G7®/G7+™ Exchange - Sold Out!

In-Person Orlando, FL
Workshop
Oct. 21, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

OVERVIEW

ABOUT:

This event is SOLD OUT!

G7®/G7+™ Exchange
United by Color. Driven by Innovation.

Join the First-Ever G7/G7+ Exchange!

Be part of history in the making! The inaugural G7/G7+ Exchange is where passionate print professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of color quality and consistency.

Whether you're already a G7 or G7+ Expert, or just curious about what G7+ is all about, this FREE, in-person event is for you. Join us at PRINTING United Expo to explore the power of the G7/G7+ methodology, meet fellow practitioners, and fuel your professional growth.

Expect dynamic sessions, inspiring success stories, expert insights, and the kind of real-world knowledge you can't get anywhere else.

This is more than an event. This is a community.

WHO'S THIS FOR: G7 and G7+ Experts, Future G7+ Experts, Color and Print Quality Professionals, Print Buyers and Brand Owners, Creatives and Prepress Teams, Digital Print and Press Operators, Equipment & Software Providers for the Printing Industry

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WHY ATTEND

✔️ Connect with fellow G7/G7+ professionals and peers
✔️ Be inspired by case studies and success stories
✔️ Learn from leaders shaping the next generation of print workflows
✔️ Participate in engaging sessions and panel discussions
✔️ Build community, grow your network, and leave energized

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AGENDA

Oct. 21 2025
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM October 21

Room S330 A-H

1:00-1:10 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

1:10-1:30 PM
Keynote: The New Era of Color Consistency, Don Hutcheson, Hutch Color, LLC
This forward-looking talk will cover the evolution from G7 to G7+, why it matters now more than ever, and how it supports every print segment - from packaging to textiles.

1:30-1:55 PM
G7+ in Action: Real-World Success Stories, Jeff Thielsen, Taylor Corp.; Jim Raffel, ColorCasters
See how G7+ comes to life on the shop floor. This fast-paced session shares two real-world case studies - from initial challenges to implementation wins to the measurable results that followed.

1:55-2:55 PM
Roundtable Exchange: Real-World Tools & Tips for Color Consistency
This interactive, choose-your-own adventure session lets you rotate between seven expert-led tables - each focused on a single, practical topic. Expect actionable tips, candid insights, and real-world solutions on everything from selling G7+ internally to substrate correction.

2:55-3:10 PM
Stretch Break + Peer Networking

3:10-3:40 PM
G7+ for Creatives: Setting Up Color for Success, Andy Bullock, Spanner
Learn how creative decisions - like color builds, file setup, and proofing expectations - can make or break your ability to hit color targets. We'll walk through real-world examples of where communication breaks down - and how G7+ can help close the loop between design and production. Leave with talking points and tools to set you up for success.

3:40-4:10 PM
Implementation Tips: Top 10 G7+ Lessons Learned, Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting
Get the inside scoop from certified G7+ Experts as they break down the top 10 implementation tips - real-world lessons, pitfalls, and time-savers. This rapid-fire session delivers practical insights in a visual, life-style format designed to help you avoid common missteps and accelerate success.

4:10-4:50 PM
Panel: Aligning Brand, Design, and Print for Color Success
Where does color communication break down - and how do we fix it? This cross-functional panel brings together a brand owner, printer, OEM, and color consultant for a candid conversation on aligning expectations, resolving real-world friction, and building smarter collaboration across the print supply chain.

4:50-5:00 PM
Closing Remarks + What's Next

5:00-6:00 PM
Networking + Cocktail Hour
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TRAVEL

Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive, Room S330 A-H
Orlando, FL 32819
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CONTACT

Jordan Gorski Global Standards and Certifications – Education, Training, and Technology PRINTING United Alliance
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