PePcon:
The Print + ePublishing Conference

May 24–26, 2017
Atlanta, Georgia

Join the world’s top publishing designers and developers, May 24–26 in Atlanta, Georgia! Find answers and valuable insight on using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other tools for publishing eBooks, print, interactive documents, and more! Be inspired by fresh ideas and new products.

This 1-day multi-track conference is preceded by a full-day of pre-conference tutorials and followed by a full day of post-conference tutorials.

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PePcon: Come for the content. Leave with a community!

Founded by world-renowned InDesign publishing experts David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción, and dedicated to the idea that hard-working creative professionals deserve a great learning experience that keeps them on the cutting edge of our industry, PePcon brings together over twenty of the leading experts in publishing using tools from Adobe, Apple, Amazon, the open source community, and more. Get ready for three days of non-stop inspiration and education!

Your Registration Includes

Over a dozen “how-to” sessions about digital and print publishing taught by world-class experts
Your pass includes video access for the conference sessions on days you attend the event. (Video access does not include half- or full-day tutorials.)
Full breakfast, networking lunches, and evening reception
Over 100 pages of helpful session material and resources
Access to the online community forums for conference attendees

Speakers

For a full list of this year’s presenters, see this page.

Laura Brady

Keith Gilbert

Anne-Marie Concepción

Nellie McKesson

Daniel Dejan

Agenda

PePcon spans three days this year: a set of two pre-conference tutorials on Wednesday, a full day of conference sessions on Thursday, and a collection of must-see post-conference tutorials and events on Friday!

Wednesday, May 24
(PePcon optional pre-conference tutorials)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
HTML/CSS for DesignersChris and Kim Converse
CSS and HTML for DesignersNellie McKesson
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
AAA (Ask Adobe Anything!)Adobe
AAA (Ask Adobe Anything!)Adobe
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A Designer’s Guide to Building PresentationsMark Heaps
The Whole Creative Cloud Publishing ToolboxBart Van de Wiele
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Movie Screening: Graphic MeansBriar Levit

Thursday, May 25 (PePcon conference)
8:15 am - 8:45 am
Community, Communication & Commerce: Using Smart Design to Reach Customers ConsistentlyMatthew Cokeley
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Don’t Bleed on the Pasteups and other Life Lessons LearnedGene Gable
9:15 am - 10:00 am
PePcon Keynote: Type and Typography… More, Better, EasierDan Rhatigan, Adobe
10:15 am - 11:00 am
PDF Beyond Printing & Viewing – PDF for ArchivingDov Isaacs
10:15 am - 10:45 am
New Horizons for Interactive PDFKeith Gilbert and David Blatner
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Current Choices for Digital Publishing in 2018Keith Gilbert
11:00 am - 11:45 am
The State of Digital Publishing: 2017Keith Gilbert
Fonts and Font Management: New Rules, New ToolsMike Rankin
11:15 am - 11:45 am
PWP: The Future of Digital Books (#notjustbooks)Leonard Rosenthol
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Designer/Developer Collaboration for Digital PublishingChris Converse and Kim Converse
Creating eBooks with InDesignLaura Brady
Ebook Design Is Not an OxymoronLaura Brady
The Power of PrintTrish Witkowski
Life with Print + DigitalDaniel Dejan
Secrets of the Acrobat MastersJeff Witchel
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
HTML First: Single-Sourcing to Print, PDF, EPUB, and MoreNellie McKesson
New Web-based Collaboration Services for Publishing TeamsAnne-Marie Concepcion
HTML Beyond Web Sites: Digital Magazines, Presentations, and Mobile AppsJustin Putney
Essential EPUB Cleanup StepsRon Bilodeau
Lies Your Printer Has Told YouDov Isaacs
Create Amazing Experiences in iBooks AuthorErica Gamet
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Publishing to Amazon Kindle in 2017Kevin Callahan
Setting Up InDesign to Be the Hub of Multi-Channel PublishingSean Harrison
What’s New in PDFLeonard Rosenthol
Three Forward-Looking Publishing ProcessesNellie McKesson, Ron Bilodeau, Kris Coppieters
Publishing EPUBs to your website with ReadiumKen Jones
Exporting Layouts to HTML5 Apps and PublicationsJustin Putney and Chris Converse
4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
The Future of Publishing: Seeing with a 2020 LensDavid Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepcion
The Future of Publishing: What You Need to Know TodayDavid Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepcion
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
CreativeWow! Sneak Peeks by Creative DevelopersChuck Weger
CreativeWow! Sneak Peeks by Creative DevelopersChuck Weger

