The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) has announced the 17th annual EXECUTIVE OUTLOOK, the popular pre-show trends conference that takes place on the eve of GRAPH EXPO is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Chicago's McCormick Place South. GRAPH EXPO 2012, the America's largest graphic communications exhibition and educational conference, opening the following day will run October 7 - 10, 2012, in McCormick Place South.