BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ontario Printing and Imaging Association - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ontario Printing and Imaging Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ontarioprinting.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ontario Printing and Imaging Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260309T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T170245Z UID:10000104-1774445400-1774449000@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:Agentic AI in Print Workflows: Live Demo\, Guardrails\, and Pilot Planning DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence in print continues to move past prompts and into repeatable operational tasks. This follow-up workshop brings Agentic AI out of theory and into a practical “ride along” workshop format\, where our presenters demonstrate how inputs become structured outputs inside realistic print roles and constraints.\n \n\n OPIA welcomes Christopher Smyth and Lee Eldridge for this interactive session focused on demo\, critique\, and deployment-ready thinking. Using our February Print Pulse Live session: Beyond the Prompt: Agentic AI for Print Professionals as a foundation\, the goal of this month’s webinar is to show what a well-scoped AI agent actually looks like when it is asked to perform clear tasks with realistic inputs\, boundaries\, approved data\, and human oversight.\n \n\n The key idea is that AI is already present and active in many workplaces\, but there are risks around informal adoption without governance or reproducibility\, and opportunities in formalizing both tools and processes organizationally. Agentic AI was introduced as a supervised role-based system that can reliably convert unstructured inputs into structured decisions and documents\, provided it is constrained by instructions\, data access rules\, and review steps.\n \n\n This workshop assumes that foundation and moves to the next logical phase: What does this look like in a workflow that you can actually test and pilot?\n \n\n Through this walkthrough of setting up an agent tasked to perform a specific task or job\, session attendees will observe the various inputs\, the implementation of the reasoning structure\, the checks\, and the final outputs.\n \n\n The Session will focus on…\n \n\n\n A very brief refresher on agentic AI and why data sovereignty and the “role plus data plus rules” system can make your automation more reliable and consistent with your business needs.\n \n\n Live “ride-along” demo(s) of set up and testing with print-specific examples\n \n\n Group critique prompts\, where participants are asked to help identify risks\, gaps\, and potential process improvements\n \n\n A guided deployment worksheet: \n\n\n Pick a use case\n \n\n Define the agent\n \n\n Map the data / input sources\n \n\n Set output standards and review rules\n \n\n Test!\n \n\n\n\n Group Brainstorming around other roles and tasks that fit this structure\n \n\n Open Q and A focused on implementation and adoption barriers URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/agentic-ai-in-print-workflows-live-demo-guardrails-and-pilot-planning/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Webinar-Series-Feature-Image-Agentic-AI-in-Print-Workflows-Live-Demo-Guardrails-and-Pilot-Planning.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Printing &%3B Imaging Association":MAILTO:info.ontarioprinting@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260112T222820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222820Z UID:10000100-1775610000-1775869199@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:Sign Expo 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sign Expo is the flagship annual event of the International Sign Association\, bringing together professionals from across the sign\, graphics\, and visual communications industries. The event serves as a central meeting point for sign manufacturers\, fabricators\, installers\, designers\, printers\, and suppliers to explore the latest technologies\, materials\, and production techniques shaping the signage market.\n \n\n The exhibition showcases a wide range of solutions including wide-format printing\, digital signage\, substrates\, lighting\, software\, automation\, and finishing equipment. In addition to the show floor\, Sign Expo features a strong educational program with sessions focused on business management\, sales and marketing\, workforce development\, regulatory considerations\, and emerging trends influencing the future of signage and visual branding.\n \n\n For print and graphics companies looking to expand or strengthen their signage capabilities\, Sign Expo 2026 provides a valuable opportunity to assess new technologies\, benchmark best practices\, and connect with peers and suppliers. The event is particularly relevant for organizations seeking growth opportunities at the intersection of print\, signage\, branding\, and experiential graphics. URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/sign-expo-2026/ LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, 9800 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32869-1509\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event-Image-Sign-Expo-2026-800x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="International Sign Association":MAILTO:info@signs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260112T214730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221105Z UID:10000097-1777165200-1777510799@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:FORUM INFOFLEX 2026 DESCRIPTION:FORUM INFOFLEX is the flagship annual conference and exhibition of the Flexographic Technical Association\, bringing together the global package printing community. The event is widely recognized as a premier forum for flexographic\, digital\, and hybrid package printing\, attracting converters\, printers\, brand owners\, and suppliers from across the packaging value chain. It combines a large-scale exhibition with technical education\, peer networking\, and practical insights focused on improving print quality\, efficiency\, and profitability.\n \n\n FORUM INFOFLEX places a strong emphasis on applied technology and operational excellence. Attendees can explore the latest developments in press technology\, inks\, substrates\, plates\, workflow automation\, inspection systems\, and finishing solutions\, while educational sessions address real-world challenges such as process control\, sustainability\, workforce development\, and adapting to evolving brand and regulatory requirements. Live demonstrations and expert-led discussions help translate innovation into actionable improvements for the pressroom and the broader packaging operation.