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Zuken USA Now Accepting Abstracts for ZIW 2018
August 18, 2017 | ZukenEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Zuken USA is now accepting abstracts for Zuken Innovation World (ZIW) 2018, to be held on April 23-25 in San Diego, California. The event includes a two-day technical conference and one-day exhibition to be held at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa.
ZIW annually offers more than 40 technical sessions including Zuken University classes showcasing how-to and best practices for the current and upcoming 2018 product releases. Zuken’s Expert Bar and the Technology Showcase provide one-on-one access to Zuken’s technical team and partner solutions.
Abstracts are now being accepted for 45-minute educational presentations. Suggested presentation topics include design disciplines such as PCB, IC packaging, wire harness, control panel and design data management. Industry trends, process innovation and new design methodologies are also topics of interest.
Presentations must be noncommercial in nature and should focus on technology, techniques or methodology. Case studies, how-to information and usage tips are favored and individual or team presentations are welcome.
Abstracts of 100-300 words and speaker biographies should be submitted to Zuken by November 3, 2017. For additional details and deadline information, visit the ZIW Speakers Corner.
About ZIW
Zuken Innovation World conferences take place annually at venues around the globe. The conferences bring together the best technical and business minds in the Zuken community for dynamic interaction that interests, educates and inspires our attendees. The ZIW Americas agenda will feature a mix of user presentations, Zuken University classes, discussion groups and lively networking events.
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