PITTSBURGH, PA–Central Station.” …”Home Port.” …”Launch Pad.” …”Community Center.” …”Networking Nirvana.” … “Comfort Zone.”  …“Annual Ritual.” …”Right  of Passage.” …”Family Affair”—no matter what you call it, the FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 trade floor is destined to be the hub of activity. Minutes will seemingly fly by. Hours too.

Aisle after aisle. Booth after booth. Conversation after conversation. Solution after solution. Everything happens in one place, at one time, under a single roof. It takes just two short afternoons. Time commitments are minimal; rewards, plentiful; return-on-investment, significant; the experience, unmatched by any other trade event. The atmosphere, intimate; the networking, unparalleled; the camaraderie, something to appreciate. 

People are known. Products are recognizable. Advancements and updates to technologies are identifiable. Mindsets are shared. Talk is give-and-take in nature. Advice is rendered. Instructions are conveyed. Wish lists get ticked off. Cost savings are pursued. No wonder so many openly vow to “never miss this event.” It’s “Sheer Magnetism!”

From entrance to exit, the exhibit hall is filled with innovative solutions. Advance planning can serve you wonders. Set an agenda. Abide by it. Revise it on the fly as necessary. Get things done!

Start now! The event is a matter of days away. Make a list of your goals. Consult April’s issue, your Official Exhibit Guide to prioritize your route. Map out all must-see stops. Have questions ready—don’t waste time on small talk. Maximize time on the floor. Take notes. Organize information. Sort it by priority. Follow up. Amplify ROI! Take in the buzz. It will be everywhere!

Remember to collect samples. Find new business partners. Establish connections. Share discoveries. Formulate and solidify strategic directions. Secure your future. Stay voracious, vibrant and viable.

Rest assured, focal points will ring familiar:  artificial intelligence (AI), automation, connectivity, sustainability, data collection, man/machine interfaces, waste reduction, complementary and hybrid technologies—in other words, efficiency enhancements.

Interactive and eco-friendly demands impact everything from presses to printing plates, press deck components to washing systems, finishing modules to storage aids; plus everyday consumables—inks, substrates, mounting materials and more. Tools are being re-engineered to be smart, safe, quick and precise.

Take advantage of their availability and the process improvements that stem from their use. Pledge to learn all you can at FORUM INFOFLEX 2025 and be sure to put it to work in your plant. Accomplish more with less! Resolve to return in 2026. Milwaukee should certainly draw you in.