Join Us for the Challenge

EMAC is hosting the Electronics Skills Challenge during the SMTA Michigan Expo & Tech Forum.  Level up your skills and learn something new in this fun, hands-on activity.

  • Test your soldering abilities
  • Compete for best quality and workmanship
  • Win prizes and bragging rights

No experience needed.  Come to learn!

Event Date and Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Expo Hours 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (US Eastern)  |  Complimentary Buffet Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

The Electronics Skills Challenge takes place during the expo.  Students are welcome to arrive and participate any time between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.  Just show up!  The challenge only takes about an hour.

Event Location

Laurel Manor
39000 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150

About the Expo

The Michigan Expo & Tech Forum brings together professionals from across the electronics manufacturing industry.  Attendees can explore new technologies, attend technical presentations, and meet companies working across the field.

Registration

To participate in the Electronics Skills Challenge, please register as an attendee for the Michigan Expo & Tech Forum by clicking the orange button at the bottom of this page.  You will be redirected to the SMTA event page, where you can register by clicking the green Register button at the top of the page.

Experiencing trouble?  Email expos@smta.org for help.

* Registration for attendees is FREE and includes access to the expo, technical presentations, networking opportunities, and complimentary lunch.

Questions about the event?

Please email Adam Le
adam@smta.org

Beware of Scams

SMTA never sells attendee or member data.  All official emails will come from an @smta.org address.

Age Notice

SMTA hosted events are strictly 18+ unless expressly approved by the designated event manager.

Marketing Disclaimer

By attending this event you provide consent for photography, audio recording, video recording and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for SMTA and EMAC promotional purposes.  Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar events or membership in the future.

Register for the Event