SMTA International 2024: Full Schedule

5:00pm CDT

Passport Program Launch (Interactive Expo Networking Event)

Tuesday October 22, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT

Meet Manufacturing Technology Experts on the Expo Floor

Calling all young professionals and those new to the industry! Join us at SMTA International during our interactive in-expo networking event, Passport to the World of SMT!
*2024 program details will be announced soon

Tuesday October 22, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
SMTA Booth #2853

Students & Young Professionals

10:30am CDT

40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony

Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

SMTA Booth #2853

Recognize young leaders in the industry! In celebration of SMTA's 40th Anniversary, we are hosting the SMTA's 40 Under 40 Program to recognize young leaders who have demonstrated outstanding success in their careers and contributions to the electronics manufacturing industry.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
SMTA Booth #2853

Students & Young Professionals

11:15am CDT

Knowledge Nugget Session on the Show Floor

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:15am - 2:45pm CDT

SMTA Booth #2853

Free to all attendees!
Wednesday, October 23
Show Floor - SMTA Booth #2853

*Speakers to be announced

11:15 12:45: SMT Basics
ESD - Thomas Ricciardelli, StaticStop a division of SelecTech, Inc.
Soldering Materials - Tony Lentz, FCT Solder
Thermal Management - Miles Moreau, KIC
Cleaning - Mike Konrad, Aqueous Technologies
PCB Fabrication - Anaya Vardya, American Standard Circuits, Inc.

1:15 1:45: Supply Chain
Speaker TBD, Screaming Circuits

2:00 2:45: From Fab to Assembly
Speaker TBD, Screaming Circuits
John Johnson, ASC

Wednesday October 23, 2024 11:15am - 2:45pm CDT
SMTA Booth #2853

Free Show Floor Presentations, Nugget

3:30pm CDT

Ice Cream Social Hosted by The Great Lakes & Wisconsin Chapters

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT

SMTA Booth #2853

Join us for networking with a sweet twist at this Ice Cream Social, hosted by the SMTA Great Lakes Chapter!
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, forge new connections, and discover how the SMTA can support your professional journey.

Wednesday October 23, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
SMTA Booth #2853

Special Event

10:15am CDT

Innovating Education Session: Exploring a New Video Course Format

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am CDT

SMTA Booth #2853

Free to all attendees!
Thursday, October 24
Show Floor - SMTA Booth #2853

More session information coming soon!

Speakers:
Gayle Towell, AIM Solder
Lavanya Ashok Swaminathan, Rochester Institute of Technology

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am CDT
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Free Show Floor Presentations, Education Session

12:30pm CDT

SMTA Workforce Development Collaborative

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT

SMTA Booth #2853

Free to all attendees!
Thursday, October 24
Show Floor - SMTA Booth #2853

More information coming soon!

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
SMTA Booth #2853

Workforce Development