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Who We Are PePcon 2015 — Philadelphia, PAPePcon: The Print + ePublishing Conference PePcon 2015 will be heldwas founded by publishing gurus David June 1–4 at the downtownBlatner and Anne-Marie “design geek” Philadelphia Marriott! PePconConcepción, the same team that runs two of is a three-track event withthe web’s top publishing and design sites: over 20 experts from aroundInDesignSecrets™ and CreativePro.com®. North America and Europe presenting over 30 sessions PePcon has been a huge success in North and workshops. The last five PePcon events sold out;America since 2010, dedicated to the register now while we still have seats available!proposition that in today’s world, creativeprofessionals and publishers need to think Additional information about the event can be found at:about print and epublishing—not “or”! http://pepcon.com With over 50 years combined experience, PePcon 2013 inDavid and Anne-Marie bring together the Austin, Texasbest of the best at this 2014 event, offeringworld-class, real world, relevant informationto help designers understand the newesttechnologies, and navigate the myriadchoices when publishing to print, tablet,and desktop. 2

PePcon: The Faces of the Publishing IndustryPePcon features the top speakers and experts in Adobe and other leading developers recognize the 3the field of print and ePublishing, including best- value of finding so many thought-leaders in theselling authors, internationally known trainers, same place, and each year send product managersand consultants on the front lines of the publishing and engineers to PePcon to meet and interact withindustry. We have built a reputation as the premier our audience. PePcon’s community of publishers,Adobe InDesign-focused event in North America, and designers, and developers makes it a uniqueour speakers are the heart and soul of what makes opportunity for attendees, sponsors, and speakersthis the print + ePublishing conference. alike to share and learn.

PePcon: Our AudienceOur attendees are professional designers, production PePcon is international — PePcon drawsartists, trainers, and publishers interested in keeping attendees from six different continents!up with best practices and the newest innovations (Unfortunately, no one has come from Antarctica.)in software and publishing workflows. Our audiencespans a wide spectrum of experience, from “newbies” PePcon is community — Whether you’re anto “mavens.” educator or art director, production person or prepress-operator-turned-html-codemonkey, PePcon Attendees at previous PePcon events have brings you together with others who are working toincluded designers, production staff, and educators solve the same kinds of problems you are.from organizations such as American Council onEducation, American Funds, Boeing, Costco, LifeWay, PePcon is content — With a focus on InDesign andNASA, Starbucks, Random House, National Gallery of the Adobe Creative Cloud as the hub of publishing,Art, National Science Foundation, The Smithsonian, PePcon helps you separate the wheat from the chaff,Walmart, Wiley Publishing, and The World Bank. leverage your creative intelligence, and become a successful print + ePublisher! pepcon.com 4

5 Reasons You Can’t Industry expert Keith Gilbert presenting at PePcon 2013Afford to Miss this EventStay Relevant  Our industry is changing faster than ever, and newproducts and techniques emerge every day. PePcon helps you keep up!Strengthen Your Skills  We’re assembling the greatest collection ofInDesign, ePub, and digital publishing experts in the world! They’renot just on stage—they’re eating lunch with you, in roundtablediscussions with you, answering questions, and exploring solutions!Learn the Future of CC  Adobe has not yet officially announced thenext version of InDesign, but this may be the first place you get toexperience the awesome new features of CC 2015!Forge a Future with Adobe  Adobe is sending major players fromthe InDesign team to the conference. That means you’ll enjoy rareaccess to the InDesign product managers and engineers.Make Valuable Connections  Get out of your office and meetcolleagues from around the world! PePcon is the perfect place to learnwhat others in your industry are doing and how they’re doing it. pepcon.com 5

PePcon 2015: LocationJune is a great month to visit Philadelphia!Fly in early and spend the weekend on the beach, inthe parks, and eating great food!The Marriott is is near the Pennsylvania Convention Center, downtowndining, shopping and attractions. Enjoy contemporary and savorydining at any one of dozens of amazing foodie experiences inthe neighborhood. Situated amongst world-class shopping anddining, this renowned hotel is also within easy walking distance oftop attractions, including the Liberty Bell, the historic City Hall,Independence Hall, and the incredible Reading Terminal Market. We have arranged for a block of rooms at a special conference rateof $249 per night! See the conference web site for more details, or callthe Marriott at 877-303-0104 and tell them you’re attending PePcon.This special discount is only good until May 11, 2015, and we have alimited number of rooms available, so book your room soon! pepcon.com 6

FAQ Q: What is included in the conference registration fee?Q: What is the cost of the conference? A: Besides admission to over 30 sessionsA: The cost depends on whether you want to add packed with information presented by over 20pre- or post-conference tutorials: internationally-known speakers, you’ll get: ■■ 2-day conference: $950 until April 6 (“early bird ■■ Breakfast and lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and discount”). Wednesday, based on your pass type. After that date, it is $1,050. ■■ A PDF event handbook with over 500 pages of ■■ Conference plus choice of pre-conference tutorial: additional information, speaker notes, and useful $1,150 or $1,250 after April 6 InDesign reference materials ■■ Conference plus choice of post-conference tutorials: ■■ The InDesignSecrets Top 40 Tips eBook $1,250 or $1,350 after April 6 ■■ Automatic entry into “door prizes” worth over ■■ Gold Pass: Four days, choice of any tutorial plus all $5,000, including Adobe Creative Cloud and more! conference sessions: $1,495 or $1,595 after April 6Q: Is there a discount for students or facultymembers?A: Yes, students, faculty, and staff at universities,colleges, community colleges, and high schoolsare eligible for $100 off the cost of the 2-, 3-, or4-day events. For information, please [email protected] with proof of your position. pepcon.com 7

See You in Philly! Contact Us: PePcon 2015 4122 N Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 60618 p: +1-206-935-6135 f: +1-206-299-3086 email: [email protected]: The Print + ePublishing Conference®, InDesignSecrets, and InDesign Don’t miss PePcon 2015 in Philadelphia, PAMagazine are independently owned and not endorsed or authorized by AdobeSystems Incorporated. Adobe and InDesign are either registered trademarks Photos credits: Nicole Concepción, Rudy Ximenezor trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. ©2009-2015 Publishing Secrets, Inc. pepcon.com 8