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IPC COMMUNITY 112 WINTER 2025 IPC India By Arpita Das, Deputy Manager, Events and Communication, IPC India The last quarter of 2024 was an eventful period for IPC India, marked by impactful regional activities and remarkable achievements on the global stage. Regional Activities in India IPC successfully organized an Industry Network- ing Event and a Hand Soldering Technical Work- shop in Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin, Kerala, Oct. 17-18, 2024. These sessions highlighted Kera- la's position as a hub for the electronics industry, with its world-class R&D and testing facilities and the strong presence of EMS suppliers catering to the Strategic Electronics sector. IPC hosted an Industry Networking and Techni- cal Session on Hand Soldering in Vizag, supported by AMTZ, on Oct. 25. These activities continue to drive IPC's mission of promoting technical excel- lence and community development within the electronics industry to build electronics better. Global Outreach and Collaboration Beyond India, IPC expanded its footprint by organizing the first Workforce Development Pro- gram in Durban, South Africa, on Oct. 21. This inau- gural event attracted 20 professionals from OEM and EMS companies who participated in an inten- sive Hand Soldering Technical Course. Furthermore, technical sessions on hand solder- ing in South Africa were conducted in Cape Town on Oct. 23 and Johannesburg on Oct. 25, supported by Priben Distributions Cc. India's Achievement on the Global Stage We had a proud moment for India at the IPC Hand Soldering World Championships 2024 at electronica in Munich, on Nov. 15, when Roshan Dhyani from Barco India secured a second-place finish. Roshan showcased exceptional skill and speed by scoring 795 out of 816 points and com- pleting the task in 59 minutes and 31 seconds. Congratulations to Roshan for this remarkable achievement. As we begin 2025, IPC remains committed to supporting the electronics industry with initia- tives that enhance technical skills, promote global collaboration, and celebrate excellence. Embracing Innovation: Highlights of Upcoming Q1 2025 Activities IPC India is set to host a series of dynamic indus- try networking and technical sessions across mul- tiple cities, addressing key topics for OEMs, EMS providers, and PCB manufacturers in the electron- ics industry. These activities are key milestones on the journey to IEMI 2026, the annual flagship event. The first Technical Session for 2025 will be held in Mysore, where participants will delve into the "Best Practices in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)," while Gandhinagar will offer insights into "ESD and the Acceptability of Printed Boards." Under the topic "Building Electronics Better," New Delhi will highlight developments in mobile manufacturing and Hyderabad will explore innovative approaches for enhancing aerospace and defense electron- ics. These sessions promote knowledge-sharing, address industry challenges, and empower profes- sionals with the latest technological skills. Roshan Dhyani receiving his hand-soldering award at electronica 2024.