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IPC Executive Market & Technology Forum Conference

in Cooperation with Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association

Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore
4—5 November, 2008

Meetings
High Impact Trends
Shaping the Electronics Industry of the Future
Conference Sponsor DuPont

How can you meet the future demands of the electronics industry supply chain?  Discover the answers at the IPC Executive Market & Technology Forum Conference, scheduled for 4-5 November, 2008, in Singapore. Especially designed for senior leaders of the electronics industry — from OEMs and EMS companies to equipment and materials suppliers — this unique event will provide you with a wealth of information about trends in markets and technology, as well as access to a network of top decision makers.

No other event is as focused on the electronic interconnect industry.  As a delegate you will:

  • Learn about the environmental megatrends that are shaping the future of our industry
  • Find out about the latest research in photovoltaics and how it is being applied by companies in our industry
  • Discover new opportunities in the industrial electronics market
  • Hear from an expert at Sanmina-SCI about technology trends for high-end system applications
  • Hear about the latest economic forecasts and trends in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in our industry

This is an unprecedented opportunity to hear from leading experts in the electronics industry, as well as network with representatives from the entire supply chain.

Contact Ms. Sharon Starr at +1 847 597 2817 or SharonStarr@ipc.org with questions.

Agenda

Tuesday, 4 November

9:00h  

Welcome and Introductions

9:15h  

Business Outlook for the Electronics Industry
Walt Custer, President, Custer Consulting Group

10:15h

Photovoltaics: Creating New Markets in the Electronics Industry
Brian Swiggett, Managing Partner, Prismark Partners

10:55h

Break

11:15h

Issues and Markets in Photovoltaics for Chemical and Material Suppliers
Dr. Frank Chen, Regional Product Manager Photovoltaic Asia, Cookson Electronics Limited – Enthone

12:00h

Lunch

13:30h Trends in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in the Electronics Industry
Jack Calderon, Managing Director, Lincoln International

14:30h

           

PCB and EMS Technology Trends for High-End System Applications
Dr. Sundar M. Kamath, Senior Vice President — Customer Engineering & Technology,
Sanmina-SCI Corp.

15:30h

Break

15:45h

A New Look at Opportunities in the Industrial Electronics Market: Highlights of IPC’s New Commissioned Study
Brian Swiggett, Managing Partner, Prismark Partners

16:45h

Reception and dinner

Wednesday, 5 November

9:00h

Executive’s Guide to Environmental Megatrends that will Shape the Future of the Electronics  Industry: Highlights of IPC’s New Commissioned Study
Dr. Chris Robertson, Head of Reliability and Failure Analysis, ERA Technology

10:00h

Break

10:20h

A Leading Automotive Company’s Environmental Technology Roadmap
Dr. Bing C. Xu, Enterprise Materials Management Program Manager, Ford

11:15h

Panel Discussion: Implications of the Industry’s Environmental Roadmaps for Suppliers and How the Supply Chain can Work Together to Achieve the Industry’s Vision
Tony Khaw, Senior Manager, Flextronics Mfg. (Zhuhai) Co. Ltd.
Dr. Bing C. Xu, Enterprise Materials Management Program Manager, Ford
Brad Trent, Product Design Director, Innovex Inc.
Moderated by Fern Abrams, Director of Government Relations and Environmental Policy, IPC

12:15h

Conference Adjourned

Who Should Attend

The Executive Market & Technology Forum Conference is designed to meet the needs of senior level decision makers, marketers and technologists representing the OEM, EMS, PCB and supplier industries.  It is open to IPC members and non-members. Both IPC and HKPCA members are entitled to the discounted member rate.

To Register

Register online or download a registration form here

Pay for one registration and get another one FREE for a colleague at your company! The second (free) registration should be made by downloading the PDF form and faxing it to IPC with “2 for 1” written on the form, along with the second delegate’s name and contact information. The online form will not process free registrations.

For questions regarding registration, e-mail registration@ipc.org

Meeting Location and Hotel Information

IPC’s Executive Market & Technology Form Conference and will take place at the:

Pan Pacific Hotel
7 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square
Singapore 039595

To make hotel reservations, download a registration form at http://files.ipc.org/SingaporeHotel.pdf.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Industry suppliers can enhance their exposure to current and prospective customers by becoming corporate sponsors of the conference.  Your company will be highly visible at the conference and in conference communications to thousands of industry executives.   For complete information and a sponsorship application, go to www.ipc.org/EMTFSponsorship2008.

About IPC

Since 1957, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has been guiding the electronics industry through its dramatic changes. A global trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its more than 2,700 member companies, IPC represents all facets of the industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.5 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains U.S. offices in Bannockburn, Ill; Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; and Garden Grove, Calif.; as well as Stockholm, Sweden; and Shanghai, China.

Our Mission

IPC is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members, who are participants in the electronics industry.

In pursuit of these objectives, IPC will devote resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, and pertinent government relations.

IPC encourages the active participation of all its members in these activities and commits to full cooperation with all related organizations.

About the Executive Market & Technology Forum

The Executive Market & Technology Forum is the leading global market research consortium specifically for the electronics industry. Established in 1975 as the Technology Market Research Council (TMRC), the Executive Forum was renamed in 2006 to reflect its broader scope and the services it offers executives in the electronic interconnect industry worldwide.

Through the Executive Forum, IPC members are invited to participate in annual research surveys that explore industry activity and markets in-depth. Studies published in 2007 include:

  • Industry Analysis and Forecast for the Worldwide EMS Industry
  • World PCB Production and Laminate Market Report
  • Industry Analysis and Forecast for Rigid PCBs and Laminates in North America
  • Industry Analysis and Forecast for Flexible Circuits in North America
  • Technology Trends in PCBs

The Executive Forum also publishes the Supply Chain Tracker, a quarterly business report that brings together the latest data highlights from many segments across the supply chain. Covering metals, solder, chemicals, assembly equipment, laminates, PCBs, EMS and end-product industries, it offers readers a bird’s eye view of industry dynamics. The data comes from many of IPC’s statistical programs, as well as other sources, and includes general economic trends. Every issue includes leading indicators to help readers anticipate and plan for changes in their business environment.

In addition, the Executive Forum sponsors three conferences each year — in Asia, Europe, and North America — that bring together executives of the entire electronics supply chain for knowledge sharing and networking.

IPC APEX Expo™

March 31—April 2, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
Come to the industry’s own event — a celebration of printed board manufacturing and electronics assembly and test technology. Find the technology you need, meet new suppliers, network with industry experts, learn from new research papers and return to your company with the solutions you need.

It’s Your Show! Designed by and for the industry, it’s the one place to get the answers you need for 2009 and beyond.

For more information visit www.GoIPCShows.org.

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