Spots are filling up quickly for the Orlando show; proposals must be received before July 31, 2010 deadline
Orlando, FL – June 23, 2010 – The annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Call for Speakers has been well received and space is filling up quickly. Interested speakers and those wishing to submit session content ideas for next year’s show have until July 31, 2010. GOA 2011 is being held in Orlando, Florida, on February 24-26, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Renowned for its world-class educational sessions in both English and Spanish, GOA 2011 reaches out to industry professionals and executives for feedback and speaker submissions in order to build the most relevant, current and sought-after educational tracks to offer attendees and exhibitors.
George Ryan, GOA President, says, “We’re excited to be receiving so many insightful speaker bios and proposals. There is still space for plenty of talent and we encourage those who wish to participate in the show to submit their qualifications and ideas. These proposals are key to GOA’s success, as they drive the overall direction of our top-notch educational sessions.”
Looking for industry talent
GOA is searching for both veteran and newer speakers alike, as long as candidates possess comprehensive technical training, intriguing insight, and industry-relevant material to share with peers. If you are looking to discuss success stories, captivating case studies, etc., please submit your information to us to become part of GOA history as a session leader.
Speakers have represented every facet of the industry; including designers, brand owners, print buyers, prepress specialists, printers, marketers and business strategists. GOA aims to focus session content that helps navigate conference attendees through the current state of the industry; and seeks those who can offer innovative new strategies, tips, techniques, and best practices that speak to emerging markets, cultivation of new prospects, customer retention, and many other hot topics.
Proposals may be inspirational, practical, or both; and should derive from the speaker’s first-hand knowledge and experience. All proposals are subject to review and are selected based on relevance. Presentations of a commercial nature, or promoting a particular product or platform, will not be considered.
Sessions in Spanish requested
GOA is pleased to offer seminars presented in Spanish for the third consecutive year. As 40% of GOA attendees come from Latin American countries, GOA is also seeking exciting speakers and suggested content for sessions in Spanish.
Submission deadline: July 31
GOA invites all suggestions for seminar topics and speakers submissions. Please email submissions containing the following required information, by July 31, 2010:
- Suggested session title
- 50-word description
- List of targeted attendees
- 3-5 sentences about what attendees will learn
- Short speaker biography
Please also include complete contact information with the submission, including: name, title, company, phone, and email. Submissions may be emailed to: Kathryn Stuart, PAF Director of Education, Events and Programs, at: kstuart@pafgraf.org.
For more information about GOA 2011 or to register, please visit: www.GOA2011.com.
About Printing Association of Florida (PAF)
The Printing Association of Florida is one of the most active and influential printing associations in North America, occupying a headquarters in Orlando, Fla. More than 500 Florida-based graphic arts companies consider PAF their ultimate business partner. Governed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by its membership, PAF is a not-for-profit association representing the interests of the graphic arts industry throughout the state. PAF is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the world’s largest graphic arts trade association, making PAF members a part of the largest, most comprehensive graphic arts advocacy organization in the world. PAF is located at 6275 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, by phone: +1 407-240-8009, Fax: +1 407-240-8333, and on the Web at www.pafgraf.org.
About Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
Now in its 36th year, Graphics of the Americas is produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, Inc., and an industry trade association. GOA 2011 is scheduled for February 24-26, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center (North Hall). GOA is one of the graphic communications industry’s largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the U.S. With worldwide attendance, GOA is a unique expo and conference that attracts over 9,500 printers, designers, and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. To register or for more information, call 1-800-331-0461, or visit: www.goa2011.com.
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