Call for Participation
Technical Conference and Professional Development Courses on Design, Printed Circuit Boards and Electronics Assembly and Test
April 6 – April 9, 2010
Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Submit an abstract for the industry’s premier conference on electronics manufacturing in Las Vegas. IPC APEX
Expo developed and presented by the industry for the industry, provides significant visibility for you and your
company on your research and knowledge. Thousands of individuals will receive the technical proceedings,
ensuring that your published paper is seen by key engineers, managers and executives from all segments of the
electronics interconnection industry worldwide.
A technical presentation is a very cost-effective channel to promote your expertise and your organization to your
customers and prospects.
Conference and Course Topics:
Submissions are sought on design, materials, assembly, processes, and equipment in the following
areas or related areas:
- Advanced Substrates: High Frequency, High Speed, High Power
- Advanced Technology
- Flip Chip/0201/Assembly QFN
- Assembly Processes
- BGA Packaging
- Black Pad
- Business & Supply Chain Issues
- Counterfeit Electronics
- Design
- Electromigration & Tin Whiskers
- Electronic Manufacturing Services
- Embedded Components
- Environmental Compliance
- Factory Automation
- Flexible Circuitry
- HDI Technologies
- High Speed, High Frequency & Signal
- Integrity
- Lead Free Fabrication, Assembly & Reliability
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- Microminiaturization
- Nanotechnology
- Optoelectronics Assembly
- Organic Electronics
- Packaging & Components: Package on Package Assembly, 3D, Flip Chip
- PCB Fabrication
- PCB Storage & Handling
- Performance, Quality & Reliability
- Photonic Manufacturing
- Photovoltaics
- Printed/Printable Electronics
- Rework & Repair
- RFID Circuitry
- Soldering
- Surface Finishes
- Test, Inspection & AOI
- Via Plugging & Other Protection
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Technical Conference Requirements for Submission
Provide an abstract of approximately 300 words that summarizes technical and previously unpublished, noncommercial
work covering case histories, research and discoveries. It must be received by July 17, 2009.
The selection process is competitive, and sufficient detail needs to be included to allow the Technical Program
Committee to assess content of the proposed paper. If selected, papers will be due December 11, 2009, and
should be a minimum of six pages in length (text and graphics). The paper should be noncommercial in nature and
describe significant results from experiments, emphasize new techniques, discuss trends of interest and contain
technical and/or appropriate test results. Oral presentations will be limited to 30 minutes including 5 minutes for
attendee questions.
Conference Benefits
Conference speakers are entitled to a copy of the proceedings, a free one-day conference pass for the day
of your presentation, discounted registration fees for the full conference, and complimentary admission to the
exhibit hall. All speakers selected for presentation who provide their papers to IPC by November 13, 2009, will be
eligible for a free full-conference pass.
Conference Awards
To recognize exceptional achievement, awards will be presented for “Best U.S. Paper” for U.S. authors and the
“Best International Paper” for authors from outside the United States. Each award is $1,000 with a recognition
plaque. Co-authors share the cash award and each receives a recognition plaque.
Please Note
Previously published papers and papers focused on a company or its products are not appropriate and will not
be accepted.
Professional Development Courses
Proposals are also solicited from individuals interested in teaching full-day (six hours) or half-day (three hours)
professional development courses on design, printed circuit board and electronic manufacturing processes and
materials to a class of up to 50 persons. Proposals, including course descriptions, must be submitted by July 17,
2009. A master copy of the course workbook must be submitted by December 11, 2009. An honorarium is offered
to professional development instructors. Contact IPC at +1 847-597-2877 for more information.
Abstract and Proposal Instructions
Submit your conference abstract or course proposal online at
www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/call-for-papers.
For more information about conference participation, please contact Greg Munie, Conference Director, at
GregMunie@ipc.org or Toya Richardson at +1 847-597-2825.
For more information on teaching a course, contact Anne Marie Mulvihill, Professional Development, at
AnneMarieMulvihill@ipc.org or +1 847-597-2827.
| Conference Paper Timeline |
Professional Development Timeline |
| Abstracts Due: July 17, 2009 |
Proposals Due: July 17, 2009 |
| Acceptance by: August 28, 2009 |
Acceptance by: August 28, 2009 |
| Papers Due: December 11, 2009 |
Workbooks Due: December 11, 2009 |
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