Printing SA will host the half day conference, taking place during the Jamboree Week Of Print on the first day of the FESPA Africa and Africa Print Expo (7 September 2016) at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Venue: Hall 2 (in the balcony above Hall 2)
Time: 8:00 for registration
Cost: R530 (for Printing SA members) and R590 (non Printing SA members) including VAT.
At the conference, Dr Roelof Botha will deliver a keynote address focusing on ‘The State of South Africa’s Economy: how it impacts you, and how to navigate your business within it.’
There will also be a Panel Discussion by Steve Thobela (CEO, Printing SA), Rian van der Merwe (Fine-Print), Dr Nicholas Hellmuth (Flaar Reports) and facilitated by Cookie Makaba. The discussion with be on ‘The progression of digital print amidst traditional printing processes: what drives customer choice and expectations between printing processes?’
7 September 2016 – Half Day Conference Programme
08:00 – 08:45 – Arrival of delegates (Coffee/Tea on arrival & Rusks/Muffins)
09h00 – 09h15 – Opening and Welcome by Steve Thobela
09h15 – 10h00 – Keynote address: Dr Roelof Botha
'The State of South Africa’s Economy: how it impacts you, and how to navigate your business within it'.
10h00 – 11h00 – Key research findings from the BMI Research: Dana Braithwaite
'BMI Industry Research: key findings and recommendations'.
11h00 – 11h15 – Tea/Coffee break and refreshments
11h15 – 12h00 – The Air Quality Act: Ian James and Tina Costa
'The Air Quality Act: its legislative and operational impact on your printing and packaging business, and how best to operate within it.'
12h00 – 12h45 – Panel Discussion: 'The progression of digital print amidst traditional printing processes: what drives customer choice and expectations between printing processes?' – Steve Thobela (CEO, Printing SA), Rian van der Merwe (Fine-Print), Dr Nicholas Hellmuth (Flaar Reports), and facilitated by Cookie Makaba.
12h45 – 13h00 – Q & A
13h00 – 14h00 – Networking Lunch
14h00 – 18h00 – Conference delegates are welcome to visit the FESPA Africa & Africa Print Expo
Be at the forefront of key industry trends by reserving a seat online at: www.printingsa.org. For more enquiries email events@printingsa.org.
Printing SA also invites the sign, printing and packaging industry to its Annual Gala dinner, which will take place on 8 September 2016 during the Jamboree Week Of Print.
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Ballroom.
Time: 18:30 for 19:00.
Cost: R570 per person including VAT.
Cost per table: R5700 including VAT per table of 10.
Theme: Dress Colourfully.
A cash bar will be available, for more enquiries email pifsabanquet@mweb.co.za.
