BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Digital Imaging Association - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Digital Imaging Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20250112T201259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T201259Z UID:6697-1739966400-1739966400@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Spicers Technology Centre Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us at Spicers\, 200 Galcat Dr.\, in Vaughan for demonstrations and a tour of the brand new Spicers Technology Centre URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/spicers-technology-centre-tour/ LOCATION:Spicers\, 200 Galcat Dr.\, Vaughan\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20240828T182436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T182436Z UID:6501-1736942400-1736949600@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:What to do when MOE knocks on your door! DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person and on-line event. \nTo obtain the link for the on-line version\, please email marg@digitalimagingassociation.com URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/what-to-do-when-moe-knocks-on-your-door/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20240828T182334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T182334Z UID:6499-1733311800-1733320800@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:DIA Annual Owners Christmas Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marc Hurwitz\, Chief Insight Officer at FliP University and Professor at University of Waterloo will share concepts on how to WORK SMARTER – NOT HARDER. URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/dia-annual-owners-christmas-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Boulevard Club\, 1491 Lakeshore Blvd. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20240828T181818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T181818Z UID:6497-1732104000-1732111200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Grants and SRED for Printers -- what's available\, and how to get them. DESCRIPTION:There are literally hundreds of grants available for Printers – through Municipal\, Provincial and Federal Governments.\nJeff Dumart\, Business Development Executive for Grant Synergy has had extensive experience helping Printers get funding. \nJeff and 2 printers will talk about what’s available\, how to get funding and how to deal with the reporting mechanisms.\ncThis is an in-person and on-line event. \nTo obtain the link for the on-line version\, please email marg@digitalimagingassociation.com URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/grants-and-sred-for-printers-whats-available-and-how-to-get-them/ LOCATION:HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga in person\, OR\, ZOOM Webinar\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20240828T181036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T181036Z UID:6495-1729080000-1729087200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Practical AI for Printers DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to learn first hand\, how Printing Companies are using AI from developing creative design and text (generative AI) through to utilizing AI to enhance workflow processes\, throughput and profitability. \nThis session is both in-person\, and on line as a webinar. \nTo obtain the link for the webinar\, contact: marg@digitalimagingassociation.com URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/practical-ai-for-printers/ LOCATION:HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga in person\, OR\, ZOOM Webinar\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20231112T185721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T185721Z UID:6374-1701862200-1701871200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:DIA Owner's Christmas Luncheon & Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Artifical Intelligence \nWe are living through a moment that is just as pivotal to technological advancement as the inventions of the personal computer and the internet\, according to Bill Gates. Artificial intelligence refers to a subset of algorithms that are able to glean patterns from vast amounts of data\, which allows them to perform tasks that previously were the domain of humans. \nDavid Rosendahl\, President and Co-Founder of MindFire will be the keynote presenter discussing how AI & printers can work together.\nBook your tickets now for the DIA Annual Christmas Lunch \nCost: Members + guests rate for tables of 8-10 = $110/person\nor $120/person for less than a table \nNon members + guests rate for tables of 8 or 10 = $125/person or $135/person for less than a table \nRegistration: marg@digitalimagingassociation.com (416) 254.4941 URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/dia-owners-christmas-luncheon-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:The Boulevard Club\, 1491 Lakeshore Blvd. