Drupa 2008 Ancillary Program Announced
drupa innovation parc
With its 160 exhibitors on some 32,000 square feet, the “drupa innovation parc presented by HP” in Hall 7.0 will be the hotspot for new software technologies which open the door to online interfaces and production opportunities for the printing industry. “Following the highly successful debut at the last drupa, we have optimized the concept and will be offering topic-based visitor guidance,” remarked Bernd Zipper, coordinator of the drupa innovation parc. The following eight theme parks will address the latest forward-looking technologies:
• “printbuyer integration parc powered by AlphaPicture”
• “creative production parc”
• “jdf experience parc powered by Heidelberg”
• “document management parc”
• “pdf + xml production”
• “digital picture parc”
• “online communication parc”
• “print + publishing parc powered by Agfa”
Talks, live demonstrations and daily special events will complement the dip exhibits.
Highlights Tours
In order to give trade visitors an overview of individual industry themes, guided tours highlighting current developments will take place. These topics will range from workflows, Web and print to offset and digital printing as well as packaging production and finishing. The Highlights Tours take visitors to six or eight selected exhibitors on each tour. In addition to German and English, the tours will for the first time also be conducted in Chinese, Spanish and French. In addition, the “Technology Guides” will provide a comprehensive overview of the relevant topic in brochure format. Exact dates for the tours and registration are available online at www.highlightstouren.de.
Compass Sessions
The Compass Sessions are two-hour intensive workshops staged daily on topics regarding technology and new lines of business in the printing industry. The themes will range from digital/inkjet printing, offset printing, pre-media and Web-to-print solutions to digital workflows, printed electronics and packaging printing. Each Compass Session will be devoted to a different theme. Held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and combined with a light breakfast, they form the ideal start for the drupa day. Further information can be found online at www.compass-sessions.de.
