Call for Papers
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) is excited to announce the call for TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action papers for presentation at the 2025 conference, TAGA NextGen.
Research Frontiers Papers are based on new emerging science, technology, and the application of graphic technology workflow and printing processes. Research papers are included in the annual technical proceedings.
Technology in Action Papers cover topics with a broad technology perspective. Action Papers focus on issues that are current to the industry and critical to its development. They can include ideas and solutions relevant to the wider range of the graphic arts industry, best practices, or technical reviews.
TAGA NextGen: Innovate, Apply, Inspire
March 25–28, 2025 • Boulder, Colorado
The TAGA conference will take place in the heart of Boulder, CO with multiple sessions March 25 to 27 and then concluding with a tour on the morning of March 28. The sessions contain a mix of the latest research papers as well as those cover topics with a broad technology perspective from best practices to the latest innovations providing information and solutions for today, as well as helping companies plan ahead.
A key component of the event is the student participation. The different chapters will be showcasing their competition entries and will be presenting them on the main stage. Meet some of the brightest minds who will be forming some of our future leaders in the industry. There will also be opportunities to look for your next generation of employees!
To give an introduction to Boulder, it is said well by Visit Boulder: "Boulder is a perfect balance of urban and outdoors. Known for its stellar food scene, arts, an always-exciting downtown and more outdoor activities than you can count, the city is just 30 minutes northwest of Denver, where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains."
Papers cover a full range of topics impacting the industry. An emphasis for 2025 will be on papers related to sustainability, packaging, printed electronics, automation, and best practices. Papers can also cover such topics as ink, substrates, color, visualization, displays, materials, curing, process control, data management, workflow, security, lean manufacturing, 3D printing, novel applications, fundamental science, and software and computer developments related to all types of printing processes
Hotels
TAGA NextGen takes place at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Boulder, CO.
Attendees have two options for hotel accommodations, including the Embassy Suites and the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn property.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO 80302
Rate: $229 USD per night
Event Hotel
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder is located off US-36, a half mile from the University of Boulder. Pearl Street Mall and Downtown Boulder are just five minutes away and 10 miles from Eldorado Canyon State Park. Enjoy the two-story fitness center and mountain views from the rooftop pool year-round.
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Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder CO 80302
Rate: $214 USD per night
Adjacent to Event Hotel
The Hilton Garden Inn Boulder is on the corner of Canyon Blvd. and 28th Street, one mile from the University of Colorado Boulder and the shops of Pearl Street Mall. Chautauqua Park and Boulder Creek Path are 10 minutes away. Our luxury spa is open seven days a week and offers “all things face.”
Book NowMake your reservation at the discounted group rate until Monday February 24, 2025.
TAGA NextGen Sponsorship
Extend your reach and showcase your support for the next generation of the industry to a highly targeted audience by sponsoring the TAGA NextGen Conference. From the activities in the sponsor resource area to events throughout the conference you’ll have multiple opportunities to connect with attendees. Your sponsorship will allow you to showcase your technology innovations and products to all attendees and it underwrites the future industry leaders allowing their attendance.
Platinum - $6,000
- Table top
- Conference signage recognition
- Post conference attendee list (opt in)
- Recognition on the TAGA conference website
- Two (2) attendee registrations
- Sponsorship recognition for the banquet and lunches
- Full page ad in the conference handbook with logo and 75 word company description in the handbook.
Gold - $4,000
- Table top
- Conference signage recognition
- Post conference attendee list (opt in)
- Recognition on the TAGA conference website
- One (1) attendee registration
- Sponsorship recognition for the reception before the banquet
- Half page ad in the conference handbook with logo and 60 word company description in the handbook.
Silver - $2,000
- Table top
- Conference signage recognition
- Post conference attendee list (opt in)
- Recognition on the TAGA conference website
- One (1) student sponsorship
- Sponsorship recognition for the coffee breaks
- Quarter page ad in the conference handbook with logo and 40 word company description in the handbook.
Bronze - $1,000
- Logo and 40 word company description in the handbook.
- Post conference attendee list (opt in)
Student Sponsorships - $500
Sponsor a student to attend the conference. The $500 sponsorship:
- Covers the cost of one student’s registration fee.
- Makes a direct contribution to support a future industry leader.
- Connects you to a student who can benefit from an ongoing relationship with your company.
- Recognition in the handbook, at the conference and on the website.
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For more information or to become a sponsor please contact Adam Goldman [email protected].