Viva Las Vegas

SGIA puts down stakes in Las Vegas for its 2016 Expo

Denise M. Gustavson

August 1, 2016

The 2016 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, September 14–16) will bring together the industry's widest array of qualified and educated attendees to experience some of the most innovative technologies in the imaging industry.

Attendees have three days to navigate through hundreds of booths, looking at debut products (check out our complete coverage of all the new products next month in our September issue), asking questions, getting face time with top names in the industry, and seeing all the machines in action. At the 2016 SGIA Expo, attendees will experience everything the visual communications industry offers, including: digital imaging, screen printing, digital signage, finishing, textiles, signs, decals, outdoor advertising, fleet & vehicle graphics, fine art, direct-to-garment inkjet, textile finishing, embroidery, soft signage, garments, pad printing, printed electronics, and membrane switches.

Also on the floor will be the Garment Zone, featuring both screen and digital garment decoration, special-effect techniques, and interactive solutions to fit all of your garment needs. Then, stop by Educator Row, where post-secondary schools will be showcasing not only their educational programs, but also their students — in other words, your potential employees.

Expo Education

In addition to the show floor, attendees can experience unlimited educational sessions with the new all-access education pass. The premier pass opens up the doors to more than 40 educational sessions throughout the duration of the Expo, all taught by leaders of each corner of the industry. Attendees can mix and match sessions to best fit their schedules or follow one of the four educational tracks for a tailored experience:

Graphics and Sign
Garment Decoration
Business Management
Color Management and Workflow

All-access pass does not include Symposium/Conference presentations, PDAA workshops, Wide-Format 101, or OSHA training program. The all-access education pass is FREE for SGIA members ($99 for nonmembers). Get it now with your SGIA Expo registration! But hurry — the price increases after August 24.

2016 SGIA Expo Quick Facts

Expo Floor Dates: September 14–16

Expo Floor Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Educational Programming: September 13–16

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center — Central Hall

Address:

3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

Exhibitors: More than 500

Attendee Free Pass (Only available through August 23) https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=374

Before August 24, 2016, registration to walk the show floor is free; starting August 24 or on-site, the registration is $35. This price covers attendance for all three days.

2016 SGIA Industrial Printing Symposium

“The Industrial Printing Symposium is an opportunity to expand one’s knowledge base by being exposed to industry leaders in all subjects relevant to the industrial print market,” said Steve Hatkevich, Director of Research and Development at American Trim, LLC.

This day-and-a-half event begins the day before the Expo and focuses on the unique challenges and solutions that affect this specific marketplace. Sessions are taught by the leaders in the community, and include titles such as:

Single-Pass Inkjet: Developments as they Affect Industrial Printing
Utilization of UV Curing Technology for the Industrial Printing Market
Exploring the Digital Decoration of 3D Surfaces
Exploring the Future of Industrial Printing
Functional Coatings: Defining the Opportunity
Ceramic Tile Printing: Analog to Digital Changeover Timeline

2016 Printed Electronics Symposium

The 2016 Printed Electronics Symposium is being held in conjunction with the 2016 SGIA Expo.

This day-and-a-half event navigates through the opportunities, applications and advancements within the evolving printed electronics marketplace, and addresses critical production processes specific to this community. Sessions are taught by the leaders in the community, and include titles such as:

Advances in Flexible Substrate Technology to Improve Resolution, Definition, and Accutance of Screen Printed Conductors
Strategic Designs for Printing Textile Electronics
Solutions for When Standard Connectors Do Not Meet the Requirements of Printed Medical Sensors
Designing Smart Medical Devices with Force Sensing Technology

Additionally, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries has partnered with SGIA to offer two education sessions during the Symposium. IPC is a global trade association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of its members, who are participants in the electronics industry.