PDF Days Online 2021 – PDF Association

We can't meet in person... but we can still talk about PDF!

Technical Days sessions are educational / non-commercial in nature; 30 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes reserved for Q&A.

We look forward to returning to in-person events in 2022.

Technical Days sessions

Date	1600 CEST / 1000 ET / 0700 PT	1700 CEST / 1100 ET / 0800 PT
Sept. 27	Create PDFs using HTML Francois Fernandes, Digital Frontiers GmbH & Co. KG Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Create-PDFs-using-HTML.pdf	Deriving HTML from PDF – lessons learned Roman Toda, Normex Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDFDays-2021-Derivation.pdf
Sept. 28	Cryptography in PDF: future perspectives Matthias Valvekens, iText Group NV Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/future-pdf-crypto-slides-handout.pdf	The Arlington PDF Model Peter Wyatt, PDF Association Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDF-Days-2021-Arlington-PDF-model.pdf
Sept. 29	Making sense of PDF structures in the wild at scale Tim Allison, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDFDays2021_JPL_tallison2.pdf	Two Standards. One Goal. Modernizing Print Communication Production Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar Systems Inc. Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Two-Standards-One-Goal.pdf
Sept. 30	PDF/R revisions and new, highly compressed image format Rene Rebe, TWAIN Working Group Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pdf-heic-1.pdf	The Low Code Revolution and PDF Neil Pitman, Aquaforest Limited Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/The-Low-Code-Revolution-and-PDF.pdf
Oct. 4	PDF/A Conversion and Validation Challenges Elodie Tellier, Orpalis Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDF-A-Conversion-and-Validation-Challenges.pdf	Archiving email – as PDF? Dietrich von Seggern, callas software GmbH Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Archiving-email-–-as-PDF.pdf
Oct. 5	Survey of open source PDF solutions Michael Vrhel, Artifex Software Inc Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Survey-of-OpenSource-Solutions.pdf	3DPDFs + the future Andrey Safonov, PDFTron Slides:
Oct. 6	STOP PRESS! Or how to avoid it! David Stevenson, Global Graphics Software Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/STOP-PRESS-Or-how-to-avoid-it.pdf	SafeDocs – towards a more secure future Peter Wyatt, PDF Association Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDF-Days-2021-SafeDocs-secure-future.pdf
Oct. 7	What makes a tagged PDF a proper tagged PDF/UA document? Rene Treuber, axaio software GmbH Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RT-what-makes-a-proper-tagged-pdf.pdf	Lessons from implementing a PDF/UA-centric mobile reader Matt Kuznicki, AbleDocs Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MK_Lessons_from_Implementing_a_PDF_UA_Reader.pdf
Oct. 12	WCAG or PDF/UA: what’s the difference Boris Doubrov, Dual Lab sprl Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Boris-Doubrov-WCAG-or-PDF.pdf	Accessible PDF – How to tag content the right way Klaas Posselt, Einmanncombo Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HowToTagContentTheRightWay.pdf
Oct. 13	OpenType color fonts in PDF Thomas Merz, PDFlib GmbH Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/OpenType-Color-Fonts-in-PDF.pdf	Content accessibility for all screen sizes Andrey Safonov, PDFTron Slides:
Oct. 14	Future of Traversing PDF Files Michael Demey, iText Group NV Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PDF-Days-2021-michael-demey.pdf	How to make e-Signing interoperable Carsten Heiermann, Foxit Corporation Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Foxit_How_to_make_eSigning_interoperable_002.pdf
Oct. 18	Content Authenticity and PDF Leonard Rosenthol, Adobe Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Content-Authenticity-for-PDF.pdf	Validating digital signatures in PDF Bernd Wild, intarsys GmbH Slides: https://pdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-10-18_PR-Signature-Validation-Wild_x.pdf

Solution Days sessions

Solution Days sessions are compact (most are 15 minutes in length) presentations by PDF Days sponsors.

