The World Print and Communication Congress is finally upon us
Hosted by the World Print and Communication Forum (WPCF), the conference has to date attracted phenomenal interest, attributed to the line-up of world class speakers and the unique global networking opportunity it will offer delegates in one of the world's most beautiful cities: Cape Town.
The Congress theme of "The World of Print-Profiting Today and Tomorrow", will see delegates informed on current and future industry issues affecting global markets and will offer specific information on the major print markets of the world.
"This Congress marks the first time that the international graphics industries will meet on the continent of Africa. The world of print seems to be in a state of constant change, and it is the aim of this conference not only to identify these challenges, but to identify appropriate means to address them," explains Chris Sykes, WPCF President, and Chief Executive of the Printing Industries Federation of South Africa.
"The WPCF consists not only of the major national and trans-national printing organisations, but also major suppliers who are interested in the long term health of the industry globally. We face the same challenges, and it is our intention to work together with all stakeholders to ensure that we will all profit in the long term," he said.
With over 39 confirmed event sponsors and delegates from every continent on the globe, the congress is set to be a truly world-class gathering. The conference line-up concludes with a host of speakers and topics including;
The WPC8 organisers have a comprehensive delegates partners programme lined-up as well. The partners programme includes visiting a myriad of spectacular sights that the city of Cape Town has to offer including a cable car ride up Table Mountain, a visit to a diamond processing works and a visit to a wine estate, amongst others.
WPC8 takes place from the 24 - 28 January 2005 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. For additional information on the full congress programme and respective partner programme, please go to www.wpc8.com. Interested parties may register on the WPC8 website.