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Over 30 global industry speakers and 850 delegates to gather in Germany for Dscoop at drupa 2012
Print Service Providers (PSPs) from Asia Pacific and Japan will get the chance to learn how they can capitalize on new business opportunities in the transition from analog to digital printing together with HP at Dscoop at drupa 2012 from 29 April — 4 May 2012 in Bonn, Germany.
In a collaborative effort between Dscoop and HP, this will be the first time Dscoop delegates from Asia Pacific and Japan will attend a global Dscoop conference that coincides with the largest trade event in the printing industry.
Founded in 2005 for HP graphics customers in North America, the independently-run Digital Solutions Cooperative (Dscoop) has grown to include regional chapters in Asia Pacific/Japan, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
“We’re strongly committed to empowering PSPs to capture new growth opportunities and bring greater value to their customers,” said Gido van Praag, Vice President, Graphics Solutions Business, Printing and Personal Systems Group, Asia Pacific and Japan. “The timing for Dscoop at drupa 2012 couldn’t be better. Delegates can now exploit the broadest portfolio of graphic arts printing solutions in the industry and have the opportunity network and share business experiences with counterparts across the globe.”
Just this March, HP launched10 new digital solutions that strike at the heart of the offset printing market to accelerate the industry transformation from analog to digital printing.
Highlights of Dscoop at drupa 2012
Themed “Time to Grow Your Business”, delegates to the six-day event will be able to define their own personal experience at Dscoop at drupa 2012: from selecting customer site visits, attending the main conference, a choice of 20 educational sessions to seeing product solution demonstrations that correspond with their industry interests.
To help PSPs gain a competitive edge and transform their businesses, event highlights include,
Panel discussions on:
- “Time to Grow Your Business” — About Innovation and Decision Making”
- “How to sell digital printing services to publishers”
- ”Different Paths for Success, Strategies for Business Growth”
Presentation tracks covering:
- “Managing the transition from Litho to Digital in General Commercial Printing” (Senator h.c. Peter Sommer, Managing Director, Elanders Germany; and Gary Peeling, Managing Director, Precision Printing)
- “Brand Security in Labels and Packaging” (Christian Mengon, Business Development Manager, Industrial Products, HP Indigo; and Mark Jacobsen, Systems Architect, HP Ireland)
- “Wide Horizons — Evolving Applications For Wide-Format Printing” (Barney Cox, Senior Consultant, Infotrends’ European On Demand Printing & Publishing Services)
Delegates will also get the chance to visit a selection of 13 customer sites across Europe where they be given an in-depth tour of these customers’ operations depending on their business interests. These sites include:
- Jeppesen, a Boeing Company that provides navigational information, operations management solutions and flight training products and services.
- Elanders, a global printing company that produces books & magazines, photo products, packaging, information & marketing material as well as manuals & product information.
- Vila Etiketten, one of Holland's fastest growing label producers with a portfolio of over 2,000 customers including blue-chip brands, retailers and local printers.
David Minnett, Chairman of the Dscoop Asia Steering committee said, “Dscoop at drupa 2012 brings together graphic arts business owners and technical professionals from around the world. It is the industry’s most influential networking and education platform and we are delighted to be hosting an event before the opening of drupa 2012. By visiting Dscoop at drupa 2012, delegates will enjoy the added benefit of building their knowledge, partnerships and relationships right before the world’s largest printing and publishing industry event.”
The winners of the 5th Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) HP Indigo Digital Print Awards 2012 will be also announced at the event during a gala dinner on 2 May. The awards recognize the outstanding achievements and innovations in the print and packaging industry. It will cover 15 categories including Photo Books, General Commercial Printing, Direct Mail and Transpromotions to Flexible Packaging.
Program and registration details for Dscoop at drupa 2012 are available at http://www.hpindigo-events.com/Dscoop-at-drupa/.
HP will be exhibiting at drupa 2012 from May 3-16 in D?sseldorf, Germany. At drupa, it will showcase the new portfolio of digital printing solutions, workflow solutions, business development resources and financing options to help PSPs achieve profitable growth.
About HP
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