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10 I-CONNECT007 I SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE 2018 After many months of planning, IPC APEX EXPO 2018 proved to be a success. From revo- lutionary advancements displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions and professional develop- ment courses, IPC APEX EXPO provided the learning and connections that helped 4,574 attendees from 43 countries prepare for the future. The 479 exhibitors welcomed a busy three days of business development and quali- fied sales leads on nearly 150,000 net square feet of show floor space. IPC APEX EXPO attracted 9,169 total visitors including attend- ees and exhibitor personnel. With a focus on developing important stan- dards, IPC committee members joined to dis- cuss, revise, and improve documents that will be used to create quality products. Their hard work is important to furthering our industry. As they are volunteers, I appreciate the execu- tive leaders of their organizations for allow- ing them to engage in standards development, and for allowing them to participate in this year's event. Education is also an important factor in fur- thering the success of the electronics industry. IPC APEX EXPO provided the industry's larg- est breadth of learning opportunities from the Technical Conference to Professional Devel- opment courses and hot topics covered in the Buzz Sessions. In keeping with the event's theme, "Suc- ceed at the Velocity of Technology," IPC APEX EXPO 2018 featured nearly 100 technical papers detailing original research and innovations from industry experts around the world. Our Succeeding at the Velocity of Technology: An IPC APEX EXPO 2018 Wrap-Up by John Mitchell IPC—ASSOCIATION CONNECTING ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES Photo contest submission: Stephen Howell.