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IPC APEX EXPO 2012
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
February 28–March 1, 2012
San Diego Convention Center 		December Newsletter

We're looking forward to your participation in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO. Thanks for exhibiting in the industry's premier event — featuring advanced and emerging technologies in printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. If we can help you in any way, please contact any of the IPC show team members.

Happy Holidays from IPC! 

This is a very busy month for many of us — so please be sure these important dates don’t pass you by. 

Upcoming Deadlines!

Submit company description, product categories & logo for the Show Directory December 29
Last day to purchase event sponsorships January 5
Insertion orders due for Show Directory advertisements January 5
Early Rate Discount for Lead Retrieval – save over 30%! January 10
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Notifications Due January 10
Submit your new product or service for the New Products Zone January 14
Deadline to order Turnkey Booth Package through IPC January 20
Last day to schedule a press conference through IPC January 20

Got New Products?

Is your company displaying a new product or announcing a new service at the show?  If so, why not take advantage of the opportunity to promote it for free in the My APEX EXPO show planner and in the Printed Show Directory?  That’s right…it’s FREE!

80% of attendees say one of the main reasons they attend IPC APEX EXPO is to see new products and services so start promoting yours today!

All new products and/or services must be submitted by December 29, 2011 in order to be placed in the printed show directory.  A new product and/or service is one that will be announced for the first time at a trade show or one that is less than 9 months old by February 2012.

VIP Passes

Giving out free customer invitations (VIP passes) is an easy way to get people to your booth. Order your VIP Passes today! You can personalize the passes with your company name, a short message, and your return address at no charge.  Prefer to communicate electronically with your customers? No worries, easily customizable e-VIP passes are also available.

We have lots of other great ideas that won’t take a lot of time or money for you to implement. Act now to increase the quality of your booth traffic at the show.  Visit the Exhibitor Marketing Resources for a complete listing of opportunities! 

Advertising in not Archaic

The Show Directory is a proven, lasting resource for attendees. Best of all, the Show Directory is referenced throughout the year to seek needed suppliers, products and services. Don’t miss out on this year long marketing opportunity - reserve your advertising space today!

My APEX EXPO Planner

Be sure to take advantage of all the free marketing benefits in the new My APEX EXPO to help you connect with attendees before the show even begins!  Add your video presentations; highlight new products and services, schedule demonstrations, track appointments, make connections and much, much, more!

The new Appointment Calendar feature allows attendees to request appointments with you at the event but in order to receive these requests you must opt in within your profile. If you do not OPT IN attendees will receive a message that you are not accepting appointments for this show.