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March 4, 2024 | IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC APEX EXPO 2023 was recognized as one of the top 50 fastest-growing trade shows in the United States for the number of exhibiting companies and attendance by Trade Show Executive, the foremost magazine for the trade show industry.
IPC APEX EXPO, the largest trade show for electronics manufacturing in North America, welcomed a 50 percent increase in event participants and a 33 percent increase in exhibitors in 2023.
“With more than 13,000 tradeshows held annually each year in the United States, this is such an honor for IPC APEX EXPO to be named as one of the Top 50 tradeshows, and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Alicia Balonek, IPC senior director, trade shows and events. “This year’s event, just weeks away is also seeing positive growth, proving IPC APEX EXPO is the industry’s premier event to make new connections and to build relationships. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Anaheim next month.”
According to Trade Show Executive, the Fastest 50 are ranked in three categories: By Net Square Feet, By Exhibiting Companies, and By Total Attendance. The Class of 2023 represents more than 15 million net square feet of paid exhibit space, 48,517 exhibiting companies, and more than 1.4 million attendees.
This year, IPC APEX EXPO will feature more than 400 exhibitors from every step in the electronics manufacturing supply chain including the industry’s leading equipment manufacturers, suppliers and product innovators who provide services to help attendees gain greater efficiency while improving their bottom lines.
To view a complete list of companies exhibiting at IPC APEX EXPO, visit www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/exhibitors. For more information about the show or to register, visit www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org. Event essentials registration is free to individuals who pre-register online ($50 on-site). To maximize event experience, individuals can take advantage of the All-Access Package which includes all technical conference sessions; five half-day professional development courses; the EMS Leadership Summit, IPC luncheons, and more.
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