SGIA Brings Imaging Symposium to Vancouver

For Immediate Release
August 22, 2005
Contact: Kate Achelpohl, SGIA
703.359.1301
kate@sgia.org

Fairfax, Virginia  — SGIA is bringing a second imaging symposium to Canada. SGIA Imaging Symposium — Vancouver will meet October 27 at the Executive Airport Plaza hotel, in Richmond, British Columbia, near Vancouver Airport. Guests arriving the night before will enjoy a complimentary welcome reception and dinner.

The symposium is a how-to for successful digital technology implementation. Building on the successful SGIA Imaging Symposium — Toronto, the October event will focus on the questions to ask to make the right decisions. Presentation topics will range from printheads to case studies.

"In Toronto, we learned that Canadian printers want — and feel they need — these types of education events. And the networking is as important to them as the education," said event organizer Marci Kinter, SGIA Vice President, Government Affairs.

Networking begins October 26 with a welcome reception and dinner. Education kicks into high gear the following morning. High on the priority list, case studies (with question/answer sessions) of businesses that have successfully brought on digital technology. The group will also cover how to calculate return on investment for digital equipment and 10 questions to ask before going digital.

"With the vast array of options available within each digital technology decision, it's essential you know what will fit your shop's needs best. The best thing you can do is to ask the right questions," said Dan Marx, DPI Director of Communications and Service Development. Marx is responsible for the event programming.

"We're creating a community for networking and education so printers around British Columbia and the US Pacific Northwest can have an opportunity to start their digital implementation on the right foot without traveling thousands of miles," he added.

Cost is CAD$225 per person (CAD$450 non-members), and includes meals. Registrants are responsible for their own lodging (CAD$104/night at the Executive Airport Plaza). Call 800.663.2878 to reserve.

Details online at www.SGIA.org.

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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