Wide-Format Imaging -- Industry Calendar of Events

Intro to Digital: Type: Workshop; Date: September 8, 2008 -- September 9, 2008; Location: Fairfax, Virginia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Whether you are an entrepreneur who is taking on the digital market or adding new hires to your digital operation, SGIAs workshop will shed some light on the best practices for wide-format digital printing. Get out of the digital dark and actively participate in producing high-quality digital products. Our two-day, hands-on workshop, led by SGIA Digital Specialist Jeff Burton, will cover current digital technologies, ink chemistries, printer manufacturers, and media choices.; Add Reminder to Calendar

CRA 53rd Annual Convention: Type: Convention & Trade Show; Date: September 10, 2008 -- September 12, 2008; Location: St. Louis, Missouri; Web site: http://www.cra1.org; Contact: Shirley Zawoyski; Email: shirley@cra1.org; Phone: 630-351-2202; Summary: "Negotiating the Curves" 3 Education Programs,2 Keynote Speakers, exhibits, social events; Add Reminder to Calendar

Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Print Finishing: Type: Workshop; Date: September 17, 2008 -- September 19, 2008; Location: Fairfax, Virginia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Instructors: Mark Snelling (Hasco Sales Inc.), David Conrad (Neschen Americas - Seal), Marc Tischer (Neschen Americas); Add Reminder to Calendar

IRgA Mounting and Laminating Training Seminar: Type: Conference; Date: September 18, 2008 -- September 19, 2008; Location: Santa Fe Springs, California; Web site: Visit; Contact: IRgA Headquarters; Email: info@irga.com; Phone: 800/833-4742; Summary: Now going in to its 13th year, this popular two-day program for equipment operators integrates theory with actual hands-on training, progressively providing the fundamentals of mounting and laminating technology and techniques. Day two concentrates on more advanced troubleshooting and special applications training, while day one is a great beginning or refresher. Class size is limited to 10 participants to ensure personalized attention.; Add Reminder to Calendar

PIA/GATF Converge Conference: Variable Data, Web Services, and Cross-Media: Type: Conference; Date: September 20, 2008 -- September 23, 2008; Location: Phoenix, Arizona; Web site: http://www.piagatfconverge.com; Contact: Jeanette Tuttle-Hamer; Email: jtuttle-hamer@piagatf.org; Phone: 412-259-1712; Summary: This program addresses everyday digital issues and provides information needed to successfully transform the graphic communications industry of yesterday to the digital world of today. Attendees will learn how to integrate web services and personalized printed content via a unified workflow.; Add Reminder to Calendar

Textile Printing: Basic to Professional: Type: Workshop; Date: September 22, 2008 -- September 26, 2008; Location: Fairfax, Virginia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Instructor: Charles Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting; Add Reminder to Calendar

SGIA Is Your Vehicle Wrap Authority: Type: Workshop; Date: September 29, 2008 -- September 30, 2008; Location: Irvine, California; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Instructors: Dallas Fowler and Matt Richart, Digital EFX Wraps; Add Reminder to Calendar

SGIA 08: Type: Expo; Date: October 15, 2008 -- October 18, 2008; Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org/events/sgia_calendar.cfm; Email: sgia@sgia.org; Phone: 703-385-1335; Summary: SGIA events are an exciting, effective way to meet the people you need to meet, check out the technologies you need to know and learn the latest in specialty imaging. Immerse yourself in the SGIA community year round, at niche-specific events and the ultra-important SGIA Expo, the specialty printing & imaging expo.; Add Reminder to Calendar

Direct-to-Garment Digital Workshop: Type: Workshop; Date: October 27, 2008 -- October 28, 2008; Location: Farifax, Virginia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Instructors: Chris Bernat, Source Substrates LLC; Nick Buettner, The Paper Ranch; Mark Collins, Halcyon Digital Corp.; Johnny Shell, SGIA; Add Reminder to Calendar

Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables: Type: Workshop; Date: November 3, 2008 -- November 6, 2008; Location: Fairfax, Virginia; Web site: http://www.sgia.org; Contact: Pam Bettis; Email: pam@sgia.org; Phone: 703-359-1376; Summary: Instructors: Bron Wolff, Pratt Corporation; Mike Ruff, Nazdar Consulting; & Dawn Hohl, SPTF; Add Reminder to Calendar

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