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6 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2023 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE T here's always a sense of heightened expectation as we prepare for another show, and then a bit of a collective sigh when it's over—a sigh of relief, maybe, but mostly a sigh of contentment at another job well done. Thank you for a week of unforgettable memories. The close of the show also means it's time for our annual Real Time with… Show & Tell Magazine, the only post-show guide you'll need. Why? Because it isn't just a comprehensive look at what hap- pened at the show—it's so much more. We have exclusive interviews with IPC award winners, thoughtful observations on the show from indus- try leaders, pages of image galleries, special STEM event coverage, and a complete listing of the nearly 80 Real Time with… interviews conducted and posted during the show. IPC APEX EXPO is a place to see and be seen. This year's conference embodied that philosophy more than ever; everywhere I looked, I saw attend- ees pouring their energy into making this once-a- year event unforgettable. Aisles and booths were packed, exhibitors were anxious to talk and, even better, visitors were eager to listen, ask questions, buy products, and make those lasting connections that help our industry grow. Here are just some of the reasons I love attending every year: I'm always learning something new. I don't come from the electronics manufacturing world, so all my conversations at the show feel fresh and authentic. I get to experience dialogues that I'd never hear at the grocery store or my Another Unforgeable Year by Michelle Te • I-CONNECT007