PMA Member Association Conferences/Conventions

DIMA Annual Conference
March 6 - 7, 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
"Picture More Innovation." Exploring the technologies that transform the capture, manipulation, sharing, and preservation of images, the Digital Imaging Marketing Association® (DIMA®) empowers photo retailers, professional and commercial imagers, and photographers to push the boundaries of possibility and drive their entrepreneurial success. With a focus on emerging technologies and business innovations throughout the global photo imaging industry, the DIMA Annual Conference is the place to be for innovators. The "trail-blazing" event at PMA 07, DIMA 2007 explores new worlds of technology and business practices, concentrating on integration to yield improved business practices.

PSPA Annual Convention
March 6 - 7, 2007, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
"Take the Lead." Steeped in the richness of tradition, the Professional School Photographers Association™ (PSPA™) brings together photographers and labs worldwide to advance the business of school photography. With 28 breakout educational sessions, three general sessions, and unlimited networking opportunities, the PSPA Annual Convention focuses on photographer techniques, business operations, sales and marketing, senior portraiture, and sports. Attendees are invited to "take the lead" with the knowledge gained at PSPA 2007, both in their personal careers as well as in leading the entire profession to a higher level of standards and excellence.

PIEA Education Conference
March 6 - 11, 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
Uniting educators who see the extraordinary in the ordinary, the Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA) inspires its members to become better teachers at every level of education. Together, PIEA members are building an international network of knowledge and support to create resources, solve problems, share ideas, and build stronger relationships within the photo industry. In addition to its worldwide conference, PIEA hosts its annual International Student-Teacher Photo Exhibition and Competition allowing teachers and students alike to capture and share their unique visions with others.

PPFA Annual Convention
March 7 - 11, 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
"The Place Where You Belong." Serving the art and framing community worldwide, the Professional Picture Framers Association™ (PPFA®) encourages artisans to hone the time-honored skill of custom framing. With both business and craft educational sessions, the PPFA Annual Convention attendees learn to enhance their techniques as well as their business aptitude. The International OPEN and PRINT Competition inspires new techniques and approaches to custom framing while the Certified Picture Framer® and Master Certified Picture Framer® exams provide a mark of excellence to proven custom framing artists. Combined with the networking and general celebration of custom framing, the PPFA Annual Convention is "The Place Where You Belong."

SPAA Annual Conference
March 8 - 9, 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
"Focus on Performance." Dedicated to professionals focused on capturing the timeless moments of sports participation across generations, the Sports Photographers Association of America (SPAA) partners with photographers to enhance their business and creative skills. SPAA is committed to educating photographers on opportunities while providing professional standards, further driving their success and credibility. Tailored to the needs of all those involved in sports photography, the SPAA Annual Conference features in-depth photography tutorials, morning educational sessions, networking luncheons providing face time with labs and suppliers, and plenty of time to explore the 12-acre PMA 07 trade show floor. Enhance your skills, share your enthusiasm, and connect with fellow photographers while focusing on performance.

PSRO Annual Convention
March 8 - 11, 2007, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall
Dedicated to professionals helping consumers preserve treasured memories, the Professional Scrapbook Retailers Organization™ (PSRO™) is the member association that bridges together retailers and suppliers. PSRO provides insight into the memories market and teaches how the delivery of scrapbook products and services can result in a customer's sheer enthusiasm for chronicling life's fleeting moments. The PSRO Annual Convention will further your insight into the memories market with a focus on meeting the needs of your customers while doing better business. Enjoy seminars on providing top-notch customer service, training your team to sell, hiring the best employees ever, marketing your store, and providing custom digital imaging services.