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February 12-15

Fairfax, VA SGIA Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables Workshop
Successful four-color process work requires the printer to maintain a high degree of control over a long list of variables in the areas of prepress, press, and even sales and purchasing. Participants will discuss methods for gaining control over all aspects of the process with industry experts. This workshop makes extensive use of printed samples, practical densitometer exercises, and even live printing to teach students how to master the task of printing process color. Students are encouraged to bring in samples of their production problems for personalized help throughout the week.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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February 22-24th Melbourne, Florida Letterheads Migration 2
A Letterheads meet in Florida in February...need we say more.

Organizer: Letterheads
Contact Name: Pat NEve
Phone: 321-259-1703
E-Mail: signman@signmaninc.com
Website URL: www.signmaninc.com/registration.html

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February 25-26

Fairfax, VA SGIA Intro to Digital Printing Workshop
Whether you?re an entrepreneur who is taking on the digital market or adding new hires to your digital operation, SGIA?s 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. Get the digital know-how to reduce costly errors while having more confidence in equipment, ink and media decisions. Jump into the digital market with the help of our hands-on workshop.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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March 3-4

Fairfax, VA SGIA Vehicle Wrap Workshop
Expand your digital capabilities and sales potential with vehicle wrapping. SGIA has your complete starter program for this popular application, which is condensed into two days for busy specialty imagers.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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March 12-14

Fairfax, VA SGIA Special Effects: Enhance Your Textile Prints Workshop
Make your work stand out and earn more profits at the same time by printing specialty inks in your designs. Charlie Taublieb, recognized industry expert in textile printing, will show you the ropes. And, you won?t sit in a classroom all day because this is a hands-on workshop.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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March 26-29

Orlando, FL

 

ISA International Sign Association Sign Expo 2008 in Orlando, FL March 27 - 29, 2008
International Sign Expo 2008

The International Sign Association presents the International Sign Expo 2008, in Orlando, Florida. Visit the show that is breaking all the records! If you work in the sign industry, you cannot afford to miss this show.

Come and Join us’Ķ.
What better place to host a trade show than in one of the best resort destinations in the world? Orlando, FL is the place. Come to Orlando to see for yourself why the upcoming International Sign Expo 2008 is already a success.

Organizer: International Sign Assoc.(ISA)
Phone: 703-836-4012
Fax: 703-836-8353
E-Mail: expo@signs.org
Website URL: www.signexpo.org/

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March 28-30

New Delhi, New Delhi SIGN TODAY 2008
14th International Exhibition for Indoor & Outdoor Advertising

Organizer: Buysell Interactions Pvt Ltd
Contact Name: G. Ravi
Phone: 91-44-28353739
Fax: 91-44-28350839
E-Mail: ravi@buysellint.com
Website URL: www.signtoday.biz

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March 31 - April 3

San Francisco, CA

 

Digital Signage 2008 - Measuring the effectiveness of your Digital Signage deployment- March 31 to April 3, 2008
Digital Signage 2008
Measuring the effectiveness of your Digital Signage deployment
Discover how Winning Organizations:
- Increase Brand Awareness and improve the customer experience through Digital Signage
- Manage Digital Signage Content and business results on a global basis
- Combine Digital Signage with Mobility to create a powerful tool for Lead Generation
- Measure the success of Digital Signage usage within the Internal Communications strategy
- Manage Digital Signage Content Approval Processes to ensure quality results
- Use Web-based Content Management to increase effectiveness and create User-Generated content
- Measure the ROI of the Digital Signage strategy
- Measure and define Pricing Models to demonstrate the benefits of Digital Signage

Organizer: International Quality & Productivity Center
Contact Name: Simon O'Neill
To register call: 1-800-882-8684
Fax: 1-973-256-0205
E-Mail: info@iqpc.com
Website URL: www.iqpc.com/us/ds08

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April 10-12

Charlotte, North Carolina The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show See and learn the latest in...

