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12 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2026 A PEX EXPO is where the electronics indus- try convenes, highlights, and demos the current and future of electronics. It's a must- attend event. As technology is increasingly more complex and supply chains shift and require agility, APEX EXPO is the forum where technicians, design- ers, engineers, procurement specialists, and C-suite leaders come together to see cutting-edge systems and technologies and build valuable partnerships. Why Your Presence Matters The challenges facing our industry are well-known: tighter tolerances, workforce pressures, supply chain volatility, and sustainability demands. The solution—and opportunity—is innovation in elec- tronics design and manufacturing, which has never been stronger. APEX EXPO 2026 reflects both the problems and the technologies and ideas shaping the future of electronics. The Show Floor: Plan to Be Informed and Inspired This year's show floor covers the full spectrum of the ecosystem: PCB fabrication, advanced pack- aging, assembly, test, inspection, and automation. Within all this is AI. As factories become more auto- mated and data-driven, the solutions on display show how companies are turning complexity into a competitive advantage. Attending APEX EXPO 2026 Critical for Electronics Manufacturing Leaders O N E WO R L D, O N E I N D U ST RY BY J O H N W. M I TC H E L L , G LO B A L E L ECT R O N I C S A S S O C I AT I O N