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On the Show Floor

Innovative Technology Center

Through a very rigorous evaluation process, these cutting-edge products and services are reviewed by an expert technology panel to identify and award the very best of 2009. Get a sneak preview of the equipment, materials and services that will change the direction of our industry.

IPC Bookstore

Need more detail on a certain PCB or electronics assembly issue, but don’t know where to get the information? Stop by IPC’s bookstore and peruse industry standards and publications. If you purchase anything on-site, you’re entitled to member prices even if you aren’t one! Every attendee can pick up a free standards committee CD at the bookstore during show hours.

FREE Internet Lounge

Take a quick minute to catch up with the office so you can focus on the new products on the show floor. FREE access to computers will be available in a convenient spot in the hall.

A Look Into The Future
Happy Hour Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 31, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

Join us for an illuminating hour where we focus on the future with an added twist of fun in our view finder. Enjoy cosmic beverages, culinary creations and collegial camaraderie as we toast to our industry’s continued posterity. In true Vegas style, we’ll transport you through our time warp to an extraordinary place — where the possibilities are as real and endless as you aspire them to be — and where our exhibitors hold the keys to unlocking your most perplexing challenges … you just need to seek them out.

Meet the People Who Move an Industry

International Reception
Monday, March 30, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Our international friends are invited to relax, have a bite to eat, and catch up with colleagues. We're expecting representatives from more than 50 countries to join us for some “all-American” hospitality at this festive gathering.

FREE First-Timers Welcome Breakfast
Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 am–8:30 am

Maximize your time at this action-packed event! First-timers are invited for a continental breakfast and an update on how to get involved and what this event has to offer. Even if you're not a first-timer, please join us for a refresher course on IPC programs and activities.

Luncheons (registration required)

• IPC Event Awards Luncheon
  Monday, March 30, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
• IPC Annual Meeting and Luncheon
  Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
• IPC Event Awards Luncheon
  Wednesday, April 1, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Women in Electronics Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday, April 1
Breakfast: 7:30 am
Meeting: 7:45 am–8:30 am

From engineering to sales and marketing to executive management, women are making a greater impact in all areas of the electronic interconnect industry. How has being a woman affected your career? Share your ideas and experiences with your peers and build your industry network for your future career success. There is no charge to attend this meeting. Be sure to RSVP for this meeting through the online registration process to reserve your place. If you would like more information, contact MaryMacKinnon@ipc.org.

Circuits Assembly’s Service Excellence and New Product Introduction (NPI) Awards
Monday, March 30, 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

The 2009 Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for electronics manufacturing service providers and assembly equipment, material and software suppliers are the only awards honoring companies that demonstrate outstanding performance in customer satisfaction. Awards are presented to companies receiving the highest cumulative scores in five areas of service.

Circuits Assembly’s NPI Award recognizes the leading new equipment and materials products for electronics assembly during the past 12 months. Awards are selected by an independent panel of practicing industry engineers, and are judged on such aspects as creativity and innovation, compatibility with existing technology, cost-effectiveness and performance.

Best in Test® Awards
Wednesday, April 1, 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
By Invitation Only

The Best in Test Awards® have been presented annually since 1991 by the editors of Test & Measurement World. These awards honor important and innovative new products in the electronics test and measurement industry that were introduced within the last year. This year’s program also includes the “Test of Time” award which honors veteran products that have offered state-of-the-art performance for five years or more. In addition, we will announce the 2009 “Test Engineer of the Year” who was selected as an outstanding technical leader, as voted by the magazine’s readers. The winning engineer will designate an engineering school to receive a $10,000 grant, courtesy of National Instruments.

17th Annual SMT Vision Awards
Monday, March 30, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm

The SMT VISION Awards recognize the companies and products within the surface mount industry that serve as benchmarks of excellence. SMT Magazine invites you to join us as we honor this year’s winners. Be the first to congratulate the winners at this event and see which products represent a VISION of the future through foresight, innovation and impeccable quality.