Coming Next Year March 10 - 13, 2013 Tucson, Arizona

An Executive Leadership Conference for the Graphic Communications Industry

Hot Technologies for Growth and Profitability

Tuesday 1:45–3:00pm

We are at a crossroads with new technologies rapidly transforming the industry as we know it today. While technology is great, without a business case for its use it means nothing. What are the trends in different market segments? What can be utilized for today’s business applications—and what does it mean to your current business model? What are the current opportunities and where will we see change? This frank and honest assessment will provide guidance on how your business can utilize technology to drive profitability.

Dr. Mark Bohan

Mark
Bohan

Vice President Technology and Research, Printing Industries of America

Dr. Mark Bohan is vice president, technology and research with Printing Industries of America. He is responsible for all technical research, graphic services, environmental health & safety, and consulting, and is the TAGA Managing Director. He also oversees the Supplier Advisory Committee and Research Committee. He is responsible for the development of the JDF product certification program for CIP4 where he is on the Advisory Board & the technical Steering Committee and is coordinating the implementation of JDF-enabled products at Printing Industries of America.

Dr. Bohan is active in an extensive range of printing, paper, and coating research looking at the latest trends in the industry. He has also been involved in many projects evaluating new technologies, their implementation, and in the application of functional materials using different processes.

Dr. Bohan has spoken extensively and has published numerous publications including trade press articles. He maintains close ties with manufacturers, researchers, and practitioners in his field. He has been involved with the development of graphic arts ISO standards for over 10 years and is a U.S. expert on ISO TC130. He is active in CIP4, chairing and participating in many committees.

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Sunday February 19, 2012

  • 6–7:30pm

    Welcome Reception

Monday February 20, 2012

  • 9–9:15am

    Opening Remarks

    Laura Lawton-Forsyth

    Chair of the Board, Printing Industries of America
    President, Lawton Printing, Inc. and File-EZ Folder, Inc.

  • 9:15–10am

    The Global Economy–Opportunities and Challenges

    Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig

    Director of the Global Perspectives Program, Goizueta Business School of Emory University

  • 10–10:30am

    Keeping Print Relevant in an Increasingly Digital World

    Kevin Keane

    President, International Association of Printing Craftsmen

  • 10:30–11am

    30-Minute Networking Break

  • 11–12 noon

    Transforming Your Business for Print Profitability

    Moderator: Chris Bondy

    Gannett Distinguished Professor, Interim Administrative Chair, School of Print Media, Rochester Institute of Technology

    Panelists:

    Robert Blakely

    Vice President Business Development, Echo Communicate, Inc

    Jon Budington

    President and CEO, Global Thinking

    John Sisson

    President, Universal Wilde

  • 12–1:30pm

    Luncheon Session

  • Politics Unplugged with Mark & Lisbeth

    Lisbeth Lyons

    Vice President of Government Affairs, Printing Industries of America

    Mark Nuzzaco

    Government Affairs Director, NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies

  • 1:45–3pm

    Power of Print Panel Discussion

    Moderator: Michael Makin

    CEO, Printing Industries of America

    Panelists:

    Benjamin Cooper

    Executive Director, The Print Council

    Bob Lindgren

    President, Printing Industries Association, Inc. of Southern California

    Kerry C. Stackpole

    President, Printing & Graphics Association MidAtlantic

  • Evening on Own

Tuesday February 21, 2012

Wednesday February 22, 2012

Schedule is subject to change

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