Boston MA: Graphic Communications Day New England, March 22 at Boston Marriott Copley Plaza

This is a one day celebration of print including technical seminars, keynote addresses, and 50 exhibitors from the print manufacturing supply chain. Cap off the afternoon with a networking seminar. No cost to qualified print buyers, but preregistration is a must.

Contact: www.pine.org

Seattle WA: AIGA Seattle, March 23 at Henry Art Gallery

Brand and the Evolved Consumer, with Jody Turner, addresses the era of sweeping change and global challenges, and the need to focus on the real. As a result, authentic branding and identity building is now vital. Turner is the founder and CEO of Culture of Future, which assists companies with their design choices.

Contact: aigaseattle.org

New York NY: P3 Luminaire Awards, March 23 at the Pierre Hotel

The Luminaire Award recognizes outstanding achievements and personal dedication of five people in the graphic arts community. P3 is New York metro area's nonprofit professional and educational organization.

Contact: p3-ny.com

New York NY: GROW: Design for Sustainability, March 25 at Lighthouse International, 111 E. 59 St.

This AIGA New York summit explores the question of what is the role of design in making sustainable growth possible and preferable to the alternative.

Contact: aigany.org

San Diego CA: Y Conference, March 31-April 1 at Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice

This year's theme is "play." Attendees can participate in a series of "Thinkshops" along with a tradeshow, book sale, and silent auction. There will also be two gallery showings, as well. The Conference explores the "why" of design.

www.y-conference.com or 619.233.5470

Philadelphia PA: DesignPhiladelphia April 1-April 9 at various sites

Philadelphia's Spring Citywide Design Initiative makes the city an arena of exhibitions, lectures, graphic design studio and gallery tours, book signings, parties and workshops, all under the DesignPhiladelphia Banner.

Contact: www.designphiladelphia.org

Las Vegas NV: Print Oasis, April 2-5 at The Venetian

A conference of the Print Buyers Online educational e-community, featuring lots of seminars, events and lectures.

Contact: www.printoasis.com

Chicago IL: Picturehouse Chicago April 6 at Preston Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center

An intimate and friendly way for art directors, designers and other photo buyers to see many of the top stock visual agencies all in one place.

Contact: www.picturehouse.org/chicago

New York NY: Fuse-Branding Identity and Package Design Conference, April 24-26 at the Waldorf Astoria

A roster of design luminaries will be presenting, including Alexander Isley, Philippe Starck, Rem Koolhaas, Michael Bierut and Noreen Morioka.

Contact: www.iirusa.com

New York NY: Designer Day, Association of Graphic Communicators, May 11 at Xerox Knowledge Sharing Center on Park Avenue

The Association of Graphic Communications is the metro-area's trade association of print and prepress providers, and their competition yields first-rate winners. The exhibition is accompanied on May 11 by educational sessions around the theme of Designer Day. GDUSA is a co-sponsor.

Contact: www.agcomm.org or 212.279.2100, x 116

Boston MA: Design Management Institute, May 17-18

The 18th International Brand Design Conference is set for the Montreal, with the theme: Design Leadership in Action. The event focuses on the role of the customer experience in creating value.

Contact: www.dmi.org/branddesign

Chicago IL: STA, May 18

Winners of the Archive '06 event will be presented at this event. Winners are to be placed in the famed and growing Chicago Design Archive. Check the STA for location of the event.

Contact: sta-chicago.org

New York NY: Surtex, May 21-23 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Over 370 exhibitors set up on two floors, selling and licensing diverse art and design for all kinds of products and merchandising. Exhibitors include top artists, designers, studios and licensing firms.

Contact: surtex.com

Aspen CO: Aspen Design Summit June 20-23 at Aspen Meadows Resort

The granddaddy of designconferences is taking registrations now. A partnership of IDCA and AIGA, the event will feature presenters in three areas — social entrepreneurship, community development and education innovation — and participants will join an Aspen Action Studio.

Contact: aiga.org

Boston MA: Society of Typographic Aficionados, August 9-13 at Hyatt Regency

TypeCon2006, nicknamed the Boston "T" Party, is the place for graphic designers and other type lovers this summer. Legendary Beantown designer Clif Stoltze prepared the identity materials.

Contact: www.typecon.com