DPW event director, Richard Gayle, explained: “Digital Print World has always tracked the fast evolving digital print market and the rapid growth in affordable and profitable digital print technologies is reflected in this year's top line up of equipment and software.”

Xplor Document University Seminars

On the subject of seminars, the Xplor Document University Seminars are back. Organised by Xplor International, four seminars presented by industry experts focus on topical issues and trends:

Tuesday, 16 October

10.20 to 13.15: 1:1 Marketing and integrated communications

14.30 to 17.25: Transition from litho to digital print

Wednesday, 17 October

10.20 to 13.15: The changing world of digital print

14.30 to 17.25: Documents beyond print

Early Bird Booking (on or before 5 October)

Xplor members: £55

Non-members £85

Student (student ID required) £25

Full Booking Price (after 5 October)

Xplor members: £75

Non-members £105

Student (student ID required) £35

President, Xplor UK and Ireland, James Shand, said: “The partnership with IIR provides an excellent opportunity for Xplor to produce targeted education for the UK print industry with particular interest in the convergence of traditional graphic arts and commercial print with digital print. As technology and corporate environments progress, the need for quality learning opportunities increases exponentially. Digital Print World is a first rate opportunity for any one involved in the print industry to enhance their knowledge.”

A first for Digital Print World this year are the interactive 'DPW Digital Debates', held on the Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.30 to 2.30. These debates are designed to highlight topics of strategic importance to the future of the UK print industry and, in particular, the increasing role digital print will play in this future. Taking place on the show floor and free to all visitors on a first come first served basis, The Digital Debates tackle two of the hottest topics in digital print today.

Are printers in control of costs and processes?

Tuesday, 16 October: 13.30 to 14.30

With the introduction of digital presses, there is greater opportunity to introduce MIS and workflow infrastructures but they require investment. Is there any real benefit? Listen to this panel of UK experts as they debate the arguments why printers need to make these investments and the real benefits. What critical business and technology strategies are necessary to integrate MIS? What new opportunities will be available with the implementation of MIS?

Truth or dare: all presses will be digital by 20xx

Wednesday, 17 October 13.30 to 14.30

Will all presses be digital, will colour be the prevailing standard, will variable data and transactional printing become the norm? Or is finishing holding back the digital market? What about digital substrates and the whole 'click or no click' argument?

www.digitalprintworld.co.uk

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