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LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS AT TOTAL PRINT! EXPO 2008
Thursday 14. August 2008 - Topical free seminars focus on issues facing printers and print buyers today
In addition to hosting a wide spectrum of print technologies, Total Print! Expo (14-16th October 2008, Earls Court 2, London) will offer printers and print buyers multiple opportunities to learn and discuss the latest developments, issues and trends in the industry. Organiser, IIR Exhibitions, has worked with a variety of expert associations and leading magazines to plan a packed schedule of events, allowing visitors to pick sessions to meet their specific needs.
The first to be announced is the Spotlight Seminars programme of eight free best practice presentations hosted by Printing World and PrintBuyer magazines. The first day (14th October) focuses on topical issues faced today by printers, while the second day (15th October) explores current opportunities and challenges for print buyers. Chaired by Printing World’s Alison Carter and Steven Kiernan, these highly informative 30-minute sessions are presented by top industry experts (full details below).
14th October: The Printing World Spotlight Seminars
Print room essentials (John Charnock, Group Director of Technical Services, St Ives)
Following the huge number of innovative products launched at Drupa, John looks at the ‘must have’ components for every printer in today’s streamlined and competitive business.
Adding value by e-enabling your business (Peter Lancaster, W2P Ltd)
Digital developments mean you can maximise your flexibility and maximise your profits. Peter looks at the benefits to you and your customers of incorporating variable data printing, large format and on-demand using web-to-print as the enabler.
Lean, green and interesting! (Peter Hunt, Director, Wastecare)
Peter gives a clear, jargon free, update on the latest environmental developments. He provides best practice guidelines and even shows you how you make your waste pay!
Get that red right – first time (Alan Dresh, Owner, Mellow Colour)
Colour management and colour standards made simple. Alan brings clarity and accuracy to a critical area of production and provides easy to use guidelines to streamline your colour workflow in a mixed digital/offset environment for the best results – every time.
15th October: The PrintBuyer Spotlight Seminars
Protect your brand (Daniel Cross, Director of Strategy, Lateral Group) Why protect your brand and just how easy is it? Managing all the elements of a corporate ID effectively in a global environment (image, colour and style across signage, ads, brochures, etc). The importance and challenges of retaining consistent colour across a variety of applications (web, print, display) and print substrates, Asset Management: simple steps to taking control and sharing your images, logos and styles.
Save time and money – get those files right first time! (Andy Psarianos, Director, FE Burman, and Ghent PDF Workgroup evangelist)
Bad PDF files can cause you and your clients endless frustration. Andy shows you how to ensure you and your suppliers can create perfect files, first time, every time to cut errors, maximise quality and speed time to market.
Just how green is your business? (Tony Jones, Chief Executive, Pensord Press)
Do you know your FSC from your PEFC or your ISO from your BS!? Tony clarifies environmental acronyms, explains what are they, analyse what they mean and why they are important. He gives you the tools to evaluate your printers and ensure you are at the forefront of ethical production and purchasing.
Get creative (Alison Carter, Editor of PrintBuyer)
The rapid evolution of print technologies has opened up huge range of creative print opportunities. Alison presents a treasure trove of creative print possibilities that have added impact to marketing campaigns with impressive results.
Seats will be allocated free on a first come-first served basis as there is a limit of 40 places at each session. Interest will be high so booking online is recommended