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Volume 32, No. 5 Sept/Oct 2016 In this issue THRESHOLD TM EOS/ESD Symposium, page 1 From the President, page 2 Middle East & Africa ESD, page 3 Standards WG Sumaries, pages 4-5 Standards Sept. Meetings Series, page 6 Symposium on Demand, page 7 ESDA Spotlight, page 8 2017 IEW Call, page 10 2017 EOS/ESD Symposium Call, page 10 EOS/ESD Factory Symposium Finland, page 11 2017 Manufacturing Symposium Singa- pore Call, page 12 Q & A, page 13 Did you know?, page 13 EOS/ESD Manufacturing Symposium China, page 14 Calendar, page 15 Photo Corner, page 16 • This year’s technical program is outstanding with more than 50 exciting papers being presented on a wide array of ESD topics. • There are 7 workshops with one being presented in a new “World Cafe” format. A new interactive format that includes: small round table discussions, rotating groups, and topics cho- sen by the audience. • We sold out the exhibit hall! There are several new products and new exhibitors to see! We will again have the welcome reception, food, and beverages available throughout the halls exhibit hours. There will also be contests and live demos that you will not want to miss! • Tutorials continue to be a valuable learning experience for many attendees. This year’s program includes 9 new/updated courses to keep you at the top of your game. • 2 emerging topics sessions about “PCB Design for Real- World EMC Control” and “Radiated Emissions, Understanding Product and Measurement Antenna Behavior”. The EOS/ESD Symposium is here and there is more to be excited about than ever before! It’s not too late! If you have never been “THIS IS THE YEAR” to join us! September 11-15 Hyatt Regency Orange County Garden Grove (Anaheim), California, USA