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12 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2020 • Participate in our technical conference to discover the latest research and studies in the areas of design, board fabrication, and electronics assembly • Attend standards development commit- tee meetings. Your input is critical to the development of IPC standards • Visit the IPC CFX Industry 4.0 digital factory and participate in live demonstra- tions on the show floor to see how two industry standards—IPC CFX (IPC-2591) and Hermes (IPC-HERMES-9852)— work together for any manufacturer to achieve Industry 4.0. The factory line will feature equipment from different vendors all speaking the same language for machine-to-machine and machine-to- factory exchange communication, creating a simple-to-operate, practical, smart, and fully connected manufacturing environment • Offering something for everyone, from informative classes for engineers ready to level-up in their careers to advanced classes, this year's professional develop- ment courses will help you build your knowledge and enrich your career • Take in a multitude of networking activities, from the newcomers' reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony to the ice cream social on the show floor This year, you'll be inspired to take the ideas and innovations you encounter onsite and turn them into real-world solutions and busi- ness opportunities. We hope you will join us. If you're on social media and would like to share your IPC APEX EXPO experience and/or post photos, we encourage you to do so. Use the hashtag #IPCAPEXEXPO on your Twitter, Face- book, LinkedIn, or Instagram to continue the conversation. PCB007 Dr. John Mitchell is president and CEO of IPC–Association Connecting Electronics Industries. To read past columns or contact him, click here. sented at the technical conference. Sessions will include topics presented by subject mat- ter industry experts, interactive panel sessions, and opportunities for attendees to learn the secrets of success from our valued presenters. Program topics include introduction to IPC and standards basics, soldering processes, testing, circuit board design and fabrication, surface reliability considerations, and more. 2. Technical Conference Single-Session Pass The technical conference single-session pass offers admission to one technical conference session. It's perfect for seeing a friend's pre- sentation, getting the latest information on a favorite topic, or meeting subject-matter ex- perts on a specific issue. 3. Sessions at the Intersection Whether at the intersection of business and engineering or the intersection of two industry organizations, these sessions are free to all at- tendees and will address the hottest industry topics you need to know about today. Here are some of the topics: semi-additive processes for building circuits, e-textiles developments, sup- ply chain diversity, PCB challenges, needs for emerging applications, weak microvia interfac- es, best practices for strategic board procure- ment, and conscientious engineering. Additional Highlights Here are a few additional highlights of the IPC APEX EXPO 2020 experience: • Listen to aerospace legend Burt Rutan speak on the new era in commercial space travel and race for space in his keynote presentation • View cutting-edge products and services in the new products corridor and get a sneak preview of tomorrow's equipment, materials, and services that are breaking new ground in our industry • Find out what nearly 500 of the industry's top innovators and suppliers have to offer on the show floor