Yorkshire Print Organisation's 2006 Showcase

Following the first UK print buyers' conference, Showcase 2005, Print Yorkshire has announced an expanded and enhanced exhibition and conference for this year.

Following the first UK print buyers' conference, Showcase 2005, Print Yorkshire has announced an expanded and enhanced exhibition and conference for this year.

Showcase 2006 will be held at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds (UK) on October 5 and will comprise of an exhibition and networking area, as well as an extended programme of speakers, including Margie Gallo Dana from the USA.

Dana will join other names from UK companies in a variety of markets and industries, said Print Yorkshire.

The event is said to be the UK's only dedicated forum for print buyers and sellers, allowing them to share best practice and innovations.

According to Print Yorkshire, Showcase2005 was warmly accepted in to the printing industry.

Elaine Pooke, print buyer for English Heritage, said: "Showcase 2005 was inspirational with speakers of high calibre, namely Margie Dana.

I learned a lot at this conference and will definitely be there next year." The event will follow a similar format to Showcase 2005, comprising 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 printers from the Yorkshire region will be able to show off their capabilities and showcase innovations.

In addition, there will be opportunities for delegates and exhibitors to network at a entertainment networks session.

Robert McClements, director of Print Yorkshire said: "With over 400 delegates 55 exhibitors and 12 high-profile speakers at Showcase 2005, the event by far exceeded expectations for year one.

This success has confirmed that we are here to stay.

Although the exact programme for Showcase 2006 is still to be confirmed, it is set to be the printing event of the year, presenting new ideas from thought leaders on topical issues, showcasing revolutionary innovations in technology and acting as an ideal location for networking." He added: "The event has already created a name for itself within the industry and we have already received much support for this year's event.

Already a third of exhibitors have already booked their stand space and we have secured repeat sponsorship from both Yorkshire Bank.".

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