March 15-17, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
The NEHS Conference is the only sustainability conference exclusively for the graphic communications industry. You can learn about best practices to create a safe, cost-effective and employee-friendly work environment, how to become a Sustainable Green Printer, and how your peers are championing sustainability in their workplace and the planet.
March 16-19, 2010
Tampa Bay, Florida
Xplor’s Global Conference and Vendor Forum will host seven tracks covering management strategy, document design, document composition, compliance, applications, production/distribution and customer retention. Over 70 educational sessions are planned. Xplor has added three new venues to promote educational exchange: Key Vendor Panels, Power Information Exchange and Attendee/Vendor Expo Area.
March 17, 2010
Minneapolis, MN
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free
March 18-20, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee
The University & College Designers Association (UCDA) Design Summit, with a focus on branding, is the single most relevant event tailored specifically for communicators in education. Registration opens January 1, with an early-bird registration discount through February 18, 2010.
March 21-23, 2010
New York, New York
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) and the NPTA Alliance (NPTA) are joining forces to host a combined conference this spring in New York City, called Paper2010. The conference will merge what was formerly known as AF&PA’s Paper Week and NPTA’s Annual Convention into a single event where industry leaders can come together and strategize ways to advance their respective companies and the industry’s shared interests.
March 25, 2010
Secaucus, NJ
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free products.
Environmental Innovation Awards
Deadline: March 26, 2010 5:00 p.m. EST
WhatTheyThink in partnership with Unisource and the Unisource Respect Printers’ Program are back for the 2nd annual honors. The awards recognize companies that are making real and concrete contributions to innovation, implementation and communication of environmental solutions. The object is to provoke, encourage and celebrate creative thinking and innovative solutions. Download applications for the categories.
April 6, 2010
Detroit, MI
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free products.
April 8, 2010
Cleveland, OH
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free products.
April 14, 2010
North Andover, Massachusetts
Boston Print Buyers (BPB) will host a special social event at the Museum of Printing. Attendees will be treated to a tour of the museum while mingling with other industry professionals and enjoying drinks and light refreshments. For print buyers, creatives and other industry professionals who haven’t seen the likes of strike-on typesetters, phototypesetters, hand-fed letterpresses, engraving presses and rotogravure equipment, the 25,000-square-foot facility holds print manufacturing treasures that date back hundreds of years.
April 20-22, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
This is the place to be if you’re interested in digital printing technology. ON DEMAND helps printing professionals learn how to better harness the power of digital printing technology through the exhibits of numerous suppliers and a conference program with a wide variety of educational sessions.
April 28, 2010
Austin, TX
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free products.
May 2-5, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
For four days the industry’s most knowledgeable and sought after management professionals, papermaking engineers and coating and graphic arts experts will assemble at PaperCon 2010 to present and discuss their personal experiences, insights and opinions on the industry’s most critical concerns and processes. Enjoy expert speakers, peer-reviewed papers, panel discussions and roundtables.
May 12-14, 2010
Seattle, Washington
Founded by world-renowned InDesign experts David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción, and dedicated to the proposition that InDesign professionals deserve a great learning experience, the Print and ePublishing Conference brings together over a dozen of the leading InDesign experts minds for three days of nonstop inspiration and education. Find answers and valuable insight on the topics: publishing for eBooks, print, interactive documents and more. Be inspired by fresh ideas and new products.
May 12-14, 2010
Seattle, WA
Founded by InDesign experts David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción, and dedicated to the proposition that InDesign professionals deserve a great learning experience, this conference brings together over a dozen of the leading InDesign experts’ minds for three days of nonstop inspiration and education.
May 19, 2010
Atlanta, GA
Sponsored by InDesign Magazine, these full-day, fast-paced seminars presented by an internationally-renowned InDesign expert will give you the tips, tricks and techniques you need to make the leap from “user” to “Power User.” Plus, all attendees receive over $100 in free products.
June 5-6, 2010
Denver, Colorado
The Creative Freelancer Conference will help you bulk up on the business side of freelancing. You’ll get professional advice on marketing, contracts, finding (and keeping) clients, and more. Plus, this year’s event is held the same week in the same city as the HOW Conference and the InHOWse Designer Conference!
June 6-8, 2010
Denver, Colorado
An amazing team of consultants, business experts and in-house veterans has been assembled to help you build and manage a thriving in-house team at this perennial must-attend event. These folks have the experience to back up their advice. You’ll get nitty-gritty, practical information on creating a department that not only functions, but actually attracts respect.
June 6-9, 2010
Denver, CO
Be sure to set aside these dates for the 20th HOW Design Conference in Denver, CO. You’ll get four days packed with the inspiration, information and instruction you need to build a successful career and create outstanding work. The conference provides a hands-on, educational program to enable designers to better balance creativity, business and technology.
July 25–30, 2010
New Haven, Connecticut
This executive education course is co-presented by AIGA and the Yale School of Management faculty. Participants will advance their business knowledge through a weeklong program of case studies, lectures, guest speakers and study groups to become more productive partners in communication, branding and product development strategies. Enrollment is limited to a select group of senior executives and is subject to the approval of the Admissions Committee. Apply by March 31 to be considered among first-priority applicants.
October 3-6, 2010
Chicago, Illinois
GRAPH EXPO 2010 will offer graphic communications professionals a fully customized show-going experience under the theme, “The Next Generation of Print.” The comprehensive exhibition has been designed to cater to a diverse spectrum of attendees, including: commercial printers, creative professionals, mailing and fulfillment pros, book printers/publishers and print buyers.
October 14–16, 2010
New York, New York
Provocative thinkers from a wide range of disciplines will inspire and reinvigorate at Gain this fall. Hear business, design and thought leaders share their innovative approaches to generating greater return on investment, fostering emotional connections and providing positive brand experiences for customers. Learn how industry leaders addressed business challenges through design – and how they reinvented their businesses, their strategies and even themselves.
November 3-4, 2010
Westford, Massachusetts
Save the date for this must-attend event from Print Buyers International. The annual conference brings print-buying professionals together to network, learn and develop their careers as marketing specialists. Exhibits and conference programs lead by industry experts round out this top-notch experience.
