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InteliCoat Technologies
Roland DGA Corporation
Sun Chemical -
Specialty Inks Group

 

 

Your On-Site Itinerary

There’s a lot to do at SGIA '08 . Plan your time wisely so you can fit in everything you want. Start here, with your Session Planner.

Conference Planner Instructions


Wednesday, October 15
09:30 am - 10:15 am S01
Introduction to Digital Imaging - FREE SESSION
D , G
Dan Marx, SGIA
DO
S02
Screen Printing Basics: Process & Technology - FREE SESSION
S
Richard Greaves, Ulano Corporation
S03
Equipment Funding: Tips for the Small Business Owner - FREE SESSION
M
Jeff Mansfield, Beacon Funding
SBI
10:30 am - 11:45 am S04
Revolutionary Breakthroughs in Large Format UV Digital Flatbed Printing
D , G
Scott Crosby, Holland & Crosby Limited
Heather Kendle, Inca Digital Printers
WFI
S05
Living Posters: A Practical Yet Powerful Evolution of Digital Active Signage

John R. Kirkpatrick, 3M Digital Signage
SI
S06
Lamination: Opportunities in Post Print Finishing
D , G
Angie Mohni, Neschen Americas
DO
12:00 pm - 01:45 pm K01
Keynote Luncheon
M
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm S07
The Changing Role of Specialty Imaging in Retail
D , G , S , M
Jerry Gelsomino, FutureBest
SBI
S08
Making the Choice: Finding the Right Inkjet Device for Your Business
D , G
Fernando Catania, Roland DGA
WFI
S09
Is an Automatic Right for You?
S , GD
David Landesman, Lawson Screen & Digital Products
S10
G7 Color Calibration for Screen and Digital
D , G , S
Mike Ruff, Nazdar Consulting
DO
W01
Basic Garment Printing
GD
Charlie Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting
03:30 pm - 04:45 pm S11
Digital Textile Printing: Markets and Trends
D , G
Patti Williams, I.T. Strategies
WFI
S12
Markets and Developments in Industrial Inkjet Printing
D , G
Rich Baker, Dimatix Technology Integration Group
Paul Lindquist, Hexion Specialty Chemicals
Ralph Terramagra, Mimaki USA
SI
S13
Understand Your Model
D , G , S , M
Doug Tatum, Tatum, LLC
Program Keys D - Digital ,   G - Graphic ,   S - Screen ,   M - Management ,   GD - Garment Decoration


Thursday, October 16
09:30 am - 10:45 am S14
Advanced Stencil Making Techniques for Graphics Four-Color Process
S
Dawn Hohl, Uncommon Enterprises LLC
SBI
S15
Making Lean Work
D , G , S , M
Les deHamer, Nazdar Consulting Services
DO
S16
Debunking Web Site Myths to Maximize Your Success Online
D , G , S , M , GD
Tawnya Starr, Printer Presence
SBI
10:00 am - 12:00 pm W02
Printing Four-Color Process on Garments
GD
Mike Ukena, Union Ink Company
11:00 am - 12:15 pm S17
Future Forum 1: High-Production Inkjet Printing
D , G
Ross Allen, Ph.D., HP
Tom Cooper, Alliance Group
Heather Kendle, Inca Digital Printers
Chris Lynn, Xaar Americas
S18
Secrets of the Master Closer
M
Peter Ebner, Ebner Seminars
SI
S19
Managing Projects and Working with Graphics Installers
D , G
Kim Magraw, Supergraphics
WFI
12:30 pm - 01:45 pm S20
Color Profiles and Default Settings: From Pitfalls to Profits
D , G
Richard Carlston, Wasatch
DO
S21
Why is Going Green So Grey?
D , G
Jodi Haugen, Xcel Products, Inc.
WFI
S22
Digital Technologies and the Apparel Decorator
D , GD
Johnny Shell, SGIA
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm S23
Contour Cutting Brings Quick ROI
D , G
Steve Aranoff, MGE Inc.
SI
S24
Breaking the Print Sales Barrier
M
Peter Ebner, Ebner Seminars
SBI
S25
Digital Textile Printing: Expanding Markets and Applications
D , G
Chris Bernat, Vapor Apparel/Source Substrates
Grant French, DuPont Imaging Technology
Mark Sawchak, GandInnovations
Joseph Terramagra, Mimaki USA
DO
S26
Maximizing Profits and Results with Today's PSA Vinyl Products
D , G
Bob Blizzard, Oracal USA
Craig Campbell, Oracal USA
WFI
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm W03
Printing Techniques for Dark Shirts
GD
Charlie Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting
03:30 pm - 04:45 pm S27
State of the Industry Report 2008
D , G , S , M , GD
Katy Sauër Lellelid, SGIA
S28
Developments in Inks for Inkjet and Screen Printing
D , G , S
Curt Baskin, Sun Chemical
Nigel Caiger, SunJet
SI
S29
UV Measurement: Theory and Reality
D , G , S
Jim Raymont, E I T Insturment Markets
Program Keys D - Digital ,   G - Graphic ,   S - Screen ,   M - Management ,   GD - Garment Decoration