Friday, May 26
(PePcon optional post-conference tutorials)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Build a Mobile App Without Breaking the BankKeith Gilbert
eBooks Beyond the BasicsLaura Brady
Make a Mobile App with InDesignKeith Gilbert
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Design Deep Dive Tutorial: Before & AfterJohn McWade
Creative Developers SummitChuck Weger, et al
Click: The Presentation Design ConferenceMark Heaps, et al.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Creating Interactive PDFDavid Blatner
Building a Photo Essay: Walk, Shoot, and PublishMike Rankin
New Orleans: Walk, Shoot, and PublishMike Rankin and Nigel French

Note: Speakers and sessions are subject to change. Please check our site frequently to find the most up-to-date information.

Download our CreativePro Week 2017 schedule here!

Space is limited. So lock in your place by registering today!

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From Previous Attendees

“I truly can't put a price tag on how invaluable this conference was to my professional development, but also to my soul. Thank you x 3000!”

Janelle Thomas

Arizona Marketing Lead, DPR Construction

2019-10-02T12:42:59+00:00

Arizona Marketing Lead, DPR Construction

“I truly can't put a price tag on how invaluable this conference was to my professional development, but also to my soul. Thank you x 3000!” 6.2.6

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“The presenters were top notch, and the skills taught were far reaching in scope but very pertinent to my daily work.”

Jill Walker

Senior Graphic Artist, UC Davis

2019-10-02T12:52:44+00:00

Senior Graphic Artist, UC Davis

“The presenters were top notch, and the skills taught were far reaching in scope but very pertinent to my daily work.” 6.2.6

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Gary K. Laughlin

Principal - Owner, Norgar Creative Solutions

2019-10-02T12:51:25+00:00

Principal - Owner, Norgar Creative Solutions

https://creativeproweek.com/testimonial/gary-k-laughlin/

“Where else can you find so much about inDesign, digital publishing, and presentations all in one place?”

Mike Bain

President, CMC Pension Professionals

2019-10-02T12:50:15+00:00

President, CMC Pension Professionals

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Jordan Hill

Graphic Designer, Schaefer

2019-10-02T12:48:55+00:00

Graphic Designer, Schaefer

https://creativeproweek.com/testimonial/jordan-hill/

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Sean Lee

Wide Format Graphic Designer, The H&H Group

2019-10-02T12:47:47+00:00

Wide Format Graphic Designer, The H&H Group

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Owner, She Can Do It, LLC

2019-10-02T12:46:56+00:00

Owner, She Can Do It, LLC

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Recreation Marketing Specialist, Tumwater Parks and Recreation

2019-10-02T12:45:36+00:00

Recreation Marketing Specialist, Tumwater Parks and Recreation

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Graphic Designer, Innovative Interfaces

2019-10-02T12:44:53+00:00

Graphic Designer, Innovative Interfaces

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Cassie Scheidecker

Graphic Design and Production Specialist, NorthWestern Energy

2019-10-02T12:44:09+00:00

Graphic Design and Production Specialist, NorthWestern Energy

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Jay Newmarch

Owner,  CRE8 Design LLC

2018-11-11T06:12:54+00:00

Owner,  CRE8 Design LLC

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Principal, Murphy Editing and Writing Services

2019-10-02T12:41:58+00:00

Principal, Murphy Editing and Writing Services

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Gisela Moore

Multimedia Specialist, United States Mint

2019-10-02T12:40:14+00:00

Multimedia Specialist, United States Mint

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 Will Ballard

Design and Development Coordinator, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

2018-11-11T06:08:33+00:00

Design and Development Coordinator, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Graphic Artist, Kalamazoo College

2018-11-11T06:09:32+00:00

Graphic Artist, Kalamazoo College

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Senior Designer, Heinemann

2018-11-11T06:11:03+00:00

Senior Designer, Heinemann

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Graphic Designer, Air Line Pilots Association

2018-11-11T06:11:32+00:00

Graphic Designer, Air Line Pilots Association

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Graphics Specialist, McKinsey & Company

2018-11-11T06:12:02+00:00

Graphics Specialist, McKinsey & Company

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Senior Graphic Designer, CDM Smith

2018-11-11T06:12:21+00:00

Senior Graphic Designer, CDM Smith

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PePcon:The Print + ePublishing Conference

PePcon: Come for the content. Leave with a community!

Speakers

Laura Brady

Keith Gilbert

Anne-Marie Concepción

Nellie McKesson

Daniel Dejan

Agenda

PePcon:
The Print + ePublishing Conference