Make plans now to attend the 2017 NPIRI Fall Technical Conference, October 10-12,2017, at the Hilton Chicago / Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center and learn the latest developments on key issues affecting the Ink Industry – as well as enjoy face-to-face professional networking that is just not available through online sources. You can customize your schedule and enjoy technical presentations that focus on topics of interest to graphic arts raw material suppliers and vendors, ink manufacturers, printers and brand owners, and return to work with new ideas, methods, and best practices that you can apply immediately.

Need an idea of what to expect? NAPIM and NPIRI are pleased to announce that all previous Fall Technical Conference presentations are now available, free to members, in a searchable, indexed, database. Search by year or keyword and discover a valuable library of applied research. Since its inception, the annual NPIRI Fall Technical Conference has offered both members and non-members maximum technical educational and networking opportunities with a minimal time commitment.

New for 2017: Intro to Ink Formulation and Manufacturing – A Short Course. In this fast-paced, information-packed, 3.5-hr. course, a group of experts will take you through the basics of printing ink raw material selection, essential formulation steps, a walk-through the manufacturing processes, and an overview of printing ink QA/QC testing and customer support practices (takes place October 10, separate registration required).