About this expo
IPC APEX EXPO is an annually held international event dedicated to the electronics manufacturing and printed circuit board (PCB) industry. Recognized as North America's largest trade show for electronics manufacturing, it provides a vital platform for professionals, leaders, and innovators from around the world to meet, collaborate, and advance the industry. The event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, United States, a venue featuring over one million square feet of exhibit space.
Exhibitors showcase products and services across core sectors such as Design and Simulation, Materials, Assembly and Test, Metrology, and Digital Manufacturing. The event attracts a diverse audience including technicians, designers, engineers, procurement specialists, and C-suite leaders, with 7,245 total visitors and 412 exhibitors recorded in 2024. Exhibitors benefit from opportunities to generate qualified sales leads, with 22,552 leads generated in 2024, and to demonstrate how their solutions accelerate time-to-market and improve manufacturability.
Attendees can connect with industry leaders, participate in concurrent programs like the APEX conference 2027, technical conference sessions, and professional development courses, and explore new product introductions. The event is open to professionals and is AUMA listed, underscoring its significance in the global electronics community.
Highlights
5 items- Largest trade show for electronics manufacturing in North America
- Hosted 412 exhibitors and 7,245 visitors in 2024
- Utilized 138,900 net square feet of show floor space in 2024
- AUMA listed
- Features concurrent events including the APEX conference 2027, technical sessions, and professional development courses
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
IPC APEX EXPO 2027 will be held from April 3-8, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, United States. The APEX conference 2027 runs from April 5-8, 2027, and the exhibition from April 6-8, 2027.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by IPC, also known as the Global Electronics Association.
What industries and products are covered?+
IPC APEX EXPO focuses on the electronics manufacturing and PCB industry. Core exhibit sectors include Design and Simulation, Materials, Assembly and Test, Metrology, and Digital Manufacturing.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
The event is open to professionals, attracting technicians, designers, engineers, procurement specialists, and C-suite leaders. Exhibitors can generate qualified sales leads, with 22,552 leads generated in 2024, and connect with industry leaders and innovators.