ARLINGTON, VA -- January 23, 2003 -- Print Buyers Online.com announced today an increase in attendee registration and exhibitors for the second Annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference. Print Buyers Online.com will be hosting the conference -- on February 25-27, 2003 at the Sheraton National in Arlington, VA - just 10 minutes from downtown Washington, DC. This conference showcases technology and business solutions to help print buyers reduce costs, increase efficiencies and work more effectively with their print suppliers. Those interested in exhibiting or attending can sign up online at www.printbuyersonline.com/printoasisconf.asp. Print Buyers Online.com Quote... "We are extremely pleased," said Suzanne Morgan, founder of Print Buyers Online.com and the Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference. "Advance registration has doubled from last year and we are now expecting over 450 qualified print buyers and specifiers to attend the conference. This is an important time for print buyers. These print buyers are aggressively seeking solutions and partners to help them buy printing services more effectively and increase the results of their promotional campaigns. They are looking for sound suppliers to help them grow through tough times." The Print Oasis Conference attracts seasoned, high-volume print buyers. 66% of last year's print buyer attendees have been buying printing for over 7 years. Moreover, 48% personally purchase over $1 million a year in printing. The Print Oasis Conference showcases an outstanding mix of exhibiting companies. "Due to the success of last year's conference," said Ms. Morgan, "we've expanded space for our exhibitors. Last year, we attracted 37 exhibitors. We've just surpassed that number and are expecting to attract an additional 20 exhibiting companies." This year's exhibitors include major technology companies - such as Heidelberg USA, Xerox Corporation, Creo Americas, Inc. and the major proofing companies, as well as a mix of printing companies, digital printing suppliers and paper manufacturers. Additional information... Complete information, including conference registration, hotel reservations, and a detailed agenda is available at www.printbuyersonline.com/printoasisconf.asp. For information on exhibiting, call Kimberlee Sautter at 703-534-9307. About the Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference... The three-day event will attract novice to seasoned print production professionals from advertising agencies, associations, publishing companies and corporations. Top-notch, dynamic speakers will demonstrate to print buyers how they can reduce costs and turnaround times while supporting peaceable and profitable relationships with their suppliers. Print buyers will also have the opportunity to network with industry peers, and discover best practices and lessons learned from seasoned buyers. About Print Buyers Online.com ... Print Buyers Online.com is a free, educational e-community for print buyers, production professionals, and their suppliers. PBO provides tips, articles, tools and resources to help print buyers learn new and existing technology and best practices for the business of working with print suppliers. For more information, please visit www.printbuyersonline.com.