This year's
guest speaker, journalist and author Shelley Gare, was warmly received by the
audience with a number of guests commenting that she was inspirational and her
speech extremely relevant. Many suggested that the ensuing discussion
after the formalities concluded was the most valuable aspect of the evening and
Shelley readily participated in these informal conversations.

Glenn
Plummer general manager
Product Management & Marketing, Heidelberg Australia & New Zealand, who was instrumental in initiating the project for
Heidelberg said the increase in numbers confirmed its worth, and place, in the
industry calendar.

Plummer
says, "This year's events have borne out our confidence in underwriting this
initiative. The increase in attendees and the support of key industry players
along with the women involved in organising the events confirms that
recognising the contribution women make to our industry is greatly
appreciated."

Plummer
extended his thanks to the sponsors of this year's program. "Bluestar
Printing Group and Geon came on board with us as major sponsors this year which
was fantastic. Along with the associate sponsorship of Adobe, Fuji Xerox,
Print Super, Edwards Dunlop, Fivestar, Heaney's, GAMAA and Print Industries, as
well as many other supporting contributors, we were able to once again present
events across five states."

Adriana Nuneva,
senior vice president global marketing for Heidelberg was in Australia at the time and attended the Melbourne
and Sydney events as the company's patron to Women in Print. She was
clearly impressed with the activities. She says, "This type of networking
event for women provides an opportunity to really get connected, to share
experiences, and this is something that Heidelberg is very proud to support."

Plummer
concluded saying, "The success of the initiative here is reflected in other
regions. Recognition of Women in Print is taking hold around the world
with a number of Heidelberg sales and service units
fostering similar opportunities for women in their markets. As the momentum
builds Heidelberg will use drupa to stage a forum for
women of the global print community bringing an international focus to the
initiative."

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