Special Events
There's more to PMA 08 than just the trade show and the conference. While at the hottest imaging event of the year, check out these event highlights:

An Evening With an Artist

Thursday, January 31 ■  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. E7 - An Evening With an Artist: Frans Lanting Famed photographer Frans Lanting will be PIEA's featured Evening with an Artist. As a frequent contributor to National Geographic, Lanting's nature photography has been featured in books, magazines and exhibitions around the world during his illustrious career. His most recent project, Life: A Journey Through Time, is a book and multimedia production on the evolution of life on earth. Copies of Life will be on sale following his presentation and Lanting will autograph copies.

A gazelle drinks a sip of water near its larger neighbors in this photo by Frans Lanting. Sponsored by

Networking/Social Events

Wednesday, January 30 ■ 8:00 a.m.
PMA Golf Tournament – The Legacy Golf Club
Fee includes greens fees, carts, range balls, prizes, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Select your choice of scoring: Callaway or Scramble. Complete the registration form with the names of players, scoring system and pairing preference, handicaps and whether you need bus transportation. Indicate pairing preferences for players registering on other forms by attaching a separate sheet noting name and company affiliation. Cost: $110 member/$140 non-member. Bus departs 6:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 30 ■ 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
PMA Welcome Reception
Admission and two complimentary beverage tickets are included with full badge registration.

Thursday, January 31 ■ 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
PMA Get Acquainted Reception
Swap stories about opening day, and get reacquainted with friends. Admission and two complimentary beverage tickets are included with full badge registration.

Thursday, January 31 ■ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PMA Global Gala – Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
A gathering of worldwide PMA members and convention attendees celebrating friendship and fellowship. Join in the festivities for this truly unique taste of the world. Advance tickets are $39 member/$49 non-member. See special events section on registration form to order, Code GR

Saturday, February 2 ■ 4:00 p.m.
Kickoff Reception
The official kickoff of the $10,000 Grand Prize Drawing and the opening of the most outrageous tailgate party ever! Admission and two complimentary beverage tickets are included with full badge registration. Wristbands for the PMA Ultimate Tailgate Party are available for purchase during the Kickoff Reception.

Saturday, February 2 ■ 4:30 p.m.
PMA Big Night – The Ultimate Tailgate Party
It’s all about Big. The Big photo show, the Big tailgate party, and the Big game! Join us for the closing event of PMA 08. There'll be music by a rocking DJ, an all star lineup of sports games and, of course, food – in a big way! The Ultimate Tailgate Party will be held in the End Zone, immediately following the Kickoff Reception and the Grand Prize Drawing. Purchase your wristband for the ULTIMATE access to food and games – $25 member/$35 non-member. Wristbands will be available for purchase at the special events desk and during the Kickoff Reception.

Official Business Session Keynotes

Engaging. Dynamic. Thought provoking. PMA Official Business Session Keynotes are designed to inspire, inform and entertain as you start your day at PMA 08. This year's keynotes include Stuart Varney and the PMA Visionaries Panel; MIT's Dr. Andrew Lippman,one of the world’s foremost authorities on viral communication; and NFL Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, founder of Sayers Computer Source and author of “I Am Third,” which was produced into an award-winning television movie, “Brian’s Song.”

Stuart Varney

Dr. Andrew Lippman

Gale Sayers

Trade Show Highlights

DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out
With a wide range of output, the DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out is where digital printers, ink, media and RIPs compete using a challenging target file. Expert judges evaluate for neutral gray balance reproduction, saturation, shadow detail and quality, overall tonality, hue shift, and more. See which printers stand out and find the one that best fits your operation as the results are displayed at PMA 08.

DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards
For the 12th consecutive year, the DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards are given to products or services utilizing new technologies and/or applications that make the product either distinct or the first of its kind. This prestigious honor, selected by industry press members, is awarded on the opening day of the PMA 08 Trade Show.

DIMA Photo Book Showcase – New This Year!
Compare various aspects of photo book production including user interface, templates and binding options, and overall quality. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see it all in one place on the PMA 08 trade show floor.

DIMA Photo Kiosk Shoot-Out
See the best photo kiosks line up to compete for international acclaim. Self-service technology experts and consumers evaluate ease of use, features and functions in several categories (digital order station, instant print kiosk, software only and multi-function photo kiosk). Attendees can judge for themselves when they touch, feel and make prints at PMA 08.

International Pavilions
A special selection of the exhibit space for international delegations.

PIEA 2008 International Student-Teacher Photo Exhibition and Competition
The top 100 to 200 student and teacher photographs are on exhibit at PMA 08. The contest offers over US$157,000 in prizes donated by more than 80 generous sponsors; the competition is open to students everywhere, at all ages, and to their teachers.

PPFA International Framing Competition
The grand finale of a yearlong chapter-level competition. Winning chapter entries advance and compete in this prestigious event. Enjoy the display of fine artistry and cast a ballot for your favorite!

The Studio That Sells!
Designed by Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA) and PMA, The Studio That Sells is a "LIVE" walk-through pavilion exhibit that will model a contemporary video and digital imaging studio.

Spouse Programs

Thursday, January 31, 2008 ■ 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. In an Instant with Lee Woodruff Lee Woodruff is a freelance writer and public relations executive. She and her husband, journalist Bob Woodruff, are the authors of "In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing," The New York Times best-selling book about their family’s difficult journey during Bob’s critical injury in Iraq while anchoring a broadcast for ABC News. A frank and compelling account of how their lives came together, were blown apart, and then were miraculously put together again, "In an Instant" shares how they persevered with grit, but also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. Luncheon included. Advance tickets are $30 member/$40 non-member.	Lee Woodruff
Friday, February 1, 2008 ■ 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hoover Dam Discovery Tour It took less than five years, in a harsh and barren land, to build the largest dam of its time. Now, years later, Hoover Dam still stands as a world-renowned structure. The dam is a National Historic Landmark and is one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. This engineering marvel will be sure to amaze all of its visitors. Join us on The Discovery Tour to see, learn and appreciate what Hoover Dam is all about. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket. A boxed lunch will be provided. Shuttle departs the LVCC South Hall Main Entrance at 11 :00 a.m., returning at 4:00 p.m.. Advance tickets are $45 member/$55 non-member.	The Hoover Dam