Long Beach Convention Center, California.

Conference: March 24-28, 2002
Exhibition: March 26-28

As the IPC PWB Suppliers Council Steering Committee Chair, I encouraged you all to Explore the Possibilities.

This year, more so than in years past, it was important that everyone investigate what's happening in the printed circuit board marketplace in order to maintain a competitive edge.

This show was the premier place to review the industry's offerings. You had access to a broad range of activities to help your organization keep on top of emerging PWB technology, networking, solid supplier and provider relationships, new legislation and standards development projects.

At the Innovative Technology Showcase, visitors learned about cutting edge technology for PWB fabrication. Experts held many workshops and tutorials. The majority of these offerings concentrated on areas such as photonics, HDI and high performance materials.

Our committee worked hard to ensure this show met your needs. It's an evolving process, so please give us your feedback on how we can make this conference and exhibition even better in the future.

The program included:

• technical conference
• educational programs
• free show floor reception
• Exploration Celebration
• keynote addresses

There were plenty of activities where you could exchange ideas and examine solutions that can help your company succeed in 2002 and beyond.

Electrochemicals' personnel discussed the latest in our technology offerings with many visitors to our Booth - and won a "Most Innovative Technology" award. See our April news story!

Yours,

Michael V. Carano
Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Development, Electrochemicals Inc.
Chair, IPC PWB Suppliers Council Steering Committee