Capitol Connection: IMPACT Update—To CEOs on Why You Should Attend IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017
April 12, 2017 | John Hasselmann, IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Here at IPC, we place a high priority on making our presence known in the halls of government, because so many policy debates have a direct effect on the electronics manufacturing industry.
We work around the clock to advocate on behalf of our industry. But our best spokespersons are you.
Limited to senior executives of IPC member companies, IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017 is a chance to join with fellow industry executives in advocating for better public policies for a stronger, more advanced manufacturing economy.
But don’t just take our word for it; take a look at what our member company executives had to say about IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2016:
- Nilesh Naik, CEO of Eagle Circuits: “This is the one time of the year where you get a chance to meet your congressman and talk about your industry. It’s amazing, they’re eager to listen and learn, but you’ve got to come tell them. If you don’t, you miss out on it.”
- Matt Turpin, CEO of Zentech: “I think it’s [IMPACT] given me a better appreciation for the process and what goes into shaping policy.”
- Bhawnesh Mathur, president and CEO of Creation Technologies: “This event is important because it gives me a chance to meet my colleagues—people and companies that do what I do. We get a chance to discuss our issues and challenges and how we should react to them as a common industry.”
- Faisal Pandit, president of Panasonic Factory Solutions: “This is my first year at IMPACT, and I’ve got to tell you: it has been very exciting and a great opportunity for me to take in a lot of valuable information.”
To get a glimpse of what took place at IMPACT 2016, take a look at video below.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get involved, meet other industry executives, and present a unified voice for our electronics industry. Register today!
If you have any questions, please contact me at JohnHasselman@IPC.org.
We look forward to seeing you in D.C. on May 1−3.
John Hasselmann is Vice President, Government Relations, IPC–Association Connecting Electronics Industries.
Suggested Items
Imec Joins Forces with MIT’s RLE, MTL and IMES to Accelerate Personalized Healthcare
05/23/2025 | ImecImec, a leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies announced their collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a renowned research university in advanced technology and science to research nanoelectronics-based solutions for minimally and non-invasive diagnostic devices for personalized medicine.
Incap UK Invests in SMT Technology as Part of Long-Term Operational Development
05/23/2025 | IncapIncap Electronics UK has completed the second phase of SMT (surface-mount technology) production lines upgrade at its facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Explore TRI’s Test and Inspection Solutions at SMTA Ontario Expo 2025
05/23/2025 | TRITest Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading test and inspection systems provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, will join the SMTA Ontario Expo 2025.
TT Electronics' Cleveland Ohio Facility Re-Certified to Aerospace and Defence Standards AS9100 and Nadcap
05/23/2025 | TT ElectronicsTT Electronics has successfully completed recertification of the Cleveland facility to AS9100 and Nadcap standards. This milestone underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to quality in manufacturing for the aerospace and defence sectors, a commitment proudly upheld for more than 15 years.
Electronics Industry Demand Holds Steady Amid Tariff Turbulence
05/22/2025 | IPCElectronics manufacturers are bracing for higher costs as profit pressures deepen according to IPC’s May Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.