He's been around the Sign, Display and Graphic Arts industry for a very long while and, as head of VISA which became Visual Connections, has helped inumerable people and businesses with training grants, trade shows, activism and marketing. Always with a high standard of professionalism, ethics and energy, Peter is retiring at the end of 2024.
Peter Harper, always a strong ambassador for the print & graphic arts industry, especially careers development
Visual Connections has announced it will hold special Celebration Dinners in Melbourne and Sydney in November, to give the industry a chance to farewell outgoing CEO, Peter Harper.
In Melbourne, the Dinner will follow the association’s inaugural Victorian Golf Day on Wednesday 20th November, and will be held in the Sandhurst Golf Club’s Club Rooms, one of Melbourne’s premier function venues, overlooking the beautiful course.
Sydney will have the opportunity a week later, on Thursday 28th November, at The Deckhouse, Woolwich. The association’s AGM and final Member Meeting for 2024 will also be held on the night, giving attendees a chance to hear more about the Association’s activities and achievements during Peter’s final year at the helm.
Visual Connections’ General Manager, Sarah Moore, says the events will be an important opportunity for Peter’s many industry friends and colleagues to come together to recognise his achievements.
“Peter has been in this industry for 50 years, and has achieved an enormous amount during that time,” she says.
“He established the sign and graphics sector’s first trade shows and first suppliers’ association, and was a driving force behind the formation of Visual Connections 18 years ago. Since then, he has grown our trade show and event portfolio and overseen the success of our publications and other resources.
“In perhaps the most important legacy of his leadership, he has also built a strong careers program over more than a decade, with his collaborative approach resulting in the now industry-wide Sign & Print Career Connections program which connected with thousands young people this year to promote careers in the print, sign and graphics sectors.”
“These dinners in Melbourne and Sydney will be a fantastic opportunity for all Peter’s industry friends and connections to come along, celebrate his achievements, and wish him well on his retirement. We are looking forward to seeing a great turnout at both events.”
If you’re in Melbourne, you can register for the Golf Day and Celebration Dinner here or click here to register for the Melbourne or Sydney Celebration Dinners.
To send your thanks, support or best wishes to be passed on to Peter, please contact the Visual Connections team at:
sales@visualconnections.org.au
