G7®/G7+™ Exchange
Join the First-Ever G7®/G7+™ Exchange!
Be part of history in the making! The inaugural G7/G7+ Exchange is where passionate print professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of color quality and consistency.
Whether you’re already a G7 or G7+ Expert, or just curious about what G7+ is all about, this FREE, in-person event is for you. Join us at PRINTING United Expo to explore the power of the G7/G7+ methodology, meet fellow practitioners, and fuel your professional growth.
Expect dynamic sessions, inspiring success stories, expert insights, and the kind of real-world knowledge you can’t get anywhere else.
This is more than an event. This is a community.
Who’s This For?
- G7 and G7+ Experts
- Future G7+ Experts
- Color and Print Quality Professionals
- Print Buyers and Brand Owners
- Creatives and Prepress Teams
- Digital Print and Press Operators
- Equipment & Software Providers for the Printing Industry
- Anyone passionate about consistent color and print excellence!
If you’re curious, passionate, or involved in any part of the print and color workflow, this is YOUR event.
Details
📅 October 21, 2025
🕧 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida at PRINTING United Expo
- Format: In-person gathering with sessions, panels, and networking
- Registration Cost: Complimentary (courtesy of PRINTING United Alliance)
- Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in G7+™, color quality, and the future of print
See the full agenda below!
Why Attend
- Connect with fellow G7/G7+ professionals and peers
- Be inspired by case studies and success stories
- Learn from leaders shaping the next generation of print workflows
- Participate in engaging sessions and panel discussions
- Build community, grow your network, and leave energized
You’ll walk away with real-world knowledge, ideas to elevate your process, and a renewed connection to the community that’s shaping the future of print.
| Time | Session | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM | Welcome + Opening Remarks | |
| 1:10 PM – 1:30 PM | Keynote: The New Era of Color Consistency, Don Hutcheson, HutchColor, LLC | This forward-looking talk will cover the evolution from G7 to G7+, why it matters now more than ever, and how it supports every print segment—from packaging to textiles. |
| 1:30 PM – 1:55 PM | G7+ in Action: Real-World Success Stories, Jeff Thielsen, Taylor Corp.; Jim Raffel, ColorCasters | See how G7+ comes to life on the shop floor. This fast-paced session shares two real-world case studies—from initial challenges to implementation wins to the measurable results that followed. |
| 1:55 PM – 2:55 PM | Roundtable Exchange: Real-World Tools & Tips for Color Consistency | This interactive, choose-your-own-adventure session lets you rotate between seven expert-led tables—each focused on a single, practical topic. Expect actionable tips, candid insights, and real-world solutions on everything from selling G7+ internally to substrate correction. Format: Three 20-minute rotations. Attendees choose their tables. Each mini-session includes a short expert talk, open group discussion, and actionable takeaways. |
| 2:55 PM – 3:10 PM | Stretch Break + Peer Networking | |
| 3:10 PM – 3:40 PM | G7+ for Creatives: Setting Up Color for Success, Andy Bullock, Spanner | Learn how creative decisions—like color builds, file setup, and proofing expectations—can make or break your ability to hit color targets. We’ll walk through real-world examples of where communication breaks down—and how G7+ can help close the loop between design and production. Leave with talking points and tools to set you up for success. |
| 3:40 PM – 4:10 PM | Implementation Tips: Top 10 G7+ Lessons Learned, Ron Ellis, Ron Ellis Consulting | Get the inside scoop from certified G7+ Experts as they break down the top 10 implementation tips—real-world lessons, pitfalls, and time-savers. This rapid-fire session delivers practical insights in a visual, list-style format designed to help you avoid common missteps and accelerate success. |
| 4:10 PM – 4:50 PM | Panel: Aligning Brand, Design, and Print for Color Success | Where does color communication break down—and how do we fix it? This cross-functional panel brings together a brand owner, printer, OEM, and color consultant for a candid conversation on aligning expectations, resolving real-world friction, and building smarter collaboration across the print supply chain. |
| 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks + What’s Next | |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking + Cocktail Hour |