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From the President

Please join us this year as we hold our 70th Annual Technical Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, March 18–21, 2018. For 70 years our mission has been “to provide a worldwide forum for sharing and disseminating theoretical, functional, and practical information on current and emerging technologies for graphic arts print production and related processes.”

This year we proudly continue that tradition, with three days of presentations on the latest scientific and technical innovations in print. TAGA conferences are unique in the breadth of scope presented—with presentations ranging from commercial print and packaging applications, the latest developments in digital and inkjet printing, workflows and efficiencies, garment and wide-format printing, 3D printing, printed electronics and functional printing, and color measurement and management.

The conference is informative and sometimes challenging, as top researchers in the field present their ideas and innovations. There is a free exchange of ideas, with animated discussions and free-wheeling technical focus sessions in which the attendees can bring forward topics of interest to the conference at large, eliciting opinions from some of the best minds in the industry. These are highly animated, convivial discussions that invariably change how we see things.

Another aspect of the conference that I enjoy is the high degree of student involvement, as student TAGA chapters from graphic communications (GC) programs across the U.S., Canada, and France compete for the Kipphan Cup Award for the best technical journal. The journals showcase student research in GC and the technical prowess of the students. All attendees receive copies of the student work and can participate in judging the awards, as well as have the opportunity to engage with these bright young minds preparing to enter our industry.

Please mark your calendars for the TAGA Annual Technical Conference, where you’ll enjoy superior technical discussions; network with professionals, academics, and students; and have the opportunity to explore a vibrant and historic American city. I hope to see you in Baltimore!

Liam O’Hara
TAGA President
Associate Professor, Graphic Communications, Clemson University