ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Who Should Attend? | How to Learn More | Past Attendee Feedback

The Signage and Graphics Summit is the only event that brings together top-tier executives from high-volume sign, digital-printing and screen-printing companies—to discuss common challenges, learn best practices and explore new avenues for growth as these industries converge. Join us and:

• glean insight from graphics-industry veterans and business-management experts
• share growth and cost-cutting strategies with your peers in a non-competitive environment
• identify markets, trends and technologies that can impact your bottom line
• make valuable industry contacts—and stay connected year-round via the SGS Executive Network

The conference is a combination of educational seminars, roundtable discussions, networking and social events—all designed to facilitate open discussion on macro-level topics critical to the success of your business. And it takes place in January, when most executive teams are in strategy mode. You'll leave this conference with a head full of ideas for boosting profitability, and a pocket full of contacts to help you implement them.

Who Should Attend?

Companies that conduct high-volume business with hotel chains, restaurants, retailers, financial institutions, gas stations, supermarkets and other major buyers of signage and graphics programs. Specifically:

• production sign companies
• screen printers specializing in signage and display graphics
• digital print shops
• large electric and commercial sign manufacturers
• corporate headquarters of nationwide sign franchises
• other graphics providers who utilize large-format digital printing

The Summit program is designed specifically for upper-level executives making strategic and technology decisions. Attendees include:

• owners and presidents
• CEOs, COOs and CFOs
• VPs and GMs
• production managers
• technology managers
• other top business and production executives

We encourage you to take advantage of Group Rate discounts and bring key members of your executive team—all of whom will benefit from content developed specifically for their areas of responsibility.

NOTE: Registration for The Signage and Graphics Summit is limited, and suppliers to the sign, digital-printing and screen-printing industries are not permitted to attend unless they are sponsors. These policies allow us to maintain an atmosphere for productive networking, so you can make the most of your time at the conference.

How to Learn More

Invitations to SGS 2008 will be mailed in September, 2007. If you have not received an invitation in the past and would like to be considered, or if you'd just like to learn more about the 2008 program, sign up for the SGS eUpdate and request a brochure.

If you have questions about The Signage and Graphics Summit, you may find the answer on our FAQ page. If not, contact us and we'll be happy to assist you.

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Past Attendee Feedback

"The Summit provided me with information that I can instantly put into practice in my business NOW!"
Steve Samuel, ceo, Graphics Gallery

"The 2007 Summit created a perfect atmosphere for the development of lasting relationships with great companies. We will help each other make money in the years ahead!"
Don Curtis, vice president, Pratt Corporation

"This is a 'must attend' event for any forward thinking member of the graphic arts industry."
Bert Guinee, president, Miratec Systems, Inc.

"SGS provides an unparalleled opportunity to network and benchmark your business with your industry peers."
Greg Root, president, SuperGraphics division of GM Nameplate

"Lots of information. Extremely valuable experience."
Noel Yarger, chairman, North American Signs

"This Summit was again a well-planned success. It brought together the right group of attendees, in small enough number to make it highly beneficial as well as an excellent use of my time."
Scott Segen, chairman/CEO, Burton Imaging Group

"Unlike traditional sign and graphic shows, the information shared at SGS by vendors and industry professionals is given freely and without the pressure to 'buy.' This is one place where manufacturers, integrators, suppliers and industry professionals can share experiences to help each other provide better solutions and service."
Jim Hunt, director, technical services, FASTSIGNS International, Inc.

"I have three other partners and each of us had a great experience. We split up to attend different seminars and roundtables and download with each other what we learned at the end of the day. Above the ideas and advice from the speakers—the summit gives us a great opportunity to work on our business and network with our peers."
Darren Wilson, vice president, bluemedia

"A superb interactive leadership conference. The level of the discussions make the SGS an event that should not be missed."
Kirk Green, president, Ferrari Color

"The sign industry waited a long time for this sort of event, which brings together such a wide array of decision-makers from every layer of our industry and stakeholders. Thank you for the experience."
Teresa Young, president/ceo, Sign Biz, Inc.

"Jack Daly was fantastic and his experience and stories certainly hit home and made a great deal of sense."
Donovan Goss, general manager, Roberts Awnings + Signs

"A valuable exchange with our industry leaders and a tremendous opportunity to connect with current contacts, as well as establish strong new relationships for the future."
Jim Tatem, vice president, Sign-A-Rama

"If you own or manage a L.F.D. printing company and there is only one event you can attend, make it the SGS!"
Craig Miller, president/CEO, Pictographics

"Extremely valuable. Networking was awesome."
Noel Yarger, chairman, North American Signs

"Outstanding quality program and execution. Invaluable networking. I came home with several nuggets to improve my company."
Martin Feldman, president, Light Works, Inc.

"This conference is the best in the U.S. for principals. Hands down the best group to get valuable info quickly."
Jared Smith, president, bluemedia

"A rare educational opportunity to meet your peers for the purpose of information sharing as well as a potential market expansion."
Pat Hayes, chairman, Fabric Images, Inc.

"The motivational value of the group sessions and the educational value of the breakout sessions made it a valuable experience, certainly worth the time."
Mark Truan, president, Primary Color

"I returned very much energized and focused at tackling the important tasks at hand!"
Eric Guerineau, ceo, Int'l Color Posters

"It was motivational, educational, and put in focus how our performance ranks as a company."
Joe Geshke, estimating manager, Visual Marking Systems

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