EVENTS

Automotive World
From January 18 to 20, 2012
In Tokyo, Japan

Asia's largest scale! The exhibit space is expanding every year. Automotive computerization, electrification and weight reduction techonologies worldwide are all exhibited here. This is a specialised exhibition where professionals from automotive / automotive component manufacturers visit from all over the world.

CAR-ELE JAPAN - Int'l Automotive Electronics Technology Expo
From January 18 to 20, 2012
In Tokyo, Japan

CAR-ELE JAPAN showcases variety of components, materials, software, manufacturing equipment, testing technologies etc., supporting automotive safety, comfort and environment. Must-attend show for all technical persons involved in the automotive industry.

ICP Packaging Technology Expo
From January 18 to 20, 2012
In Tokyo, Japan

Since its launch, NEPCON JAPAN has been evaluated as the world’s leading electronics packaging show for over 30 years, and it has been growing together with the Japanese electronics industry. Since 2000, NEPCON JAPAN has changed its figure not only for production equipment but also to new related technologies such as IC packaging, PCB, electronic components and advanced materials. Now, NEPCON JAPAN has become the best place for everyone engaged in the electronics industry to experience the full lineups of products/technologies, from electronics R&D, design to manufacturing.

Photonics West
From January 21 to 26, 2012
In San Francisco, CA

The Conference and Marketplace for the Photonics, BioPhotonics, and Laser Industry.

Micronarc Alpine Meeting
From January 22 to 25, 2012
In Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland

Following in the success of the first two editions, The Micronarc Alpine Meeting 2012 will continue its focus on equipment for manufacturing microproducts.
A selection of invited speakers and presentations will comprise the program. A small, table-top exhibition will be conducted in parallel for those wishing to promote their company and products.
A limited number of participants will be able to attend the event. Don’t miss it!

2nd Inverter and PV System Technology Forum
From January 23 to 24, 2012
In Berlin, Germany

As there is a tremendous need for a collective discussion about many crucial issues that are vital to optimizing the entire PV system, the "2nd Inverter and PV System Technology Forum"will again adress the extremely complex topic of the whole electrical system, both in terms of its upstream, as well downstream aspects.

7th Europ. Advanced Technology Workshop on Micropackaging and Thermal Management
From February 1 TO 2, 2012
in La Rochelle, France

IMAPS France (International Microelectronics And Packaging Society, France chapter) is a non-profit organization with 136 members in 2011 from 110 companies or institutes in France and neighboring countries (Belgium, Switzerland, Morocco, Spain, Portugal). IMAPS-France is one out of the 30 IMAPS chapters throughout the World. Our mission is to promote and to disseminate knowledge and know-how throughout France and Europe, related to the packaging and assembly of semiconductor devices.

SLAS 
From February 4 to 8, 2012
In San Diego, CA

In February 2012, the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) proudly hosts SLAS2012, the First Annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition. SLAS2012 unites the scientific savvy, technical innovation and energy of the former LabAutomation and SBS conferences to increase collaboration and prominence for the laboratory science and technology community.
SLAS2012 brings together leaders in the scientific community working in drug discovery and development efforts, as well as clinical diagnostics, food and agricultural sciences, forensics and security sciences, petrochemicals and energy, and consumer products.

APEC - The Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition
From February 5 to 9, 2012
In Orlando, FL
APEC 2012 continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. Outstanding technical content is provided at one of the lowest registration costs of any IEEE conference.

Semicon Korea
February 7 to9, 2012
In Seoul, Korea

SEMICON & LED Korea 2012 is the flagship annual event in Semiconductor Equipment and Material industry in Koea. Now SEMICON Korea 2012 is more than semiconductory. With the explosive growth of emerging and adjacent high-tech markets including PV, MEMS, FPD and LED.

Strategies in Light
From February 7 to 9, 2012
In Santa Clara, CA

Since its beginning more than 12 years ago, Strategies in Light has become the world’s largest 
and longest running conference and trade show addressing LEDs and solid-state lighting. 
Moreover, it has also become the most comprehensive event of its kind, offering activities of interest to attendees representing every level of the LED/SSL vertical supply chain, from substrates to systems, from manufacturing to lighting design

IMRET
From February 20 to 22, 2012
In Lyon, France

IMRET12 will cover the following topics:
- Flow chemistry
- Material synthesis
- Energy and thermal systems
- Fine & commodity chemical synthesis
- Food, personal care, and other applications
- Process intensification
- Fundamentals - mixing, mass & heat transfer...
- Process data acquisition, kinetics and chemical analysis
- Miniplants - process design & control
- Strategic activities & large projects

Industry Strategy Symposium
From February 26 to 28, 2012
In Munich, Germany

ISS Europe is the premier conference for executives across the semiconductor value chain. This unique high-level event provides a dedicated forum to meet industry peers, share knowledge and develop strategies for new, and more competitive, business models. ISS delivers top-level industry speakers, market analysts and economists, who debate, challenge and provide ideas on technology, market intelligence, financial trends, business models and end-user applications.

Mobile Word Congress
From February 27 to March 1, 2012
In Barcelona, Spain

Our industry is redefining “mobile”.  No longer limited only to communications, mobile is now a force transforming our world in an unprecedented way. Mobile connects, entertains, informs and inspires us, ultimately changing how we live and who we are. 
 
Mobile World Congress is the global epicenter of this redefinition as our participants enable, lead and accelerate it. Join us in Redefining Mobile at Mobile World Congress 2012, which will be held 27 February to 1 March at Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain.