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February 14, 2018 | IPCEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries announced today that all 149,700 sq. ft. of exhibit floor space has sold out for IPC APEX EXPO 2018, making it the largest IPC APEX EXPO in the last decade. The premier technical conference and exhibition will take place February 27–March 1, 2018, at the San Diego Convention Center.
To visitors, the sold-out status means that the show floor will be busy and informative, with 479 exhibitors introducing new product technologies, innovations and demonstrations of the industry's newest advancements, many of which will also be highlighted in the dedicated New Products Corridor on the show floor. Top-rated suppliers in every major electronics industry category will present best-in-class equipment, materials, processes and services to help attendees gain greater efficiency while improving their bottom lines.
"One of the top objectives for attendees is to see new products on the show floor. IPC APEX EXPO has been recognized as the 'best show to do business,' and provides ample opportunities to network with existing customers, meet new customers, grow business and increase revenue," said Alicia Balonek, senior director of trade shows and events. “For many attendees, IPC APEX EXPO provides them the unique opportunity to see the largest gathering of the electronics industry's top suppliers all under one roof,” Balonek added.
Exhibit hours are Tuesday, February 27 from 10 am–6 pm, Wednesday, February 28 from 9 am–6 pm and Thursday, March 1 from 9 am–2 pm. To view a complete list of companies exhibiting at IPC APEX EXPO, click here.
For more information about the show or to register, click here.
Exhibits-Only registration is free to individuals who pre-register online ($35 on-site). To maximize event experience, individuals can take advantage of the All-Access Package which includes the technical conference; professional development courses; standards development meetings, IPC luncheons and more.
About IPC
IPC is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 4,300-member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Brussels, Belgium; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; Bangalore and New Delhi, India; Bangkok, Thailand; and Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou and Beijing, China. For more information, click here.
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