Print UV 2010 Agenda NOW LIVE!
All Print UV activities, unless otherwise noted, will be taking place at the
Wynn Las Vegas.*
Sunday, March 7th (arrival day)
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Early Arriver Golf* Clubhouse, Wynn Golf Course |
For those who love to golf and the opportunity to network in the Las Vegas sunshine, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to take in the fresh greens at one of the country’s top courses right at the Wynn. Please indicate on your conference registration if you are interested in golfing. Our organizers are happy to assist. * Please note that golf is a non-sponsored event, and that green fees are not included in the Print UV conference registration fee. |
| 6:00 PM | Networking and Welcome Reception - Mouton 2 | 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. Ample portions of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at this poolside venue. |
Monday, March 8th (morning)
GENERAL SESSION
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast - Mouton 2 |
A full, hearty breakfast will be provided for all registered attendees at the Wynn Hotel. |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome and Kickoff
The Best and The Brightest in UV!
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Welcome address featuring Hans L. Ulland, Founder and Executive Vice President of Sales and Service, Air Motion Systems, Inc.
UV capability is fast-proving itself much more than just a lifeboat in today’s changing world of print media, but a destination in and of itself. The differentiation UV provides is now a fundamental strategy for commercial printing and packaging not just to stay alive, but to add business, change course and never look back. |
| 10:00 AM | Switching "On" the Lights - One Year Later | And what a year it's been! A Keynote Printer Address featuring an Executive from a Major Commercial Printer on how a UV transformation became a critical part of the growth strategy. |
| 10:40 AM | Break - Sponsor Area | A quick break for refreshments with our sponsors. |
| 11:20 AM | Keynote Address Capturing the Design Community through the Creative Force of UV
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Keynote address featuring Renowned Creative Designer, Kit Hinrichs will focus on how printers can unleash their capabilities with UV to capture the design community. Principal and Creative Director of Studio Hinrichs in San Francisco, Designer Kit Hinrichs is known in the print industry for his love of what ink on paper can achieve and his encyclopedic knowledge of printing processes. An early adopter of UV printing within the design community, Kit has supervised hundreds of press checks and experienced first-hand the remarkable technological innovations in printing that have occurred over the past 40 years. His grasp of printing has made him the designer of choice when paper companies seek to demonstrate the range of printing techniques possible on their products - as evidenced in his design direction of the Sappi Standard, the classic Fox River "Tools of the Trade" series, and @Issue: Journal of Business and Design. |
| 12:20 PM | Lunch - Mouton 2 | Bring your appetite! A full lunch spread will be provided. |
Monday, March 8th (afternoon, Palmer 1)
BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - UV BUSINESS
| 1:30 PM | New UV Tricks - Special Effects Expand your Business with UV Printing and Coating Effects |
Exlore new UV printing techniques you must know about to expand your customer base. Three experts in the field of UV printing effects introduce a quick overview of techniques you need to know about to expand your business. |
| 2:15 PM | Mad Men - Pitching UV to Agencies and Designers |
Keynote Speaker and renowned designer, Kit Hinrichs, offers tactical advice on how to reach the young creative force occupying today’s advertising agencies, and how to influence the ultimate print buyer. |
| 3:00 PM | Break with Sponsors | Spend time with our sponsors in the expanded Sponsor Arena |
| 3:40 PM | How to Sell UV to the Print Buyer Sales Value of the Fastest Growing Offset Printing Technology |
A Senior Sales Executive with a leading Commercial Printing company has an open discussion about the importance of and tactics behind selling UV in today’s market to some of the largest print buyers in the world. |
| 4:20 PM | New UV Tricks - Substrates Expand your Business with New Substrates |
Exlore new substrates you must know about that can expand your customer base. Three experts in the field introduce a quick overview of materials you need to know about to expand your business. |
Monday, March 8th (afternoon, Palmer 2)
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 - UV TECHNICAL
| 1:30 PM | Been There, Done That Battle Scars from a UV Printing Veteran |
A hands-on UV pioneer and veteran printing executive from an award-winning commercial and packaging printer talks about the numerous techniques and tips learned over the years that make life easier. |
| 2:15 PM | Technical Panel - Dealing with Tricky Substrates |
Three experts in the field form a moderated panel to answer your questions about ever-difficult substrate issues. |
| 3:00 PM | Break with Sponsors | Spend time with our sponsors in the expanded Sponsor Arena |
| 3:40 PM | New Developments in UV Inks and Coatings |
UV inks and coatings are getting more eco-friendly and sophisticated all the time. Learn about the latest in ink and coating developments from several experts in the field. |
| 4:20 PM | Technical Panel - Pulling off Incredible UV Special Effects
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Three experts in the field form a moderated panel to answer your questions about how to implement new special effects on your press through UV. |
Monday, March 8th (Evening)
6:00 PM |
Networking and Dinner Reception | A huge hit at previous Print UV conferences, don't miss this excellent opportunity to network and enjoy cocktails and a light dinner with industry colleagues along with our Platinum Sponsors of the event. |
Tuesday, March 9th (morning)
GENERAL SESSION
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast - Mouton 2 |
Another full, hearty breakfast will be provided for all registered attendees at the Wynn Hotel. |
| 9:30 AM | Keynote Printer Address Planning for Success in Print (by Doing Everything Different) |
Hear the incredible story from the owner of a major Commercial Printing "Start-up" that did everything right by doing it “the wrong way”. He may not give you his entire playbook, but you won’t want to miss his presentation. |
| 10:15 AM | Break with Sponsors | Continue to explore the Sponsor Area and have a second cup of Joe |
| 10:45 AM | LED UV Technology An Era of High Power UV LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) to Cure Inks and Coatings is Arriving |
The future may be arriving early with new, high-powered LED UV devices. Companies representing the forefront of device technology, LED UV ink and coating technology and LED UV press technology and together provide a “we are here” update about this state-of-the-art curing process. Much has transpired in the course of a year that has the potential to impact the future of the UV printing process. You won’t want to miss this update. |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch | Another full and hearty lunch is served to all registered conference attendees. Bring your appetite! |
Tuesday, March 9th (afternoon, Palmer 1)
BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - UV BUSINESS
| 1:30 PM | The Economics of UV Printing Answers to All the Questions your CFO will Ever Have About UV |
UV printing is thought of for its creative shift, differentiation and zero VOCs. But what about the costs? This is where the news gets even better. A leading commercial printer that recently made the switch to a UV speaks openly about "UV-nomics" in the pressroom. |
| 2:15 PM | Adding Capacity - UV Retrofit or Buy a New Press? |
For many printers looking to add UV, the decision to buy a new press or retrofit an existing machine can be daunting. Listen to some unbiased answers from a panel of printing companies who have recently done both, and why/how they came to their decisions. |
| 3:00 PM | Break with Sponsors | Spend one last time with our sponsors in the Sponsor Arena |
| 3:40 PM | Return to the General Session |
All breakout session attendees return to the General Session for the final Panel. |
Tuesday, March 9th (afternoon, Palmer 2)
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 - UV TECHNICAL
| 1:30 PM | Technical Panel - "Why Yes, We Can Do That" How to Talk to Your Sales Team About the UV Press and its Limits – or, Are There Any? |
When sales puts you on the spot… A panel of technical experts in the field of UV printing will answer your questions about the ever-difficult issue of discussing UV pressroom capabilities (and possibly its limitations) with your sales team. |
| 2:15 PM | Game Plan UV - How to Pull it Off Like a Pro |
Unlike the early days, tremendous resources are now available for making the technical switch to UV. Pro-bowl talent can help you reduce the cost of a makeover or adding a new UV process. Understand the case for why and when bringing in outside help can reduce your costs, risks, and make a faster switch. |
| 3:00 PM | Break with Sponsors | Spend one last time with our sponsors in the Sponsor Arena |
| 3:40 PM | Return to the General Session |
All breakout session attendees return to the General Session for the final Panel. |
Tuesday, March 9th (Conference Finale)
GENERAL SESSION
3:40 PM |
Winners of the "UV Money Saving Tips for Printers" Competition Just One Idea Could Change Your Entire Business! |
Conference-wide UV printing tips, ideas and concepts will be collected anonymously before and during the conference on ways to save money across the spectrum. Every conference attendee will have a chance to vote on the value of each technique or idea.
At the end of day 2, winners will be selected and the leading tips will be announced to all. You won't want to miss the prizes! |
| 4:00 PM | All Print UV Conference Speakers General Panel A Town-Hall, Open-Mike Session with All Speakers and Presenters from the Conference |
Now’s your chance to get the final question answered, or make your closing thoughts heard. This is an important closing event on the second day that sets the tone of next year’s event. |
| 5:00 PM | End of Conference |
*The Print UV 2010 Conference Agenda is subject to change.
