- What is the PRINTING United Technical Event Series?
- The 2024 Printing UNITED Alliance Technical Event Series is a new event model where both the COLOR and TAGA conference events will be co-located and co-presented concurrently.
- What is the COLOR Conference?
- It doesn’t matter which market segment you’re in, color accuracy and consistency are the most critical elements of print production. Color is the common link that crosses over every step of the process, from design to print. The COLOR Conference is the premier industry color event for brand owners and managers, designers, apparel decorators, screen printing, and wide format, commercial, in-plant, and packaging printers who want a deep understanding of the complexities of all aspects of color throughout the production cycle
- What is the TAGA Conference?
- The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts is an international community of industry professionals and academics dedicated to scientific research and technological innovation in the diverse field of graphic communications. The Annual Technical Conference provides authors one of the premier platforms for communication, publication, and outreach in the graphic communications industry. During the event, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, scientists, and end users can evaluate the latest R&D and learn how it can impact their own activities and business.
- Where and when is the PRINTING United Technical Event Series?
- The event will be held on March 12-14, 2024, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 2222 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
- What does registration cost for the PRINTING United Technical Event Series?
- COLOR Conference Registration = $895 (Member) and $1125 (Non-Member)
COLOR Conference Student/Educator Registration = $350
TAGA Conference Registration = $895 (Member) and $1125 (Non-Member)
TAGA Conference Student/Educator Registration = $350
- How do I register for the PRINTING United Technical Event Series?
- To register for the COLOR Conference, click here. To register for the TAGA Conference, click here.
- If I register for one conference, can I attend sessions in the other?
- Yes, you can! If you register for the COLOR Conference, you can attend sessions in the TAGA Conference and vice versa.
- How do I get the deeply discounted conference-only room rate?
- Book your group rate for PRINTING United Technical Event Series to get the conference-only $199 discount rate. Note that the last day to book to get this rate is Monday, February 19, 2024.
- What are the sponsorship levels, and how do I sponsor?
- There are sponsorship levels for every budget. Check out our published sponsorship levels and benefits here.
- I know I need to attend this conference! How do I convince my boss?
- Step #1: Demonstrate the Benefits of the Event. Review the conference agenda. With dozens of different sessions, you can craft a curriculum to give you and your company the necessary information. Is your company struggling with some aspects of color accuracy, consistency, or reproduction? Match the sessions at the event with your own company’s needs.
Step #2: Persuade Your Boss. Download and complete this written request. In that case, we’ve got you covered—use our handy Letter Template to list your reasons for attending and invite the boss to attend with you. You can customize it however you want, but this letter gives you a great starting point for organizing your thoughts and making sure you make the best case for coming!
Step #3: Bring it Home. We are confident that what you’ll learn at the conference will be valuable. Conference attendees consistently recommend the conference. Let your boss know that you will commit to a post-conference briefing for other managers, where you’ll highlight what you’ve learned from the conference. Tie your learnings to your organization’s goals—it’s important to show that the conference wasn’t just good in theory but that it gave you real, actionable strategies.
- What is the deadline for registration?
- Registration goes until the start of the conference, March 12.
- Are meals included?
- Meals are included during the conference. During the registration process, we do ask that you please list any dietary restrictions and/or food allergies.
- Is PRINTING United Alliance membership required for registration?
- Membership is not required to register for the conference, but having membership will grant the lower rate. If you’re not sure if you or your company/university is a member, please contact membership@printing.org. For more information on membership click here.
- How can I confirm that my company/university is a member of PRINTING United Alliance before registering for the conference?
- If you are unsure of your membership status, please fill out contact membership@printing.org.
- Is there a dress code for this conference?
- We want you to be comfortable while you learn! The Technical Event Series is a business casual event. Keep in mind that the outdoor air temperature in Dallas, TX, in March has a high of 70F and low of 50F.
- Will parking be available to those who will be driving?
- Self parking is $22 a day; valet is $32/daily.
