Entering its 11th year, Dscoop, the largest digital printing users group in the industry, is planning its annual North American conference, in San Antonio Texas, April 14 – 16. The event will be a completely new lineup of education, activities and experiences for HP graphic technology users.

Dscoop’s headline keynote speakers this year are Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder, and Kevin O’Leary from ABC’s Shark Tank. Additionally, Dscoop has planned an extremely high powered line-up of speakers through-out the event in a variety of different areas and segments.

Dscoop’s call for additional speakers is now open. The association says: “If you have special expertise to contribute that will help our members advance their businesses, we’d love to talk to you! We welcome industry thought leaders and experts to join us for this exciting conference and the opportunity to present before one of the most dynamic and innovative printing audiences in the world. Speakers will have the opportunity to attend the full conference; network with our outstanding membership, partners and HP executives; and get your ideas in front of the most dynamic community in the industry.”

Dscoop sessions enable attendees to advance their skills and improve business outcomes through a combination of interactive learning, practical advice and strategic insights based on proven best practices. The 2016 conference will feature five tracks. For each track, there is guidance on suggested topics but Dscoop is open to proposals covering other areas that are important to the future of its members’ businesses.

Leadership and Strategy: “Specifically designed for the C-suite executive and manager, these sessions will focus on critical business issues, technology, and leadership strategies relevant to today’s leaders.”

Marketing and Sales: “Insightful sessions that will help you develop strategies to improve sales and marketing results and forge the road ahead.”

Technology and Innovation: “Bringing together entrepreneurs, research and development engineers, operators, and industry experts to explore how new technologies can transform your business.”

Operations: “Dedicated to improving the operations and technical side of your print operations. Improve your profits by increasing efficiency and better managing your facility.”

Collaboration: “Hear how your peers have overcome challenges and generated growth for their organizations.”

Sessions can be structured in any of the following formats, with the goal to deliver an engaging educational experience for the attendees. During the selection process, Dscoop will consider the best mix of sessions to deliver an effective overall program:

Lecture – instructor led sessions, 45-60 minutes in length
Panels – moderator-led , with discussion and Q&A encouraged, 45-60 minutes in length
Deep-Dives – Interactive sessions with limited number of attendees, 2 hours in length. Must be willing to repeat session
For more information and deadlines, or to submit your proposals go to DscoopSanAntonio.org/call-for-speakers/ before December 2, 2015.