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edfas.org 43 ELECTRONIC DEV ICE FA I LURE ANALYSIS | VOLUME 24 NO . 3 Monday evening provides an opportunity to previewwhat is new and exciting in the Expo this year. The User Group session is another interactive event at ISTFA, which provides the attendees great opportunity to share their best practices and learn some tips fromothers. It’s anopen forumfilledwithmini-presentations and floor- initiated discussion. You can also bring challenges you are facing and get solutions fromothers. Based on responses to last year’s survey, changes for this year’s user groups include expanding the number of sessions to introduce new focus areas, more time for engaged discussions on topics, and removing session overlaps to make it easy for attendees to attend as many user groups as possible. ISTFA is more than just a technical conference. It is a community gathering and includes several relaxed social events, such as the Electrical Device Failure Analysis Society (EDFAS) general membership meeting, social networking night with luxury dinner and games, and the Women in Electronics Failure Analysis (WEFA) meeting. The courtyard restaurant of the Westin Pasadena. Please join us this November in Pasadena, California, and take this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network for advancing your work, career, and profes- sional growth.