\n \n\n For print and packaging leaders planning future investments or process improvements\, FORUM INFOFLEX 2026 offers an important opportunity to benchmark capabilities\, assess emerging technologies\, and connect with industry peers facing similar market pressures. The event is particularly relevant for organizations focused on flexographic excellence\, hybrid print strategies\, and continuous improvement in high-volume packaging production. URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/2026-forum-infoflex/ LOCATION:Baird Center\, 400 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event-Image-2026-FORUM-INFOFLEX-800x600-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T143000 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260330T134716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161826Z UID:10000105-1777383000-1777386600@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:From Confusion to Conversion: How One Messaging Playbook Unified Our Company and Closed More Deals DESCRIPTION:Is your company struggling with inconsistent messaging across departments? Are you talking more about what makes you proud rather than what makes your customers’ jobs easier? Join us for an exploration of how a company-wide Messaging Playbook can transform your business. Discover how one organization moved from having multiple departments sharing different messages with customers—creating confusion rather than clarity—to a unified approach that resonates. Learn why talking about company pride points like decades of history often misses the mark on what actually matters to customers.\n \n\n In this candid session\, you’ll discover:\n \n\n\n The hidden cost of fragmented messaging – How departmental silos dilute your value proposition and confuse prospects\n \n\n The customer-first framework shift – Why leading with customer problems (not your pride points) changes everything\n \n\n The attract-then-prove strategy – How to structure your messaging to first draw customers in\, then build trust with your credentials\n \n\n Real ROI from alignment – Concrete results from having one cohesive\, customer-facing message across the entire organization\n \n\n\n This session will walk you through an honest “before and after” case study—from a melting pot of feel-good but ineffective messages to a unified playbook that helped close more deals. You’ll leave with practical insights on how to assess your current messaging\, identify what’s resonating (and what’s not)\, and build alignment across your organization.\n \n\n Register here: https://ontarioprinting.org/home/opia-industry-events/event-registration/ URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/from-confusion-to-conversion-how-one-messaging-playbook-unified-our-company-and-closed-more-deals/ LOCATION:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Webinar-Series-Feature-Image-From-Confusion-to-Conversion-How-One-Messaging-Playbook-Unified-Our-Company-and-Closed-More-Deals-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Printing &%3B Imaging Association":MAILTO:info.ontarioprinting@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260206T161325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161325Z UID:10000102-1778052600-1778068800@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:Advance: Women in Manufacturing Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Advance: Women in Manufacturing Breakfast is a half-day industry event that brings together women leaders\, professionals\, innovators\, and changemakers across the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturing Online and presented by Annex Business Media\, the breakfast features a keynote presentation\, panel discussions\, mentorship opportunities\, and facilitated networking designed to spotlight leadership\, advancement\, and gender equity in manufacturing.\n \n\n Participants will gain insights into best practices for career progression\, organizational inclusion\, and industry innovation\, while building connections with peers and industry executives. The event serves both as a professional development forum and an opportunity to accelerate action toward meaningful representation and sustained success for women across manufacturing disciplines. URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/advance-women-in-manufacturing-breakfast/ LOCATION:Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel\, 55 Reading Court\, Toronto\, ON\, M9W 7K7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Event-Image-Advance-Women-in-Manufacturing-Breakfast-800x600-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260408T013436 CREATED:20260112T210438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221036Z UID:10000096-1779152400-1779497999@ontarioprinting.org SUMMARY:FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 DESCRIPTION:FESPA Global Print Expo is one of Europe’s leading exhibitions for the global print and visual communications industry. The event brings together printers\, converters\, brand owners\, and suppliers to explore the latest developments in wide-format\, digital\, textile\, and industrial printing. Attendees gain direct access to live equipment demonstrations\, new materials\, workflow solutions\, and emerging technologies shaping the future of print production.\n \n\n The Expo places a strong emphasis on practical innovation and commercial application. Visitors can engage with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing printing hardware\, inks\, substrates\, finishing solutions\, software\, and automation tools. Educational features and conference sessions complement the show floor\, offering insights into sustainability\, personalization\, efficiency\, and new business opportunities across signage\, graphics\, packaging\, décor\, and apparel markets.\n \n\n For print service providers and industry leaders\, FESPA Global Print Expo offers a valuable opportunity to benchmark technology investments\, identify growth areas\, and connect with peers from around the world. The event is particularly relevant for organizations evaluating capital equipment\, exploring diversification strategies\, or seeking to stay current with global trends influencing competitiveness and profitability in the print and packaging sector. URL:https://ontarioprinting.org/event/2026-fespa-global-print-expo/ LOCATION:Gran Via\, 46\, Planta 2\, Centro\, Madrid\, 28013\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ontarioprinting.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event-Image-2026-FESPA-Global-Print-Expo-800x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="FESPA":MAILTO:info@fespa.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR