Thank You to our
2009 Sponsors
Marina del Rey Marriott
Marina del Rey, California
Tiara Launches a New,
Integrated Imaging Symposium
Charter Event Opens at Marina del Rey Marriott, May 4-6, 2009
Program
Transportation from LAX
List of Attendees
Past Attendees
Ojai, California, November 26, 2008 –The Tiara Group, LLC proudly announces its 26th Annual Imaging Seminar, re-named and re-configured as a toner, ink jet, and imaging media Symposium. The Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles was selected as the venue for this unique event which now ties together four key topics in the imaging materi-als industry—Toner, Ink Jet, Media and Sustainability (the Green Transition).
“We’ve structured this Symposium to address four of the most important product lines in imaging markets and technology,” said Tiara Chairman Art Diamond, explaining that “Trends in technology, the pressure of a weak economy worldwide, and the continuing growth of imaging markets in China, India and Asia signal a strong demand for this all-in-one format.”
According to Managing Director Terry Gorka, “We’re building this one-of-a-kind event to update our clients in the most efficient, convenient, and comfortable manner by moving to an easily accessible, and affordable, world-class hotel. Tiara is also consulting with an Advisory Board to ensure that the major issues—marketing, technical and legal—are all covered at this integrated event. The Board is comprised of Dr. Nabil Nasr, Assis-tant Provost and Director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, at the Rochester Insti-tute of Technology; Professor Harvey R. Levenson, Head, Graphic Communication De-partment, Cal Poly State University; Dr. Brian E. Springett, Principal of Fingerpost Advis-ers; and other industry leaders.”
The Registration Fee is $995 with a $100 discount for additional Registrants from the same company. Those attending will receive current information on the state-of-the-art in the various technologies and the overall state of the imaging supplies business directly from an international group of scientists, market analysts, and corporate executives. This information is vital to strategic planning for future company activities and affiliations.
Toner and Ink Jet tracks will be run simultaneously while media, legal and environ-mental topics will be featured on a common, single track.
TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE – THE MISSING LINK
To properly assess future markets in a high technology industry, CEOs and busi-ness planners must factor in the latest technical intelligence. All too many imaging con-sumable suppliers lose sight of the fact that the market which drives their company is in turn driven by technology. Indeed, they may be savvy about the state-of-the-market, but long range planning demands a keen awareness of trends in the state-of-the-art.
To enhance the technical strength of firms active in the imaging industry, we long ago saw the need to provide the kind of technical backup that would help strike a balance between marketing and technical data sources. Put another way, there is a basic need among companies offering imaging products and services to temper the forecasts of their sales management team with the input pf sci-entific experts active in the same field.
Knowing where imaging technology stands today, knowing what can and cannot be achieved with ink jet and toner based processes, and monitoring competing technologies, are the keys to future markets. No one has a high-resolution crystal ball that can accu-rately predict the future. But, combining the latest technical intelligence with market statis-tics will surely sharpen your focus on tomorrow’s product potentials and strategic business opportunities.
For the past 25 years, we have helped the imaging industry keep abreast of com-petitive activity and game changing breakthroughs. This vital information has saved pre-cious time and money invested in research and development activities.
Here are five of the best reasons why our industry seminars and symposia have value beyond technical society meetings and trade fairs:
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Technical society presentations are typically too complex, too highly focused, and too arcane to be easily assimilated into the big picture. Our Imaging
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Industry Seminars® stress the importance of clear, bottom line conclusions.Trade fairs are usually too crowded for good attendee-speaker interaction. We prompt, encourage, and solicit questions from the floor that challenge each Speaker.
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Our industry seminars bring top experts together in a controlled environment. These research and marketing executives can “bottom line” the latest advances in technology and the latest machine and media introductions
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With attendance running between 100 and 200, seminar registrants are more inclined to challenge each Speaker. The smaller the audience, the less inhibited individuals become in getting up before a group to voice their opinions.
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Networking is our forté. We recognize the value of this kind of interaction. We encourage it; plan for it; and schedule it into our programs.
