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10 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE What's Next Becomes Now As the CEO responsible for leading the team that produces IPC APEX EXPO, I am familiar with the behind-the-scenes activities pre- ceding the event. Questions and concerns run the gamut, from how we will ensure that our exhibitors are happy to how we produce an awards luncheon that celebrates our best and brightest while encouraging others to join in the fun. We ensure that abstracts arrive on time to produce the best show possible; we make certain that our keynote speakers are secured; and we create detailed schedules to confirm that our networking events go off without a hitch. It is an exciting and thor- ough planning process, and very rewarding to see it all come together. While there is always something new and exciting at IPC APEX EXPO, there is also something familiar and welcoming—a feel- ing of camaraderie, a shared interest in the industry, and the face-to-face interactions with the entire global community that make it so rewarding. This year's show was no exception. We were in the Anaheim Convention Center and hosted the 16th Electronic Circuits World by Dr. John W. Mitchell IPC PRESIDENT AND CEO From the CEO