Postal Service Announces Early Registration to 2009 National Postal Forum

The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced early bird registration for the Washington-based 2009 National Postal Forum held May 17 to 20, 2009 is now open. The 2009 National Postal Forum is the mailing industry’s premier trade show and event. More than 6,000 industry professionals are expected to attend this year’s forum and discover how new technologies are leading the way into the future and delivering better ways to serve customers.

The forum offers:

• More than 140 workshops on issues facing the mailing industry

• Three symposiums on Intelligent Mail, shipping solutions and global marketplace opportunities for small businesses

• 16 business tracks on topics from mail center management to sustainability

• 15 professional certificates

The theme of this year’s forum is “A Long History of Innovation Meets a Future of Great Promises.”

“This year’s National Postal Forum is an opportunity for businesses to connect with tomorrow’s solutions today,” said Susan Plonkey, vice president, Business Customer Relations. Postmaster General John Potter will deliver the keynote speech May 18. A closing gala reception will be held at the newly reopened Smithsonian National Museum of American History. An early registration price of $900 is offered through Feb. 28. On-site registration increases to $995 for most attendees.

For more information on the National Postal Forum, visit www.npf.org or call (703) 218-5015.