For 2010, EFI has reorganized the event to focus more on the needs of the user groups and individuals, moving the user group meetings earlier in the day and improving the daily schedule to offer more in-depth sessions based on the experience level and needs of the individual attendee.
"Connect is a great place to hear from my industry peers about how they’re using their system, and to learn new tips and tricks about the software," said Todd Warren, owner of MPI Commercial and Digital Printing, a PrintSmith customer. "EFI is always willing to listen to our ideas about new features, improvements, etc. and is quick to implement them."
One new lab area feature will be live workflow demonstrations that will walk a job from acquisition, through management, preparation and production, enabling attendees to see the complete process first-hand. The Connect lab will showcase the latest versions of EFI’s print MIS, web-to-print, proofing, and workflow offerings, Fiery controller and software solutions, wide format printers from the VUTEk and Rastek line-ups, and the latest Jetrion label printer. As in past years, there will also be an industry vendor area where many of today’s leading technology providers will be showcasing their products.