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Digital Imaging Association":MAILTO:marg@digitalimagingassociation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20231112T184618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T184618Z UID:6369-1700654400-1700654400@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Making Workflow WORK DESCRIPTION:Making Workflow WORK. Wednesday November 22\, 2023\nIn Person @HP 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga noon to 2pm\nWebinar 12:30 – 1:45pm \nThe printing industry has many moving parts in it’s structure. Improvements to the supporting technology make it easier to link the print world—resulting in new opportunities and business models.\nThe DIA has put together a panel of Users to address the many sides of automation in a print plant: CRM (Customer Relationship Management) – from creating and maintaining a viable and current customer contact list\, through to store-front marketing; software like MIS to minimize touchpoints and provide viable management reports; and of equal importance\, the physical side of moving work through your plant to maximize throughput.\nOur panelists are: \nKeith Stoesz – Expediting Manager at Friesens Corporation\nKeith has been involved in Production at Friesens for nearly 28 years. For many of those 28 years he has been a part of Friesens Book Division Management team and has been responsible for Prepress\, Shipping and Scheduling departments at different times in his career. He has been the driver of many innovative workflow solutions and has worked together with Friesens Developers to help develop and implement ERP Systems\, Electronic dockets\, Scheduling Software and Task Lists. Friesens is a 600-employee\, employee owned book manufacturer located in southern Manitoba. \nTodd Cober\, President\, Cober Solutions\nTodd has quite literally grown up in the business. From Kindergarten to High\nSchool\, Todd ended his day at the office with Peter\, his father. Todd started\nworking in the bindery on the folders\, and then with the help of the talented staff\nat Cober started to learn all of the other finishing equipment. By the age of 16\nTodd was working in the pressroom feeding he 40” and learning the craft of\nprinting. After high school Todd went to Toronto Metro University (formerly\nRyerson University) to earn his Bachelor of Technology majoring in graphic\ncommunications management with a minor in entrepreneurship.\nAfter completing his degree in 2005 Todd came back to work at Cober full time in a sales/customer relationship position. In 2007 at the age of 25 Todd was awarded Canadian Young Printer of the year. In 2016 Todd was awarded the Emerging Leader Award for top executive under the age of 40. Today\, Todd is the 4th generation Owner and President at\nCober where he works with the incredible Cober Team to continue down its path\nof constant evolution and growth. \nStephen Longmire\, National Sales Manager\, Sydney Stone\nStephen’s role includes researching new product lines and manufacturers to distribute\, setting pricing structures\, managing the partner program\, and conceiving and implementing\nmarketing initiatives to support sales efforts. Stephen has been intensively involved in the implementation of CRM as a marketing and sale management tool and Sydney Stone. \nModerator: Jason Hamilton\, President\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Innovative Displays \nJason is well-known throughout the Graphic Arts industry with over 30 years of experience\nleading people and organizations through technology development. From starting in the basics of\nlithography at Quebecor\, Jason has been immersed in the continuous change and growth in the\nprint industry.\nOver the past 15 years\, Jason has concentrated on the development of strong bi-directional\nbusiness relationships through business development and technology. This experience has\ncreated an international reach of relationships and growth strategies that have benefited recent\ngroups such as Advocate Printing & Publishing\, TI Group\, Hughes Packaging\, and Agfa.\nFrom 2001 to 2012\, Jason was involved in the technology strategy of PaperlinX (Spicers)\, which\nassisted in the process of converting from a traditional fine papers group to an holistic seller of\nfine papers\, graphic imaging solutions\, and software technology.