Finally, as Dr. Brian E. Springett has noted, “It is not just the Speakers that partici-pants learn from at these highly interactive Seminars. Indeed, much of the takeaway in-formation comes from the seated Registrants, their questions and comments, refreshment and meal break conversations, and other Networking opportunities”.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Here, in a safe harbor, dotted with pleasure boats, just west of Los Angeles, stands the majestic Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel. This high-end, 10-story resort, situated on 4 acres, is a 15-minute drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX). Recently remodeled rooms are designed for business and pleasure with ergonomic chairs, dual-line phones, dataport, voicemail, daily newspaper delivery, and high speed internet access. To make reservations you may call 1-310-301-3000.
Cycling and running paths are located along the marina, and bicycle rental outlets are nearby. A casual restaurant serves California/American fare for all meals, while the restaurant and lobby areas offer wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet access. The hotel’s 4,200 square foot rooftop ballroom provides a memorable dining experience with its jaw dropping harbor and city views.
The Marina del Rey Marriott is favored by business travelers for its proximity to LAX and the best that L.A. has to offer in dining, shopping, and entertainment.
TO REGISTER WITH THE HOTEL
Please go on-line to http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmb?groupCode=imgimga&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/1/09&toDate=5/7/09
or call the hotel directly at 310-3013000. If calling make sure to mention The Tiara Groups Imaging Materials Symposium to receive our special rate of $169.00.
TRANSPORTATION FROM LAX
Prime Time Shuttle has offered a discount for transportation to and from the Marriott Marina del Rey. Go to our dedicated webpage to book your reservationl
http://primetimeshuttle.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=327705&LOGON=GO Or call 1-800-733-8267 and mention our profile number 327705. You will receive $2.00 off each way.
FREE EXHIBIT SPACE
The first 10 companies to complete the registration of at least one attendee will qualify for a free table-top Exhibit at the Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel.
Exhibits consist of a six-foot long, skirted table with two chairs and appropriate ex-hibit space in the Exhibit area adjoining the lecture rooms
A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
This year’s gathering of imaging materials scientists and executives will feature one of the industry’s finest Networking programs. Toner, ink jet and media manufacturing and marketing executives, scientists, raw material suppliers, distributors, dealers and custom-ers will rendezvous at Marina del Rey. Many attendees will make their business deals on the beach, on the golf course, poolside, or at one of this coastal city’s fine restaurants
Says Terry Gorka, “While relaxing in the comfort of this luxury seaside resort, registrants can conduct serious business, learn about the newest technical advances, be briefed on the latest market trends, meet privately with suppliers, producers, and custom-ers, and establish personal relationships with the industry’s major players.”
THE PROGRAM
What follows is a rough outline of the event showing the combined single (general) and dual track sessions and identifying some of the specific topics.
To cover the vast landscape of the imaging industry, the Symposium will feature three General Sessions with all participants in attendance. Afternoon breakout sessions will address critical topics in toner, ink jet ink and media. Other issues include the increas-ing use of digital technologies among commercial print shops, large and small, legal is-sues, the continuing shift to color in toner and ink jet systems, sustainability, and image permanence.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
7:30 AM to 11:50 AM - GOLF: The Rancho Palos Verdes Challenge - Trump National Golf Course
3:00 PM Exhibitor Set-Ups
Monday, May 4, 2009
7:00 AM REGISTRATION
ALL HANDS
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8:00 AM |
Opening Remarks – Art Diamond, Chairman, The Tiara Group, LLC |
TONER TACK
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1:45 PM |
What’s New in Toner Additives & Processing—Mr. John Cooper, TRS |
INK JET TACK
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1:45 PM 6:00 PM
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Aqueous Digital Inks for Textile Printing—Grant French, DuPont Ink Jet COCKTAIL RECEPTION – Bayview Foyer & Patio - Hosted Bar; DINNER - Bayview Ballroom |
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
ALL HANDS
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8:00 AM |
Toner & Ink Jet: Markets & Directions: John Shane, InfoTrends |
TONER TACK
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1:30 PM |
Wax Modified Styrene Acrylic Resins – Dr. Francis Chupka, Image Polymers |
INK JET TACK
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1:45 PM 6:30 PM |
Workshop: Preparation of Environmental Product Declaration—Mr. William Grier, Colorep COCKTAIL RECEPTION – Sierra Foyer - Hors d'Oeuvres; |
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
ALL HANDS
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8:00 AM |
Print Permanence as a Function of Ink & Media—Mr. Henry Wilhelm, WIR Note: This is a Tentative Program. |
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