In a mere 16 days, the industry will travel to Anaheim for APEX 2026, and EMSNOW will be there. APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards development, and network with the industry’s largest gathering of capital equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and product innovators in design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. The event offers nearly endless opportunities for education and networking. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, and the latest processes, equipping them with the knowledge, technical skills, and best practices to reimagine the possibilities to drive your business forward.
Monday March 16 kicks off with the EMS Leadership Summit. This year’s event is titled, “Shaping the Future of Electronics Manufacturing.” EMS leaders who attend will participate in a full-day summit designed to spark strategic thinking, foster meaningful connections, and explore the forces reshaping electronics manufacturing. From talent leadership in the AI era to real-world applications of automation, this agenda is built to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing EMS executives today. Whether you’re navigating global competition, implementing new technologies, or rethinking workforce strategy, this summit offers the insights and connections to help you lead with confidence.
EMSNOW will be conducting interviews with our advertisers and executives from the EMS companies we interact with around the globe.
We will attend the keynotes, including Futurist Zack Kass, Dr. David Lokken-Toyli , Principal Research Scientist, IBM Quantum, Dr. Ravi Mahajan, Intel Fellow & Director of Assembly and Packaging Technology Pathfinding.
At the Exhibition Hall, we will be on the lookout for the latest technology, including at our advertisers’ booths:
Aegis Software 1623
Cetec ERP 3814
Delvitech SA 2127
Heller Industries 3100
Indium Corporation 1038
Koh Young Technology, Inc. 1824
Luminovo Inc. 3905
Mycronic 2135
Nordson1831
SEHO Systems GmbH 3100
The Technology Pavilion
This new show-floor hub will showcase companies shaping the future through daily presentations exploring breakthroughs in 3D integration, thermal characterization, laser-enabled fabrication, connected design workflows, automated metrology, next-generation IPC-based design certification, advanced EDA tools, multi-physics simulation, and digital manufacturing technologies driving innovation in ultra-HDI, complex board routing, and advanced PCBAs.
Don’t forget the networking
- Newcomers Welcome Reception
Monday | March 16
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
We get excited to welcome first-time attendees to 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 APEX EXPO. Enjoy refreshments, network with other first timers and meet industry veterans! - Women in Electronics Reception
Wednesday | March 18
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Finding the Funny
It’s time to sit back, relax and laugh as Comedian and Keynote Speaker Jan McInnis offers up her hilarious humor on work, family and day-to-day life! Jan will also include some fun tips on humor and health (they’re finding out that laughing actually burns calories!), and tips on how to find humor in your personal and professional life. Jan was featured in the “Wall Street Journal,” the Washington Post, and the Huffington Post for her clean humor, and she has shared her humor keynotes with thousands of organizations. She is also an established comedy writer who has sold material to everyone on the planet from Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue to radio, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer Show (her parents are proud!). “Finding the Funny” will leave you uplifted and energized!
Reach out to Eric on LinkedIn or through email if you’d like to meet up.