\nJason’s passion is the continued development of technology in the print industry while creating\na strong face-to-face\, business-to-business strategy with customers. \nTo Register: contact marg@digitalimagingassociation.com \n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/making-workflow-work/ LOCATION:HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga in person\, OR\, ZOOM Webinar\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20230523T154105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T154105Z UID:6179-1686657600-1686686400@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:DIA Annual Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:Location: Nottawasaga Resort\,\n 6015 Highway 89\, Alliston\, ON \n Noon: Registration and BBQ lunch \n 1:30PM Shotgun start\, 4some team\, scramble format \n After: Dinner Buffet of Roast Beef will be served at 6:30pm \n REGISTER: contact marg@digitalimagingassociation.com \n Cost: $275/golfer (includes BBQ lunch\, cart per twosome\, sign-in gift\,\n golf and dinner) \n Prizes: * Lucky draw prize\n * prizes for Longest Drive; Closest to the Pin; and Best overall Score\n * Putting Contest URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/dia-annual-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Nottawasaga Resort\, 6015 Highway 89\, Alliston\, Ontario\, L9R 1A4\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T224424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T224424Z UID:4890-1683878400-1683885600@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Graphics Canada Breakfast Meeting DESCRIPTION:Global economy\, global trends\, global invasion of job componenets. URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/graphics-canada-breakfast-meeting/ LOCATION:International Centre\, Airport Rd.\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T134500 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T223527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T170523Z UID:4883-1681905600-1681911900@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:The Right way to be Sustainable DESCRIPTION:How frustrated are you with “Sustainability”? \nIn an industry where owners are stretched to rationalize anyone on staff who is not directly accountable for manufacturing revenue\, the pressure from governments and clients to be more environmentally sustainable are becoming overwhelming in tough economic times. We all want to do what’s right — but the focus has become fragmented. \nThe DIA has put together a unique panel consisting of Holly Denson-Camp\, Environmental Co-ordinator\, Mitchell Press; Jeff Crawford\, VP Sustainability\, Sustana; and Tova Davidson\, Executive Director\, Strategy & Governance\, Sustainable Waterloo. This panel will guide you through the definition of “Sustainable”\, what steps are “need to do” and what steps are “nice to do”\, what measurement tools are available\, how rebates work\, and more. \nWant to make sure you’re not going down the “greenwashing” road — join us for this session? \nOur April meeting will once again be a hybrid format — either in person\, with lunch included\, or Zoom in. \nIn Person Location: HP Lobby Meeting room – 5150 Spectrum Way\, 12:00noon to 1:45pm \nTo register for in-person\, reply to this email \nZOOM: 12:30 – 1:30 ET \nTo register for Zoom – click the link below: \n https://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_6NXu_EisR7SOdIkoy11XIg URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/the-right-way-to-be-sustainable/ LOCATION:HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga in person\, OR\, ZOOM Webinar\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T224234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T214812Z UID:4888-1677069000-1677072600@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:What is Your Exit Strategy? ... How to Have a Happy Landing DESCRIPTION:Almost 60% of Canada’s small and mid-sized business owners are aged 50 or older\, nearly double the proportion of the overall workforce. The printing industry is no exception.\nFour out of 10 entrepreneurs in Canada are likely to leave their businesses within the next five years\, up from one in three in the mid-2000s\, our study also found.\nMore than half of these entrepreneurs intend to sell or transfer their business to someone outside their family. A quarter of them see a family succession in the cards\, while just over one in five expects to wind down the business and sell its assets.\nKey to the sale of any business is it’s strength – both financially and staff. Is succession planning part of your corporate culture? Is cross-training a key to your operational strategy?\nWith staff as well as owners looking to exit\, it’s time to ensure that everyone has a happy landing!\nThe DIA has put together a unique panel – moderated by Stephen Longmire\, Past President of the DIA and moderator extraordinaire. Stephen is also the National Sales Manager of Sydney Stone – supplier of print finishing equipment\, parts and service.\nPanelists are:\nGerald Chang\, Managing Partner\, Summit Labels\, Vancouver\nSteve Cussons\, President\, MiniGiants\, Toronto\nSteve Falk\, President\, Prime Imaging\nGord Griffiths\, CEO and President\, Connecting For Results\, Toronto\nMarg Macleod\, President\, IBEC Consulting URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/exitstrategy/ LOCATION:WEBINAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T223239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T155133Z UID:4881-1674648000-1674655200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Thinking Like & Dealing With Hackers DESCRIPTION:Being hacked is inevitable. It’s what you do after it happens that will make or break your company. Security comes down to every employee – the constant need for vigilance\, training & testing is never ending. Customers\, investors and bankers are demanding verification of digital protection in order to do business with you.