Plan to Attend These Special Events

In addition to our exhibit floor and educational sessions, you can look forward to these special events, all of which address your burning questions on the industry's hottest issues. . .

EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK®: Special Full Day Pre-Show Conference
"Where Technology Meets the Marketplace: Tomorrow's Trends in Technology--Today"
Saturday, October 25; 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Room S406b

Technology, markets, economics and critical industry issues are all on the agenda for the 13th edition of the EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK Conference, held on Saturday, October 25, the day before GRAPH EXPO opens. The conference--which focuses on the myriad of technology required for print pros to remain competitive--is presented by profit-leader printers, suppliers, industry editors and consultants, and features industry "guru" Dr. Joe Webb and curmudgeon Frank Romano. The program concludes with a presentation of the 2008 MUST SEE 'EMS, the products and exhibits selected by a jury of experts as the most compelling and interesting in the show.

To register or for more information, see http://graphexpo.gasc.org/executive.cfm.

INTERNATIONAL DAY BREAKFAST CONFERENCE
"Exploring New Business Opportunities in the BRIC Markets"
Tuesday, October 28; 7:30-9:30 am
Room S103bc

Is your company considering whether to enter or expand deeper into the global marketplace--but you don't know where, or to whom, to turn for answers? Come to the International Day Breakfast Conference and explore the big emerging markets--Brazil, Russia, India and China--the BRIC countries, with feature presentations by experienced BRIC business development experts and key industry leaders. You'll get: exclusive BRIC market profiles and business strategies for entering and developing these markets; the opportunity to network with prospective customers and partners from the BRIC countries; and a chance to ask all your questions and receive candid answers from the experts. Registration cost is $50.

To attend, e-mail your request for a Conference Program and Registration Form to Mike Hurley, at mhurley@npes.org.

Back by Popular Demand: PRINT BUYERS' FORUM
"Beyond Survival: How to Thrive in Today's Business of Print Buying"
Tuesday, October 28 & Wednesday, October 29
Room S406b

Margie Dana, President of Print Buyers International, returns to chair this second annual event for customers of print. Featuring a new focus for 2008, this year's Print Buyers' Forum is designed specifically for the experienced print buyer--one who is interested in the latest technology and new media and how they affect them. Sessions take place in the mornings, allowing sufficient time for participants to visit the expansive show floor in the afternoon and connect the content with practical application. A handy pamphlet highlighting special "must see" technologies for the print buyer and floor plan with booth locator will be provided to assist them in expertly navigating the show floor.