NEW ORLEANS – The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) will welcome an estimated 17,000 participants to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Thursday, Oct. 12, for the 2017 SGIA Expo.
The 2017 SGIA Expo is the largest printing industry trade show in North America and will feature nearly 600 of the world’s leading imaging solutions companies showcasing the latest innovations in everything from garment decorating to wide-format graphics and package printing.
Special events include “Brands Talking Sustainability,” where major national retailers including Starbucks and REI will discuss their goals and objectives for brand sustainability efforts.
SGIA supports the digital and screen printing community in the United States and Canada by providing services, resources and activities for their specific interest. SGIA is committed to being the foremost resource for information and education within the specialty imaging industry.
SGIA last held its SGIA Expo in New Orleans in 2011. This year’s meeting is anticipated to have an economic impact of more than $21.1 million.
MAJOR EVENTS
Tuesday, Oct. 10
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brands Talking Sustainability, Keynote speakers: Steve White, print production manager, Starbucks Coffee Company and Susan Eversole, print production manager, REI; Hall E, Room 346/347