Industry performance spotlighted for conference

In a series of international presentations, Delegates representing Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Sri Lanka will detail the performance of the industry in their respective countries. The presenters will discuss how they are dealing with a range of issues including technology and internationalism.

Joe Kowalewski, national marketing and media services director for Printing Industries, says it is important for Australian printing companies to know what was going on in Asia - as well as locally - and to be able to explore options for collaboration and co-operation.

“Get Connected aims to provide the knowledge bridge to begin this process on,” says Kowalewski. “Our industry is as dynamic as it is old and that always presents challenges which can be overcome with innovation and knowledge working together.”

“The aim is to co-ordinate the need for knowledge at different levels of the industry ranging from company owners and managers to production staff,” says Kowalewski.

“Management increasingly need to learn more about personnel issues, environmental impacts, industry trends, new business opportunities and such. Production staff need to confront everyday issues dealing with software, colour management, proofing - a whole range of concerns which, incorrectly handled, can negatively impact on the bottom line.

“That's why it's important to have a broad based accessible and affordable conference designed to help people to meet these challenges,” says Kowalewski. “Get Connected is about doing just that - being connected, learning, sharing and being able to build better businesses,” says Kowalewski.

Get Connected is being co-ordinated by Printing Industries and is a consolidation of Printing Industries NSW Conference and Business Awards, the LIA's Biennial Conference and the Forum of Asian Graphic Arts Technology being hosted for the first time by Australia.

The conference, at the Sydney Shangri-La hotel from 16-19 November 2005, in addition to the international presentations, will feature a plenary program, an international forum, streamed business sessions and a streamed technical program developed by the LIA.

For more information contact Joe Kowalewski at Printing Industries on (02) 9789 7300 email: joe@printnet.com.au/> or Bob Lamont at the LIA Ph. (02) 9876 4049 lamont57@ozemail.com.au>.