Compass sessions at drupa 2008

An important component of the overall drupa 2008 concept is the extensive ancillary program, including the Compass Sessions, highlights tours, drupa innovation parc powered by HP, and industry forum.

“This modular system gives our visitors the opportunity to put together a personalized package and thus get the most out of the expertise on hand,” commented Manuel Mataré, drupa 2008 project director.

The Compass Sessions will be two-hour intensive workshops staged daily from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Congress Center East at the Düsseldorf fairgrounds. Organized by Print & Media Forum AG, each Compass Session will be devoted to a different topic concerning technology and new lines of business in the printing industry.

Each session will consist of four half-hour talks presented by industry experts. Participation in the Compass Sessions costs Euro 75 ($110). For members of the German Printing and Media Industries Federation, the cost is Euro 60 ($88). A detailed program, as well as registration, will be available in January 2008 at www.compass-sessions.de .

The topics of the Compass Sessions will include digital/inkjet printing, offset printing, pre-media, Web-to-print solutions, digital workflows, packaging printing, and printed electronics, which will be one of the highlights supported by Organic Electronics Association (www.oe-a.org). Discussions are currently being held with other potential partner organizations.

For additional information on visiting or exhibiting at drupa 2008, visit www.mdna.com .