traditional and industry-driving event.

The Global Electronics Association applauds the European Commission on releasing the Chips Act 2.0 as a critical part of the Technological Sovereignty Package. We are proud to have championed this comprehensive approach to the electronics ecosystem over many years, including in our recent industry reports and stakeholder meetings with the European Commission.

The Global Electronics Association, is pleased to announce that IPC Builds 2026 is now open for registration. IPC Builds 2026 is a week-long series of standards development meetings to be held in Europe for the second time, following the first Barcelona success in 2024. Over the years, volunteers worldwide have participated in IPC standards development committee meetings to bring the most trusted standards for electronics manufacturing to the industry. In 2026, we’re excited to head to Paris for this traditional and industry-driving event.

The German Electronics Design and Manufacturing Association (FED) and the Global Electronics Association are officially opening the Call for Abstracts for the 3rd Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC).

23 June 2026 · Renaissance Brussels Hotel · Brussels, Belgium

Electronics Day Design France