Accessibilty
Oct. 19 at 1600 CEST / 1000 ET / 0700 PT (SILVER sponsor)			AbleDocs: The ‘Royal Flush’ in PDF/UA presented by Adam Spencer, President (GLOBAL) of AbleDocs COVID-19 has shifted the way we work online and reinforced the need for digital accessibility, especially when it comes to PDFs. Learn about the state of PDFs today and how AbleDocs is helping lead the charge in assisting businesses to ensure they are sharing accessible documents. Find out about AbleDocs’ suite of services, including ADScan, ADLegacy, ADStream, axesWord and axesPDF, and how they can help you ensure your PDFs are PDF/UA-compliant, no matter if it’s a single document or a high-volume of documents.
Oct. 19 at 1630 CEST / 1030 ET / 0730 PT (SILVER, sponsor)			axaio MadeToTag – the tool for proper accessible PDF out of Adobe InDesignpresented by René TreuberMadeToTag is an Adobe InDesign plug-in to prepare and export InDesign documents as tagged, accessible PDFs. For all those who have to create accessible PDFs on a regular base, will get an easy-to-use tool that considerably simplifies and speeds up preparation, review and creation steps. In addition, PDFs generated with MadeToTag meet the requirements of the international PDF/UA standard (universal accessibility) to comply with legal regulations.
Archiving
Oct. 20 at 1600 CEST / 1000 ET / 0700 PT (GOLD sponsor)			The email to PDF/A reality showpresented by Dietrich von SeggernJoin us for a practical demonstration for email archival in PDF/A. After my theoretical presentation on September 27 "Archiving email – as PDF?” this will be a reality show - starring callas pdfaPilot.
Oct. 21 at 1630 CEST / 1030 ET / 0730 PT(GOLD sponsor)			How PDF/A-2 and -4 are better than PDF/A-1presented by Dietrich von SeggernIn this short session we will convert selected real world PDF files to PDF/A-1 and PDF/A-2. This will demonstrate when and why PDF/A-2 is the better choice - and if PDF/A-4 is even better.
Oct. 19 at 1700 CEST / 1100 ET / 0800 PT (SILVER, sponsor)			Your multiformat solutions for viewing, converting, and archiving your filespresented by Elodie TellierBuild all-in-one PDF solutions with our toolkits for desktop, Web, and Cloud development. We also provide enterprise software, low code/no code, and productivity applications to batch process and automate your PDF workflows.
Oct. 21 at 1700 CEST / 1100 ET / 0800 PT (BRONZE, sponsor)			Leverage PDF Cloud processing for digital document sustainabilitypresented by David BehrnsPDF was created so that any operating system or computer can open and view your files as it was intended to be used. Whether you have 10 or millions of documents, you want to make sure that they are preserved for long-term accessibility. Find out how you can future-proof your PDFs by harnessing the power of PDF Cloud processing.
Oct. 20 at 1630 CEST / 1030 ET / 0730 PT(BRONZE, sponsor)			PDF/A eats PDF/Epresented by Dr. Uwe WächterAt the end of 2020, the 4th part of the PDF/A standard was released - for the first time also with a focus on 3D. The PDF/E standard will included, which was previously intended to standardize the 3D part of PDF. This presentation explains roughly 3D PDF and the latest developments. Finally, first experiences with 3D standardization using PDF/A from customer projects will be given.
PDF Creation
Oct. 20 at 1730 CEST / 1130 ET / 0830 PT(GOLD sponsor)			Is PDF Your Targeted Standard? If Not, it Helps Your Competitionpresented by Jonathan Malone-McGrew, Senior Director of Engagement, Mary Ann Rowan, Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and Guest Analyst and Expert, Pat McGrew, McGrewGroupIn today’s technology-fueled environment, we interact with literally thousands of communications each day. In the print and digital communications creation, production and delivery world, these messages have significant importance and value to the organizations that push them out. A statement that is also true for all of us who receive them. In this session, we put a stake in the ground that PDF is the only file format that can cross the physical, digital, accessibility and storage chasm. Join us to learn about real-world examples and the competitive advantage they have provided.
