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IPC COMMUNITY 74 FALL 2023 meeting with wire harness manufacturers in efforts to expand their supply chain. In Chennai, Ar Rm Arun, president, South- ern India Chamber of Commerce and Indus- try (SICCI), welcomed the delegates, while Ramachandran Natarajan, managing direc- tor, Mel Systems and Services, delivered the vote of thanks. Both speakers highlighted the growth of electronics manufacturing in the state of Tamil Nadu and the need for cooper- ation between associations to develop strong industry partnerships to encourage further development in the state. I n P u n e , d e l e ga te s we re we l c o m e d by Prashant Girbane, director general, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agricul- ture (MCCIA), who emphasized the importance of Pune's contributions to the Indian econ- omy. He was joined by Aditya Paranjpe, chair- person, MCCIA's Electronics Committee, who discussed MCCIA's role in developing the elec- tronics manufacturing sector of the region. Rajinder Bhatia, president and CEO, Bharat Forge Defense & Aerospace, was the chief guest in Pune, and presented "The Role of Integrated Electronics Manufacturing and Interconnections," illustrating how integrated electronics contribute to defense innovation and the importance of reliable electronics in both aerospace and defense applications. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, delivered the keynote address in both Chennai and Pune, presenting "What's New in Technol- ogy: Micro Trends Determining Electronics' Future." Mitchell explained IPC's commitment to creating an environment for IPC members to embrace new trends such as AI, digital twin, 3D printing, nanotechnology, and new energy solutions, enabling members to stay ahead of the competition while continuing to innovate and grow in the industry. Two special addresses were held in Chennai and Pune, led by Bhanu Sood, Ph.D., and Chris Peters. Bhanu Sood, Ph.D., deputy chief technol- ogist, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA,