2010 Offset & Beyond

May 17-19, 2010 - Baltimore , Maryland
www.printing.org/offsetandbeyond
Mark Your Calendar Now!

With 2009 in the rearview mirror, 2010 will be a significant year for many. Let’s face it, we are in unchartered territory. Our industry is still feeling the economic pinch, and we continue to do more but with less resources. So how can we position ourselves to come out of 2010 stronger than ever?

First and foremost, we need to ensure that our employees are getting the resources, education, and peer exposure they need in order to get the job done right the first time, every time. Offset & Beyond is the only program of its kind that addresses the everyday challenges faced by operations and production in an offset environment and how to combat these issues with solid solutions.

“The energy management session opened my eyes to the huge energy consumption of our air compressors. I walked away from the session with an action plan and positive steps to audit the situation and make changes that will lower our costs, increase energy savings, and generate more productivity.” —Lloyd Streit, President, Signature Offset

Second, we need to focus on the business of printing—both the core (offset) and what lies beyond. Offset & Beyond gives you the latest management intel, technological advances, and a glimpse of what lies ahead so that you’re proactive versus reactive.

“The ideas presented at the conference gave me other ideas that I implemented at our company—energy savings, hiring assessments, training, and the value of community involvement. I also gained interesting insights into the roles and interplay between print buyers and marketers that I enjoyed and found valuable.” —Tim Franzen, Vice President, Operations, American Spirit Graphics

I invite you to explore the possibilities that await you at Offset & Beyond, May 17–19 at the Baltimore Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sincerely,

Craig Faust
President & CEO, HGI Company, LLC
Chairman, WOA Board of Directors

Attendee Learning Objectives:

• Take home at least five improvement ideas that you plan to implement at your company
• Meet at least three people that you can contact later for suggestions and advice
• Assess if your company’s corporate culture supports rapid and sustained improvement
• Determine improvement opportunities through the use of technological advances and other quality processes

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for printers—regardless of size or process—looking for practical ways to save time and money through technological and process improvement. It is ideal for presidents, plant managers, vice presidents of operations, and quality managers—anybody playing a vital role in their company’s quality efforts.

Conference Dates

Monday, May 17 through Wednesday, May 19, 2010  

New to the Offset & Beyond Conference?

Relax, you’re among friends. Offset & Beyondoffers plenty of fundamental-level sessions. We can also match you with a mentor, an experienced attendee who will help you get answers to your questions, network, and generally make the most out of your conference investment. If you would like to have a mentor assigned, just check the appropriate box on the registration form.

It All Adds Up to Success

Combine the benefits of process improvement with the knowledge you acquire at this conference to implement practical, real-world applications, best practices, solid solutions, and cost-cutting methods—and ultimately increase your profits. Learn how to take advantage of these astonishing savings at the Offset & Beyond Conference, May 17–19, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Meeting Hotel

Baltimore Hilton
401 West Pratt Street
Baltimore , Maryland 21201
443-573-8700
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BWICCHH-Hilton-Baltimore-Maryland/index.do

Offset & Beyond Conference attendees will be offered a special conference rate of $199 per night. To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

The Hilton Baltimore hotel lies in the exciting Inner Harbor district downtown, a prime business, historic, and cultural district in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. The hotel is directly connected to the Baltimore Convention Center , adjacent to Camden Yards, and across from M & T Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. The Hilton Baltimore hotel is a newly opened property, designed to impress and accommodate every need of today’s traveler.

For more information regarding the Offset & BeyondConference, please contact Laurie Reynolds, director Special Interest Groups at 412-259-1802 or lreynolds@printing.org.