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IPC APEX EXPO 2022 Attendees Can Achieve Digital Transcendence at Show Networking Events
October 13, 2021 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC APEX EXPO 2022 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers all in one place at the San Diego Convention Center, January 22–27, 2022.
From the exhibit floor to the classroom and everywhere in between, including the International, Newcomers Networking, Show Floor and Women in Electronics at IPC APEX EXPO Receptions; Ice Cream Social; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Keynote Sessions; New Products Corridor; Trivia Networking Night; and more, attendees can connect and collaborate.
Among the highly anticipated special events is the opening keynote by New York Times Columnist, Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Contributor and NOVA Host, David Pogue. On Tuesday, January 25, Pogue will present, “Disruptive Tech & How it Will Affect Your Business: What’s Coming by 2026,” taking attendees on a wild ride through the cutting-edge science and technology that is powering a next wave of technological innovation.
On Wednesday, January 26, John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, will assess the state of electronics manufacturing and identify the trends that will define the industry’s financial growth and technological progress in 2022 and beyond. Touching on topics that are the focus of board rooms and shop floors: factory modernization, supply chain resiliency, workforce demands, and environmental stewardship, Mitchell will cover ways to navigate your organization to succeed in today’s dynamic global marketplace in his dynamic keynote, “State of the Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Embraces Digital.”
“Special events at IPC APEX EXPO add tremendous value for attendees,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director of trade shows and events. “Networking in person makes a difference; and attendees have an optimal opportunity to network with thousands of their electronics industry colleagues at IPC APEX EXPO 2022,” Balonek added. “Improving your company's performance and furthering your own personal success, making new connections and strengthening existing relationships—it's what makes the IPC APEX EXPO experience priceless.”
Event essentials as well as access to the exhibit hall are only $20 to those who register in advance, a savings of $20 on-site. Attendees who register by December 17 will save 20 percent off registration fees. In addition, attendees who register for the All-Access Package will receive a significant percentage off a la carte options. Schedule and registration details are available at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org.
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