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March 6, 2026 | Global Electronics AssociationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The APEX EXPO 2026 show floor has officially sold out, with 416 exhibitors occupying the Anaheim Convention Center. The sold-out floor reflects strong demand across the global electronics manufacturing supply chain and sets the stage for a high-impact, business-focused event March 16-19, 2026.
Benefits to Attendees
- Unmatched supplier access: 416 exhibitors representing the full electronics value chain – PCB fabrication, advanced electronics packaging, EMS, test/inspection/metrology, materials, automation, design software, and supply chain services under one roof.
- Real-time technology validation: Side-by-side equipment and process comparisons, live smart-factory/IPC CFX interoperability demos, and hands-on sessions to benchmark yield, reliability, throughput, and cost.
- Direct access to expertise: Face-to-face engagement with engineers, product developers, and decision-makers driving innovation.
What’s Happening at APEXEXPO 2026
- Advanced Electronic Packaging Conference:
- EMS Leadership Summit
- Smart factory in action: Interoperability demos featuring IPC CFX and Hermes standards showing data flows you can replicate on your own lines.
- Standards in focus: Working sessions and rollouts reflecting the latest in design, fabrication, assembly, and inspection standards delivering practical takeaways for compliance and quality teams.
- Training that sticks: Professional development courses and certification pathways to upskill technicians and engineers.
- Business impact: Content tracks for operations, procurement, and the C-suite covering capacity planning, supply assurance, sustainability, and workforce transformation.
Exhibitor Makeup
- PCB fabrication and advanced electronics packaging
- Assembly equipment and materials
- Test, inspection, and metrology systems
- Automation and smart factory solutions
- Design software and digital manufacturing tools
- Sustainability and supply chain services
“Strong exhibitor participation reflects the momentum we’re seeing across the industry,” said Alicia Balonek, senior director of tradeshows and events at the Global Electronics Association. “A sold-out show floor demonstrates that companies view APEX EXPO as a critical venue for launching innovations, strengthening partnerships, and driving business growth. For attendees, it means maximum exposure to the technologies and suppliers shaping the future of electronics manufacturing.”
For more information, to view the exhibitor list, or to register, visit the APEX EXPO website at https://www.apexexpo.org/.
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