Color Quality Conference 2026

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Why Attend? Real Solutions. Real Skills. Real ROI.

 You won't just listen—you'll measure, analyze, align, troubleshoot, and take home workflows you can implement immediately.

Full Control

Gain complete control of printer
accuracy and consistency

Reduce Waste

Implement E-Factor scorecards to minimize
waste and costs 

Team Alignment

Align teams, suppliers, and
locations seamlessly

Master Variability

Control substrate, light, instrument,
and display variations

Reliable Workflows

Build repeatable, dependable
color workflows

Certification

Earn official ChromaChecker Certification
included with registration

 

What's New in 2026

 

We've expanded the conference with new tracks, more hands-on labs, and cutting-edge content to keep you ahead of the industry. 

Universal Characterized Data

The next GRACoL Reference is coming
and what it means for your workflow

New Packaging Track

Dedicated sessions for flexo, gravure,
and packaging workflows

AI & Automation Sessions

Cutting-edge automation and
AI-powered color control

 

More Measurement Labs

Hands-on practice with real equipment
and substrates

 

Larger Convention Space

Quality Inn Convention Center
with expanded facilities

 
 

 K E Y N O T E   P R E S E N T A T I O N

Universal Data Set & The Future
of Print Standards

Presented by Andreas Kraushaar – Chair of ISO 12647-2

 

Join us for an exclusive presentation on the evolution of Print standards and how Universal Characterized Data is transforming the print industry. Learn directly from the leading authority on international print standards.

 
 

P A C K A G I N G   T R A C K

Kim Madigan and Joe Tuccitto,

leading experts in packaging printing, will lead this section of the conference.
 

 

3-Day Agenda Overview

 

Each day builds on the previous, taking you from fundamentals to advanced automation and specialized workflows.

  Day 1 — Tuesday
  Beginning Advanced
8:00 – 10:15 am

Registration

10:30 – 11:45 am

Keynote – 6 Trends in Printing Today

Lunch    
1:15 – 2:30 pm

Color Management Fundamentals

Make Color Match in Unique Lighting environment

2:45 – 4:00 pm

Color Measuring, Figuring out where your printers are at

Tips for Measuring on unusual materials

4:00 – 5:00 pm Making your printers more accurate and aligned – G7, ICC Direct to Fabric Printing fundamentals
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  Day 2 — Wednesday
  Certification Track   Brand Track
8:00 – 9:00 am

Industry Update – Universal Data Set status

Industry Update – UCD status
9:00 – 10:15 am

ChromaCheck Printers and Proofers

Using Projects to communicating with suppliers/PSPs
10:30 – 11:45 am

ChromaChecker creating baselines, using reports

Matching Color – making swatch books 

Lunch    
1:15 – 2:30 pm

ChromaChecker Print Condition Qualifier, Substrate Inspector

How to Align printers and suppliers
2:45 – 4:00 pm

ChromaCheck Instrument verification

Color Tolerances – Delta E vs Snowflake

Sunset

Boat Cruise

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  Day 3 — Thursday 
  Certification Track Packaging Track
8:00 – 9:00 am

Training Your Color platform for AI 

Training Your Color platform for AI  

9:00 – 10:15 am

ChromaCheck G7 Curve, ICC Profiles

Print for Packaging Overview
10:15 – 11:45 am

ChromaCheck Lightbooth

Introduction to Flexography/Gravure

Lunch

   
1:15 – 2:30 pm

ChromaCheck Displays

Packaging Inspector, and SCTV Curve Creation

2:45 – 4:00 pm

ChromaCheck Plate, fountain, anilox, temps

ECG Printing

Conference Ends

   

 

Social Events

 

 
TUESDAY EVENING

Welcome Mixer + Beer Bingo

Start the conference with networking, refreshments, and a fun game of Beer Bingo. Perfect for breaking the ice and meeting fellow attendees.

 
WEDNESDAY EVENING

Sunset Boat Cruise

Experience Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast with a relaxing sunset cruise. Limited seats available—first come, first served!
(Limited Seats)
 

 

Host Hotels

 

Complimentary shuttle service included – Shuttle runs between all hotels and the Quality Inn Convention Center throughout the conference.

The Hacienda

Historic 1920s boutique hotel with unique
charm and character

  • Historic Architecture
  • Boutique Experience
  • Prime Location
 

Comfort Inn & Suites

Newly opened with modern amenities
and extended-stay comfort

  • Newly Renovated
  • Extended Stay Options
  • Modern Amenities

Quality Inn

Conference venue with updated rooms
and convenient access 

  • Conference Location
  • Updated Rooms
  • On-Site Convenience

 

 

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 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Alder

 

 

 

Registration

 

INVEST IN YOUR TEAM'S COLOR ACCURACY EXPERTISE

 
 

$795

per person

 

 What's Included:

 3 full days of expert-led workshops

ChromaChecker certification & training

Hands-on labs with real equipment

6-month license for one printer 

Shuttle transportation

All conference materials 

Networking events & meals 

Access to all learning tracks

 

 
     

 

 

 

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