Events | PRINTING United Alliance

Ask the Experts Webinar: Operating Safely in a COVID-19 Environment

March 17, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Safe operations have never been more important than now given the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. OSHA and state safety inspectors are out in full force enforcing the regulatory and policy mandates put in place by the government. Marci Kinter and Gary Jones will explore actionable steps you can put in place immediately to ensure compliance, reduce workplace exposures, and will also preview tools to help you to implement your own Safety Compliance program.
Speakers: Marci Kinter, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs and Gary Jones, Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs

CI Ready!

April 19 to 22, 2021

PRINTING United Alliance's CI Ready! virtual conference event features four sessions presented over four days that focus on foundational principles and tools for implementing a continuous improvement program.

PRINTING United Alliance Color Management Boot Camp (Online)

April 20 to 23, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not a viable option at this time.

Ask the Experts Webinar: Managing Marijuana in Manufacturing

April 28, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Marijuana laws are changing, and many states have recently legalized marijuana use. Adriane Harrison will explore how marijuana may affect your workplace, how to manage legal use while keeping your employees safe. This program will also address how to manage your HR policies to address other legal and illegal drugs in the workplace.
Speaker: Adriane Harrison, Vice President, Human Relations Consulting

Alder Color Solutions Color Management Boot Camp (Online_May4-6)

May 4 to 6, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

Color Management Group Color Management Boot Camp (May17-20 Online)

May 17 to 20, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

Ask the Experts Webinar: Economic Update—What 2021 Looks Like So Far

May 19, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Attendees of this session will explore three critical questions: Has recovery from the COVID-19 recession begun? If it has, how strong can we expect recovery to be? And, if it hasn’t, when can we expect it to begin? Andy Paparozzi will present current trends in key printing business indicators, including sales, confidence, and work-on-hand, as well as a forecast for full-year 2021 printing industry sales.
Speaker: Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist

PRINTING United Alliance Color Management Boot Camp (Online)

June 1 to 4, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not a viable option at this time.

Color Ready!

June 9 to 10, 2021

PRINTING United Alliance's Color Ready! will give anyone involved in the color printing supply chain a convenient and powerful learning experience. Whether you're a creative, brand professional, production specialist, or a color management expert, there are tutorials that are well-matched and relevant for you.

Ask the Experts Webinar: The Future of Work is iLearning

June 16, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

A well-trained staff is more productive, and happier, but the relationship between learning and working is changing and what is learned today will likely not be relevant in a few short years. Employees need support through training opportunities to stay relevant and productive. What does “good” looks like when it comes to learning? Joe Marin will lead a discussion on the changing relationship between learning and working; “old” thinking and “new” thinking when it comes to changes in careers, jobs, and work; how work has become the primary place where we learn—and what you can do to support and foster employee development.
Speaker: Joe Marin, Senior Vice President, Education and Training

Color Management Group Color Management Boot Camp (Online)

June 22 to 25, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

RPImaging INC Color Management Boot Camp (Online_Jul13-16)

July 13 to 16, 2021 | USA

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

Ask the Experts Webinar: Hacking PDF’s with Acrobat Tools

July 21, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Many PDF files submitted for print still contain problems that require repair before they can be output successfully. When you’re working in production, you just need to solve these pesky problems and move on to the next job. In this fast-paced webinar, we'll go “under the hood” in Acrobat and PDFs with 10 actionable, no-nonsense tips and tricks that prepress professionals should be using each and every day!
Speaker: Joe Marin, Senior Vice President, Education and Training

Alder Color Solutions Color Management Boot Camp (Online_Aug3-5)

August 3 to 5, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

Ask the Experts Webinar: Creative Recruiting

August 18, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Finding future printworkers requires imaginative approaches. Adriane Harrison will explore how organizations can attract talent to your company and set themselves apart from the competition for highly in-demand workers.
Speaker: Adriane Harrison, Vice President, Human Relations Consulting

Continuous Improvement Conference

August 22 to 24, 2021

The Continuous Improvement Conference is the only annual event focused on helping printing and converting companies achieve operational excellence with Lean thinking and other strategies. Find out how the concept is applied in our industry and why people keep coming back to this event!

Ask the Experts Webinar: Economic Update—A First Look at 2022

September 22, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Join Andy Paparozzi as he guides attendees through a data-driven presentation illustrating how the printing industry has performed through the first three quarters of 2021 and what that tells us about 2022. Learn what to expect from the American economy in the coming year and what it will mean for the printing industry. Printers looking for a preview of 2022 should expect to learn where they should look for opportunity, what their biggest concerns should be, and how to plan their capital investments.
Speaker: Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist

Ask the Experts Webinar: Industry Advocacy Spotlight—The Hot Topic in Federal Legislation This Fall

October 13, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

2021 is sure to bring plenty of new legislative action on Capitol Hill, and whatever the hot topic may be this coming fall—PRINTING United Alliance is on the ground in Washington, DC making sure our industry has a voice throughout the debate. Hear the latest on the Alliance’s advocacy efforts and learn how your company can participate in PRINTING United Alliance’s federal legislative lobbying efforts for a successful outcome.
Speaker: Lisbeth Lyons, Vice President, Government Affairs

Alder Color Solutions Color Management Boot Camp (Online_Nov16-18)

November 16 to 18, 2021

This workshop will be conducted online, as in person sessions are not an option at this time.

Ask the Experts Webinar: Extended Producer Responsibility—What Does This Mean for the Printing Industry

November 17, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, are programs designed to shift the burden of waste recycling from states and municipalities to the manufacturer or producer. These programs impose a tax or fee on printed paper and packaging to pay for the collection and recycling of these materials. EPR programs have significant ramifications for the printing industry and its customers. Take the time to learn how EPR impacts your customer, business, and what steps you can take to help your customer respond.
Speakers: Marci Kinter, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs and Gary Jones, Director, Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs