Graphic Media Alliance

09/18/2023

Encore Leadership Conference + Golf Tournament

In a world driven by innovation and transformation, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy, it's a necessity. And on October 2, 2023, an extraordinary opportunity awaits you at the Graphic Media Alliance ENCORE Leadership Conference. 

This year's conference promises to be unlike any other. As industry leaders, you understand that Artificial Intelligence isn't just the future - it's the present. The power of AI is reshaping our world, and the graphic communications and printing landscape is no exception.

We've assembled an excellent lineup of guest speakers who will delve into the good, the bad and the ugly of AI. You'll gain invaluable insights into how this cutting-edge technology is impacting our industry - insights that could mean the difference between thriving and simply surviving.

Date: Monday, October 2

Time: 7:30 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am - Welcome

8:15 am - 5:00 pm - Education sessions

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Cocktail Reception 

Location: Quest Conference Center

9200 Worthington Road Ste. 400

Westerville, OH 43082

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Conference Sessions & Topics

Session 1: Importance of AI in the Modern Printing Industry

Session 2: Leader Credibility: Why It’s Important, What It Is, and How to Build It

Session 3: How to Communicate Clearly with Your Workforce

Session 4: Ethical Considerations in AI-Enhanced Printing

Session 5: Innovation and Adaptation

Session 6: AI-Powered Design and Creativity

Session 7: Workflow Automation through Robotic Engineering & AI

Session 8: The Dark Side of Automation and AI

Session 9: AI Privacy & Data Security

Session 10: Legal Considerations: Where Are We today?

Panel Discussion: Striking the Balance - Q&A

Featured Speakers

We’ve brought together some of the brightest minds in the field of Artificial Intelligence, hailing from industry leaders like IBM and Google. These experts will guide you through the present and future states of AI, illuminating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Dan Bryan, Google

Dr. Ralph Williams, Middle Tennessee State University

Kurt Wells, Center for Great Work Performance

Jim Wulfeck, Center for Great Work Performance

Joe Boroi, IBM

Pat McGrew, McGrewGroup

Hermann Codjo-Seignon, L Brands

Dave Goodenough, Edgewater Automation

Jeff Smith, Fisher Phillips

The fun doesn't stop at our conference!

Join us for the 18th Annual Graphic Media Alliance & Sterling Distribution Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 3 at Delaware Golf Club.  

This golf tournament will be a great opportunity to get out and enjoy networking and chatting with industry peers whom you may not have seen in some time.

We will once again host an after-golf lunch buffet where we will present the awards to the first, second and third place winning teams, as well as the proximity challenges for closest to pin, longest drive and longest putt. Make sure to purchase your mulligans for a chance to be entered into the raffle to win some terrific prizes.

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