CONSULTANTS COUNCIL FORUM ON 
            GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PWB AND PWA BUSINESSES



Member companies of the IPC are confronted daily with the
opportunities and challenges of conducting business in a global
market.  In order to be properly informed and prepared to do
business in the international arena and to sustain your current
base, the Consultants' Council has prepared a three-part program at IPC 
Printed Circuits Expo being held Wednesday, March 6 from 10:00am-12:00 noon.


l.   Joe Fjelstad, Tessera will discuss recent developments in IC technology
     and interconnection layout strategies, as well as the possible
     impact of those developments on the future of printed circuit
     board technology.  This will be viewed from the standpoint of
     one who has observed these changes in Europe, Eastern Europe,
     the far East, and in the U.S.

2.   Gene Weiner of Weiner and Associates will discuss
     international trade shows.

          Which ones should you attend and why?
          How should your company maximize return for your trade
          show dollar?

3.   A panel consisting of J. Fjelstad, E.J. Vardaman, TechSearch Intl. 
     and H. Nakahara, N.T. Information Ltd. will give an update on 
     international process changes, and fabrication techniques for PWB and 
     PWA.  Each panelist will present a short dissertation followed by a 
     panel discussion involving the audience.  The focus will be not only 
     on the technology issues, but also on the goal of profitability.






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