A networking event & technical workshop was organized for the electronics industry in Vizagapatam, Andhra Pradesh, by IPC INDIA on February 7, 2023. The honourable Secretary, VIZAGAPATAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, Rolland Williams, welcomed the guests. Dr. Y Sreenivas Rao, Director, Naval Sciences & Technological Laboratory, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India With many naval & defence organizations in & around Vishakhapatnam, the region is poised for growth in a variety of electronic manufacturing sectors.....which highlighted the need for local industry and focus on innovation and the importance of the private sector in the growth of the defence industry.

IPC India conducted a business networking event in Bangkok, Thailand on February 28th in collaboration with Thailand Printed Circuits Association(THPCA). This networking event was organized to open up business opportunities for Thai Electronics companies in India, where THPCA being associated with their members in Thailand had invited them to the event. Mr. David Bergman, Vice President (Standards & Technology) IPC, presented the Importance of Standards in the electronics manufacturing process, which gave the audience an idea about the importance and necessity of standards in a manufacturing unit. Mr. Gaurab Majumdar, Executive Director, IPC India highlighted the Business Opportunities For Thai electronics companies in India, which was the main discussion point throughout the event and Ms. Xiao, President, IPC Asia continued the discussion on elaborating the support that can be offered to Thai companies by IPC through IPC activities in Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam & Thailand. The event was a huge success and will be likely to be continued in coming years, IPC will be able to support further Thai companies in electronics for Trade and investment in India through business matchmaking.

Bengaluru IPC INDIA come up with Standard Development teams for EMS & Wire Harness domain in india region. The two committee consists of a representative from prominent EMS and Wire Harness organisations.

Committees identified core topics as well for working in the coming times towards having the global standards/ guidelines document.

This drive will connect Indian organisations to come at a common platform and fulfilling the mission of Build Electronics Better.