Virtual: AI Bootcamp for Printers - 3 Part Series

AI Bootcamp for Printers - 3 Part Series

Learn AI. Lose the Anxiety. Level Up Your Print Shop.

A hands-on 3-part monthly series, plus additional on-demand bonus videos, that replaces AI panic with practical power so that your team walks out ready to apply real tools, not theories.

About the Bootcamp

AI isn’t coming for your print shop.
But the shops that understand it are coming for your margins.

This bootcamp cuts through the noise and the fear to show you how AI actually fits into print - right now, in real workflows, with real tools your team can use immediately.

AI Bootcamp for Printers is a practical, no-hype, 3-part learning series built specifically for print professionals.

No buzzwords. No tech overwhelm. No “replace your team” nonsense.

Instead, you’ll learn how AI works, where it helps, where it doesn’t, and how to apply it safely and responsibly across operations, communication, and design. Each session builds on the last so that by the end, AI feels less like a threat and more like a power tool you actually know how to use.

By the end of the series, you and your team will:

• Understand AI well enough to make confident decisions, not guesses
• Reduce wasted time on repetitive tasks and manual busywork
• Improve quoting, communication, and internal workflows
• Support designers and production teams without slowing them down
• Create clear guidelines for safe, responsible AI use in your shop
• Leave with practical tools and next steps, not abstract ideas
• Replace anxiety with clarity and curiosity with capability

Presented in conjunction with APAN and Eternity, this hands-on virtual bootcamp is designed to meet printers exactly where they are - whether you’re AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting.

Built specifically for the print industry, the series combines live, instructor-led sessions with practical guidance you can apply immediately. No matter your role or department, you’ll gain a clear understanding of where AI adds real value, where it doesn’t, and how to use it responsibly inside your shop.

You’ll finish the bootcamp with clarity instead of confusion, confidence instead of anxiety, and concrete skills you can put to work right away - or informed choices about what not to adopt.

The 3-Part Series

Part 1. AI Fundamentals for Printers
Thursday, 1/22/26 at 1:00 pm EST

Build a clear understanding of how AI works and how to use it safely and confidently. You’ll learn:

• Core AI concepts that make sense for print
• Security, privacy, and responsible use
• Ethics and risk awareness
• How to build an AI usage policy for your shop
• Practical first steps you can apply immediately

Part 2. AI for Print Operations
Thursday, 2/19/26 at 1:00 pm EST
Streamline the busywork. Boost efficiency. Free up your team’s time. You’ll learn:

• Workflow optimization with AI
• Smarter quoting and estimating support
• Customer communication tools
• Automation opportunities that save hours

Part 3. AI for Print Design
Thursday, 3/19/26 at 1:00 pm EST
Enhance creativity without slowing production. You’ll learn:

• Concept and layout support
• Faster proofing and iteration
• Image cleanup and enhancement
• Creative tools that improve output without replacing designers

Registration & Pricing

Cost for PIAG Members: 

$150 per person - Registration includes three live sessions, plus three different on-demand videos to continue learning about AI for Printers.

$90 per person - Registration includes three live sessions (on-demand videos not included).

No partial registrations or refunds for missed sessions will be granted. 

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Meet the Presenter

Mike Lannen, Eternity
Mike Lannen is the Founder of Eternity, a leading web design and AI consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont. With over two decades of experience in digital innovation, Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, known for his engaging and insightful presentations on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

As an Eagle Scout and an openly neurodivergent professional (auDHD: ADHD + Autism), he brings unique perspectives to problem-solving and creative strategies. Mike is deeply committed to building user-friendly digital experiences and fostering authentic client relationships. Passionate about smart home technology and AI advancements, he remains at the forefront of innovation, empowering businesses to thrive in an increasingly automated world.