PIA/GATF Color Management Conference - December 9 - 11,...

PIA/GATF Color Management Conference - December 9 - 11, 2007

PIA/GATF Color Management Conference
December 9ǃÏ11, 2007
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Phoenix, Arizona
Conference Brochure to be posted in August
Save the date!
Mark your calendars now for the 9th annual color management conference. This is the conference for beginners and experts alike bringing together the whoǃÙs who of the color management industry.
For years, the PIA/GATF Color Management Conference has provided attendees the best advice on how to select the right technology and learn best practices they can take back to the plantǃÓand put to work for their company immediately.
The 2007 conference is packed with the advice from industry experts, a vast array of technology to review and try for yourself, and a plethora of practitioners and experts who will be on hand to help you better understand the intricacies of color management. Plus you will have the opportunity to check out the latest developments that make color management work for you.
Past attendees have reaped the benefits of this powerful assetǃÓcolor management. And now you can, too!
Who Should Attend?
Those who have not started the journey of color management through experienced adopters of the technologyǃÓyou could be a digital photographer, graphic designer, publisher, art director, packaging professional, prepress manager, press supervisor, production manager, or a quality control manager.
Creative Professionals
Are you a graphic designer or art director? This conference has sessions that will appeal to you from case studies to technical sessions geared toward your personal job issues and needs.
Digital Printing and Display Graphics
On-demand digital printing and print-for-pay graphics have introduced whole new aspects to the industry, while just printing color was an achievement a few years ago, today color management has become a necessity in order to get accurate, predictable, and repeatable color from these new digital technologies. If you are in or are considering entering these markets, proper color management techniques and technology are a must.
New to Color Management
If you are new to color management, this yearǃÙs conference offers a special track, just for beginners, including your own conference guide, Dr. Abhay Sharma. Dr. Sharma, a noted expert in color management, will help guide you as to what sessions you need to attend, answer your color management questions, and help you walk away from this conference with the information you need to take the next step.
Packaging Professionals
This yearǃÙs conference will have a special sessions on flexography and packaging for the packaging professional. You have your own concerns and questions when it comes to color management, this conference is the place to find the answers that you need.
Photographers
Color management is beyond the scope of just the print production facility. It begins with photographers. This yearǃÙs conference will address photography sessions in the workflow for those interested in expanding their knowledge about the digital workflow and color management.
Prepress and Proofing
Color management has been an integral part of the prepress and proofing environments for a number of years, but that doesnǃÙt mean that itǃÙs all been figured out. New proofing technologies and standards (such as SWOP and GRACoL) mean that there is always more to learn. WeǃÙll show how color management integrated with the latest standards and processes.
Color Management Resource Page
For more information on color management, visit the conference resource page www.colormanagementconference.com. This will be updated periodically throughout the year with resources on color management technology.
Apple Computer Lab
The high-tech Apple computer lab will be back again this year with a more computers giving us a few more spots for additional attendees.
Conference CD Courtesy of Kodak
All attendees will receive a CD. Now you can share the fabulous information from the 2007 Color Management Conference with your colleagues! Follow along with the visuals used during the presentation and listen to live audio from all breakout sessions. The CD will be sent to you after the conference.
Download the Available Conference Handouts and Presentations
You will be able to download some of the conference handouts starting two weeks prior to the 2007 conference.
Free Wireless in the Hotel Ballrooms
Stay connected with your office while you are away. Bring your wireless-enabled laptop to the conference. The two main ballrooms will have free wireless Internet access.
Internet Caf?©
Effortlessly check your email at AdobeǃÙs Internet Caf?©, located in the registration area of the conference center.
Conference Host Hotel
You can begin to make your room reservations now. Please make your room reservations directly with the Pointe Hilton. Also please be sure to associate yourself with the room block of PIA or reference PIA/GATF COLOR to receive the discounted rate of $129.00 plus tax. The cutoff date for reservations is November 16, 2007. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability and rates. Please make your reservations early as December is a busy time of year for this hotel. If you have any problems with your reservations please contact the PIA/GATF conference manager to facilitate assistance with the hotel. Please be aware that this hotel is a resort and is spread out and built into a hillside. The hotel does provide free transportation back and forth to rooms but if you prefer to stay in the main tower of the hotel please make your request known when you make your reservation and then again when you check into the hotel upon arrival. Please make them aware of any disabilities you might have with walking or getting around as they can try to best accommodate you.
Hotel address is:
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Reservations
Please call: 800-876-4683
Fax: 602-993-0276
Online Reservations
Conference Brochure
We are expecting to have the conference brochure available in August. To make sure you receive the conference brochure, please send a request with your address and email to Gwen Martin at gmartin@piagatf.org. Past attendees automatically receive the brochure.
EVENT FEESPIA/GATF/DPC/FFTA Member Registration $895
Non-Member Registration $995
For groups larger than 10 or more, please email Gwen Martin, Conference Manager, at gmartin@piagatf.org for pricing discounts.