Mark your calendar now to attend our 2nd Annual Print Buyers Conference on November 7-8th. Anyone who is involved in printing and the graphic arts should take advantage of this industry-renowned event, built especially for those who purchase or influence the purchase of printing. Everyone is welcome to register.
November 7 & 8 , 2007 - Westford, MA

What Can You Expect?

Two days filled with educational sessions that will keep all print customers current with the latest technology and industry trends.

Here’s just a hint of what topics we’ll cover:

    *      Digital printing - of course!
    *      VDP (variable data printing)
    *      New postal regulations
    *      Negotiating skills for print buyers
    *      Cross media campaigns - what works and how the heck do you get there?
    *      The status of the print industry: an economic perspective
    *      Proofing - what’s available, and what’s the difference?
    *      Adobe® Creative Suite® 3
    *      Perfect PDFs
    *      Pantone colors and how they impact fashion
    *      Paper, paper (hear all about it)
    *      Interpreting a printer’s equipment list

A Keynote Dinner Address by the Two Printing Industry Giants:
Clash of the Printing Titans!

Frank Romano - author, educator, industry guru, world-class speaker, and friend of every print buyer.

Dr. Joe Webb - economist, consultant, and famous industry forecaster and commentator.

Having both of these print industry giants in one room is a recipe for major enlightenment and entertainment, and hearing them speak together is a rarity. Don’t miss this special conference event!

The First Annual Award to the American Printing Idol!

We’re very excited to announce a new award – the American Printing Idol! Upon registration, every conference attendee will vote for his or her favorite American printing firm. The award for the top vote-getter will be made at the conference kick-off session on November 7th.

Come on, who’s your favorite printer? Let’s tell the world of print buyers!

Three Major Panels

   1.      Print Buyer Panel - led by Margie Dana, Founder of Boston Print Buyers. Margie’s led dozens of such panels around the world. Panelists will represent several industries.
   2.      Paper Panel - come learn about new paper trends, what’s new in digital papers, and all you need to know about “going green.”
   3.      Town Hall Session - our conference will end with a bang! This grand finale will showcase many of the conference speakers, who will take your questions in this lively Town Hall session, moderated by Margie Dana. Prizes will be awarded.

An Exhibit Hall that Showcases the Best in Graphics Service Providers

We’ve reserved the entire ballroom for our exhibit hall this year. We have booth space for 39 firms. Everyone who works in the graphic arts industry will want to grab one - so do not delay! Printers, mail houses, paper firms and merchants, software developers, promotions firms: here’s your opportunity to mingle with hundreds of print and media buyers.

Registration for the conference will be open this summer. Bookmark this page!
For more information, contact us at info@bostonprintbuyers.com.