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12 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2022 $185 billion in 2021 and is estimated to pass $980 billion by 2028. Add to this the advanced electronic demands for aerospace and defense, telecommunications, medical, and space, and you see that our industry is poised for continuous technology development. is takes talented per- sonnel and aggressive corporations willing to invest in core research and product development. SMTA Inter- national is the ideal venue to glean industry direction and the industrial and commercial future technology requirements. Even More Reasons to Attend If you are a young professional or an indus- try newcomer, discover "Passport to the World of SMT." is program will run during the Expo on Wednesday and ursday. Young professionals and industry newcomers, named "Explorers," will be issued passports to guide them through a typical SMT process by identi- fying Ambassador exhibitors on the show floor. Ambassador booths will be marked by special flags and the Ambassadors identified by spe- cial badges. As Explorers wander the exhibit floor, they will meet the Ambassadors, discuss their technology, and answer questions. is is an ideal opportunity for the Explorers to con- nect with subject matter experts and for indus- try to nurture the next generation of industry experts. For any young professionals or new- comers to the industry, this opportunity is cer- tainly not to be missed. Even if you don't fit those criteria, the program is open to all regis- tered attendees. Details can be found here. Consider participating in the Women's Lead- ership Program: Technology Innovation and Career Advancement. e title notwithstand- ing, this program is open to all attendees, not just women. However, the Women's Leader- ship Program will start with three presenta- tions from women leaders in the electronics industry based on these themes: • Focus on the career "toolbox" of technical, leadership, and power skills • Use the analogy of the "tools" for success regarding resources, personal/ professional traits • Consider the actual tools you will need We can all benefit by learning from the expe- rience of successful individuals. Review the presentation abstracts as well as the remainder of the program here. e Women's Leadership Program is also described in detail on page XX. Regardless of your tenure within our indus- try, there is much to learn from the Confer- ence as the latest industry research is pre- sented within the nine-track program. Cou- ple this with the Professional Development