Connect with the Experts at Visual Impact Brisbane

Visitors to Visual Impact Brisbane will see all the latest innovations in sign, display, graphics, wide-format and textile printing, engraving, laser cutting, and more. Additionally, they can connect with experts who can help support their business's success.

The seminar concept for the Brisbane show has been reimagined by organisers Visual Connections, who say they are keen to ensure that they deliver maximum value for visitors from the time spent at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Featuring shorter, sharper, and more focused than the typical seminar session, the program will include industry thought-leaders, product specialists, and technical experts tackling a wide range of subjects and running in the more intimate environment of the theatre-style Connections Centre.

The idea, says Events Manager Charly Blades, is to deliver information and support relationships.

"Seminar sessions are always valuable for gathering information, but the relationships built across the industry are what can really make the difference as businesses navigate challenges, evaluate opportunities and make important investment decisions.

"Often, seminar attendees don't get the chance to actually connect with the presenters and ask their own questions, but in the Connections Centre, conversation will be prioritised – there will be presentations, of course, but it will be much more of a two-way conversation, with the end-goal of fostering genuine connections."

Two types of presentations will run across the show. Expert Connections sessions will feature industry leaders discussing future challenges and issues of interest, from sustainability for signage to graphic trends, workplace satisfaction, and the hot-button issue of talent, training and apprenticeships.

They will be complemented by Market Connections sessions, where product specialists and technical experts will present technology-specific information on everything from media, heat printing and transfers, and colour management to growing décor applications.

Presenters so far confirmed include Myra Anwar, Chief People & Culture Officer with Smartech; Ben Carroll, Managing Director of Velflex; Fiona Jacklyn, Business Development Manager at MEGT; Zeff Lowe, Business Development Manager – Signage & Fabric – Southern States & WA for Epson Australia; London Mills, Strategic Projects & Sustainable Green Print for Visual Media Association and Ryan Warby, National Business Development Manager – Sign & Display for Epson.

Signage businesses wanting some hands-on experience can try the latest channel letter bending solutions and learn about the business benefits of this technology for 3D illuminated signage using LEDs. Bookings are essential, and sessions are $25 each - reserve your place here.

Students will also be able to explore career opportunities at the Try-A-Trade booth, where they will be able to find out more about the range of industry careers available, get some hands-on experience with a range of typical tasks, get advice from TAFE experts and advisors, and talk to current apprentices and industry professionals for a 'real world' perspective. The full range of Sign & Print Career Connections resources will also be available on the stand.

Visual Impact Brisbane will run from 9 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 July, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Friday, 19 July, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at South Bank. Click here to register or view the latest information on the Visual Impact website, including the most up-to-date floor plan.

Platinum Sponsor Roland DG and Gold Sponsors Avery Dennison, Epson, Graphic Art Mart, HP, Spicers and Trotec are the sponsors of Visual Impact.