The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia offers an extensive range of events and meeting throughout the year.  These events are targeted to assist members with many different topics of interest and concern.  Meetings and educational programs are offered in a variety of formats, including lunch and learn seminars, workshops, conferences, webinars, and Expos.  For complete listing of these events click on the Calendar link. You can search by topic or by speaker. You can also elect to view events that are coming in the future. Once you have located the event that interests you, take advantage of our simple online registration service.

YOU'RE INVITED! | PIAG's Celebration of Print Gala - Register Today! PIAG is excited to announce that the 31st Annual Celebration of Print Gala will be held on May 9th, 2008 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta. Plan on joining us for this special evening where we will celebrate 2007's Print Excellence Competition winners and enjoy the company of some of the biggest stars in the industry. Register now by clicking here, or, give us a call at 770.433.3050 or 800.288.1894 for more information. Sponsorships are available, click here for more details. See you there! PICA/PIAG SUMMER CONFERENCE | July 17-20, 2008 "The value was exceptional; I have paid more to attend other conferences and received far less tangible take-aways. The conference offered seminars, open discussions about industry issues and the ability to network with fellow printers." Randy Ladwig, AmericanDigitalCommunications This year's PICA/PIAG Summer Conference aims to be the best yet! Attendees will cover some of the biggest topics that the industry is facing: marketing, digital printing and sustainability. Join your peers for this dynamic program filled with the top industry experts in a gorgeous setting! Click here for more information. ENJOY TOP-NOTCH TRAINING WITHOUT LEAVING THE OFFICE! PIAG 2008 Webinar Schedule Who should attend? Everyone! These monthly webinars cover a wide variety of topics including HR, technical, sales and customer service, management, and more! When? Click here for the 2008 PIAG Webinar Schedule. Most webinars are just one hour long. Where? These webinars are designed so you can conveniently attend from your office. All you need is an internet connection! Prices are based on the connection, not the number of attendees, so book a conference room and bring the team. Why should I attend? With a wide variety of topics covered and competitive pricing, these programs are a smart way to increase your knowledge, skills and profits without leaving the office. PIAG THINK TANK MEETINGS PIAG Think Tank Meetings are brand new for 2008! These meetings are designed to keep you aware of new important information, tools and technology, changes within the industry and are a great opportunity to network with industry peers. We've kept our most popular meetings and added new ones to the mix. All of these meetings are considered "Think Tanks." These lunch meetings are generally held at 11:15 am until 1:00 pm at PIAG headquarters, located in Smyrna. Be sure to check the site often, as they are sometimes hosted offsite. Interested in hosting or sponsoring a Think Tank? Contact Tanja Dakic at 678-816-1164 or e-mail to tanjad@piag.org. Groups Include: Credit & Collections, Human Resources, Lunch with Legends, Plant/Production Managers, Prepress Managers, Sales Representatives and Managers, Top Gun and Women In Graphics. Credit & Collections Group (CCG) Who should attend? Anyone involved in the collection process, including Collection Representatives and Managers. When? April 22nd, July 15th, October 16th Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Learn from our informative speakers on how to stop the "deadbeats" in their tracks! Discuss accounts listed on the Slow Pay system to keep you informed of companies that aren't paying up and protect your company from doing business with them! Human Resources (HR) Who should attend? Anyone involved in HR, including Human Resource Managers and Assistants. When? May 1st, November 18th Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Hear updates on Georgia State Law, key bills in Congress, changes to Labor Law, OSHA and many more! Lunch with Legends (LWL) Who should attend? Owners, Presidents, Executives, Top Managers and New Members When? April 29th, December 4th Where: Atlanta Fish Market Why should I attend? Attend this popular Think Tank to hear from top industry stars and learn how they achieved great success. This meeting is ideal for networking with industry peers. Plant/Production Managers Who should attend? Plant and Production Managers When? April 14th, August 19th Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Come together to exchange valuable information among your peers. Prepress Managers Who should attend? Prepress Managers When? March 6th, June 3rd, August 14th Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Come together to exchange valuable information among your peers. Sales Representatives and Managers Who should attend? Sales Representatives and Managers When? June 5th, October 2nd Where: Atlanta Fish Market/PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Learn new sales tips and tricks to help you close the deal! Top Gun Who should attend? Owners, Presidents, Executives and Top Managers When? September 9th and November 4th Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? This meeting serves as an open roundtable discussion where attendees discuss arising issues within the industry with other top owners, presidents, executives and managers. Don't miss your chance to exchange valuable information with our peers! Women In Graphics (WIGS) Who should attend? The name says it all…this meeting is for ALL Women within our industry When? July 29th, 2008 Where: PIAG Headquarters Why should I attend? Women in a variety of different positions within the industry look forward to these meetings where they have the opportunity to come together and discuss tips, tricks and techniques. For additional information or to register for any of these programs, contact Tanja Dakic at 678-816-1164 or e-mail to tanjad@piag.org.