Orlando -- December 3, 2008 -- The Printing Association of Florida (PAF), producers of Graphics of the Americas (GOA) 2009, is pleased to announce that Adham Faltas has joined as Operations/Trade Show Manager.  Adham reports to Sarah Patt-Pronek, Vice President and Trade Show General Manager for PAF/GOA.

GOA 2009 is the 34th annual event being held February 26-28, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. In 2008, the print industry's second largest annual combined exposition and educational event in the U.S. drew 22,000 visitors from 78 countries.

"We are pleased to have a seasoned pro like Adham join the PAF/GOA team. He has a strong track record managing events for one of the world's most prestigious facilities at Disney World. And he's very enthusiastic about joining our world-class team in supporting GOA's many exhibitors, sponsors and attendees," says Patt-Pronek. Patt-Pronek adds that over 90% of the show exhibit space is already sold.

About Adham Faltas
Adham Faltas has 18 years experience in hospitality and events management.  Prior to joining PAF/GOA, Adham was Director of Event Services for the world-famous Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel.  He also previously served as Event Support Manager at the hotel. 

Adham's professional management experience also includes positions at The Manhattan Savings Bank where he was an Assistant Branch Manager. 

Born in Cairo, Egypt, he spent most of his adolescent life in Bradford, England.  At the age of 11 he moved to the USA and settled with his family in New York.  He attended St. Vincent's / St. John's University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. 

Adham Faltas can be reached by email: [email protected] or by phone: 407-240-8009 or 1-800-331-0461, ext. 111.