The popular Women in Print (WiP) program is seeking new supporters for 2016 after original sponsor Heidelberg decided to step back and hand over the reins to local industry associations Visual Connections and Printing Industries.
Originally an initiative of Heidelberg Graphic Equipment, WiP has evolved into a national industry-wide program. More than 2500 women have taken part since it was established nine years ago to provide a forum for women working in the print media industry to expand their networks and knowledge.
“Heidelberg has been incredibly generous and has done a wonderful job establishing this popular program but it is now time for it to be owned and driven by the industry,” said Karen Goldsmith, GM, Association, Visual Connections, and WiP NSW State Patron.
“Printing Industries and Visual Connections have been working closely with Heidelberg for a number of years to ensure that we attract keynote speakers of the highest calibre and now we’re looking for other industry businesses to support us,” she said.
Heidelberg will stay on as an associate sponsor, alongside Visual Connections, and Media Super already is on board as a major sponsor.
“A lot of the admin came from their office so they’ll remain an associate sponsor. They just won’t be running it,” Goldsmith told Print21. “PIAA and Visual Connections will now be taking care of the organising and we’ve already divided up everything that needs to be done.
“The WiP initiative has been a great success and keeps going from strength to strength. But as a not-for-profit event, it can only continue to attract high calibre speakers and deliver the high standard of event its delegates expect with the support of the industry – and corporate sponsorship opportunities for 2016 as a Major Sponsor, Associate or Supporter are now open."
To find out more go to www.womeninprint.com.au. For information about sponsorship, contact Tom Sullivan at Printing Industries in Sydney on (02) 8789 7300 or tom@printnet.com.au
Women in Print events will be held in May 2016.