Why In-Plants and Print Centers (Corporate, Education and Government) Should Attend GRAPH EXPO
By Elisha Kasinskas, Marketing Director, Rochester Software Associates, Inc
GRAPH EXPO has reached out to in-plants and corporate, education and government print centers to find out what they want to see and hear at this year’s show. In a truly collaborative effort, GASC together with the in-plant associations (IPMA, ACUP and Xplor), media partners (In-Plant Graphics, PrintMediaCentr), exhibitors and vendors like Rochester Software Associates (RSA) and in-plants themselves have created a great show that will offer:
- The hottest technologies to see, understand and compare
- Networking – networking – networking with other in-plants and corporate print centers
- Hot trending education sessions by and for in-plants
- Best practices and industry data
The Top 10 reasons Why In-Plants Should Attend GRAPH EXPO:
1. In-Plant Track headliner of peer-chosen In-plant panel “Empowered In-plants: Tell-All Success Stories from the Field” with top in-plants in Higher Education, Government, Insurance, and Healthcare. Monday, October 8, 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon.
2. NEW education track especially for in-plant and corporate print centers in all verticals, developed, and in many cases, delivered by in-plants. Sunday, October 7 – Tuesday, October 9.
3. NEW – The InPlant Place! An exclusive in-plant networking hub, open to ALL in-plant professionals during show hours on the show floor (Booth #3461); Sunday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 10. Sponsored by IPMA, The InPlant Place is your go-to show floor destination to share experiences, gain feedback, join in roundtable discussions, and participate in user groups—there’s even time to pause and unwind during mid-morning coffee breaks and two evening receptions.
• Mid-Morning Coffee Breaks: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• Cocktail Receptions: Sunday & Tuesday, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
4. NEW – CGCM/CMM Certification testing in the IPMA booth/networking hub (Booth #3461):
• Sunday 12:00 NOON -5:00 PM
• Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 7:00 AM-12:00 Noon
• Apply by 9/30/12 to sit for one of several exams for the On-line Graphic Communications Manager (CGCM) and Mail Manager (CMM) certifications.
5. Fourth annual FREE IPMA lunch & learn, Monday, October 8, 12:15-1:45 PM, Room S102 (Advance registration is required.) “Connecting Customers with Print”* Moderated by Barb Pellow of InfoTrends, for three 15-minute sessions including:
• “Building Your Business with Web to Print”
• “Connecting with Your Customers Using QR Codes,” and
• “Reaching your Customers through the Printed Piece.”
6. In-Plant Graphics – Meet the team responsible for reporting on and about YOUR industry!
7. Xplor International Conference—preview the full morning of sessions on Monday, October 8. ATTEND ANY X1-X9 Session for FREE! In-Plant End Users ONLY – Sign up for more sessions and receive 1 FREE Xplor Professional Individual Membership! Register with code XSFREE
8. Rochester Software Associates’ inaugural WebCRD web to print Users Group Monday October 8, Room S102 after the IPMA lunch session from 2:00-3:30 PM, and daily in-booth networking, Sunday –Tuesday at 4:00, in booth 237
9. 48 co-located events held throughout the show, including the GMC User Group and the Imaging Network Group Conference!
10. And the BIGGEST reason to attend GRAPH EXPO? It is the LARGEST Annual Digital Show in the Americas, with all major manufacturers and software vendors represented.
You won’t want to miss GRAPH EXPO 2012—watch for more details! REGISTER NOW and start building your GRAPH EXPO Show Plan today!
