Get Connected disconnects - international conference postponed

27 October 2005

In a statement issued by the organisers, the re-scheduling happened after requests from a number of participating countries unable to complete delegate arrangements in time for the 16-19 November conference. Visa processing delays were the major reason. The delegates were coming as part of the Felowship of Asian Graphic Arts and Technology annual event.

Negotiations are continuing between the nine participating Asian countries to finalise a new date, most likely for May 2006.

Joe Kowalewski Printing Industries national director, marketing and media services, said that while the change presented some short term challenges, the re-scheduled event would provide even greater value for delegates and sponsors.

"Planning is already underway to amend parts of the program. The LIA will again assist with its technical input. With the additional timing now available the overall program will benefit," he said.

"Our marketing campaign will continue in Australia and Asia and, supported by all participating nations, will ensure even stronger branding and awareness of Get Connected Sydney."

The show must go on

While much of the existing Get Connected program will transfer to 2006, Printing Industries including the various award presentations.

Printing IndustriesNSW Region PRINTNSW Business Achievement Awards, Member Awards and the GAMAA / LIA National Graduate Scholarship Prize will be presented, as scheduled, on Friday 18 November 2005 at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney.

The LIAÕs technical presentations have been relocated to the Turner Hall at the Ultimo Campus of Sydney TAFE on Friday 18 November. The day-long session begins at 8.30am.

  • Robert Rosen, noted USA based industry guru, will leading the day session examining what it is that sets the industries leading CEOs apart from the rest.
  • Phil Lawrence, well-known industry expert, will speak on why looking after the environment is good for business.
  • a general debate on whether a paper proof will still be needed in 2010.
  • Malcolm Auld M.D. of the award-winning agency Mad Marketing, will wrap up the day.

    Registration forms for this session will be available on www.printnet.com.au or by contacting Printing Industries on (02) 8789 7300, or alternatively Bob Lamont at the LIA on 0407 914 156 or via email at lamont57@ozemail.com.au

    Full details will be available as they are finalised on
    www.getconnected2005.com.au