PacPrint 2025 will host an essential Signage Panel as part of its Seminar Forum, tackling one of the most critical issues in the signage industry – licensing compliance for sign installers.
Titled “Sign Installers – Make Sure You’re Properly Licensed”, this expert-led discussion will take place during PacPrint 2025, offering invaluable insights into the legal and operational requirements for signage professionals.
With licensing requirements varying from state to state across Australia, staying compliant can be a complex challenge. However, failure to adhere to proper licensing regulations can lead to severe financial penalties, legal consequences, and even jail time. To ensure businesses are fully informed, the Australian Sign & Graphics Association (ASGA) has assembled a powerhouse panel of industry experts to address this crucial issue.
Panellists include:
- Mick Harrold – President, ASGA
- Damian Nielsen – Vice President/Queensland chair, ASGA
- Charl Taylor – Director, CI-Advantage
Charl Taylor brings more than two decades of experience in the signage and brand implementation space, having led major national and international branding rollouts. His expertise in business management, project oversight, and regulatory compliance makes him a key resource for businesses navigating complex licensing requirements.
“Signage licensing laws are strict, and they differ across states, which makes it difficult for businesses to always know if they are compliant,” said Mick Harrold, ASGA president.
“It’s absolutely vital for anyone installing signage, or overseeing installation, to have the correct license to operate. Non-compliance doesn’t just put businesses at risk – it can personally impact individuals with serious legal consequences.”’
PacPrint 2025 announces second keynote speaker
PacPrint 2025 has also announced David Ferraz, principal of Argus Business Brokers, as the event’s second keynote speaker.
Ferraz will take the stage on Friday 23 May, delivering a session on ‘Mergers and acquisitions: A solution to the talent shortage’.
As an expert in business sales and valuations, Ferraz has facilitated mergers and acquisitions across diverse industries, including manufacturing, printing, wholesale, distribution, franchises, trades, accommodation, e-commerce, and retail. With firsthand experience in helping businesses navigate growth through acquisition, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the print and visual media sectors.
With 86.25 per cent of businesses in the print industry being owner-operated small businesses, many business leaders find themselves consumed by day-to-day operations, leaving little time for strategic planning. Ferraz’s session will highlight the importance of stepping back to work on the business, not just in it, providing creative thinking across merger and acquisition strategies with specific to labour supply.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into how acquisitions can be leveraged not only to expand capabilities but also to secure specialised talent, strengthen their competitive edge, and improve overall business resilience.
Key discussion points will include:
- How mergers and acquisitions can address talent shortages by providing an immediate workforce boost and expanded expertise,
- Essential strategies for successful integrations, including cultural alignment, employee engagement, and risk mitigation,
- Real-world case studies demonstrating both successful and unsuccessful transactions, offering practical lessons for business owners, and
- The long-term benefits of a structured approach to business growth, beyond organic expansion.
With the industry facing workforce challenges, this session is designed to equip print business owners with strategic solutions to safeguard their future success.
PacPrint organisers recently announced Steven Gamble, founder of Anchor Health, as one of the first confirmed speakers for the Industry Forum Series running through the PacPrint 2025 week.
Taking the stage on 21 May, Gamble will lead an exploration of the role of employers across mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
PacPrint 2025 is inviting industry leaders to join panel discussions throughout the event, sharing their insights and experiences to benefit the wider community. Whether you have expertise in business management, technology, workforce strategies, or industry innovation, we encourage professionals to step forward and contribute. Register your interest with hello@visualmediaassociation.org.au.
PacPrint 2025 will run from 20-23 May 2025 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. To register, click here.
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