Oct. 20 at 1700 CEST / 1100 ET / 0800 PT(SILVER, sponsor)			On-demand PDF generation on low-code platformspresented by Tanel Tähepõld More and more companies use low-code platforms to build their software solutions for both external and internal users. On these platforms, developers no longer have access to programming language-specific utility libraries for PDF generation that they have used. Developers rely on functionality provided by the low-code platform or find a third-party partner that can solve their document generation needs. Let's look at how PDF Generator API can help developers with on-demand PDF generation on low-code platforms. Live examples with Wix, Bubble and Integromat.
PDF Processing
Oct. 25 at 1630 CEST / 1030 ET / 0730 PT(GOLD, sponsor)			Preparing for an XFA-free futurepresented by Gert Michiels, Foxit Product ManagementXFA has been deprecated from the current PDF 2.0 standard, and XFA support from newer tools is completely lacking. XFA files just can’t be read, unless an additional viewer component is installed or made available. With the Adobe LiveCycle on the retreat, the number of applications still creating and shelling out fresh XFA forms is diminishing. However, worldwide, systems and archives are filled to the brim with millions of XFA documents. Foxit has been helping customers defusing the XFA bomb using its enterprise-grade Document Transformation Services platform in a one-time massive cleanup operation and will talk about one such process and also cover the different challenges that were encountered and mastered.
Oct. 25 at 1600 CEST / 1000 ET / 0700 PT(GOLD sponsor)			eSigning made easypresented by Carsten Heiermann, Foxit Chief EvangelistThis presentation will discuss Foxit Sign, a new eSignature service providing full, legally binding and secure eSign workflow. Foxit Sign makes it easy to create and sign digital contracts, agreements and forms to expedite business in a digital world.
Oct. 21 at 1600 CEST / 1000 ET / 0700 PT(GOLD sponsor)			PDFs and 30+ other formats at their best, working for youpresented by Elma Khandaker and Andrey SafonovPDFTron is the definitive digital content platform. With PDFs at the core, from fully customizable SDK (high-code), to plug-n-play APIs (low-code), to end-user application (no-code), we’ve got it all to help you turn the digitization of documents into a business advantage. In this 30 minute session, we’ll do a live run-through of our flagship, fully client-side solution and talk through some use cases from our top customers.
Oct. 21 at 1730 CEST / 1130 ET / 0830 PT(SILVER sponsor)			iText DITO 2.0, a new standard for data-driven, template-based PDF generationpresented by Alexey SubachText DITO is our highly-scalable, intuitive PDF generation solution. It’s come a long way since 2019, with version 2.1 being released just a few months ago. Here at iText we take versioning seriously, so when we say 2.1, we mean it. Join Director of Development Alexey Subach as he takes you through the groundbreaking new features in iText DITO 2.1. As well as improvements to the template editor and SDK/API, version 2.0 introduced the iText DITO Manager. With this new management experience, you can efficiently manage the full lifecycle of your templates and all of their dependencies, like data collections, images, stylesheets, and fonts. Take the first step towards unburdening your developers and empowering your business users, saving you both time, and money.
Oct. 19 at 1730 CEST / 1130 ET / 0830 PT(BRONZE, sponsor)			Smart Processing of Millions of PDF Files - No Code Requiredpresented by Steffen KretzschmarThis session will illustrate a number of solutions for intelligent processing of large volumes of PDF files without the need for traditional development methods by using no-code/low-code tools.

PDF Days Online 2021 sponsors

Gold sponsors

Adobe

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. Our creative, marketing, and document solutions empower everyone — from emerging artists to global brands — to bring digital creations to life…

callas software GmbH

callas software finds simple ways to handle complex PDF challenges. As a technology innovator, callas software develops and markets PDF technology for publishing, print production, document exchange and document archiving….

Foxit Corporation

Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents. Foxit addresses the needs of three distinct…

PDFTron

PDFTron Systems Inc. is a global provider of industry-leading, high-performance document processing and conversion technology related to PDF, XPS, SVG, and other graphic file formats. Our flagship cross-platform PDF library,…

Solimar Systems Inc.

Solimar Systems enables organizations around the globe to onboard, make ready, enhance, manage and deliver print and digital communications. As an early adopter of the PDF output format, our Chemistry™…