Hello TechNetters,

Just a reminder that the deadline for abstracts for IPCWorks '99 is fast approaching.
The following is the call for papers.

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IPCWorks '99 International Summit on Lead-Free Electronic Assemblies

Get the Lead Out! Public and political pressure against lead use continues to grow,
especially outside the U.S.. Japan, Denmark and the European Union (EU) have had bans
proposed on lead and products containing lead. Although the U.S. isn't likely to
consider any such bans, international OEMs are becoming more sensitive to the issue.
Many are either researching alternatives for lead in their products or encouraging
their suppliers to do so.

A ban in Europe will have an affect on the global marketplace which will force many
U.S. manufacturers to eliminate lead as effectively as a U.S. ban might.

Is it time to develop a roadmap for lead elimination? IPC thinks so. It's time to
identify issues and roadblocks, encouraging research and education to take the
industry on the path of eliminating lead in electronics assembly. How do you want to
spend your company's money: fighting legislators or building product? Let's put the
issues on the table and determine a path forward!

The International Summit on Lead-Free Electronic Assemblies at IPCWorks '99 will
bring together all the players on this issue. The summit will have several tracks
corresponding to the various facets of the issue.

Presenters should expect more than 600 industry representatives from across the U.S.
and the world to attend the International Summit on Lead-Free Electronic Assemblies
at IPCWorks '99. Here is an opportunity for you to learn and contribute your
expertise on various subjects.

IPCWorks '99 will have time slots of 30 minutes and one hour for paper presentations.
Some presentations may be grouped together in a forum for panel discussion. Stand
alone free forums and round table discussions are also encouraged. Half-day and
full-day workshop proposals will also be considered.

To submit an abstract, please complete the form (.pdf file) at www.ipc.org or contact
Chris Jorgensen, IPCWorks '99 Conference Coordinator, at 847/790-5328, or email to
[log in to unmask] The deadline for abstract submission is June 1, 1999.

Presentation materials and papers must be noncommercial in nature, focusing on
technology (rather than a company's product). It is mandatory to provide a
print-quality paper or hard copy of visuals for the conference proceedings in order
to deliver an oral presentation. The deadline for paper submission is August 1, 1999.

Presenters at IPCWorks '99 will receive a free day or discounted full conference
admission and a free copy of the conference proceedings.

IPCWorks '99 is the IPC Fall Meeting. Meet with industry leaders to learn about IPC
technical standards and attend this important industry conference.

Submit your abstracts to:

Chris Jorgensen
IPCWorks '99 Conference Coordinator
IPC
2215 Sanders Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-6135
fax 847/509-9798
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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