2026 Conference Hours
All times are listed in US Central Time Zone and are subject to change.
Monday, Oct. 26
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Oct. 27
8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, Oct. 28
11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, Oct. 29
8:30am - 12:00pm
Interested in Volunteering as a Session Chair or Co-Chair?
Session chairs/co-chairs are eligible to register at a discounted rate. Contact SMTA HQ for more info.
Conference Technical Tracks
Sessions are organized into six focused learning tracks spanning the full electronics manufacturing process.
APT
Advanced Packaging (APT)
Advances in 1st level packaging and assembly
LTS
Low Temperature Solder (LTS)
Reflow soldering innovation below 200°C
RHE
Reliability and Harsh Environments (RHE)
Materials & testing for high-performance applications
AME
Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)
Advances in additive processes, materials & reliability
MFX
Manufacturing for Excellence (MFX)
Current project work in manufacturing process areas
INS
Test and Inspection (INS)
Metrology, inspection methods & counterfeit mitigation
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