THE PRINTING UNITED LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The PRINTING United Leadership Summit is an invitation-only event for a selective network of printing industry leaders, CEOs, and top executives that will take place annually in a luxury resort setting.
Qualified attendees of this event will gain access to powerful presentations and keynotes from printing industry leaders and other inspirational speakers on everything from how to be a great leader to the latest and greatest printing technologies.
Attendees to this unique event share best practices with new contacts and old friends, discuss industry issues, and find inspiration around how to conquer challenges in both their personal and professional lives.
About Us
Past
PRINTING United Leadership Summit is built on the foundation of trust and support that made SPIRE successful. The Summit aims to preserve the intimacy, collegiality, networking opportunities, and friendships established at SPIRE.
Present
The Summit facilitates the exchange of ideas and experiences, enabling participants to think beyond their own organizations and acknowledging the interconnectivity between different sectors within the printing industry.
Future
We look to expand the Summit's scope beyond the traditional wide-format segment to include new communities, such as commercial, label & packaging, mailing, shipping & fulfillment, industrial, and apparel decoration.
2026
Advisory
Board
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Brian Adam
President
Olympus Group
Eric Blohm
President & COO
Freedom Graphic Systems
Lane Hickey-Wiggins
President and CEO
Douglass Screen Printers, Inc.
What People Are Saying About The Summit
Asif Sheikh
Vice President of Sales, Victor Envelope CompanyThe PRINTING United Leadership Summit truly impressed me with its meticulous organization. The flow was smooth and efficient from the moment I arrived, allowing me to maximize my time and engagement. The icebreaker activities were designed to break down barriers and foster genuine connections. I walked away feeling inspired by the insightful presentations and particularly impressed with Ryan Avery's keynote, which resonated deeply. The organizers did an outstanding job creating an environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and valuable networking with like-minded industry leaders.
Vice President of Sales, Victor Envelope CompanyThe PRINTING United Leadership Summit truly impressed me with its meticulous organization. The flow was smooth and efficient from the moment I arrived, allowing me to maximize my time and engagement. The icebreaker activities were designed to break down barriers and foster genuine connections. I walked away feeling inspired by the insightful presentations and particularly impressed with Ryan Avery's keynote, which resonated deeply. The organizers did an outstanding job creating an environment conducive to learning, collaboration, and valuable networking with like-minded industry leaders.
Brian Hite
CSO, Principal and Cofounder, Image OptionsThe inaugural PRINTING United Leadership Summit was an outstanding event for me and my company. There is no other comparable opportunity to network, meet, and have candid discussions with other industry leaders anywhere. The value of those discussions is priceless. I recommend all leaders attend future events and be ready to engage.
CSO, Principal and Cofounder, Image OptionsThe inaugural PRINTING United Leadership Summit was an outstanding event for me and my company. There is no other comparable opportunity to network, meet, and have candid discussions with other industry leaders anywhere. The value of those discussions is priceless. I recommend all leaders attend future events and be ready to engage.
Dean Bott
President, ThysseI've grown to expect high value from the PRINTING United Summits and once again was not disappointed. The mix of topics, the quality of the keynotes, the attentiveness of the PRINTING United team, the social events, and the location were all top notch and much appreciated.
President, ThysseI've grown to expect high value from the PRINTING United Summits and once again was not disappointed. The mix of topics, the quality of the keynotes, the attentiveness of the PRINTING United team, the social events, and the location were all top notch and much appreciated.
Elaine Scrima
EVP, GSP CompaniesThis event did not disappoint. Being able to meet, share ideas and develop relationships with the top print companies in the industry is invaluable. Many of those relationships are born at this event but last a lifetime and are resources that I utilize all year long. That combined with the ability to get one on one time with multiple suppliers over the course of the event makes this well worth the investment.
EVP, GSP CompaniesThis event did not disappoint. Being able to meet, share ideas and develop relationships with the top print companies in the industry is invaluable. Many of those relationships are born at this event but last a lifetime and are resources that I utilize all year long. That combined with the ability to get one on one time with multiple suppliers over the course of the event makes this well worth the investment.
