'Showcase' will be held at the Royal Armouries on the 6th October 2005 and will provide a genuine opportunity for people in the printing industry to network with potential print buyers and learn more about their future needs.

Speakers at the event will include representatives from Print Industries of Northern California (PINC), a long established association that provides valuable development programmer’s for the industry in the United States. The US is undoubtedly recognized as a leader and innovator throughout the print industry and the PINC team will be sharing their knowledge and expertise with delegates at ‘Showcase’.

In addition, there will be a range of speakers from a series of different markets and industries all with the objective of providing genuine insight in to the future and needs of the print industry and its customers. For printers and anyone in associated print industries, there will be an unparalleled opportunity to meet with potential clients.

The one-day event will comprise of a series of seminars and workshops for buyers of print - the aim of which will be to share insight and inspiration. There will also an exhibition area where local printers will be able to show off their capabilities.

In addition there will be plenty of opportunity for delegates and exhibitors to network and the day will be concluded by a networking buffet at which the region's finest exponents of print practice will be celebrated. Mike Hopkins, Print Yorkshire said, 'We have some great speakers lining up for this event and no doubt the PINC representatives will give us a real insight in to how successful print businesses are created across the pond!

'Given the US is usually some years ahead of us in these areas I think there will be some genuine opportunities for us to learn something new. They also know how to bring the fun back into the industry and we want to try and do that in Yorkshire and build a real community of print.'

Print Yorkshire, a partnership between Yorkshire Forward and the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), aims to ensure that the print and printed packaging sector in Yorkshire and Humber maintains its position as a major national player, builds upon its successes and excels as the region's next key cluster.

For further information and bookings contact Tamarind Wilson at Print Yorkshire on 0113 243 6086 or visit the website at showcase2005.com.

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