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64 SMT007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2026 F E AT U R E A RT I C L E BY G LO B A L E L E C T R O N I C S A S S O C I AT I O N Taking a Global Approach to the Industry The Global Electronics Association reaches a global audience with its standards, certifications, training, and technical expertise. In turn, the regional offices bring delegations to the trade show, hoping to share what they're accomplishing in their respective areas, and to build stronger connections with the industry. We asked the regional offices of the Global Electronics Association to share their vision and expectations for contributing to APEX EXPO 2026. Mexico at APEX EXPO 2026 Building the Future Together, One State at a Time BY LORENA VILLANUEVA, DIRECTOR, GLOBAL ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION MEXICO As the electronics industry prepares for APEX EXPO 2026, Mexico returns with something very important to say: We are building the future of electronics together across regions, industries, and borders. This will be the second year in a row that Mexico will participate with an organized Mexico Pavil- ion, coordinated by Global Electronics Association Mexico. What started in 2025 as a historic first step is now becoming a sustained national effort, bring- ing Mexican states, companies, and institutions to the global stage with one shared vision. A Mexico Pavilion Growing With Purpose The Mexico Pavilion at APEX EXPO 2026 is about continuity and showing the global electronics community that Mexico is serious about advanced manufacturing, talent development, and long-term collaboration. This year, the Mexico Pavilion will include official