Join industry leaders, innovators, and rising professionals from across New England for PINE’s Leadership Conference — a dynamic day designed to spark new ideas, strengthen connections, and help you grow as a leader in today’s evolving print and graphic communications industry. This year’s workshops will focus on the future of print, with conversations centered around succession planning, workforce development, and building the next generation of industry leadership. Through engaging discussions, valuable insights, and meaningful networking opportunities, attendees will walk away with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways, and renewed inspiration to lead their teams and organizations forward.
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York Harbor Inn Room Reservations:
Deadline to book is August 17th. To guarantee that you receive the reduced room rate, please contact Jake Easter, Corporate Sales Manager, at (207) 363-5119 x542 or jeaster@yorkharborinn.com. Reservations CANNOT be made online, if you wish to receive the reduced room rate.
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Conference Schedule:
Thursday, September 17th:
10:00am Coffee with Christine (optional)
11:30am Registration
12:00pm PINE's Collaborative Café - Lunch & Discussion with Peers
1:00pm President's Welcome
1:15pm Collaborative Debrief led by Paul Critchley, New England Lean Consulting, and Kelly Mallozzi, Success In Print
2:00pm Session 1: AI Search Optimization: How Printers Can Find & Cultivate New Business - Patrick Whelan, Great Reach Communications, Inc.
3:00pm Session 2: The Silver Tsunami & Your Succession Plan in Printing - Alyssa Baldino, Trend Business Solutions
4:00pm Keynote 1: AI for Printers - Mike Lannen, Eternity Marketing
6:30pm Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Friday, September 18th:
**Complimentary Breakfast Opens at 7:30am
8:30am Session 3: Top HR Hotline Calls & What To Do - Employers Association of the Northeast
9:15am Keynote 2: Exit or Grow: What Your Shop is Actually Worth in 2027 - Alyssa Summers & John Bracamontes, Pryntbase
10:40am Session 5: The Unspoken Side of Succession - Chris Yonker, Center For Conscious Living
11:45am Session 6: Workforce Trends - Alex McLean, SecureTek Solutions
12:30pm Thank You & Closing (Boxed Lunches will be available to-go, or to stick around and continue the conversation.)