When SGIA 2005, scheduled to take place in New Orleans less than a month after Hurricane Katrina struck the city in late August, was called off, many exhibitors were really upset. In 2001, just after 9/11, SGIA was cancelled for good reason. Now, for the second time in five years, the most important fall show for the digital imaging community was again being cancelled. For those in the more traditional screen print market, whether manufacturer or supplier, perhaps this wasn't much of a loss. Some even were even reported to be happy not to have such a huge expense so close to the end of the year.

For the digital imaging community, not having the major fall show of the year could have been a real disaster. Michael Robertson, CEO of the SGIA, and his staff listened to the many members of that community.

But for the digital imaging community, the community where change continues to be pervasive, not having the major fall show of the year could have been a real disaster. Michael Robertson, CEO of the SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association), and his staff listened to the many members of that community.