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IPC COMMUNITY 38 WINTER 2024 scientists who desire to publish their works. Stanton considers technical writing an essen- tial skill for engineers and scientists. Supply chain: Matt Holzmann of CGI Ameri- cas, who has seen the electronics industry sup- ply chain dynamics shift dramatically over the past 20 years, is passionate about onshoring to America. He suggests that with proper invest- ment, the electronics industry, in terms of printed circuit board (PCB) and semiconduc- tor fabrication, can thrive again in the United States. However, he realizes the current think- ing must be changed. Matt will offer his valu- able insights as to how this can be achieved. Matt will provide thought-provoking ideas and solutions to strengthen our critical technolo- gies related to the country's security. Full-material disclosure: There are more regulations governing various industries than ever before. Yet, there is a conundrum that materials and chemical suppliers face: FMD. Stephen Sweeney of IBM is tackling this issue and how it's affecting companies that must protect their intellectual property. Workforce development: We would be remiss if we didn't address the hot topic of workforce development. Finding and employ- ing competent personnel to operate equip- ment and other machinery in this high-tech- nology environment is no easy task. Peter Bigelow of FTG Cir- cuits, business owner and an executive in a PCB fab- rication company, is pas- sionate about finding the right formula to attract and retain competent workers for the PCB and PCBA provider industries. Cybersecurity: Hiroyuki Watanabe of NEC is concerned about cyber- security in today's high- performance factories. His expertise suggests that management is m o r e i n t e r e s t e d i n r e c o u p i n g t h e c o s t o f s e c u r i t y m e a s u re s inside individual companies than in what those measures should be. Hiroyuki will pro- vide insights and suggestions for companies of all sizes operating in this highly digitized world to prevent cyber-attacks and preserve their mission-critical business operations. I am excited to lead such a distinguished group of thought leaders. Through our part- nership with IPC, and its strategic vision to provide global leadership, these topics and others will help your business grow and succeed. Want to learn more about IPC Thought Leaders Program? MikeCarano@ipc.org.