If you can sell a great message, innovation, researched paper or just a good industry yarn, why not consider a speaking spot in the PacPrint forms next May? You'll have six months to prepare your oratorial masterpiece and knowledge shared is always knowledge gained - that's what PacPrint is all about after all!
Roman senator Cicero is regarded as one of the greatest orators of all time - he knew how to sell a message! Unavailable for PacPrint - how about you?
PacPrint25, taking place from May 20th to 23rd, 2025, at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, has opened applications for print industry thought leaders, innovators, and experts to share their knowledge as speakers, panellists, and educational session leaders. This is an opportunity for professionals to showcase their expertise, engage with peers, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of the industry.
Organisers say the exhibition will focus on fostering collaboration and aims to bring together individuals from all sectors of printing, both locally and globally. They add that participating as a speaker or panellist offers individuals the chance to position themselves as thought leaders in industry.
PacPrint Chair Kirsten Taylor
Kirsten Taylor, Chair of the PacPrint25 board says: "We believe that the future of the print industry depends on collaboration, dialogue, and continuous learning. Our seminars and panels are designed to facilitate these discussions, and we are inviting people from across the industry to join us in sharing their knowledge. Whether you are an expert in sales, technology, AI, cybersecurity, HR/IR, or any other field relevant to print, we want to hear from you."
PacPrint25 organisers are particularly keen to hear from professionals with expertise in the following areas:
Sales & Marketing Strategies: Emerging trends in print sales and leveraging digital marketing to reach new clients.
Technological Innovations: Advancements in digital printing, automation, and strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning: Applications for optimising print production, streamlining workflows, and enhancing customer experience.
Cybersecurity: Measures to protect sensitive data and intellectual property as the print industry becomes more digitally integrated.
Human Resources & Industrial Relations (HR/IR): Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, as well as best practices for managing remote teams.
Industry professionals are being encouraged to share ideas, as well as recommend speakers or experts that may add value to the event, and discussions.
Suggestions, and inquiries regarding speaking opportunities and panels can be directed to communications@visualmediaassociation.org.au
