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Find out what's going on with GOA 2011 and the Printing Association of Florida. Click on the links below to view recent news releases.

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June 23, 2010: FESPA LAUNCHES FESPA AMERICAS EVENT TO EXPAND GLOBAL CONNECTED WIDE-FORMAT COMMUNITY Exhibitors and print service providers embrace plans for high quality pan-regional event
The first FESPA Americas event is confirmed to take place from February 24-26 2011 in Orlando, Florida, occupying around 72000 sq. ft. (8000m2) of exhibition space at the city’s Orange County Convention Center. The event will run alongside the established Graphics of the Americas (GoA) show, organised by the Printing Association of Florida (PAF). FESPA Americas 2011 will be a pan-regional event, targeting audiences from the commercial and wide format print community in the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and will include visitor programmes in English and Spanish. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

June 21, 2010: Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference Receiving High Numbers of Speaker Proposals and Ideas for Session Content - Spots are filling up quickly for the Orlando show; proposals must be received before July 31, 2010 deadline
The annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Call for Speakers has been well received and space is filling up quickly. Interested speakers and those wishing to submit session content ideas for next year’s show have until July 31, 2010. GOA 2011 is being held in Orlando, Florida, on February 24-26, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. Renowned for its world-class educational sessions in both English and Spanish, GOA 2011 reaches out to industry professionals and executives for feedback and speaker submissions in order to build the most relevant, current and sought-after educational tracks to offer attendees and exhibitors. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

May 26, 2010: Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference Opens Call for Speakers - GOA 2011 being held in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 24-26, 2011
The Printing Association of Florida, producer of the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Expo & Conference, is accepting speaker submissions now through July 31, 2010 for next year’s event. GOA 2011 is being held in Orlando, Florida, on February 24-26, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center (North Hall). Renowned for its world-class educational sessions in both English and Spanish, GOA 2011 reaches out to industry professionals and executives for feedback and speaker submissions in order to build the most relevant, current and sought-after educational tracks to offer attendees and exhibitors. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

April 16, 2010: Graphics of the Americas 2010 Education Session Presentations Available for Download - Industry experts' presentations downloadable
The 35th annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Conference and Exhibition, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center on February 25-27, played host to over 70 cutting-edge conference sessions led by the industry's most valued industry experts and educators. Today George Ryan, President of GOA, says that presentations are available for download online. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

February 25, 2010: Graphics of the Americas Moves to Orlando in 2011 - For the first time ever, GOA 2011 set for the Orange County Convention Center, February 24-26, 2011
The Printing Association of Florida is pleased to announce that next year, for the first time ever, the Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Expo & Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida. The show is scheduled for February 24-26, 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center. This announcement coincides with the opening of the show's 35th anniversary celebration, where an impressive roster of 300+ exhibitors will debut and showcase the latest industry products and technology. Graphics of the Americas has become the premier trade show and educational conference for the traditional and digital printing and publishing industries, spanning North and South America and the Caribbean, and is anticipated to draw even bigger crowds in one of the world's top destinations, Orlando, in 2011. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

February 18, 2010: Graphics of the Americas 2010 Exhibitors Set to Shine with Range of New and Proven Products - 300 exhibitors provide glimpse of the future and state-of-the-market at 35th annual exposition showcasing convergence of industry knowledge, proven products and the latest technology
Printing, graphic arts, marketing and creative professionals from all over the world are in for a glimpse of the future as well as the state of the market at the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) exhibition and conference, celebrating its 35th anniversary February 25-27 in Miami Beach, Florida. With multiple new product announcements on tap at the show and a broad showing of current solutions and services from 300 exhibitors, attendees are sure to discover exciting new solutions as well as proven ones they can put to use for increased productivity and profit. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

February 10, 2010: Graphics of the Americas Takes its Offerings to the Next Level with Free Expo Theater & Show Floor Activities
Graphics of the Americas 2010 (GOA) is once again taking its offerings for show attendees to the next level. One of the largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the U.S., GOA is hosting a free Expo Theater featuring sessions with senior level executives from leading exhibiting companies, as well as novel product demonstrations on the show floor. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

