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Design Village: Bringing the Design Community Front and Center
February 11, 2026 | Peter Tranitz, Global Electronics AssociationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
When APEX EXPO returns to Anaheim in March, PCB designers and design engineers will find a new hub on the show floor: the Design Village, a dedicated exhibition area launched by the Global Electronics Association to elevate the design experience and foster deeper engagement across the electronics ecosystem.
According to Peter Tranitz, senior director of technology solutions for the Global Electronics Association, the Design Village is more than just another themed pavilion. “The Design Village has been added as a dedicated section of the exhibition to enable OEMs and the design community to interact with traditional and established EDA providers as well as start-ups developing new, disruptive AI solutions,” he says. This year, those EDA providers will include Siemens, Cadence, and Zuken.
Beyond electronic design automation, the Design Village will showcase what Tranitz describes as “the digital backbone of the electronics ecosystem,” including digital twins, simulation, supply chain management, and digital manufacturing. The goal is to create a cohesive environment where system-level thinking meets practical design execution.
A Place for Innovation and Interaction
Situated directly on the APEX EXPO show floor, the Design Village will feature a curated mix of leading EDA suppliers, innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises, and emerging start-ups. This structure is designed to encourage direct engagement, giving OEMs and designers the opportunity for meaningful one-on-one conversations with solution providers.
To continue reading this article, which originally appeared in the January 2026 edition of I-Connect007 Magazine, click here.
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