TAMPA, Fla. -- July 23, 2003 -- Creativity, productivity, and profitability will be the training focus of this year's PhotoshopWorld Conference & Expo, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals announced today. Billed as "The Largest Adobe Photoshop Event In The World" and sponsored by corporate giant Adobe Systems, Inc., PhotoshopWorld will offer attendees more than 60 educational sessions and 12 after-hours events. An expanded expo hall and new product releases will also provide conference goers with an exclusive introduction to new technology from industry leaders.

Graphic designers, digital photographers, Web and DV professionals can hone their skills through conference tracks on Photoshop Creativity, Digital Photography, Productivity, The Web, Motion Graphics, Print/Prepress, and The Business Side of Photoshop. This year's sessions will be taught by a staff of 25 instructors including Scott Kelby, Deke McClelland, Dan Margulis, Eddie Tapp, and others.

"We're very excited about this particular PhotoshopWorld, not only because we're providing more training than ever before, but also because this year's events are going to really impact the creative industry," said Scott Kelby, Conference Technical Chair. "We're unable to release specific details at this point, but anyone who attends the Miami conference will be exposed to brand-new, cutting-edge technology from several major companies."

The PhotoshopWorld Conference & Expo will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida, September 30 - October 2, 2003. Conference admission is $499 on or before August 25, 2003, $599 after August 25, 2003. NAPP members save $100 and discounts are also available for teachers and students. Visit http://www.photoshopworld.com for full conference details and to register.

About PhotoshopWorld
The PhotoshopWorld Conference & Expo is the annual convention for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and the largest Adobe Photoshop event in the world. It features training sessions by recognized Photoshop experts, exhibits from leading hardware and software companies, and the premier networking opportunity of the year. Details about the PhotoshopWorld Conference & Expo are available online at http://www.photoshopworld.com.

About the NAPP
The National Association for Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) is a dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe® Photoshop® training, news, and education. It is led by a world-class team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers who keep members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 30,000 members in 107 countries, NAPP is the largest graphics-related association in the world. Visit http://www.photoshopuser.com for more information.