Graph Expo 2008 — No Reason to Stay Home
| Future Print. New Frontiers in RFID & Printed Electronics. This presentation will feature live demos, free training and tutorials, educational and networking opportunities.
| XPS Land Showcase. The latest Microsoft XPS products from Drupa will be touted, including the live floor production of several publications.
| Wide-Format Pavilion. The latest innovations and trends will be highlighted, including bigger and faster flatbed printers, along with popular applications for textile banners.
| Mailing & Fulfillment Center. More than 70 exhibitors encompassing nearly 40,000 square feet of space will help hash out the latest innovations.
In addition to the 70 seminars within nine educational categories, Graph Expo is offering three free panel discussions that specifically target quick printers, in-plant operations and transpromo enterprises.
Finally, an annual staple of Graph Expo technology is the daylong, table-setting Executive Outlook 2008. The 13th annual preshow conference, titled “Where Technology Meets the Marketplace: Tomorrow’s Trends in Technology—Today,” will be held October 25 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The program will be presented by leading printers, suppliers and consultants who will provide a comprehensive look at what you can expect to see the minute you walk through the show turnstiles. PI
The four newest inductees into the Printing Impressions/RIT Printing Industry Hall of Fame will be feted during the annual Gold Ink Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet. The event takes place Monday evening, October 27, during Graph Expo 2008. Joining the distinguished ranks of the men and women who have positively impacted their companies and the industry at large are:
• Jim Andersen, president and CEO, IWCO Direct
• Ralph Johnson, president and CEO, Lake County Press
• Michael Keene, president and CEO, The John Roberts Co.
• James Mayes, CEO, ColorCraft of Virginia
Publishing Executive magazine, Printing Impressions’ sister publication, will honor three print production executives. Those recipients were not confirmed as of press time. Also, roughly 500 gold, silver, bronze and pewter Gold Ink Awards winners in nearly 50 categories will be recognized throughout the evening.
