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Second EIPC Webinar, June 23: Business Outlook for Global Electronics Industry with Emphasis on Europe
May 20, 2020 | EIPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Due to very high interest, EIPC has fully booked all 50 seats for their first webinar on the original day of the announcement, May 14.
We have agreed to a second webinar with Walt Custer on June 23rd.
We once again invite you to join a Free of charge webinar which will be holding on Tuesday 23rd June 2020 at 16.00 hrs Standard European Time.
The webinar is again limited to 50 registrations. The first 20 registrations are exclusive to EIPC members, most of whom will be familiar with the unique experience that is a presentation from Walt Custer, who is the fount of all knowledge about our market and our industry.
Walt will lead off with the Business Outlook for Global Electronics Industry, with particular emphasis on Europe, followed by a look at electronic industry supply chains, electronic equipment, process equipment, material and components, as well as a view of the PCB industry nationally and internationally.
Of specific pertinence will be his current economic outlook including leading indicators that will predict timing and magnitude of recovery.
Business Outlook for Global Electronics Industry (with Emphasis on Europe)
Topics to include:
*Current economic outlook including leading indicators that will predict timing and magnitude of recovery
*Electronic Supply Chain
- Electronic equipment
- Components including printed circuits
- Process equipment
- Materials
*Forecasts
In order to ensure that this event does not pass you by, please register free of charge online on our website www.eipc.org use the registration form or send an email to kwestenberg@eipc.org.
Your registration will be confirmed by the EIPC office via email. You will receive a ZOOM invitation to log in for the Webinar. The presentation will be distributed by Mr. Walt Custer himself after the online event has taken place.
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