Above: Members of the Adobe InDesign team take questions and get feedback at the 2010 Print and ePublishing Conference.
Q: Will I be able to ask questions?
A: Unlike some of the huge, impersonal conferences out there, the Print & ePublishing Conference is designed for personal interaction
— between you and the world-class speakers, and between you and other experts in your field. We encourage you to bring your questions! The PePcon Help Desk will be set up, ready to help problem-solve.
Q: What kind of ROI can I expect from this event? (How can I justify the cost to my boss?)
A: Along with the $450 of products and services you'll receive, you will:
- Benefit from learning up-to-date best practices, taught by the top experts in the world, covering all aspects of publishing technology (from EPUB to XML, PDF to DPS, and more);
- Meet and network with top experts in the field who can help solve problems on site and in the future;
- Find potential clients, vendors, peers, and software developers with solutions for your needs;
- Discover the newest technology from Adobe and the EPUB standards committee -- including tools and processes you're not even aware of yet -- so you'll be prepared to make good decisions for the next 18 months.
Also, note that you don't have to worry about a per diem for breakfast and lunch, as they're provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This page refers to the 2011 Washington DC event. Please check back later this week for updated information!
The 2011 Print and ePublishing Conference
Washington DC
May 23–25, 2011
Registration FAQ
Q: Where is the conference being held?
A: At the beautiful Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA, just minutes away from downtown Washington DC. If you are arriving from out of town, we have negotiated a special rate at the hotel. For more information on the hotel and location, see our Conference Location page.
Q: I live in the area. How do I get to the event?
A: There is pay-parking at the hotel and a few parking lots nearby. The King Street Metro/Amtrak station is a few blocks away (details). The Alexandria Dash Bus stops at Jamieson Ave & Courthouse Sq (details), one block away.
Q: Is there a discount for students or faculty members?
A: Yes, members at accredited
universities, colleges, community colleges, or high schools are ellegible for $100 off the cost. Please download our registration form and send it, along with proof of your position, to Marci@indesignsecretslive.com.
Q: What is the cost of the conference?
A: The cost of the two-day Print and ePublishing Conference
is $695 until April 8 ("early bird discount"). After that date, it is $895.
Q: What is included in the conference registration fee?
A: Besides admission to over 20 sessions packed with information presented by over a dozen internationally-known speakers, you'll get:
- Breakfast and lunch
- A PDF handbook with over a hundred pages of additional information, speaker notes, and useful InDesign reference materials
- A free one-year subscription to InDesign Magazine (if you have a subscription, it can be extended by 12 months).
- A free one-month "all you can eat" subscription to lynda.com, the largest online video training company in our field, with over 50,000 movies on InDesign, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, EPUB, and more.
- Free software (high-quality stock photos, plug-ins, and scripts worth over $350!)
- The InDesignSecrets Top 40 Tips eBook
- Automatic entry into “door prizes” worth over $5,000, including Adobe Font Folio (20 user pack), the Adobe CS5 Master Collection, Adobe Creative Suite, and more!
Q: What is the cost of the third-day post-conference tutorials?
A: The full-day post-conference tutorials are $189 until April 8, and $249 after that date.
Q: Can I sign up for one of the post-conference tutorials if I'm not registered for the conference?
A: Yes. To register for the tutorials, use our registration form.