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DECEMBER 2022 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 65 create a hierarchy and inheritance of proofs based on consumed materials. For the completed product, the VA is a record that can be accessed by authorized parties to decisively answer the "Made in the USA" question without the need to divulge private data about materials or products. is is a simple example, one of many now being considered as a solution for the industry, that enables Smart manufacturing and supply network data to provide that crucial contextual element to external parties without compromising privacy. is is one of the many subjects that will be introduced and discussed at IPC APEX EXPO 2023 in a Professional Development Course named, "Application of IPC Smart and Secure Digital Transformation Standards," scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. e course will discuss how the new IPC Factory of the Future standards can work together to provide an interoperable, secure environment for the full lifecycle of Smart manufacturing. is is a unique opportunity to understand the context of the use and adoption of each IPC standard as they relate to each other in the creation of new digital best practices, which will be relevant to any holistic OEM, EMS, or solution-provider business. Many key industry experts related to the development and driving adoption of each of these standards, have teamed up to present this course. While 8 a.m. may seem early, there's no better time than early morning—as many birds can attest— to expand your horizons. Please consider joining us to learn more about these exciting new developments in the industry. SMT007 Michael Ford is the senior director of emerging industry strategy for Aegis Software. To read past columns, click here. by Kim DiCianni, IPC INTERNATIONAL The IPC APEX EXPO mobile app provides every- thing attendees could possibly need for the event, including viewing exhibitors, sessions, speakers, and products. Need information on an exhibiting company? With the IPC APEX EXPO mobile app, you can look up exhibitors by company name and search by product category—it's that simple. When an attendee registers and answers the demographic questions, the information enters their agenda planner and provides suggestions on exhibitors and sessions that may be of interest to them, which they can then add to their planner. If an attendee adds an event they are not registered for, the app will take them back to registration so they can add it. The planner will also notify attend- ees if they have any scheduling conflicts when add- ing events to their planner. When an attendee creates their schedule in the planner, they can sign into the app and their sched- ule will show under "My Schedule." The app also has features including "What's on Now," which will show them any events taking place at the current time. App users can also see a list of other attend- ees (limited information) and can request connec- tions with them. The app also allows users to see all of IPC's social media channels to keep on top of what IPC posts during the event. Although the printed show directory is a great resource, we all know that program changes inevitably happen as soon as the directory goes to print; with an app, users are always able to see the most up-to-date information. Changes to meeting room locations, additions or cancellations, etc., will be reflected within the app. The app also allows IPC event staff to send out push notifications during the event in case of any last-minute changes. Use this QR code (right) to download the IPC APEX EXPO Mobile App. Kim DiCianni, CEM, is director of trade shows and events for IPC. It's All in the App