January 13, 2010: Graphics of the Americas 2010 Unveils Top-Notch Educational and Special Bonus Sessions: Microsoft keynote address, special bonus sessions, the popular cre8 Conference, sessions offered in Spanish and more
Miami Beach won’t be the only hot venue in February. Graphics of the Americas 2010 (GOA) has more top-notch educational sessions and special bonus opportunities than ever to help professionals stay ahead of the industry curve at the 35th anniversary show on February 25-27 in Miami Beach, Florida. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

December 15, 2009: Graphics of the Americas 2010 Exhibitor List Among the Industry’s Best of the Best - 200 exhibitors are thus far signed up for the 35th annual exposition & educational event of the year
Graphics of the Americas (GOA), celebrating its 35th anniversary February 25-27 in Miami Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that an all-star line-up of exhibitors have again signed up to be a part of one of the largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the U.S. A unique expo and conference that attracts print providers, suppliers and creative professionals from all over the world, GOA 2010 showcases the convergence of industry knowledge, products and technology. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

December 3, 2009: Graphics of the Americas 2010 Announces its Annual Brand Protection Conference: Innovations in Security Printing
Counterfeiting -- an alarming $800 billion industry worldwide -- has snowballed into a major issue facing brand owners and the designers, pre-media, and printers who supply them. Those attending Graphics of the Americas’ 2010 Brand Protection Conference will gain essential knowledge and insight about the latest innovations in counterfeit printing to protect brand image and product integrity. The next annual Brand Protection Conference takes place at Graphics of the Americas (GOA) in Miami Beach, Florida on February 25-26, 2010. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

November 17, 2009: Graphics of the Americas 2010: A New Dimension in Graphic Communications - 35th Anniversary Kicks Off with Visionary Keynote from Microsoft Executive and World-Famous cre8 Conference, Hosted by AGI, Co-Locates with GOA 2010
The reports are unanimous: Print is here to stay. However, it will exist as one of several types of communications that will be purchased by brand owners in the future. The new age of communications is on the horizon, and the place to see, hear, and touch all the options for your graphic arts future is Graphics of the Americas (GOA), celebrating its 35th anniversary February 25-27 in Miami Beach, Florida. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

October 6, 2009: George Ryan Will Moderate Panel at NPES 2009 Annual Conference
Printing industry veteran George Ryan, CEO of Printing Association of Florida (PAF) and the Graphics of the Americas exhibition and conference, will moderate a printer panel, "Perspectives on the New World of Print," at the NPES 2009 Annual Conference in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

September 23, 2009: Graphics of the Americas Again Delivers Full-Slate of Educational Sessions Being Offered in Spanish 2010 Conference Features Renowned Spanish
Graphics of the Americas (GOA), the largest annual combined exposition and education event in the U.S. produced by the Printing Association of Florida, is excited to announce a stellar line-up of educational sessions being offered in Spanish to its 2010 conference schedule. Celebrating its 35th year, Graphics of the Americas is being held on February 25-27, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

August 24, 2009: 2010 GALA Young Entrepreneur Award Recipient Gerardo Zamora Reynoso, Grupo CAZ to be Honored at Graphics of the Americas
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) proudly announces that Gerardo Zamora Reynoso, Director General of Centro de Autoedicion Zamora, CAZ S.A. de C.V. (Grupo CAZ) is the recipient of the 2010 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Young Entrepreneur Award. Gerardo Zamora Reynoso will receive PAF's prestigious GALA Young Entrepreneur Award during the annual reception held in conjunction with the Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference, Miami Beach, Fla. February 25-27, 2010. The 2010 GALA reception will be held at the W Hotel, South Beach. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

July 14, 2009: 2010 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Recipients to be Honored at Graphics of the Americas: Suttle-Straus' John R. Berthelsen and Quebecor World Chile's Carlos Hernan Aguirre Vargas Named 2010 Leaders
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) proudly announces the recipients of the 2010 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Award recipients. Mr. John R. Berthelsen, President and CEO, Suttle-Straus; and Carlos Hernan Aguirre Vargas, Director and General Manager, Quebecor World Chile S.A.; will receive PAF's prestigious GALA Award during the annual reception held in conjunction with the Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference, being held in Miami Beach, Fla. February 25-27, 2010. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

June 8, 2009: Graphics of the Americas Makes its Debut on Tradeshow Week’s Top 200 Tradeshow List
Graphics of the Americas (GOA), the largest annual combined exposition and education event in the U.S. produced by the Printing Association of Florida, proudly announces its debut to the prestigious Tradeshow Week 200 list. The Tradeshow Week 200, is an annual directory that features a listing and analysis of the 200 largest tradeshows in the U.S. and the 50 largest tradeshows in Canada. This list features 2008 shows that are ranked by net square feet of paid exhibit space. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

May 28, 2009: Graphics of the Americas’ George Ryan Announces Call for Speakers
Here’s your chance to showcase your expertise to graphic communications professionals from around the globe. Graphics of the Americas 2010 has announced its call for speakers to participate in the 35th annual expo and conference, PAF President George Ryan said today. The event will be held February 25-27, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Last year’s expo and conference attracted 9,500 attendees from 70 countries. More than 1,200 attendees participated in the diverse educational sessions. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

April 28, 2009: Graphics of the Americas Becoming Anchor Conference for Product Package Counterfeiting Protection
Graphics of the Americas (GOA) is becoming an important annual meeting venue for brand owners and printers looking for state-of-the-art anti-counterfeiting technologies and techniques, GOA president George Ryan said today. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

March 19, 2009: Graphics of the Americas 2009 Sizzles in Miami
Technology, networking, and education once again brought thousands of graphic communications professionals together in Miami Beach, Florida for the annual Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Exposition and Conference held from February 26-28. Attendees from the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe came to do business with more than 400+ exhibiting vendors. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

February 11, 2009: Graphics of the Americas Announces Live Vehicle Wrap Demonstrations Showcasing the Latest Advances in Large Format Specialty Printing
Colorful, bold, exciting and growing in popularity among marketers and consumers alike, vehicle wrap advertising has experienced 15% growth in recent years. Now for the first time at Graphics of the Americas (GOA) 2009 (www.GOA2009.com), visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest vehicle wrap technology in live demonstrations and training sessions. GOA takes place February 26-28 in Miami Beach, Fla. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

February 6, 2009: Print Buyers Program at GOA 2009 Offers Insights for Both Print Buyers and Printers on How Best to Work in Today’s Environment
Today’s challenging economic climate imposes unique and sometimes confusing operating conditions on print buyers and printers alike. At Graphics of the Americas 2009, both sides of the equation will be able to sharpen their skills and gain new insights into the latest technologies and the wealth of additional options available to them at the Print Buyers Workshop and Print Buyers Panel sessions running Thursday, Feb. 26th and Friday February 27th here in Miami Beach. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

January 29, 2009: U.S. Department of Commerce Promotes Graphics of the Americas to International Buyers
The Graphics of the Americas (GOA) show reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce has selected it to participate in its 2009 International Buyer Program (IBP). The IBP promotes key U.S. trade shows to international business executives. The program brings thousands of international buyers each year to meet with U.S. companies at major U.S. trade shows. According to show management, Graphics of the Americas is among only 32 trade shows - out of a pool of approximately 7,000 US events-chosen for IBP. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

January 22, 2009: Graphics of the Americas 2009 Turns up the Heat with Expanded Conference, Heavy-Hitter Speakers and Jam-Packed Expo
Graphics of the Americas (G0A) is turning up the heat in Miami this February 26-28, 2009, with the most jam-packed expo and star-studded, heavy-hitting conference in its 34-year history. Beginning with a keynote presentation from celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist and author, Dave Barry; GOA, the premier expo and conference for the printing and publishing industry, is this year reaffirming its position as a true, "next generation" event with an even more content-rich, opportunity-filled, educational, technological and networking venue that continues to draw both loyal and first-time attendees. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

January 20, 2009: Frank Romano to Lead Two Critical Seminars at Graphics of the Americas Next Month
He's been around the world dozens of times, but his most recent travels culminate in Miami, where print guru-extraordinaire Frank Romano brings news of the future of print, and in particular the powerful industry move to inkjet, in two essential sessions at Graphics of the Americas 2009, February 26-28 in Miami Beach, Fla. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

January 12, 2009: Brand Protection Conference at Graphics of the Americas Will Deliver Indispensible Protection Against the $600+ Billion Illegal Counterfeiting Industry
Forged coupons, vouchers, prescriptions, product and medicine labels, financial instruments, IDs, tags, labels origination and authorization documents, and even passports... They're literally everywhere...and they're illegal! Download the full story (.pdf) ...

December 17, 2008: Adobe and Ghent Workgroup Experts Among Those Offering Free Seminars at Graphics of the Americas
What's free in Miami besides the abundant sunshine? For Graphics of the Americas 2009 (GOA) attendees, it's incomparable networking and, in an announcement made today, the opportunity to attend one of several complimentary educational training sessions being held on the show floor itself, in the Expo Theater. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

December 8, 2008: Graphics of the Americas 2009 Teams with Hot Design Gurus at Aquent for Biggest Creative and Prepress Educational Program to Date
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF), GOA host, is partnering with Aquent Graphics Institute (AGI) to offer a state-of-the-art series of educational conferences and tutorials developed specifically for art directors, creative and prepress professionals. Aquent is the world's leading design staffing agency and provider of training, consulting, and support services. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

December 4, 2008: Graphics of the Americas 2009 Announces “Supervising Print Production” Two-Day Seminar
Rick Green’s popular “Supervising Print Production” seminar will come to Miami Beach as part of Graphics of the Americas 2009’s (GOA) line-up of educational conferences. GOA takes place February 27-28, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

November 6, 2008: 2009 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) Recipient for North America Named by Printing Association of Florida
The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) is proud to name the recipient of the 2009 Graphic Arts Leaders of the Americas (GALA) for North America Award: Mr. Hans H. Wegner, vice president, production services, National Geographic Society, Washington, DC. Wegner will be receiving the award before an international audience of graphic arts industry leaders and guests at the 27th annual GALA Award Banquet and Reception, Wednesday, February 25 in Miami, Florida, in conjunction with Graphics of the Americas’ 2009 exhibition and conference. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

September 18, 2008: Celebrated Pulitzer Prize Winning Humor Columnist and Author, Dave Barry, to Speak at Graphics of the Americas 2009
Celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist and author, Dave Barry is speaking at Graphics of the Americas (GOA) Exposition and Conference 2009 on opening day morning, February 26, at 11 a.m. The conference and tradeshow, attended by nearly 11,000 graphic arts industry professionals from 78 countries last year, is being held February 26-28 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

July 28, 2008: By Popular Demand… Graphics of the Americas 2009 Brings Back Full Spanish-Language Conference Program
The many thousands of Spanish-speaking attendees who make up almost 37% of Graphics of the Americas (GOA) visitors are having their wishes answered, as GOA 2009 brings back its popular Spanish language educational conference program. Slated for February 26-28, 2009, the Spanish-language seminars will once again be a key component of the Graphics of the Americas conference and tradeshow, scheduled for February 26-28, 2009, in Miami Beach, Florida. The multinational presenters are among the best in the industry, leading 11 seminars for Latin American graphic arts professionals at GOA 2009. Download the full story (.pdf) ...

June 24, 2008: Graphics of the Americas’ George Ryan Announces Call for Speakers
Graphics of the Americas 2009 is opening its call for speakers to participate in the 34th annual event being held February 26– 28, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, PAF President George Ryan said today. Speakers will have the opportunity to present to graphic communications decision makers. In 2008, Graphics of the Americas (GOA) drew 13,000 attendees from 78 countries. Download the full story (.pdf) ...