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13th Annual PACA International Conference

The Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) and New York City's world-famous Financial District will host the The 13th Annual PACA International Conference from 24 - 26 October, 2008 at the New York Marriott Downtown, which is located just four blocks from Wall Street.

Registration is now open and Early Bird discounts end on July 31, 2008. Find all the pertinent information online including registration fees, conference schedule, conference registration, sponsorship opportunities and hotel reservations at 13th Annual PACA International Conference web page www.pacaoffice.org/conference.shtml.

The Keynote Address will be delivered by renowned author, consultant and speaker Jim Carroll. He brings a well-deserved reputation for cutting edge insight into economic trends, rapid market and industry change and consumer branding issues. Carroll alerts businesses of trends that will affect their industry and challenges them to uncover strategies for survival in a constantly changing global economic landscape.

Coping with an uncertain economy is just one reason colleagues from around the world will converge on New York City. Networking opportunities and informational sessions that explore important issues facing their businesses today will abound throughout the conference.

The 2008 program includes the popular art buyers' panel, a discussion on distributor relations and current technological trends. There will be an update on the U.S. Orphan Works legislation that includes a presentation from Sylvie Fodor, CEPIC Administrator, regarding the European Union's view on Orphan Works. In addition, a very special event will be held to honor Jane Kinne, an industry pioneer who passed away in November.

November, starring Nathan Lane, is just one of the many fantastic Broadway shows attendees can catch. They will also enjoy world-class shopping, historic landmarks and gourmet cuisine. PACA's renowned hospitality includes a fabulous opening reception with food stations and full bar. A full breakfast and lunch is served everyday in a dining room where you can continue your business meetings over meals. A closing banquet on October 26th at the World Financial Center's The Grill Room rounds out a memorable weekend.

To help maximize your travel budget there are two additional photo industry events to attend in New York. The PDN PhotoPlus (www.photoplusexpo.com)will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from October 23-25 and immediately following PACA's Conference is Picturehouse at The Altman Building on October 29 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Register online at www.picturehouse-us.com/newyork. PACA members and Chicago exhibitors will receive a special 10% discount as well as access to a variety of Marketing Opportunities and Sponsorship packages.

Posted by Will Carleton
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