March 29, 2011
NorQuest College partners for first Executive Forum in North America
International delegates to discuss excellence in print media
EDMONTON - The Print Media Academy (PMA) of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg, Germany) and NorQuest College's Centre for Excellence in Print Media are hosting an Executive Forum in Banff from September 28 to October 1, 2011. It marks the first time Heidelberg's Print Media Academy has hosted an Executive Forum event in North America and the first time the company has partnered with another organization to host a forum.
"The pressure to compete is increasing and market dynamics are changing rapidly. Managers in the print media industry need to stay up to date on industry trends and on comprehensive, sustainable methods of strategic management," says Martina Brand, Head of International Business Training at Print Media Academy, Heidelberg. "Presentations and discussions will spark new ideas within the areas of finance, sales, leadership, management and marketing. Participants will also be able to share their experiences with experts and colleagues from around the world."
The four-day seminar at Banff Centre will welcome participants from around the world, offering them the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the print sector and share strategies for success.
"WeŽll look closely at market trends in North America, but we are curious to get the global perspective," says Josh Ramsbottom, Principal of NorQuest College's Centre for Excellence in Print Media.
The course will be led by Stan Solomidis and Martina Brand.
Solomidis is the owner and director of Synthesis Australia Pty Ltd. He sits on the board of some very competitive and marketing-oriented printing businesses, which makes him well equipped to assist printing managers who are looking to improve their firm's performance.
Martina Brand is in charge of International Business Training at the Print Media Academy in Heidelberg, Germany and has extensive experience training customers and print buyers all over the world.
The Executive Forum has established itself as an important international forum within the print media industry. Executives from around the world use the forum to share country-specific experience and network in an informal atmosphere. Previous host cities have included Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Moscow, Sao Paulo and Dubai.
The seminar will start with a reception on September 27, 2011. The location for the event is Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta. The seminar fee is CAN $1,690 plus VAT (where applicable), which includes all daily seminar handouts, lunch and drinks. Participants who register before July 28 can take advantage of an early bird rate of CAN $1,390 plus VAT (where applicable). Space is limited so early registration is recommended.
Up-to-date seminar information and profiles of the speakers are available at www.print-media-academy.com and www.norquest.ca.
About Print Media Academy
Print Media Academy (PMA) of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Germany, is a centre for training and communication in the print media industry, with 17 sites worldwide. Last year alone, more than 9,000 participants from around the world attended training programs at PMA. For more information, visit www.print-media-academy.com
About the Centre for Excellence in Print Media
NorQuest College's Centre for Excellence in Print Media is a resource for print and graphic communications companies to explore the latest trends and technology affecting the print industry. Our goal is to help companies in Western Canada become more profitable, improve current print production standards and meet business needs efficiently by offering insight on new technology and innovations.
About NorQuest College
NorQuest is a Comprehensive Community Institution, based in downtown Edmonton, serving over 10,000 students a year throughout Alberta in full-time, part-time, distance and regional programs. NorQuest is the regional steward for the Edmonton region - encompassing an area from Camrose to Jasper and Drayton Valley to Whitecourt - ensuring access to post-secondary education. NorQuest provides high-quality learning opportunities that prepare graduates for careers and further studies in business, industry, health sciences, human services, early learning and education, and information, communication and design technologies. A leader in enhancing access to post-secondary education, the College is widely recognized for its foundational learning opportunities in academic upgrading, adult literacy, employment readiness and English as a Second Language education. NorQuest programming is sensitive to the cultural experience of Aboriginal learners, and learners for whom English is a second language. The College is a leader in meeting the needs of learners with disabilities. For more information, visit www.norquest.ca.
For further information on the seminar for North American customers, please contact:
Michelle Braun
Business Development Facilitator-Print Media
NorQuest College
Office: (780) 644-6480
michelle.braun@norquest.ca
For NorQuest College media inquiries, please contact:
Yuri Wuensch
Communications
NorQuest College
Office: (780) 644-5924
Mobile: (780) 288-3813
yuri.wuensch@norquest.ca
All other countries, please contact:
Silvia Becker
Print Media Academy
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Phone: +49 6221 92 5011
Fax: +49 6221 92 4929
pma-info@heidelberg.com
