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ENCORE Leadership Conference: Future Ready—Building Smarter Print Operations
From Around the World to Your Backyard: Don't Miss ENCORE 2025
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
Where: Quest Conference Center (9200 Worthington Rd Ste 400, Westerville, OH 43082)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Reception: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Member fee: $325 (conference only); $450 (conference and golf) - discounts available for additional registrants from same company
At the ENCORE Leadership Conference, attendees will gain more than just updates – they’ll walk away with actionable strategies to future-proof their operations. From automation in workflow and customer engagement to data-driven decision making and innovative HR practices, every session will be led by top subject matter experts from around the world who understand both the challenges and opportunities facing today’s print executives. This is your chance to hear directly from the leaders shaping the future of our industry, see live technology demonstrations, and connect with peers who are driving innovation in their own companies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your competitive edge, expand your network, and return with insights you can apply immediately – join us on September 22 at Quest Conference Center for a day that will define the future of print.
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9:00 am |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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9:15 am |
End-to-End Workflow (Pat McGrew, McGrewGroup; Ryan McAbee, Pixel Dot Consulting; Vishal Sahay, SpencerMetrics; and Tom Peire, Four Pees |
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10:00 am |
Automation in Customer Engagement (Ryan McAbee, Pixel Dot Consulting) |
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11:00 am |
The Role of Data in Automated Decision-Making (Vishal Sahay, SpencerMetrics) |
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Noon |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 pm |
The Cost of Not Automating (Tom Peire, Four Pees) |
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1:45 pm |
Your People, Your Advantage: HR & Employee Benefits (Melissa Dials, Fisher Phillips, and Joe Trybula, Printers 401k/Diversified FA) |
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2:45 pm |
Technology Showcase & Live Demo (Heidelberg, McGrewGroup, Pixel Dot, and OneVision) |
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4:15 pm |
Key Takeaways |
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4:30 pm |
Reception |
On Tuesday, September 23, join us for the 20th Annual Graphic Media Alliance & Sterling Distribution Golf Tournament.
Royal American Links
3300 Miller Paul Rd.
Galena, OH
You can register a foursome or, we can place you with a group.
Member fee: $135 per golfer
Member fee: $500 per foursome
Your fee includes a round of golf, cart, breakfast, lunch at the turn, two beverage tickets and BBQ buffet dinner.
ENCORE Leadership Conference: Future Ready—Building Smarter Print Operations
On Monday, September 22, 2025, Graphic Media Alliance hosts the ENCORE Leadership Conference at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus. This focused, one-day program brings together proven practitioners to share how automation, data, and modern leadership can drive smarter, more resilient print operations.
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