Friday, October 17
08:30 am - 09:30 am PDAA01
New Trends in Vinyl Graphics Applications
D , G
Kim Magraw, Supergraphics
09:30 am - 10:45 am S30
Exploring the Digital Signage Opportunity
D , G
Jill Miller, The Digital Signage Group
SBI
S31
SGIA Online Storefront - FREE SESSION
D , G , GD
Chris Blakely, Online Storefront Solutions
S32
Pricing for Direct-to-Garment
D , GD
Scott Ritter, SMR Software
W04
Textile Press & Dryer Tune-Up Clinic
GD
Mike Ukena, Union Ink Company
11:00 am - 12:15 pm S33
Future Forum Two: Sustainability — the New Wave of Environmentalism
D , G , S , M , GD
Marci Kinter, SGIA
Paul Lilienthal, Pictura Graphics
Hoddy Peck, Meisel
Mark Wallace, Pratt Corporation
S34
Flatbed/UV Inkjet Printing: Markets and Applications
D , G
Jane Cedrone, EFI-VUTEk
SI
S35
Designing Vehicle Wraps that Work
D , G
Rob Ivers, RobIvers.com
WFI
12:30 pm - 01:45 pm S36
Choices for Wide and Superwide Format Printers
D , G
Yariv Avisar, HP
DO
S37
Say Hello to Your Customers Online (Web 2.0 for Imagers)
M
Peter Beenen, Signsearch, Inc.
Darrin Bonikowsky, Signsearch
SBI
S38
Opportunities in Seaming and Edge Welding
D , G
Jeff Sponseller, Miller Weldmaster
SI
02:00 pm - 03:15 pm S39
Lean Manufacturing Success Stories
D , G , S , M , GD
Tim Markley, Markley Enterprise
Scott McLean, DI Graphics
Mark Wallace, Pratt Corporation
SBI
S40
Trends and Opportunities in Digital Fine Art and Photographic Markets
D , G
Jennifer Chagnon, InteliCoat Technologies
Reed Hecht, Epson
DO
S41
Optimizing the Productivity and Profitability of Solvent and Eco-Solvent Printers
D
Ed McCarron, InteliCoat Technologies
WFI
S42
Introduction to Color Management
D , G
Jeff Burton, SGIA
SI
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm W05
Special Effects T-shirt Printing
GD
Charlie Taublieb, Taublieb Consulting
03:30 pm - 04:45 pm S43
Latest Advancements in the Wide-Format Digital Market & the Road Ahead
D , G
Tim Greene, InfoTrends
WFI
S44
RIPs, Macs & Dots: Prepress Workflow
D , S
Rick Mandel, Mandel Company
DO
S45
Image Preparation for Direct-to-Garment Printing
D , GD
Paul Green, AnaJet, Inc.
06:30 pm - 10:00 pm DP01
SGIA Friday Night Dinner Party

Program Keys D - Digital ,   G - Graphic ,   S - Screen ,   M - Management ,   GD - Garment Decoration


  



 
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