Economic Times Call for Revolutionary Solutions!

Aptly themed “On the Road to Recovery,” this year’s NPES Regional Meetings are relevant and revved-up for 2009 to deliver the most up-to-date economic and trend information that you need move your company forward NOW—despite the current recession.

What You Will Learn
Each program will kick-off with timely, informative and up-to-the-minute presentations by two of our industry’s most knowledgeable and provocative speakers. Industry economic ‘guru’ Dr. Joe Webb will reveal the current dynamics of the economy and the printing industry—and the new market for communications that print will encounter in the next five years and beyond.  Print technologies expert Frank Romano will follow with a powerhouse of information on the latest trends in printing technology, print buying, company sizing, emerging technologies, and more!   The following interactive and enlightening discussion between our experts will be led by NPES President Ralph Nappi.

Plant Tour
The learning experience continues with a guided VIP plant tour during which participants will network with peers to expand their ‘real-world’ outlook on what lies ahead for our industry in the remainder of 2009—and beyond.

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Event Schedule

Date: Friday, June 12, 2009

8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
 
9:00 a.m.               
Welcome & Introductions

9:15 a.m.
“Forces Shaping the Post-Recession Printing Industry: Opportunities and Challenge”: Dr. Joe  Webb, Director of the WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center

10:00 a.m.
Networking Break

10:15 a.m.
“Forces Shaping the Post-Recession Printing Industry: Industry and Technology Trends”: Frank  Romano, Professor Emeritus, RIT

11:00 a.m.
Interactive “Battle of the Titans” Discussion:  Webb vs. Romano
Moderator: Ralph Nappi, President, NPES

12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch
 
1:00 – 2:00 p.m
Plant Tour

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Location Information

Kodak
3000 Research Blvd,
Dayton, OH 45420

Phone: (937) 259-3000

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Driving Directions

From Dayton International Airport
Head Southwest on Cargo Road and turn left toward Terminal Road/Terminal Drive (0.1 mile). Make a slight right at Terminal Road/Terminal Drive (2.6 miles). Exit onto I-70 E (1.6 miles). Take Exit 33A to merge onto I-75 S toward Dayton (8.8 miles). Exit onto US-35 S toward Xenia (4.8 miles). Take the Woodman Drive exit toward OH-835 (0.3 mile). Turn right at Woodman Drive/Wright Bros Parkway (signs for Woodman Drive) (1.5 miles). Turn left at Research Blvd and the facility will be on the right (0.6 mile).