SGIA Introduces FP3 Conference and Industry Steps Up to Support It

Five industry-leading companies have stepped forward to sponsor the FP3 — Functional Printing, Process and Products Conference from the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA). Sponsors to date include The M&R Companies (Diamond level) and FUJIFILM, Memcon and Proell (Platinum level). The dynamic new event for thought leaders in functional printing will come to the Chicago area June 4–6, 2018, and will include a tour of Diamond-level sponsor M&R’s local facilities. In addition to the plant tour, the robust, peer-reviewed agenda will feature three educational tracks: industrial technologies, business strategies and printed electronics. But what makes FP3 stand out are its opportunities for networking, including a small trade show component where manufacturers and printers can connect. “Just like cooperation and collaboration are key to innovation in manufacturing and functional printing, they’re also the core of FP3,” said Joyia Marshall, Community Development Manager, SGIA. “Companies in this community may be competitors, but they’re also innovation partners. Whether they’re networking or in educational sessions, attendees will find the innovations they need to take their products, processes and businesses to the next level." FP3 will take place at the Westin Chicago Northwest hotel in Itasca, Illinois, June 4–6, 2018. For an alert when registration opens, visit FP3Conference.com. SGIA — Supporting the Leaders of the Digital & Screen Printing Community Having its origins in the screen printing industry, SGIA embraced the digital revolution early on and is now the trade association of choice for professionals in the industrial, graphic, garment, textile, electronics, packaging and commercial printing communities looking to grow their business into new market segments through the incorporation of the latest printing technologies. SGIA membership comprises these diverse segments, all of which are moving rapidly towards digital adoption. As long-time champions of digital technologies and techniques, SGIA is the community of peers you are looking for to help navigate the challenges of this process. Additionally, the SGIA Expo is the largest trade show for print technology in North America. “Whatever the medium, whatever the message, print is indispensable. Join the community — SGIA.”