Thousands from the print industry came together in Chicago from September 30 toOctober 2 for Print 18, also the 50th year of operation for the event. More than 17,000 industry professionals attended the event, according to Print 18 owner, the Association for Print Technologies. The association supports the entire printing value chain in the US.
Among the highlights at this years event were more than 80 educational sessions, including an opening keynote by marketing guru Seth Godin. Highlights on the show floor included wares and technology from several hundred exhibitors, a virtual reality area, the inaugural Red Hot Technology Awards, and various learning theatres. Have a look at some of the highlights from the show.
Canon boasted one of the largest booths in ChicagoMore than 17,000 industry reps came to the three-day event in Chicago
Max Allen, dealer-manager, Graphic Whizard
The HP team, from left: Greg Running, account manager for western Canada; Doug Blake, solutions architect; Paul McCarthy, HP Indigo country manager for Canada; Calin O.S. Smedsrud, marketing manager for HP Graphic Solutions; Wes McCallum, commercial rep.
Eric Frank, senior vice president of marketing and product development, Koenig & Bauer. The company debuted its new brand identity at the show
Kyle Anderson, national manager corporate accounts at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Canada
Riso brought its inkjet solutions to the show
Steve Klaric, regional sales manager; Karl Belafi, president; Stephanie Balayan, marketing and communications director, all of KBR Graphics, distributors of Ryobi.
Christian Knapp, Canadian regional sales manager for Scodix
Greg Ross, Canada’s sales manager at Xeikon
Eli Boushy, director of sales operations in Canada, at the Xerox booth
