On October 3, I gave a talk on the pressing need to establish, refine, and redefine sustainability policy priorities and advocacy activities in close dialogue with the electronics industry in order for this industry to remain competitive in Europe. This was the key take-away of my presentation at the IPC Day Italy event held at the Convention Center of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, in partnership with Phoenix Contact and GESTLabs.
In this first webinar — Complex Integrated Systems: The Future of Electronics Manufacturing — guest speakers Dan Gamota (NextFlex) and Girish Wable introduced the concept of CIS and discussed current trends.
As we enter the final quarter of 2024, IPC is proud to reflect on a year of significant progress and strategic advancement in our government grants and funding initiatives. Since the program’s launch in July 2023, we’ve explored major funding opportunities, forged key partnerships across the electronics sector, and laid a strong foundation for long-term success. Our efforts this past year are setting the stage for impactful results and future growth.
Congressional staff continue to work behind the scenes in preparation for the post-election final legislative push of 2024.
IPC is closely monitoring the global sustainability policy landscape and setting policy priorities in close dialogue with the electronics industry.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially designated IPC an apprenticeship ambassador. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to fostering and expanding registered apprenticeship programs across the United States, contributing to a more robust and more diverse workforce.
On May 16, 2025, IPC hosted a high-level Industry Leaders Luncheon in Taipei, bringing together nearly 60 prominent representatives from government agencies, industry associations, and leading enterprises to explore trends and strategic opportunities shaping the future of electronics manufacturing.
The Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS) at Auburn University is conducting its annual study on behalf of the Department of Defense to understand the issues and hurdles manufacturers face when adopting smart manufacturing technologies.
IPC successfully convened its 2025 Q2 Executive Policy Roundtable on May 21 at Tokyo Kaikan. The event brought together senior government officials, corporate executives, and industry experts to explore strategies for building resilient and future-proof supply chains in an increasingly complex geopolitical and economic landscape.
IPC, with the support of Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), is organizing the Workshop on Component-to-System Level Packaging – Addressing Integration Challenges for Automotive and Industrial Applications.