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28 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2026 When APEX EXPO returns to Anaheim in March, PCB designers and design engineers will find a new hub on the show floor: the Design Vil- lage, a dedicated exhibition area launched by the Global Electronics Association to elevate the design experience and foster deeper engagement across the electronics ecosystem. According to Peter Tranitz, senior director of technology solutions for the Global Electronics Association, the Design Village is more than just another themed pavilion. "The Design Village has been added as a dedicated section of the exhibi- tion to enable OEMs and the design community to interact with traditional and established EDA pro- viders as well as start-ups developing new, disrup- tive AI solutions," he says. Beyond electronic design automation, the Design Village will showcase what Tranitz describes as "the digital backbone of the electronics ecosystem," including digital twins, simulation, supply chain man- agement, and digital manufacturing. The goal is to create a cohesive environment where system-level thinking meets practical design execution. A Place for Innovation and Interaction Situated directly on the APEX EXPO show floor, the Design Village will feature a curated mix of leading EDA suppliers, innovative small- and medium-sized Design Village Bringing the Design Community Front and Center BY T H E I - C O N N E C T0 07 E D I TO R I A L T E A M A RT I C L E