EskoArtwork announces EskoWorld 2010
EskoArtwork has announced that its next EskoWorld worldwide conference will be held at the Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel and Marina, from April 18-21, 2010.
Company Supplied -- Graphic Arts Online, November 5, 2009
Gent (Belgium), November 2009 - EskoArtwork (www.esko.com/eskoworld) hasannounced that, following last year's success, its next EskoWorldworldwide conference will be held at the Marriott Tampa Waterside Hoteland Marina, from April 18-21, 2010. EskoArtwork plans to broaden theprogram for the upcoming event to offer more valuable content to moreusers, in more markets, with more partners and for more applications.
EskoWorld Mission: Share ideas and knowledge
EskoWorld brings together customers, EskoArtwork partners, productspecialists and support staff into an environment that encourages theexchange of ideas and product knowledge. To support the event,EskoArtwork assembles a large number of staff for conference programpresentations and demonstrations and to ensure that they have ample timeto listen to all the customer input and to provide feedback. EskoArtworkpartners are also on-hand to provide answers to questions on howworkflows can be extended and integrated.
"During EskoWorld, users participate in training sessions, roundtablediscussions, seminars and hands-on labs, designed for novice,journeyman, and advanced users. Attendees often discuss product use andbest practices tips among themselves, allowing them to return home withactionable ideas that can add even more value to their EskoArtworksolutions," explains Simon James, EskoArtwork SVP Marketing. "Mostimportant, EskoWorld allows us to share product plans with our users andto listen carefully to their feedback. Attendees have had an active rolein offering suggestions for improvements to EskoArtwork solutions. Theirviews about our technology, service and support provide critical inputfor future product and business planning."
The organization of the event and preparation of relevant content isalways a collaborative process between EskoArtwork and the EskoArtworkUsers Group International (EUGI) leadership. "The conference continuesto grow in scope and usefulness. Many attendees find EskoWorld veryhelpful because they can receive in-depth insight into their use oftheir products and solutions--not just from EskoArtwork but from otherusers, too. Attendees can choose to attend seminars, or view demos, allin the same place, any time they want," observes Greg Wishon of TempleInland, and EUGI Board Member. "We expect that EskoWorld 2010 willextend offerings from more third party vendors, as well as provide morehands-on workflow training sessions from EskoArtwork. It's an invaluableresource for all users."
Global representation from the complete spectrum of packaging and printprovidersWhile based in the U.S., EskoWorld draws strong worldwide interest. For2010, EskoArtwork expects more of its attendees to arrive from overseas,adding to the substantial growth in attendance. "Our primary goal is toattract attendees from the complete spectrum of the many thousands ofEskoArtwork users worldwide: packaging and graphic arts companies suchas converters, commercial printers, publishers, sign and display firms,to packaging designers and brand owners," adds Simon James. "In thisglobal economy, we believe our users benefit significantly frominteracting with others from around the world."
High praise from 2009 attendeesEven during the difficult economy in 2009, the user conference was aresounding success, with strong attendance and a complete program thatwas appreciated by users. "The sessions I attended were veryinformative, and useful," commented Jonathan Peace of nVIUS Graphics,Inc. "The speakers did an excellent job answering and explaining allquestions asked. I was very pleased with the conference and howeverything turned out."
"The conference was better than I even thought it would be," addedSuzanne Fontana, of Pamco Label. "Since attending, my company hasexperienced even more value from our system. The wealth of informationand the networking is a great benefit."
Exceptional networking event with EskoArtwork partnersEskoWorld also benefits EskoArtwork industry and technology partners,with a dedicated exhibition area that allows them to offer attendeesready access to demos and helpful information, along with opportunitiesto make presentations to the group. "The 2009 event was a greatopportunity for us to introduce our company and solutions to anexclusive audience. For us, the event was much more efficient than anytradeshow," explains Michael Lauterbach, head of customer relations andbusiness development, Dr. Lauterbach & Partner GmbH, SAP BusinessPartner and supplier of ERP solutions for the packaging industry. "Ithank EskoArtwork and their user group for the professional eventmanagement and great support. We will definitely participate in the 2010event."
Information and registration
EskoArtwork users can register for the conference by visiting www.esko.com/eskoworld. The site also operates as a centralcommunications platform and will be frequently updated with latestinformation, agenda details, speaker backgrounds, and more. Moreinformation about the venue is available at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamc-tampa-marriott-waterside-hotel-and-marina/.
An 'early bird' fee is available for those who register before March 19.Customers from EMEALA and ASP who register by the end of 2009 are alsoeligible to enter a drawing for a series of free flights.
