Updates on International Regulations
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| Attendees hear vital information from knowledgeable speakers. |
Understanding regulations impacting your business is the first step along the road to compliance. The symposium will help you understand laws and regulations from around the world affecting the electronics industry. You will learn about significant regulations in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States that impact the entire electronics industry. The symposium's knowledgeable speakers will provide updates on a variety of these regulations including Europe's REACH Regulation and revised RoHS Directive as well as the U.S. Conflict Minerals regulation that will require reporting by companies whose products contain tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. Knowledge is power and IPC's Symposium will give you vital information.
Electronics manufacturers must comply with customer requirements that often exceed regulations such as sustainability and halogen-free, which significantly impact the electronics supply chain. This symposium will provide insight into how the electronics industry is addressing a variety of non-regulatory requirements.
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| Attendees look at exhibits during a networking break. |
Compliance Made Easy with Real Examples
IBM, Philips, and Weidmüller, companies that have implemented successful programs for complying with a variety of regulations impacting the electronics industry, will present on their compliance efforts. Each will show you what worked, what did not work, and their individual roadmap toward implementing a successful compliance program.
Why this Symposium is Unique
The symposium will allow you, as an attendee, to actively participate in several presentations. You will have the opportunity to participate in a diverse panel discussion on the meaning of this decade's buzzword sustainability and use the latest participation technology during an informative debate on the environmental benefits of halogen-free electronics. This symposium will not be a series of lectures, but an interactive experience.
The symposium will showcase speakers with a variety of perspectives. You will hear from electronics companies, NGOs, government representatives and academia; each with a unique perspective to environmental regulations and complying with them.
During the breaks you will have ample time to network with your peers and peruse exhibits from companies specializing in environmental compliance and data management systems. We will help you make the most of your time by providing FREE Wi-Fi in the meeting and sleeping rooms.
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| Attendees learn about key environment regulations impacting the electronics industry. |
Who Will Benefit from Attending?
If you are in any way responsible for making sure your organization is in compliance with environmental regulations, attend this symposium and help your organization meet its goals. The symposium will bring together a variety of executives and engineers from all different areas of the supply chain. Not only will you have the opportunity to hear from knowledgeable speakers, you will have the chance to network and learn from your peers, customers, and suppliers. |
