APTech Looks Forward to Gradual Return to In-Person Events in 2022

In the final quarter of 2021, we are still seeing the capricious nature of the pandemic and how it can impact the return to live industry gatherings – with a number of those planned ending in cancellation. For now, APTech is observing, waiting and maintaining a digital focus to our programs for the remainder of 2021, but we, like so many of you, look forward to connecting face-to-face again. So, we’re cautiously planning for a gradual return to in-person events in the new year.

APTech held several successful online events this year, including our well-attended Variable Data Print & Mail Summit virtual event held in April. Our Master Class series held classes in Master the Art of Selling and Wide-Format Business, each course lasting six weeks with online instruction from industry experts, while we also held several webinars and podcasts.

 Our Advanced Leadership Program in partnership with George Mason University School of Business Executive Development department ran for its second year in August. The nine-week course, taught by George Mason University’s world-class professors, was designed specifically with the printing industry in mind, to prepare professionals in the printing industry for leadership roles and success that is beneficial to both the individual and their company. This year’s cohort of 17 will graduate in early November. Congratulations to all who participated!

"A Creative Approach to Selling Your Business: Capitalizing on the Latest M&A Trends," Dec. 2, 2 - 3 p.m., is a webinar for those thinking about selling their printing, packaging or display graphics company. M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) experts in the printing, packaging and display graphics industries, Peter Schaefer and Jim Russell of New Direction Partners will discuss the steps potential sellers need to take as they plan for a sale.

 APTech is delighted to return to in-person events in 2022, joining forces with the Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) to present Amplify, an exhibition and educational program spotlighting the entire print finishing value chain. This three-day experience is set to take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center, June 14-16, 2022, and will provide an excellent opportunity for printers, finishers and designers to gain critical insights into the everchanging and evolving world of print, finishing and techniques for designing with these new possibilities. Amplify will provide an interactive learning experience event that will allow attendees to explore new processes during "Technology Zone" demonstrations and discover new techniques to deliver products to market faster than ever. These evolving technologies are providing new concepts and opportunities never possible before, and it’s time to see them all in one place, along with a robust educational seminar experience, exhibit hall and networking events. Planning is well underway for Amplify, and attendee registration will launch in early 2022.

APTech is also developing plans for 2022 educational programming and events, including new live events with a twist; the programming supports marketers working in specific vertical segments, starting with higher education and health and wellness. These programs bring together the community of marketing professionals APTech has built through its award-winning EDgage and Wellness Marketer vertical platforms. Of course, we’ll share these as and when they become firmed up.

If you have any questions about the Association for Print Technologies, our programs and member companies, please visit our website at: printtechnologies.org, or contact us by phone: 703/264-7200 or email: [email protected].