Networking events you won't want to miss!

It’ll be non-stop networking at the only industry event where people from every aspect of electronics manufacturing come together in one place!

Receptions

Cheers! Mingle with your peers and make new connections during our most popular receptions. 

  • 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!

Luncheons

Fill up on food and knowledge at this year’s Monday networking luncheon and Wednesday's keynote luncheon. Join us on Tuesday as we celebrate our valued committee members and industry leaders during the annual meeting and awards luncheon. Advance/separate registration required if luncheon not included in registration package.

  • Networking Luncheon 
    Monday | March 16
    12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  • Luncheon | Annual Meeting and Awards
    Tuesday | March 17
    12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  • Luncheon Keynote
    Speaker: Dr. John W. Mitchell, Global Electronics Association President and CEO
    Wednesday | March 18
    12:00 pm–1:30 pm

Show Floor Events

These popular show floor events offer opportunities to make connections with peers, industry leaders and innovators from around the world! 

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    Tuesday | March 17
    9:45 am-10:00 am
  • Show Floor Reception 
    Tuesday | March 17
    5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Network with Poster Presenters on the Show Floor
    Tuesday | March 17
    5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Ice Cream Social on the Show Floor 
    Wednesday | March 18
    2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  • Network with Poster Presenters on the Show Floor
    Wednesday | March 18
    2:30 pm–3:30 pm