SGIA Imaging Symposium Takes Toronto by Storm

For Immediate Release
June 16, 2005
Contact: Kate Achelpohl, SGIA
703.359.1301
kate@sgia.org

Fairfax, Virginia  — When the SGIA Imaging Symposium — Toronto (June 14–15) concluded yesterday, attendees left with questions. And that’s a good thing, said SGIA President Michael Robertson.

"Our primary objective was to have participants leave knowing what questions to ask when implementing wide-format digital imaging," he said, noting that attendees came with varying levels of digital experience, from little-to-no expertise to totally digital shops.

Another objective: Networking. Although tornado warnings kept several participants away from the June 14 welcome reception, they made it to the symposium on June 15 — and overwhelmingly found the event a great way to connect with others in the industry.

In addition to the Tuesday evening reception, participants got the chance to mingle during breakfast, breaks and lunch. But educational sessions also brought opportunity for connections.

"We presented case studies on video, then brought in the heads of the profiled companies and opened up the floor to questions and answers," said Marci Kinter, SGIA Vice President, Government Affairs. "There were so many questions, it was hard to bring that session to a close."

Other sessions covered equipment, inks and head technologies; media and finishing; digital graphics applications; digital textile imaging; how to determine the return on investment for digital hardware purchases; and 10 critical questions to ask when implementing digital technology.

"More than 70 people turned out, and combined with the active level of participation, it was clear there's a need for this information in Canada. The Toronto symposium was only the beginning of the opportunities SGIA will be providing Canadian specialty imagers," Robertson said.

The symposium took place with the assistance of five sponsors and two publishing partners: Cascades Resources, Envision Compliance, FLEXcon, ND Graphics, Thieme, Canadian Printer Magazine and Signs Canada.

SGIA — Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community
"Specialty imaging" comprises digital imaging, screen printing and the many other imaging technologies SGIA members use, including those they'll tap in the future. These are the imaging processes and technologies employed to create new products and to enhance existing products including point-of-purchase displays, signs, advertisements, garments, containers, and vehicles. To make the most of your specialty imaging business, take full advantage of the information on SGIA.org, and experience the specialty graphic imaging industry first-hand at SGIA '05 (September 28–October 1, New Orleans, Louisiana).

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