Organizer: NBM Shows
Contact Name: Kendall Wright
Phone: 800-669-0424
Fax: 303-465-3424
E-Mail: kendall@nbm.com
Website URL: www.nbmshows.com

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April 11-13

Holly Springs, NC

Panel Jam 2008 - 1st Annual Charity Panel Jam
Panel Jam hosted by Rodney Earley at Rodney's Custom Cut Sign Company. Saturday Auction to benefit Miracle League of NC. Apply by March 21st!

Organizer: Rodney Earley
Contact Name: Mark Cole
Phone: 919-362-9669
Fax: 919-387-9204
E-Mail: mncole@rodneysign.com
Website URL: www.rodneysign.com

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April 14-18

Fairfax, VA SGIA Screen Making: Basic to Professional
Printing excellence begins with the right screen. This intense workshop is guaranteed to challenge each student by combining real world hands-on experience with just the right amount of supporting theory. Beginning with the most basic methods and progressing to cutting-edge technology, students not only master the skills to make screens for virtually every job, but also the why as well.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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April 16-17 Las Vegas, NV The Digital Signage Show / KioskCom Self Service Expo
The Digital Signage Show debuts in 2008 at KioskCom Self Service Expo in Las Vegas. Both shows will be co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, providing attendees with access to like-minded colleagues and thought leaders, new technologies, forums and case studies. Attendees receive admission to all aspects of both shows, providing them access to the most innovative and critical information offerings and technology demonstrations. The speaker rosters are comprised of merchant deployers who are facing, or have faced - similar challenges as attendees. Well-known companies including Harrah's Entertainment, Dave & Buster's, McCarran Airport, United States Postal Service, Vanguard Car Rental, Redbox, Avery Dennison, Sprint-Nextel, SuperShuttle, Hollywood Entertainment, Rolls-Royce, LiveNation.com, Mayo Clinic and SanDisk will participate in educational sessions during the conferences.

Organizer: JD Events
Contact Name: Rupa Patel
Phone: 972-488-4790
E-Mail: rupa@vollmerpr.com
Website URL: www.thedigitalsignageshow.com

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April 25-26 Pawtucket, RI SGIA Advanced Garment Printing: A Roadmap to Success Workshop
Without taking too much time away from your shop, SGIA?s Advanced Garment Printing workshop provides you with tools and techniques to ?kick it up a notch? and take your printing to a whole new level. The two-day clinic meets in Sacramento, CA at Motion Company?a producer of fine quality printed apparel for resellers in the fashion and music industries and to the advertising specialty industry. Charlie Taublieb, a 30-year industry veteran and member of ASPT, serves as lead instructor.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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May 1-2 Fairfax, VA SGIA Color Managment for Specialty Imaging Workshop
SGIA's Digital Imaging Lab brings you solutions to your color quandaries. Join Jeff Burton (SGIA) for hands-on answers and top-drawer color management for screen printing and digital imaging. Topics include color management systems & software use, color behavior management, color matching and color lingo.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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May 6-8 Essen, Germany DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2008
DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2008 is the new highly focused international trade showcase exclusively concerned with all digital signage related topics such as in-store tv, digital media, ad screens, content and solutions. It has been organised via an exclusive partnership between POPAI, the global association for marketing at Retail and hf media & events, Europe?s leading B2B trade event organiser in the interactive market place.

Organizer: hf media & events
Contact Name: Chris Thorpe
Phone: 0044 1223 460430
Fax: 0044 1223 365998
E-Mail: info@digitalsignageexpo.eu
Website URL: www.digitalsignageexpo.eu

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May 7-9 Singapore, Singapore Media Expo Singapore
The 2nd International Edition of the Complete advertising & Signage Expo in Singapore. Main Exhibits Signage, P.O.P & Outdoor Advertising, etc

Organizer: Media Exposition & Events
Contact Name: Gaurav Juneja
Phone: 91 9810301644
Fax: 91 9810301644
E-Mail: gaurav@themediaexpo.com
Website URL: www.themediaexpo.com

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May 8-10

Ft Worth, Texas The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show See and learn the latest in...

Organizer: NBM Shows
Contact Name: Kendall Wright
Phone: 800-669-0424
Fax: 303-465-3424
E-Mail: kendall@nbm.com
Website URL: www.nbmshows.com

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May 16-18

Mumbai, Maharashtra ( India )

India International Sign Show 2008
INDIA INTERNATIONAL SIGN SHOW, which premiered at Koramangala Indoor Stadium Bangalore in November 2001, has achieved the numero uno status among Sign Shows in the region for the signage, POP, screen/digital printing technology, electronic & other contemporary display media.Being the 13th presentation of the series, IISS ?08 Mumbai has special significance.

Organizer: Conventions & Fairs ( India ) Pvt Ltd.
Contact Name: Ali Patankar
Phone: +91 22 28398000
Fax: +91 22 28390502
E-Mail: ali@confairs.com

Website URL: www.confairs.com

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May 20-23

Fairfax, VA SGIA Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables Workshop
Successful four-color process work requires the printer to maintain a high degree of control over a long list of variables in the areas of prepress, press, and even sales and purchasing. Participants will discuss methods for gaining control over all aspects of the process with industry experts. This workshop makes extensive use of printed samples, practical densitometer exercises, and even live printing to teach students how to master the task of printing process color. Students are encouraged to bring in samples of their production problems for personalized help throughout the week.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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May 21-24

Frankfurt, Germany, VISCOM Germany 2008
VISCOM Germany 2008 is the leading international trade fair for the visual communications industry, focusing on new innovative technologies including Digital Signage. Of the 7,500 attendees expected, nearly 47% are the exclusive decision-makers for purchases, making VISCOM Germany 2008 your platform for business in the European market.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions GmbH
Contact Name: Mark Alt
Phone: 201-652-7070
Fax: 201-652-3898
E-Mail: mark@kallmanexpo.com
Website URL: www.viscom-messe.com

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May 29-30

Irvine , CA SGIA Direct-to-Garment Digital Workshop
With so many digital production options on the market, it's been tough to get a complete, hands-on perspective ... until now! SGIA evens out the direct-to-garment digital learning curve with a workshop that addresses your questions and concerns about adding digital capabilities to an apparel production line. This highly ranked workshop will add value in ways you won't expect.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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June 4-5

Birmingham, West Midlands euroLED 2008
euroLED 2008 is the 5th annual Conference and Exhibition dedicated to the science, technology and application of HB LEDs and solid-state lighting. A highlight of the global solid-state lighting calendar, the event offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expand and understand the European and global LED & solid-state lighting markets. It continues to generate unprecedented industry participation from leading organisations and is firmly established as Europe's premier event dedicated to solid state lighting.
This year, a new and exciting sustainable lighting conference and exhibition, euroLight is being launched on behalf of the lighting industry to address the issues of low carbon and sustainable lighting. The new conference and exhibition is intended for lighting designers, architects, light artists and end users wishing to discuss the future of quality sustainable lighting. euroLight will run alongside and compliment euroLED.

Organizer: Aston Science Park
Contact Name: Eve Gaut
Phone: 0044 (0)121 250 3515
Fax: 0044 (0)121 250 3567
E-Mail: eveg@astonscienpark.co.uk
Website URL: www.euroled.org

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June 5-8

Beijing, China 15th China Sign Expo (4N Show 2008)
It is expected that over 400 exhibitors in the world will showcase their best and latest advertising equipment, materials, technologies and media applied in the sign & advertising manufacturing and designing fields at the show.

Organizer: China Electronics International Exhibition & Advertising Co., Ltd.
Contact Name: Ann
Phone: 86-10-68298675
Fax: 86-10-68288219
E-Mail: ann@ceiec.com.cn
Website URL: www.4nshow.com

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June 12-13

Fairfax, VA SGIA Vehicle Wrap Workshop
Expand your digital capabilities and sales potential with vehicle wrapping. SGIA has your complete starter program for this popular application, which is condensed into two days for busy specialty imagers.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 7003-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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June 19-21

Baltimore , Maryland The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show See and learn the latest in...

Organizer: NBM Shows
Contact Name: Kendall Wright
Phone: 800-669-0424
Fax: 303-465-3424
E-Mail: kendall@nbm.com
Website URL: www.nbmshows.com

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2-5 July 2008

Shanghai, P.R.China The 16th Shanghai International Ad & Sign Show
It is the great opportunity to develop advertising, print, pack and paper industries in China, especially in Shanghai, not only for its key position in China but also the world. As the annual event of global advertising industry, APPPEXPO will cover a 150,000 sqm exhibiting area, which is No.1 Show of the globe with the largest number of exhibitors and visitors and the widest variety of exhibits. Also all the exhibiting services are at the first level.

Organizer: World Expo Group Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co.,Ltd.
Contact Name: Eveline Luo
Phone: 8621-63288899
Fax: 8621-63749188
E-Mail: evelineluo@gmail.com, evelinelxf@apppexpo.com
Website URL: www.apppexpo.com

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July 9-12, 2008

Sao Paulo, Brazil Serigrafia Sign
The biggest tradeshow for screen and digital printing in South America

Organizer: Ibratese/Grupo Sertec
Contact Name: Daniel Souza
Phone: 55 11 6941 3400
Fax: 55 11 6941 3400
E-Mail: daniel@gruposertec.com.br
Website URL: www.gruposertec.com.br

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July 17-19

Long Beach, California The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show See and learn the latest in...

Organizer: NBM Shows
Contact Name: Kendall Wright
Phone: 800-669-0424
Fax: 303-465-3424
E-Mail: kendall@nbm.com
Website URL: www.nbmshows.com

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July 25-27

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India AD TODAY 2008
Complete Exhibition for Indoor & Outdoor Advertising

Organizer: Buysell Interactions Pvt Ltd
Contact Name: G. Ravi
Phone: 91-44-28353739
Fax: 91-44-28350839
E-Mail: ravi@buysellint.com
Website URL: www.adtoday.biz

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August 1-2

Portland , OR

SGIA Advanced Garment Printing: A Road Map to Success Workshop
Without taking too much time away from your shop, SGIA?s Advanced Garment Printing workshop provides you with tools and techniques to ?kick it up a notch? and take your printing to a whole new level. The two-day clinic meets in Sacramento, CA at Motion Company?a producer of fine quality printed apparel for resellers in the fashion and music industries and to the advertising specialty industry. Charlie Taublieb, a 30-year industry veteran and member of ASPT, serves as lead instructor.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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August 2-4

New Delhi, India Media Expo
The 13th International Exhibition on Advertising & Signage Expo. WIth more than 80000 sq ft exhibition space, comprised of Signage, signage machinery, flex, inks, POP Displays, Outdoor Advertising, routers, laser engraving and more.

Organizer: Media Exposition & Events
Contact Name: Gaurav Juneja
Phone: 91 9810301644
Fax: 91 9810301644
E-Mail: gaurav@themediaexpo.com
Website URL: www.themediaexpo.com

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August 4-5

Fairfax, VA SGIA Color Managment for Specialty Imaging Workshop
SGIA's Digital Imaging Lab brings you solutions to your color quandaries. Join Jeff Burton (SGIA) for hands-on answers and top-drawer color management for screen printing and digital imaging. Topics include color management systems & software use, color behavior management, color matching and color lingo.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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August 18-22

Fairfax, VA SGIA Screen Making: Basic to Professional
Printing excellence begins with the right screen. This intense workshop is guaranteed to challenge each student by combining real world hands-on experience with just the right amount of supporting theory. Beginning with the most basic methods and progressing to cutting-edge technology, students not only master the skills to make screens for virtually every job, but also the why as well.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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September 4-6

Indianapolis, Indiana The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show
The Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show See and learn the latest in...

