MARCH 11-13: LAS VEGAS
2012 SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL PRINT UV ACTIVITIES, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE WYNN ENCORE (CHOPIN AND BEETHOVEN CONFERENCE ROOMS).*
6:00 PM
In a Print UV conference tradition, all printers, speakers, sponsors and their registered guests are invited to kick-off the conference at our welcome night networking reception Sunday evening at the Wynn Encore Resort. Ample cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at this poolside venue. The conference begins with this excellent opportunity to network that you will not want to miss!
8:30 AM
A full, hearty breakfast will be provided for all registered attendees at the Wynn Encore.
9:30 AM
Welcome address featuring Hans L. Ulland, Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales and Service, Air Motion Systems, Inc. Welcome as we prepare to dive deep into core UV processes with experts from around North America and the World at large who are leading the charge with UV Inks, UV Coatings, UV Substrates and UV Best Practices.
Kicking off the 5th annual Print UV conference, this year’s event is bringing back the most in-demand UV printing topics presented over the past four years. Content has been updated and expanded to include the best ideas shared in years past. UV industry experts will provide in-depth instruction and discussions that are critical to success in UV printing! "UV ENCORE".
10:00 AM
Hear from one of the original pioneers of the UV printing space whose perspective covers not only the early days, but lessons from the cutting edge of modern UV capability. A true leader, practitioner and UV grand-master, our keynote printing speaker offers ideas, wisdom and inspiration for anyone in the UV printing industry today, from novice to expert. His company is one of the foremost providers of packaging solutions in North America, and an innovator in printing and environmental stewardship. You will not want to miss this one.
10:45 AM
A quick break for refreshments with our sponsors.
11:15 AM
Two printers using High Wavelength-UV (HW-UV) share their real-world experiences as companies breaking ground in this new, highly marketed UV technology. In addition, an update on the global UV LED phenomenon will be provided, as more and more companies turn to LED-UV solutions. If you're interested in the cutting edge of UV, this is the session for you.
12:15 PM
Bring your appetite! A full lunch spread will be provided at the Wynn Encore.
1:30 PM
Pick a subtrate, any substrate! This session addresses how to change your process based on your substrate, and why choosing the right substrate makes all the difference. A-Z quality control of through the entire process is demanded. Experts from some of North America's leading plastics printers address these and other topics, and provide a list of what to check for and helpful insider tips.
2:30 PM
A panel comprised of some of the top printers, vendors and supplies in UV plastics will address all of your questions, and tips, tricks and must have knowledge will be shared and expanded upon.
2:50 PM
Spend time with our sponsors in the expanded Sponsor Arena
3:20 PM
UV and Cold Foil are increasingly going hand-in-hand, and the results are simply astounding. Once customers are exposed to UV on Foil, they keep wanting more. This session covers the state of the technology, and how and where to get started.
3:40 PM
As a Cold Foil alternative, Liquid UV Foil has grown in sophistication and popularity. Find out when it makes sense, how it differs from Cold Foil, and how to make it happen.
4:00 PM
Loosen up before the last session of the day.
4:20 PM
A leading commercial UV printer shares experiences from the front lines, what problems are expected, and how to recognize and resolve them quickly. A bounty of UV Tips and Tricks will be shared.
5:00 PM
Prepare for evening networking event.
6:00 PM
What many would call the “main event” at previous Print UV conferences, you don’t miss this excellent opportunity to network and enjoy cocktails and light dinner with industry colleagues hosted by our Platinum Sponsors of the event. A special celebration for the 5th Anniversary of the Print UV Conference is in store!
8:30 AM
Our second-day breakfast is just as full and hearty as the first, and will be provided for registered sponsors and attendees at the Wynn Encore.
9:30 AM
Welcome back from a night in Las Vegas and prepare for an exciting 2nd day!
10:00 AM
Time and time again it's the rollers. One of North America's foremost experts on UV rollers will provide a close look at the importance of roller selection, roller conditioning, and roller maintenance. Your UV process won't truly "roll" until you have this down pat.
10:20 AM
Much like rollers, UV blankets can be a printer's best friend, or worst enemy, depending on experience. The UV process is less forgiving than others, and blankets make up a major component to your success. Increase your knowledge of UV blanket technology and walk away with tips you can use today.
10:45 AM
A quick break for refreshments with our Sponsors in the UV Arena.
11:10 AM
Keeping up with coating techniques are what separate the best UV printers from the rest. Highly experienced printers come together with knowledgeable and hands-on suppliers to create a one of a kind resource for all UV printers. Dive deep into Reticulated Coatings, discuss Matte versus Gloss, and learn best practices around Spot Coating. Identify coating issues on the press and tips to eliminate them.
11:50 AM
The UV industry's foremost panel of Coating and Varnish Experts will be available to field all of your questions on this important subject.
12:15 PM
Join us for another full lunch with Sponsors in the UV Arena. It's the last full meal of the conference. Bring your appetite!
1:30 PM
One of the world's leading suppliers of high performance coating systems will present an update on coating systems press technology, and will offer a plethora of tips and tricks to ensure your UV Coating System is running to its highest level of capability. If you've ever had a question about your coating system, this session was designed for you.
2:00 PM
These are the Top 10 Answers to have prepared when you're asked about the Nestle Requirements in your organiziation. Sometimes referred to as "direct contact" or "migration", if you're printing and you cater to the food giants, you will want to immerse yourself in this discussion. UV has a special role to play, and the latest information will be shared on this important topic to UV printers everywhere.
2:45 PM
Spend one last time with our sponsors in the Sponsor Arena
3:10 PM
Functional barriers and customer contact requirements for packaging, labels and Point-of-Purchase (POP) are discussed by leading experts as a continuation of the Food Contact topic.
4:00 PM
Really, how do you define what is often a judgement call when your customer asks? Are there variations in level of cure? How long does it really take to cure? Learn from experts in the field and what the best methods are today for addressing the question.
4:30 PM
How's that UV press running? Whether your system is brand new, just beginning to show its age, or long in the tooth, you can't have a well-run UV process without excellent and timely equipment maintenance. Find out the latest tips and tricks to keep your UV process humming along, and what your alternatives are if it's not. One idea from this session alone pays for the entire conference.
5:00 PM
Goodbye! Print UV 2012 Contest Winners to be announced.
*The Print UV 2012 Conference Agenda is subject to change.
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