How to future proof the sign industry from environmental change will be a focus of next year’s New Zealand Sign and Display Association’s (NZSDA) Vision 2020 - Shaping the Vision Expo. The country’s largest graphics, sign, display and large format trade show will be held in Auckland on June 11-13, the same week as the NZSDA conference and its awards event.
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“Hot topics for shaping the future right now are well-being and environmental change and our industry must become more responsible to find better, more creative and innovative ways to overcome these changes,” says Melissa Coutts, the NZSDA’s secretary and marketing co-ordinator.
“Some of our Industry leaders have already lead some changes and challenged the industry, and we welcome their insights throughout our Expo and conference. No matter how change comes about, the most important message here is that change is needed, it is wanted, and it is how we progress forward and learn from others as to how we make it successful to future proof our industry and businesses. As an association and for the industry, we will resolve and build upon achievements and successful outcomes as they happen now and in the future.
“As we approach the first year of the 2020 decade and over fifty years from when the NZSDA was established, we gather to chart a vision for the sign Industry on the basis of today’s realities and prospects for the decades leading into the future years.
“Reflecting and learning from past successes and failures gives us strength and knowledge to make for a better and stronger future,” says Coutts. “Having the right knowledge gives you power to become more creative, innovative and sympathetic to our future environment and well-being. What has worked in the past won’t necessarily be successful today or in the days ahead, therefore making better choices and challenging our mindsets to find the best business processes and outcomes will define our world and the way we live it. Simply by developing more sustainable differences that will engage and embrace new technologies will give staff power to be the best they can - same end goal - making a difference in your business and the industry.”
Registrations are now open for Vision 2020, and the association announced there will be two stand prizes at next year’s event, for ‘best large’ and ‘best small’ stands. Visitors will vote alongside three industry experts, with winners announced at the Awards of Excellence evening.
“Keep to the theme and engage with the industry and visitors through vibrant, exciting and interactive stands,” Coutts advises. “Innovation of future technologies seems to be a world-wide focus; whether it be automation or efficiencies, textiles or sustainability, the key message is, how will your products or services shape the future of sign making and how will these be showcased in an engaging, innovative way?”
Vision 2020 will take place at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland from June 11-13 2020 and will feature latest technology from leading wide format manufacturers. Sponsors include HP, Avery Dennison, 3M, Visual Connections, Computaleta, Aarque Group, Mulford Plastics, Sign Supplies, Total Supply, Digital Signs, DecraStrip, PSP Plastic Sheets, Blue Print, Resene, Axis Routered, Hitec Ink and Specialised Lighting Concepts.
Visitors may register to receive free tickets for entry.
The 18 awards to be presented at the Awards of Excellence event held during Vision 2020 are listed here.
The NZSDA also opened applications for the Signee Apprentice of the Year 2020 award.
In association with Computaleta, Resene and Sign Supplies, the award acknowledges “skills, drive and willingness to learn and work hard to achieve exceptional creative outcomes,” says Coutts. “It also recognises well-rounded apprentices who demonstrate not only talent, but display traits important to the industry – commitment, innovation and ability to do better. If you are that person or know of someone who is, then apply today!” Click here for details on criteria, prizes and how to apply.
