Join us right on the show floor in Booth #1770 for FREE 30-minute sessions offering high-level takeaways to grow your sign and graphics business. From business evolution strategies to tactical fabrication techniques, there’s something for everyone. BONUS: Select industry partners will be on-hand to showcase their latest product and service innovations.
More information and session schedule coming soon.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Presented by Alliance Franchise Brand
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by Grimco
Shopping for the right printer can be difficult, especially with the numerous options out there. Neil McNamara, Grimco Demo Center Technician, covers all the factors that play into purchasing a printer for your shop and provides you with the tools you need to make an informed decision.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Presented by Squarecoil
The Training session will be talking about the steps to launch a project in your company successfully every time. We will be talking about who should be made aware when a project is sold and what steps to take to make sure the details are not dropped.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Presented by Lauren Stern
Do you like signage and wayfinding? Do you like children's books? Do you wish you had a children's book to share with your kids that highlights this awesome field? “Signs Have Much to Say” is a brand new children's book that communicates the importance of signage and wayfinding in a poem about a girl and her dog. In the story, they go on a fun-filled adventure and use signage and wayfinding to guide them along the way which is showcased across many colorful illustrations.
The author, Lauren Stern, will share her inspirations for writing the book and discuss the process to go from a simple line of text, to a description of a scene, to a wireframe, and all the way to a finished scene! Lauren will also discuss how she recruited 21 members of the signage design community as sponsors to contribute to the development of this self-published book (and how they are highlighted in the book).
Finally, Lauren will share a few of her favorite pages from the book! Books and specialty sticker sheets showcasing cute signage characters from the book will be made available for purchase at the end of the session. Also, Lauren will sign books for attendees that purchase a copy of the book. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.signshavemuchtosay.com.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Presented by Omniprint
Get insider tips on software tools, marketing, and industry trends. Revolutionize your printing and apparel design business!
In this engaging speaking engagement, you will discover five powerful strategies to succeed with Direct to Film and Direct to Garment equipment in today's challenging economy. You will learn how these cutting-edge technologies can help you create stunning designs, streamline your production process, and increase your profits. From leveraging the latest software tools to maximizing your marketing efforts, this presentation will provide you with actionable insights that can help you achieve success in the fast-paced world of printing and apparel design. Join us and learn how to unlock the full potential of Direct to Film and Direct to Garment technology!
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by SignAgent
Learn how the SignAgent platform helps sign shops increase their productivity by 400%. Customer Success Manager Alex Keen will show how SignAgent is used to design, build, and manage signs through their entire life cycle. He will include an introduction to two innovative new features—the fabricator script and the SignAgent designer.
SignAgent allows sign shops to complete more projects in less time, streamlining their workflow, reducing errors and waste, and facilitating better communication with clients and other project stakeholders.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Presented by Alder Color Solutions
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by Grimco
Understand how sustainability is impacting the sign industry. Learn how to incorporate sustainable, print consumables in your everyday projects, and set guidelines for a sustainable printing process that limits harmful toxins, material waste, and energy consumption.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Presented by Squarecoil
What data are you collecting from your company? How are you reading this data in order to steer your ship? I will be discussing the top reports you should be reviewing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Reporting done right can uncover the places where your company is bleeding.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Presented by Big Picture Magazine and Keypoint Intelligence
The past few years have brought about a lot of disruption and economic uncertainty. Wide-format printing is resilient, though, and as we continue through post-pandemic recovery, there has been substantial growth in many market segments. There are still challenges ahead, but the level of optimism is high amongst print service providers.
Join a discussion with industry experts Eric Zimmerman – Principal Analyst for Keypoint Intelligence, and Adrienne Palmer – Editor-in-Chief for Big Picture Magazine, as they share what's changed since 2019 and what the future looks like for your business.
Key Takeaways:
• Commoditized pricing
• The rise of online stores
• The most profitable print applications
• Tools to streamline workflow
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Presented by General Formulations
This course is designed to equip you with practical adhesive knowledge, taking the conversation beyond just permanent versus removable and cast versus calendared. We will dive into Vinyl 101 and explore the basics of adhesive characteristics to help pick the right materials for your application. Don’t leave money on the table; gain a broader understanding of the available product features that you can use to increase profitability and eliminate rework.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by Grimco
Kyle Moore, National Corporate Identity Specification Manager and HanleyLED Product Expert, walks you through the ins and outs of how to fabricate a sign, troubleshooting common issues with hot spots, shadows, minimizing labor costs, and the best practices of first and second surface printing.
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