Cheers! Mingle with your peers and make new connections during our most popular receptions. 

• Newcomers Welcome Reception
  Monday | April 8
  5:00 pm-6:00 pm
  We get excited to welcome first-time attendees to IPC APEX EXPO! Join us at our Newcomer’s Welcome Reception for tips on how to make the most of your experience and hear suggestions on how to best navigate your time at IPC APEX EXPO.  Enjoy refreshments, network with other first timers and meet industry veterans! 
• NEW this year! ECWC Welcome Reception
  Monday | April 8
  5:00 pm-6:30 pm
  International delegates are invited to join us as we celebrate the start of The Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC16) which is an international PCB symposium held every three years, in different cities worldwide, this year hosted by IPC APEX EXPO.  Network with industry professionals who represent the World Electronic Circuits Council along with delegates for over 60+ countries. 
• Women in Electronics Reception
  Tuesday | April 9
  6:00 pm-7:30 pm
  Work Life Balance: Managing a career, home life and kids can be challenging, especially for women. This panel discussion led by IPC Hall of Famer, Karen McConnell, Northrop Grumman will highlight success stories from other women in the industry who have “been there, done that” with lessons learned on how to manage a successful career and family and how it’s possible for women to do it all!    

Fill up on food and knowledge at this year’s Monday networking luncheon and Wednesday's keynote luncheon. Join us on Tuesday as we celebrate our valued committee members and industry leaders during the annual meeting and awards luncheon. Advance/separate registration required if luncheon not included in registration package.

• Networking Luncheon 
  Monday | April 8
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
• Luncheon | IPC Annual Meeting and Awards
  Tuesday | April 9
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
• Luncheon Keynote
  Speaker: Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC President and CEO
  Wednesday | April 10
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm

These popular show floor events offer opportunities to make connections with peers, industry leaders and innovators from around the world! 

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  Tuesday | April 9
  9:45 am-10:00 am
• Show Floor Reception 
  Tuesday | April 9
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
• Network with Poster Presenters on the Show Floor
  Tuesday | April 9
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
• Ice Cream Social on the Show Floor 
  Wednesday | April 10
  2:30 pm–3:30 pm
• Network with Poster Presenters on the Show Floor
  Wednesday | April 10
  2:30 pm–3:30 pm