Press release submitted on behalf of TAGA.
The Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) has opened its call for TAGA Research Frontiers or TAGA Technology in Action papers. Selected authors will present their papers at the TAGA NextGen conference from March 16-19, 2026, in Minneapolis.
Recognized as the premier venue for publishing and presenting scientific and technical advancements in the graphic communications industry, the TAGA annual proceedings have served as a trusted resource for researchers, innovators and industry leaders worldwide for over seventy-five years.
Authors must submit research paper abstracts (500-1,500 words) by October 24, 2025, and should clearly indicate the paper category. Accepted authors will present their papers at the 2026 TAGA NextGen conference. Final papers designated for publication in the 2026 TAGA Proceedings are due April 24, 2026.
Authors can submit abstracts online at https://taga.org/call-for-papers and can expect notification of acceptance in November 2025.
TAGA Research Frontiers papers focus on emerging science, technology and applications in graphic workflows and printing processes. Technology in Action papers cover current industry challenges, best practices and broad technology perspectives. TAGA encourages submissions on topics including color, sustainability, packaging, printed electronics, automation and best practices, as well as additional areas of interest such as substrates, ink, curing, displays, process control, workflow, data management, lean manufacturing, 3D printing and software innovations. TAGA NextGen offers a unique opportunity for authors to highlight their work to a global audience and contribute to the advancement of graphic arts science and technology.
Address any questions to taga@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.
For more information, visit www.taga.org.
