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54 The PCB Design Magazine • February 2015 This year, IPC APEX EXPO returns to sunny San Diego, California, at the San Diego Conven- tion Center. More than 440 exhibitors will come together this year (even more than last year!) to showcase new technology and participate in technical conference sessions, professional and standards development courses, certifica- tion opportunities, and more. Click here for the event schedule, or visit the IPC APEX EXPO 2015 homepage for complete information. Here are just a few highlights of what you can expect this year: • 440 exhibitors showing equipment, ma- terials and services for printed boards and electronics manufacturing. • The largest technical conference in the industry, worldwide. Presenters will be of- fering new research and innovations from experts in the fields of electronics assem- bly, test and board inspection, and board fabrication and design. • Free industry poster sessions. • Professional development courses that pro- vide comprehensive updates on trending industry concerns. • Standards development meetings that will help shape the future of our industry. • IPC International Hand Soldering Grand Championship on the show floor. • Show floor welcome reception on Tuesday that displays cutting-edge products and services in the New Product Corridor and the IPC Bookstore. • Networking opportunities including the International Reception, First-Timer's Wel- come, IPC Tech Talk, Women in Electron- ics Networking Meeting, and IPC Govern- ment Relations Committee Open Forum, designed to allow attendees to meet col- leagues, get updates on key issues and share ideas. To register to attend IPC APEX EXPO 2015, click here. Traveling to San Diego and need help? Visit the IPC APEX EXPO travel page for hotel, direc- tions, and airfares (including a United Airlines 5% airfare discount offer). Be sure to keep an eye on the I-Connect007 site throughout the show for breaking news and event coverage from the show floor. If you're at the show, stop by our booth—#2645—and say hello to the I-Connect007 team, find out how you can become a contributor, or share your thoughts on our content and coverage. Welcome to the 2015 IPC aPeX eXPo show Guide Feb. 22-26, 2015, San Diego Convention Center, California, USA show preview