Organizer: National Business Media
Contact Name: Kendall Wright
Phone: 800-669-0424
Fax: 303-465-3424
E-Mail: kendall@nbm.com
Website URL: www.nbmshows.com

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September 8-9

Fairfax, VA SGIA Intro to Digital Workshop
Whether you?re an entrepreneur who is taking on the digital market or adding new hires to your digital operation, SGIA?s 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. Get the digital know-how to reduce costly errors while having more confidence in equipment, ink and media decisions. Jump into the digital market with the help of our hands-on workshop.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 10-12, 2008 Johannesburg, S Africa Sign Africa 2008
Africa's premier show for the Signage, Display, Wide Format & Screenprint Industries. Hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sign Africa attracts visitors from all over Africa to see the latest trends and new products.

Organizer: Practical Publishing SA (Pty)Ltd.
Contact Name: Dyelan Copeland
Phone: +27 11 615 5727
Fax: +27 11 615 9184
E-Mail: dyelan@practicalpublishing.co.za
Website URL: www.signafrica.com

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September 17-19

Fairfax, VA SGIA Laminating & Finishing: Profits in Post-Print Finishing Workshop
Finishing increases profits, quality and product diversity. From surface lamination, encapsulation to mounting of large-scale graphics, this hands-on workshop will discuss important aspects of the post-print finishing industry, and how it can be most profitable for your company.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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September 22-26

Fairfax, VA SGIA Textile Printing: Basic to Professional Workshop
Build your garment decorating business with new skills and know- how. Charlie Taublieb, recognized industry expert in textile printing, will show you the ropes. And, you won?t sit in a classroom all day because this is a hands-on workshop. You?ll learn by doing so you have a complete understanding of each process.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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September 29-30

Irvine, CA SGIA Vehicle Wrap Workshop
Expand your digital capabilities and sales potential with vehicle wrapping. SGIA has your complete starter program for this popular application, which is condensed into two days for busy specialty imagers.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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October 15-18

Atlanta, GA SGIA '08 Atlanta, Georgia
With almost 600 exhibitors to meet, the specialty printing community will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia for a technology expo second to none. Networking, exhibits and seminars, make this one event you can't miss.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Assn
Contact Name: Sondra Benoudiz
Phone: 703-385-1335
Fax: 703-273-0456
E-Mail: sgia@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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October 27-28

Fairfax, VA SGIA Direct-to-Garment Digital Workshop
With so many digital production options on the market, it's been tough to get a complete, hands-on perspective ... until now! SGIA evens out the direct-to-garment digital learning curve with a workshop that addresses your questions and concerns about adding digital capabilities to an apparel production line. This highly ranked workshop will add value in ways you won't expect.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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November 3-6

Fairfax, VA SGIA Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables Workshop
Successful four-color process work requires the printer to maintain a high degree of control over a long list of variables in the areas of prepress, press, and even sales and purchasing. Participants will discuss methods for gaining control over all aspects of the process with industry experts. This workshop makes extensive use of printed samples, practical densitometer exercises, and even live printing to teach students how to master the task of printing process color. Students are encouraged to bring in samples of their production problems for personalized help throughout the week.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org

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Sign World USA 2007
Exhibits, seminars, and workshops at the world-class Atlantic City Convention Center. See virtually every product made for use in the manufacture of signs - from banners to the latest computer graphic design systems to crane and ladder trucks... all on display! Don't miss out: December 4-6, 2008.

Organizer: United States Sign Council (USSC)
Contact Name: Arlene or Nancy
Phone: 215.785.1922
Fax: 215.788.8395
E-Mail: arlene@ussc.org
Website URL: www.ussc.org/main_signworld.html

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December 8-12

Fairfax, VA SGIA Screen Making: Basic to Professional Workshop
Printing excellence begins with the right screen. This intense workshop is guaranteed to challenge each student by combining real world hands-on experience with just the right amount of supporting theory. Beginning with the most basic methods and progressing to cutting-edge technology, students not only master the skills to make screens for virtually every job, but also the why as well.

Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Contact Name: Pam Bettis
Phone: 703-359-1376
Fax: 703-359-1366
E-Mail: pam@sgia.org
Website URL: www.sgia.org