Events

28 July 2021 News

Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials

3-5 August 2021

Virtual

This symposium will provide a forum to cover all aspects of changes in the electronic parts supply chain and how an organisation performs part selection and management through the parts’ whole life cycle. A mix of government, industry, legal and law enforcement, technologists, entrepreneurs, academics, and supply chain professionals feature in this year’s technical programme.

Register at https://smta.org/mpage/counterfeit/

EDI CON

4, 11, 18 and 25 August 2021

Virtual

Brings much needed free, real-time technical training and information directly to engineers’ desktops and mobile devices. Join the event every Wednesday in August for keynotes, technical sessions and workshops covering topics in RF, microwave, signal integrity, power integrity and EMC/EMI.

Register at www.edicononline.com

Strategies in Light

24-25 August 2021

Online (live and on-demand) – $50 attendance fee

Conference speakers and panellists present cutting-edge technical, application and research content that shapes the lighting and building communities. Interactive webinars, panel discussions and chat forums will enable attendees and exhibitors to network, exchange information and share ideas.

Register at www.strategiesinlight.com

EDS Leadership Summit

30 August - 2 September 2021

Las Vegas, USA

A gathering of the movers, shakers and brightest minds that electronic component manufacturers, distributors and representatives have to offer. Valuable idea exchange through high-level strategic meetings, event functions and informal gatherings.

Register at https://edssummit.com/

Nepcon Vietnam

15-17 September 2021

Hanoi, Vietnam

Covers SMT, testing technologies, equipment and supporting industries for electronics manufacturing. The event will bring together technologies and solutions from over 200 brands, updating visitors on the hottest trends via on-site forums and conferences, and complementary business matchmaking programmes.

Register at www.nepconvietnam.com

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