Alexandria, VA – April 9, 2008 – Charlie Pesko, founder of InfoTrends and executive vice president of Questex Media Group, has been named the keynote speaker for the 2008 Print Solutions Conference & Expo. The keynote address, to be delivered on Saturday, October 25, will discuss emerging technologies, expanded product and service offerings, and the new value propositions that are transforming the printing industry.

"We are honored to have Charlie Pesko speaking at the Print Solutions Conference & Expo this year.  His wealth of knowledge will undoubtedly enhance the experience for our attendees," said Dennis McGarry, vice president of education & sourcing for the Print Services & Distribution Association (PSDA). 

Today's print service provider is constantly being challenged to build a winning strategy to enhance their knowledge of printing trends and position their company as a leader among fierce competition.  In the current market, it is understood that the convergence of consumer demand for relevant information, technological innovation in both equipment and software, and the needs of marketing executives are having a powerful impact on the way we do business.  The Print Solutions Conference & Expo is the only annual, national event to specifically present opportunities, in the way of education and exhibits, which can have a distinct and dramatic effect on the way print service providers increase their business in the upcoming years.  The addition of Charlie Pesko as the keynote brings this conference a natural, welcomed and overall exciting presentation.

Charlie Pesko has over 35 years of industry experience, providing research and consulting services for virtually every major player in the worldwide digital imaging and document solutions industries.  His enterprises have been recognized as some of the fastest growing privately held companies in America by Inc. Magazine. CAP Ventures (the formerly named InfoTrends) was ranked #69 in 1997 and #204 in 1998 on the Inc. 500.  Pesko himself has been included as a member of "Who's Who in the Computer Industry," "Who's Who in American Businesses," and "Who's Who in Global Business Leaders."

The 2008 Print Solutions Conference & Expo will be held in Baltimore, Maryland on October 23-25, 2008. Attendance to the Expo is free for PSDA print distributor/broker members and $25 for print distributor/broker non-members.  For more details on the show, visit www.printsolutionsshow.com.