Sign and Digital UK has confirmed the schedule for its Business Theatre and Signmakers’ Workshop sessions.
In the Business Theatre, HP will run two workshops, one presented by Terry Raghunath and Jane Rixon, who will delve into the new digital solutions for wall decorations in the seminar ‘Explore the wall-covering opportunity with HP Latex Printing Technology’.
HP’s Julian Mainwaring will present the ‘HP Large Format Media, the perfect solution for any application’ session which will look at the versatility of HP Large Format Media. He will also provide a peak into the HP portfolio that has been certified for the new HP PageWide Technology.
In ‘Tips and tricks using lasers’ sessions, Martin Horne, Trotec Laser MD will explore how a laser can help solve some of the common problems faced in the sign and print industry, as well as cover new ideas on how to utilise a laser machine to its full potential.
The British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA) will also run two workshops to help sign companies get to grips with changing industry legislation - covering crucial topics such as requirements under new European standards and the impact of changing building regulations on sign maintenance. There will also be an update on current health and safety issues, including the importance of getting risk assessments right. All sessions will use practical case studies and are aimed at sign companies of all sizes and specialties. There will be two workshops each day of the show.?
In the ‘Fast track to creative vehicle wrapping’ session, Mimaki’s Mike Horsten will take participants on an interactive ride from the past to the future of vehicle liveries.
Other seminars on offer in the Business Theatre include: ‘Why and how can digital technology be used in new markets?’ presented by Frazer Chesterman; ‘Diversifying your business: training for new market opportunities’ presented by a panel of experts from Antalis; and ‘Modular Display Solutions’ from Andrew Burdett at Ultima Displays
The Signmakers’ Workshop will once again be presented by expert signmaker Paul Hughes.
All seminar sessions are free and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Full timetables are now available online www.signanddigitaluk.com/seminars.