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• DESIGN • PRINTED BOARDS • ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY • TEST
with a new focus on printed electronics

INFORMATION THAT
INSPIRES INNOVATION

Uniquely IPC APEX EXPO 2012!

YOUR VIP PASS is your ticket to the premier event in the electronic interconnect industry where you'll discover new research and innovations from experts in the fields of electronics assembly, printed board fabrication and design, test ... and introducing a new focus on printed electronics.

Join your colleagues and experts in the electronics industry in San Diego and let the sunshine and new ideas stimulate your senses and your bottom line.

THE LARGEST EXHIBITION IN NORTH AMERICA
Tues., February 28 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wed., February 29 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thurs., March 1 10:00 am–2:00 pm

Go right to the source. The industry's top suppliers will be in one convenient location in 120,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. Save thousands of dollars by meeting multiple suppliers in one visit and comparing equipment in action on-site. Uncover new solutions that will improve your operations and connect with suppliers that can improve your bottom line.

View the exhibitors at IPC APEX EXPO 2012

FREE ACTIVITIES

Back by Popular Demand!
NPL Defect Database Clinic Live

Get your toughest challenges resolved with free, unbiased help from international consultant and IPC course instructor Bob Willis.

Innovation!
New Product Zone

Check out the best new products at the show at the new New Product Zone — It's your "one-stop" view of the equipment, materials and innovations that are breaking new ground in our industry.

Breakthrough Research!
Technical Posters

Technical research posters will be on display to keep you in the forefront of today's — and tomorrow's — technologies!

NEW IPC APEX EXPO Hand Soldering Competition!
February 28–29

Who's the Best-of-the-Best? Find out at the first annual IPC APEX EXPO Hand Soldering Competition.

Network with the People Who Move the Industry

Mix and mingle with thousands of colleagues from more than 50 countries.

Visit www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/special-events for more information on these activities.

FREE BUZZ SESSIONS
February 28–March 1

BZ1 Tin Whiskers, Delamination, Copper Dissolution, CAF, Coating Adhesion
Gain insight into some of the most interesting and innovative research work conducted at NPL in the last couple of years.

BZ2 2012 IPC International Technology Roadmap
Learn how you can use the critical information contained in the 2012 IPC International Technology Roadmap as your company's own GPS to help you make strategic planning decisions.

BZ3 Embedded: Emerging Technologies
Discover where embedded technology is going and what you'll see in coming years.

BZ4 Are Conflict Minerals the New RoHS?
Hear the latest information on the SEC regulations, guidance, and industry tools to help you meet legal and customer requirements on conflict minerals legislation, and how the regulations will impact even companies that are not publicly traded.

BZ5 Solar
Our world-renowned panel of experts will provide you with the latest on this hot technology and growing alternative-energy market.

BZ6 International Academic Paper Competition
Find out what's hot in the assembly and fab research being done in academia.

BZ7 Supply Line Issues
Learn how to best deal with issues of obsolescence, quality and compliance of your parts and counterfeit parts.

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Largest Exhibition in
North America

BUZZ Sessions on industry hot topics

Technical posters

Inspired Networking Activities

Standard Development Meetings

Opening Keynote:
William Shatner

William Shatner Boldly go where no man has gone before ...

New Features in 2012

  • New Product Zone
  • Hand Soldering Competition
  • Printed Electronics focus

printed electronics

Educational Programs

Apex Expo 2011

Register Now

Pre-register for FREE exhibit hall admission (a savings of $25) or for any other show activity.

Special registration packages help you save on paid activities. Visit event website to view all registration options. Take 20% off registration fees with an early-bird registration before January 28, 2012.

Hotel Reservations

Special IPC rates will be available until February 3, 2012, or until all rooms are booked. With their convenient location and special low rates, hotels will book quickly — so make your reservation today!

Reserve your room now.

Travel

Special airline and car rental discounts as well as information on car pooling, parking and taxis & shuttles is available.

APEX EXPO 2011
KEYNOTE SESSIONS

Opening Keynote: William Shatner
Captain's Log — Boldly going where no man has gone before

Tuesday, February 28 • 8:30 am–9:30 am

Join your colleagues for an intimate visit with this illustrious American icon and learn what inspires him to keep boldly going ...

Following his keynote, meet Shatner on the show floor where he will be signing copies of his newest book Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World at Large.

Keynote Session: Gazing into the Crystal Ball
Wednesday, February 29 • 8:00 am–9:30 am

Panelists: Phil Plonski, Managing Partner, Prismark Partners; Peter Irvine, President, PCM, DuPont; and Cary Wood, President and CEO, Sparton Corporation
What will the game changers be for the printed circuit board and electronics assembly industries? Our panel of industry experts will look into the future and predict the shocks to our industry as well as the opportunities.

IPC Standards Development Committee Meetings

More than 90 committee meetings will take place on the industry standards your company, customers, suppliers and competitors rely on. Join in on the discussion — get involved or just sit in and learn.

FOCUSED LEARNING ON INDUSTRY TOPICS

Register by January 28, 2012 and save 20% on all registration fees.

Technical Conference and Professional Development Courses

IPC APEX EXPO is known worldwide for its high quality conference and courses. Take advantage of nearly 30 hours of education focused on: assembly processes; cleaning/coating/contamination; printed board design; emerging technologies; printed electronics; environmental compliance; PCB fabrication and materials; supply chain issues and quality, reliability and test.

PCB and EMS Executive Management Meetings

Senior executives of PCB and EMS companies are invited to full-day management programs offering unparalleled learning and networking.

Designers Forum

PCB designers can enjoy a focused educational program specific to their needs with time for learning, networking and exploring the show floor.

INFORMATION that INSPIRES INNOVATION

Immerse yourself in the learning environment that is uniquely IPC APEX EXPO and surround yourself with the experts, colleagues and companies that will help lead you to solutions, breakthroughs and ideas for genuine innovation.

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