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40 DESIGN007 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 pro- grams 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