The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) is extending the call for TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action papers for presentation at the 2025 TAGA NextGen conference, happening in March 2025. TAGA is focused on helping develop the next generation of industry technology and leaders. TAGA provides authors with one of the premier platforms for communication, publication, and outreach in the graphic communications industry. For over 75 years TAGA has showcased the most influential collection of scientific papers in our industry, referred to by industry leaders, innovators, researchers, scientists, standards bodies, and end users. 

TAGA Research Frontiers Papers are based on new emerging science, technology, and the application of graphic technology workflow and printing processes. Research papers are included in the annual technical proceedings. TAGA Technology in Action Papers cover topics with a broad technology perspective. Action Papers focus on issues that are current to the industry and critical to its development. They can include ideas and solutions relevant to the wider range of the graphic arts industry, best practices, or technical reviews.

A TAGA research or technology paper provides authors recognition at TAGA NextGen and an opportunity to showcase their innovation to some of the leading minds in the industry. A TAGA paper places the author and their organization at the leading edge of the graphic communications industry.

Papers cover a full range of topics impacting the industry. For 2025 the topics of especial interest include sustainability, packaging, printed electronics, automation, and best practices. Papers can also cover such topics as ink, substrates, color, visualization, displays, materials, curing, process control, data management, workflow, security, lean manufacturing, 3D printing, novel applications, fundamental science, software and computer developments related to all types of printing processes.

Papers will be selected based on submitted abstracts of 500–1,500 words and may include figures. Prospective authors should indicate if their paper submission is for the TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action category. Authors can submit papers online at bit.ly/TAGA_Papers.

Authors present their accepted papers at the 2025 conference, TAGA NextGen, March 25-27, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, USA. TAGA will publish Research Frontiers in the 2025 TAGA Proceedings with the final written papers due April 25, 2025. TAGA is recognized worldwide as the most prestigious and comprehensive literature resource for graphic arts sciences and technologies.

The deadline for abstracts is November 11, 2024. Authors will be notified of the status of their abstract in early December 2024.

For additional information send inquiries to [email protected] or visit taga.org.

About TAGA
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts is an international community of industry professionals and academics dedicated to scientific research and technological innovation in the diverse field of graphic communications. The Annual Technical Conference provides authors one of the premier platforms for communication, publication, and outreach in the graphic communications industry. During the event, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, scientists, and end users can evaluate the latest R&D and learn how it can impact their own activities and business.

TAGA also supports the formation of TAGA Student Chapters that reinforce classroom and experiential learning. In addition to the learning that occurs during chapter meetings, the design and production of a research journal for the TAGA chapter competition, which takes place at the annual TAGA conference, develops industry-specific skills, along with skills in project management, technical writing, interpersonal communications, and in some cases, fundraising. Student participation in TAGA is an important part of the conference and the organization, helping to encourage the development of future industry leaders.