2024 Semi-Annual Meeting
Join us September 17–19th in Dallas, Texas!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
to Thursday, September 19, 2024
Category: Meetings
The 2024 Semi-Annual Meeting of the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI) will take place September 17-19, 2024, at the historic Adolphus Hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas, Texas.
Featured Speakers
 |
 |
 |
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER Anthony Robles Three-time, All-American Champion Wrestler |
PRESENTER Neil Bolding MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions |
PRESENTER Rich Cray Lockton |
 |
 |
 |
| PRESENTER Howie Fenton Howie Fenton Consulting |
PRESENTER Gene Marks The Marks Group |
PRESENTER Karen Moser Welty |
 |
||
| PRESENTER Michael Voight swissQprint |
About the Venue
The Adolphus opened in 1912 under the guidance of developer Adolphus Busch, owner of Anheuser-Busch. Join the likes of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Jack Dempsey and Liberace who have all enjoyed a retreat at this prominent hotel. You'll find a host of amenities at the Adolphus including a spa, pool, boutique store, and barber shop.
Reserve your hotel room today to lock in the discounted GPI rate!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Demonstrate Your Industry Leadership. Expand Your Reach.
Feature Your Business as a Semi-Annual Meeting Sponsor!
Check out the 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank You to Our 2024 Semi-Annual Meeting Sponsors!
 |
 |
Agenda
| September 17 | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Board of Directors Meeting
GPI Board of Directors Meeting |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
First Timer Reception
Welcome to GPI! First Time Attendees are cordially invited to attend this special reception to meet and mingle before the welcome event. |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
Semi-Annual Meeting 2024 Welcome Reception All attendees and guests are invited to a Welcome Reception to kick-off the 2024 Semi-Annual Meeting! |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Dinner On Your Own
Enjoy dinner on property or venture out to local eateries. |
| September 18 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast
Wednesday Breakfast Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, TBA! |
| 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Welcome & Keynote
My Story: Unstoppable Keynote Speaker: Anthony Robles A three-time all-American champion wrestler despite being born with only one leg, Anthony Robles is the inspiring subject of the forthcoming motion picture, Unstoppable—being produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company. |
| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM |
Coffee Break
Enjoy a coffee break - Presented by Sponsor TBA |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
General Session #1
From a Production Consultant Perspective: How to Enhance Your Performance Speaker: Howie Fenton - CEO, Howie Fenton Consulting Delve into the strategies, methodologies and metrics used to assess manufacturing performance, especially those that manufacture print, signage, and specialty graphics. You will learn how to quickly implement process improvement strategies, including those from the best-selling book, “The Goal”. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Roundtable Discussion
Join fellow GPI Members for a Roundtable Discussion addressing current trends in the industry. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch
Wednesday Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
General Session #2
AI: Game-Changing Technologies That Will Impact Manufacturing and Distribution Speaker: Gene Marks - CEO, The Marks Group / Forbes Technology Columnist You’ve read about ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Nvidia, Einstein, and other AI tools that will change the way we work. As an industry leader, leverage this technology to increase productivity and profits. So what should you know now? Where should you be investing? |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
Industry Best Practice
Color Matching Speaker: Michael Voight - swissQprint A company’s logo is their trademark. Printing that logo must be done in a consistent manner every time it is ordered. Color profiling allows you to have a starting point when ink or stocks change. |
| 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Optional Tour #1: Texas Nameplate
Join Us for an Exclusive Tour of GPI Member, Texas Nameplate Co. Texas Nameplate Co. is a family owned, environmentally friendly manufacturer producing etched metal name plates, panels, signs, asset tags, and screen printed labels, decals and more for a variety of industries. Transportation will be provided to and from the factory. You must be registered for the Semi-Annual Meeting to attend. Tickets required. Space is limited. |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Reception at Community Beer Co.
Continue the conversation and network with fellow GPI Members during our evening reception. Community Beer Co. is craft brewery located at: 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247 Thank you to our reception sponsor, Horizons Incorporated! |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Dinner on Own
Explore Dallas and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. |
| September 19 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Thursday Breakfast
Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
General Session #3
Case Study on Insurance Benefits Speaker: Rich Cray - Senior Vice President, Lockton Companies Pulling from nearly 10 years experience at Holland 1916, Cray will lead a case study to examine how Holland kept costs flat without changing carriers or plan designs. He will educate our members on how Holland has accomplished this while using unique methods to finance their insurance program and leveraging strategies like direct primary care. |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
General Session #4
People, Process, Profit Speaker: Karen Moser - Chief Talent Officer, Welty Attendees will gain key HR insights including: – Corporate Mission, Vision, and Strategies – How to Build a Culture of Success Around the Highly Effective Model of Attract, Engage and Retain – How to Navigate the Challenges of the 2024 Workforce – Tools for Creating Effective Incentive Programs to Keep Employees Focused on Metrics that Move the Needle |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Coffee Break
Take a Break and Enjoy Some Coffee Courtesy of Break Sponsor, TBA |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
HR Panel and Roundtable
Join industry leaders and fellow GPI Members to discuss current issues of hiring, talent management, employee benefits, and employee retention. |
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
Industry Best Practice
Today’s Process Challenges / Tomorrow’s Opportunities Speaker: Neil Bolding - Technical Manager, MacDermid Overlay Process - What are you struggling with? What are we working on? And what's next? |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Optional Tour #2: AT&T (Cowboys') Stadium Owner's Experience Tour
Visit “America’s Team” and get behind the scenes access to the Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium. Tour includes the Players Locker Room, Cheerleaders Locker Room, Post-Game Interview Room, the field and special opportunities to visit the Owner’s Club (exclusive club for Jones Family VIP guests), Jerry Jones’ Perch, and an AI Q&A with Jerry Jones. Ticket required. Transportation to and from the stadium is included. |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Farewell Dinner
Rodeo Bar at The Adolphus |
For More Information:
PO Box 59235Schaumburg, Illinois 60159
United States 847.868.2813