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16 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2018 Event Information • Meetings: January 26–31 • Courses: January 26–31 • Conference: January 29–31 • Exhibition: January 29–31 • IPC CID/CID+: January 31–February 3 Feature by Nolan Johnson I-CONNECT007 IPC APEX EXPO 2019 will open its doors at the San Diego Convention Center in late Janu- ary. IPC APEX EXPO is regarded as the largest event for electronics manufacturing in North America, attracting more than 9,000 profes- sionals from 45 countries. Attendees at all career stages can expect to access new research and best practices; learn about trending materials, applica- tions, and processes such as Industry 4.0 and wearables; address real-world problems to help with job success; experience the largest electronics industry collection of top suppliers, live demonstrations, and extreme innovations; and make connections in educational sessions on the show floor and during networking events. Read on to find schedules, stats, and programs in preparation for IPC APEX EXPO 2019. IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Schedules, Stats, and Programs • 8 Buzz sessions • 16 Special events – Chairman's reception – Event awards luncheon – Hall-of-fame breakfast – IPC first-timers welcome – IPC annual meeting – Opening keynote • 5 Management sessions • 30 Professional development sessions • 36 Technical conference sessions • 105 New product announcements • 117 Standards committee meetings – 23 Assembly and joining – 17 Base materials – 11 Cleaning and coating – 10 Electronic product data description – 4 Flexible and rigid-flex printed boards – 6 High-speed/high-frequency interconnections – 4 Management – 6 Packaged electronic components – 4 Printed board design technology – 13 Product assurance – 6 Rigid printed boards – 3 Testing – 10 Other topics EXPO by the Numbers