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14 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2024 the latest data and trends in materials, man- ufacturing, and electronics design. Attend- ees can select from nine topic tracks: Design; PCB Fabrication and Materials; Assembly Materials; Assembly Processes; HDI, UHDI, and Substrates; Sustainability for Electronics; High Reliability; and Factory of the Future. Two special sections within the technical con- ference will cover advanced packaging and EV electronics. Professional Development Courses will include something for everyone, from advanced classes exploring the details and depth of specific topics to informative classes catering to engineers just beginning their careers. If you're interested in actively participat- ing in the development, review, and update of the electronics industry's critical standards and guidelines, attend one of more than 100 standards development committee meetings. Standards committee meetings are the perfect place to meet and collaborate with new peers, industry leaders, and innovators. For those visiting IPC APEX EXPO for the first time, we'll welcome you to the larg- est gathering of electronics professionals in North America. We are happy that you've cho- sen to spend your time with us. Be sure to take advantage of the many networking opportuni- ties offered by signing up for educational ses- sions directly applicable to your work. You will meet manufacturing industry profession- als from around the world facing (and solving) challenges like yours. For returning attendees, we are thrilled to welcome you back. One of the best things about IPC APEX EXPO is the community we've built over the years, and we look for- ward to reconnecting with you again. We at IPC are profoundly grateful to an industry that has encouraged and supported us in producing this event. We never lose sight of the fact that we could not host IPC APEX EXPO without the dedicated volunteers and industry leaders who share their time, exper- tise, and enthusiasm with us all. I, for one, am so looking forward to IPC APEX EXPO 2024 and looking forward to see- ing you. SMT007 Dr. John W. Mitchell is president and CEO of IPC. To read past columns, click here.