\n THINK LIKE A HACKER \nWhen: Wednesday January 25 \nWhere: in person attendees: noon – 1:45pm (luncheon is included for the in-person attendees) Meeting will be held at HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga \n Webinar attendees: 12:30pm – 1:45pm Eastern Time \nHow many Printers believe they won’t be the target of malicious cyber activity? \nHow many employees believe it’s part of their job to protect confidential data at work? \nHow many organizations aren’t offering any security awareness training to their staff \nHackers NEVER give up. Your company is completely vulnerable to one wrong click. \nDavid Mauro\, Regional Strategic Manager for All Covered IT Services will share his \nknowledge and experience with hackers and the dark web to give printers insights \ninto the on-going vigilence needed to ensure corporate and personal protection. \nDavid is part of the team which trained and assists the FBI. \nTo register: \nIn person attendee? Reply to this email \nWebinar attendee? click on the link below \nhttps://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_rssqpvWaQxC53cJONQhPKQ URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/thinking-like-dealing-with-hackers/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T222912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T222912Z UID:4879-1670412600-1670421600@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:The Science of Touch -- the physiology and psychology of embellishment in print finishing DESCRIPTION:The DIA Christmas Luncheon/Annual General Meeting will be back at The Boulevard Club.\nOur Keynote Presenter – well known throughout the print industry\, will be Kevin Aubergel\, President of Taktiful.\nHe will walk us through the Science of Touch — the physiology and psychology of embellishment in print finishing. \nTicket Price to be confirmed. URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/the-science-of-touch-the-physiology-and-psychology-of-embellishment-in-print-finishing/ LOCATION:The Boulevard Club\, 1491 Lakeshore Blvd. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Digital Imaging Association":MAILTO:marg@digitalimagingassociation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T222411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T195938Z UID:4877-1669204800-1669210200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Mitigating Supply Chain Risk for Printers DESCRIPTION:Panelists Ian Lifshitz\, VP\, Asia Pulp & Paper; Warren McCaffrey\, President\, Trinet Global Logistics: Mike Meshkati\, President\, SinaLite; Sammy Shebadeh\, President\, PrintHub\, and Moderator\, Stephen Longmire\, Sydney Stone Print Finishing will address the next stage in the Supply Chain challenge. \nThere’s no doubt that the pandemic has tested the ingenuity\, resilience and flexibility of printers as they have sought to maintain their business. Supply chain interruptions can often represent a company’s highest costs. At this point – disruption is inevitable – it’s how you handle it that counts \nThe DIA has put together a panel to discuss how you can develop or refine your Supply Chain management strategy for the long term and ensure your approach is all-encompassing. \nWHEN: Wednesday November 23 \nTIME: In Person – luncheon from 12 – 12:30pm\n ZOOM 12:30 – 1:30pm \nLOCATION: HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Missisauga \nTO REGISTER \nJoining us in person? Lunch c2-12:30\, session from 12:30 – 1:30pm ET \nEmail marg@digitalimagingassociation.com\,and enter YES in the subject line \nTo “ZOOM in” copy and paste this link in your browser: https://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_hdEUpJVVS8q3FGcr4OpJ6w URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/an-update-on-supply-chain-challenges/ LOCATION:HP\, 5150 Spectrum Way.\, Mississauga in person\, OR\, ZOOM Webinar\, 5150 Spectrum Way\, Mississauga\, Ontario\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Digital Imaging Association":MAILTO:marg@digitalimagingassociation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20221007T221807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T212551Z UID:4875-1666785600-1666792800@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Printing United Wrap-Up DESCRIPTION:At our first in-person meeting since the Pandemic started\, join the panel discussion and learn what was seen and presented at Printing United in Las Vegas October 19-21\, 2022. Don’t have time to join us in person? We’ll be available on Zoom as well! \nOur 4 person panel will consist of 2 Vendors and 2 Printers who were at the Show – they’ll talk about what’s hot and what’s not\, they’re impressions of products\, presentations\, and the show in general. \nLocation is:\nHP\n5150 Spectrum Way.