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HIGHLIGHTS:

Fundamentals of Colour physics, explained by world experts on colour.

Colour trends and forecasts, learning tools and key insights about Pantone colour.

Spectralight QC to launch in Sri Lanka at the conference.

A range of Xrite & Pantone Fashion & Home solutions to hear about and see!

Digital colour communication explained.

NOTABLE SPEAKERS:

Dr. Iris Mangelschots

President of Xrite AP, will be keynote speaker at the colour conference. A native of Belgium, Dr. Mangelschots holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Zurich, Switzerland and a Master of Sciences degree in Physics from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. She has a wealth of knowledge and know how in Colour, Media and Digital Imaging.

Vishwa Shukla

VP of Xrite and Pantone in India, Vishwa Shukla has extensive experience in branding and retail information  systems and in plant printing solutions, in store applications and end to end retail solutions. He also has a rich experience in paints and coatings and will be an important resource on the day.

Maryann Wong
Based in Hong Kong, Maryann joined Pantone in 2003. She plays an essential role in the business expansion of PANTONE® for fashion and home colour systems in the Asia Pacific region in her capacity as Director of Sales & Marketing – Fashion & Home.
Maryann’s exposure in the fashion business is comprehensive with key insights working for major brands such as Mexx, the Gap, and Armani Exchange by Giorgio Armani, Vivienne Westwood, Krizia, United Colors of Benetton and, Sisley in eyewear. Maryann obtained her MBA at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Kenn Philips

Kenn Philips is product manager at Xrite in Michigan USA, for lighting, medical and non-contact colour solutions for the Industrial Color and Appearance division.

Market segments include plastics, automotive, textile, food and cosmetics as well as the retail markets that includes major paint companies, home improvement chains & retail paint outlets.

He will provide a valuable insight into visual colour assessment and the process involved in standardising this critical evaluation processes in the global supply chain. He will also be introducing and launching a key product - the SPL QC, for the first time in South Asia.

Patsy Hui

Patsy is an applications support manager based in Singapore, and has tremendous insight and understanding working with colour in real world situations together with customers. Her practical  ability to work with on sight colour issues and understanding of daily colour concerns is invaluable when she explains the fundamentals of colour physics, and discusses a range of  practical and insightful solutions for colour communication.

The Magic of Colour : There is no doubt that in today's complex and challenging marketplace, colour has the unique ability to attract and engage the eye, elicit emotion, enhance the product or environment, and ultimately tempt the consumer or client. Colour is, in fact, the catalyst that can spark the sales, define space and create the magic and the mood.

Please join us to share the secrets and facts about the Magic of Colour - one of the many topics and discussions to be presented.

About X-Rite
X-Rite, Incorporated (X-Rite) is the global  technology leader for colour management systems and solutions. X-Rite operates in two segments: Colour Measurement and Colour Standards.

The Company’s technologies assist manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and distributors in achieving colour appearance throughout their global supply chain. Products also assist printing companies, graphic designers and professional photographers in achieving colour reproduction of images across a range of devices. The Company’s products also provide retailers colour harmony solutions at point of purchase. Markets served include imaging, media, industrial (textile, paint etc) and retail.

About Pantone
Pantone LLC, has been the world's colour authority for nearly 50 years, providing design professionals with products and services for the colourful exploration and expression of creativity. Always a source for colour inspiration, Pantone also offers paint and designer-inspired products and services for consumers.
 

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The event will also showcase the Sri Lanka launch of innovative and exciting products that will be certainly changing the future of both visual evaluation and digital colour communication in Sri Lanka's colouration industry.

Xrite and Pantone are global leaders in colour forecasting, design, measurement, and communication.

Objectives: This programme will provide knowledge of coluorimetry and color control (visual and digital color communication, colour quality assurance, reproducability and colour consistency)

Opportunities for hands on training on new generation products including the Sri Lanka launch of the Spectralight QC viewing booth and many more bench-top and hand held colour measurement instruments on display

Following the success of forums around the world Cassims International together with partners Xrite / Gretag Macbeth and Pantone are pleased to organize a day on fundamentals of colour, aimed at providing an in depth and comprehensive training on colour physics applicable to our daily work from evaluation, measurement, and design, to formulation, application and communication.

Key speakers and trainers flying in from the USA and around Asia will speak on key facets of colour, educating participants on the theoretical and practical aspects of colour and tools now affordably available to solve the needs in the colouration industry.

Experienced colour technologists would find new products and tools as well as real interactions with experts who are certain to enlighten your knowledge of colour physics further.