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16 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2022 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE have to the event, and we enjoy answer- ing their insightful questions. We had a wonderful opportunity to ask questions of our own when David Pogue, disruptive tech expert and CBS Sunday Morning and NOVA reporter, delivered his keynote speech about how technol- ogy impacts our work, business, and con- nections with each other—proving that science and technology blend brilliantly with storytelling, humor, and even with music and song. From attendees, I was pleased to hear accolades on technical program offerings, many stating that it was the best confer- ence in years. e Technical Program Com- mittee outdid themselves, and built a strong program with four tracks, 38 sessions, and 104 papers, with peer-reviewed content from 18 countries focused on all aspects of factory of the future implementation, PCB fabrication and materials with specific attention paid to micro- via reliability and PCB design, quality, reliabil- ity, inspection and test, covering failure analy- sis for automotive electronics, and assembly materials and environment, covering the move toward "green" electronics. It was so exciting to learn from international subject matter experts who eagerly shared their knowledge and exper- tise, providing attendees with critical informa- tion that they cannot find anywhere else. We are very proud of the technical conference and eagerly look forward to next year's event. is year we launched the first Factory of the Future Pavilion and worked to bridge the raw technical content in the conference with the companies and the suppliers that work in this space. e difference is when you're in a con- ference session, all is very technically focused, with limited ability to promote company ser- vices and products. e Pavilion is a place on the exhibition show floor where companies can talk tech and promote their commercial prod- uct and service offerings at the same time. Given the success of this inaugural year, we expect this pavilion to grow in future years. As I walked the show floor or attended various committee meetings and other events, I received positive feedback from attendees who were enthusiastic about not only returning to an in-person event, but the ever-expanding innovation in this industry. e convergence of influences such as AI, additive manufacturing, and robotics are all coming together and IPC is at the heart of it, and that is enthralling. I was so happy to be back in person at IPC APEX EXPO. I've always enjoyed the show, but this year was special, and it showed in the interactions I had with Michael Milostan, IPC's marketing director.