\, Main Lobby\nMississauga\, ON \nTo receive a Zoom invitation\, please email marg@digitalimagingassociation.com to request one. URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/printing-united-wrap-up/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20220513T214556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T214556Z UID:1269-1652877000-1652880600@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Label & Flexible Packaging Market - Reality vs Impact DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss next Wednesday’s Webinar and learn from the pro’s how strong the Label & Flexible Packaging market is\, what the technology advancements are\, and what opportunities are out there for printers. \nOur panel consists of: \nDeanne Sinclair\, President & Partner\, Cambridge Label Inc \nJeff Sommer\, Vice President\, Business Development\, Lorpon Label \nCled DeSouza\, Senior Director Technical Solutions\, Graphic Systems & Solutions\, Spicers (formerly with All Graphic Supplies) \nDavid Haley\, Flexible Packaging Specialist\, HP \nPhil Hampson\, Regional Sales Manager\, Durst \nTo register\, click on the link below: \nhttps://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_5ATMwz1OSJioHLQIDufitQ \nMarg URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/label-flexible-packaging-market-reality-vs-impact/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20220419T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T211543Z UID:1082-1650457800-1650461400@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Transitioning from Offset to Inkjet - an update DESCRIPTION:The DIA has gathered a panel for our upcoming Webinar that will address the status of Inkjet and the transition from Offset\, as the technology has evolved and there are more adopters. \nCommercial Offset is the last bastion where inkjet is really starting to take hold in the print world. Steady advances in print quality\, greater flexibility with stock size\, stock finishes – coated\, uncoated\, and weight – up to 9pt board\, have driven the acceptance of Inkjet. \nForecasts predict a 40% drop in demand for printed marketing material by 2024. While lithography is still a viable business\, it’s also a business looking at an incredible decline in demand. If you want to be nicely profitable – offset is less atrractive as the space to be in. \nWe have the 2 leading vendors of inkjet – Canon & HP\, along with 2 printers in different market sectors – Transcontinental PreMedia and DM\, and Webcom – now part of Marquis Books — the first major installation of inkjet in Canada. \nInkjet is no longer “if” you’re going to transition over – it’s when. Take the opportunity to hear what experts on both sides – seller & buyer\, have to say about their experiences. How was the transition? Are they glad they made the move? What’s the ROI like? Will they continue to invest in Inkjet? \nTo register – click on this link or paste it into your browser: https://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_pSIpqPFSRPu_y4Dy7koGeg URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/transitioning-from-offset-to-inkjet-an-update/ LOCATION:WEBINAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20220117T173444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T173444Z UID:815-1642595400-1642599000@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:Bringing Print to Life with Embellishment DESCRIPTION:Embellishment technology has given printers a new tool and opportunity for differentiation – advising customers on how to use the myriad of options available through digital finishing including foiling\, diecutting\, embossing\, and raised UV. \nWhile still evolving\, digital embellishment has gained momentum and the adapters have either made it soar\, or dropped it. \nJoin the panel the DIA has put together for an informative discussion of where the market is now; what became of the players who dropped out; how does the technology perform in a manufacturing environment; who/what is the market – and more. \nIf you’re not already utilizing this technology – is it an affordable option for growing business? If you are using it — what could you be doing better? \nIn addition to the Panel discussion on Embellishments\, there will be a special announcement for DIA Members — \nTrinet Global Logistics to offer special discounts to DIA members during these uncertain times \nMajor supply-chain issues are taking place right now across our industry – and more chaos is on the horizon. Supply-chain bottlenecks are squeezing Canadian businesses large and small at the worst possible time. Plus\, rising demand for packaging\, catalogues and printed books during the pandemic has drastically reduced paper supplies across North America. \nNow\, with shipping costs also increasing almost every week for printers\, equipment manufacturers and consumables’ suppliers alike\, Trinet Global Logistcs (a DIA Platinum-Level Sponsor) has created a unique discount offer for all Digital Imaging Association members. In