CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

IPC National Conference on Electronic Packaging for Homeland Security

October 14-15, 2003 ♦ Gaithersburg, MD



The issue of homeland security has never been more important. The U.S. electronics industry is an excellent position to provide the resources and tools necessary for protection.



Recently, exciting, cutting edge products and new opportunities for our industry have emerged. For this reason IPC – Association Connecting Electronic Industries is pleased to announce the creation of the first National Conference on Electronic Packaging and Homeland Security. 



Papers are sought in all areas, including:

•Design Considerations - Miniaturization, high performance, component issues

•Material & Equipment Issues - Reliability, attachment, materials, thermal management

•Packaging Issues - Long-term storage, high density

•Systems Level & Manufacturing Issues - Harsh environment considerations, outsourcing, implications of lead free 

•Applications for High Reliability Military & Space systems - Surveillance, parts monitoring

•Related Applications - Biometrics, nanopackaging, wireless computers



The IPC National Conference on Electronic Packaging for Homeland Security offers time slots between 30-45 minutes.  Some papers and/or presentations may be grouped together in a forum or panel discussion. To submit an abstract, please complete the second page of this form and include an abstract of 200-300 words along with a brief biography (or you may provide the same information via e-mail to [log in to unmask]). The deadline for abstract submission is August 22, 2003.



Paper and/or presentation must be non-commercial in nature, focusing on technology rather than a company’s product. If your paper and/or presentation is accepted, the deadline for paper and/or presentation submission is September 19, 2003. Presenters will receive full conference admission and a copy of the proceedings at no charge.



PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS, SPONSORSHIPS AND EXHIBITS

Please send your 200-300 word abstract describing the presentation you wish to have considered for the IPC National Conference on Electronic Packaging for Homeland Security 2003 to [log in to unmask] Please include a short biography. Proposals are due August 22, 2003. If accepted, the final paper or a copy of your presentation must be received by September 19, 2003



Companies interested in event sponsorship opportunities or exhibiting in our tabletop exhibition space should also email Alexandra at the above address.



If you need additional information call 847-790-5377.



REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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