fact\, Trinet’s proven approach to transportation solutions will be a welcome opportunity to reduce these types of expenses\, allowing you to spend more time on building sales. \nA must-attend webinar \nWarren McCaffrey\, President & CEO of Trinet\, is eager to present a 5-minute overview of these helpful services during the DIA’s Bringing Print to Life with Embellishments webinar Wednesday\, January 19 at 12:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time). \nTo register click on the link below: \nhttps://hp.zoom.com/webinar/register/WN_cEosAFKLSVSyY0oQlD2Izw URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/bringing-print-to-life-with-embellishment/ LOCATION:WEBINAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260501T210223 CREATED:20211201T190608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T190608Z UID:769-1638966600-1638970200@www.digitalimagingassociation.com SUMMARY:What is the Roadmap for Conferences and Trade Shows? DESCRIPTION:How will the learning continue? Hear what Dscoop and DRUPA think! \nTrade shows and Conferences pretty much stopped with the Covid-19 pandemic. Many organizations tried virtual meetings\, but attendee engagement was generally poor. Interestingly\, reports are that many companies’ sales were unaffected by their absence from trade shows and Conferences\, and in fact they saved money by not participating. Does this experience mean Conferences and Trade Shows will die off? \nCompanies can coast if they have good momentum and especially if their competition also coasts. However\, when competitors start pedaling again\, companies that ignore trade shows or Conferences will fall behind. \nPeter van Teeseling\nCOO @Dscoop\nPeter has seen magazines launch in print\, shift to digital\, and love print again. He has witnessed the massive success of direct mail campaigns\, email campaigns\, and the power of combining the two. He started in traditional print and moved into digital asset management and web-based solutions related to offset and digital print. Yes\, with more than 20 years in printing\, Peter has experienced the industry’s many transformations first-hand. It’s one of the many valued qualities he brings to the Dscoop community\, having been part of the leadership team since 2011. As Regional Director\, Peter helped establish Dscoop in Europe\, the Middle East\, and Africa\, and supported the volunteer leadership building the community’s membership and culture that it is known for today. Since 2016\, Peter has supported the Dscoop team with all things operational. Peter lives in The Netherlands with his wife and three sons. He loves traveling with his family.\nphoto of MC Elias – Information Resource \nMC Elias – Information Resource\nDscoop Community Success Manager for the Americas @Dscoop\nMC brings four years of non-profit experience to the Dscoop team\, where she managed highly diverse and inclusive communities. She thrives by empowering others to achieve their goals and by creating meaningful relationships. Having once planned an event for 550 people on a budget of $200 and two large cakes\, she describes herself as solution-oriented\, creative and resourceful. MC has a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University in Sociology and a minor in Spanish (a small homage to her Peruvian roots). MC is currently taking a certification course from the University of South Florida on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace. In her free time\, MC enjoys dance workout classes\, hiking and painting\, and is an avid animal lover. She has recently found a strong passion for the outdoors and took her first semi-solo camping trip. \nSabine Geldermann\nProject Director Print Technologies @DRUPA\nSabine Geldermann entered the international trade fair business in 1992 after graduating from Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz (Department of Translation\, Linguistics and Cultural Studies with a focus on Business Administration) and an Erasmus exchange semester abroad at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ISTI-Cooremans). She started her professional career at leading international trade fair organizers such as Blenheim International\, Miller Freeman and Reed Exhibitions. During her career she has been responsible for various international trade fairs with a dedicated focus on the strategic development and further internationalization. Before joining Messe Düsseldorf in 2013 as Director of drupa and Global Head Print Technologies\, she was a member of the divisional management of the largest technical scientific network for engineers\, the VDI\, Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V. (Association for German Engineers). The long-term experiences in the international trade fair business\, link URL:https://www.digitalimagingassociation.com/event/what-is-the-roadmap-for-conferences-and-trade-shows/ LOCATION:Ontario ORGANIZER;CN="Digital Imaging Association":MAILTO:marg@digitalimagingassociation.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR