FOTOfusion, the Palm Beach Photographic Center’s huge annual learning op and photo show, is billed as “where creativity and technology fuse.”

Every year for 17 years, photographers have traveled from afar to attend the annual event that features more than 100 workshops, lectures, panel discussions, multimedia presentations, portfolio reviews, hands-on computer classes, demonstrations, and photo shoots, all taught by an impressive faculty.

The presentation of the prestigious FOTOmentor Award to Bill Eppridge is sure to be a highlight. Eppridge was a Life Magazine staff photographer during the golden era of photojournalism. His work will also be featured in this year’s FOTOmentor Exhibition: Fifty Years in Photojournalism, on display through Feb. 28.

Here are some highlights of events that are open to the public and will be held in the auditorium of the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, adjacent to the Photographic Centre. The 600 series events cost $10 at the door and do not require advance registration. Before or after class, visit the Centre. For other events, check fotofusion.org

Wednesday

A Life in Photography with Joyce Tenneson, 1-2 p.m.

Master of Balletic Motion with Douglas Dubler, 3-4 p.m.

Thursday

iPhone Artistry: Photography’s Most Exciting Frontier! with Dan Burkholder, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Lake Superior with Craig Blacklock, 11 a.m. to noon

Fifty Years in Photojournalism with Bill Eppridge, 1-2 p.m.

Fashion/Beauty, and Fine Art with Robert Farber, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Friday

London 2012; The Summer Olympic Games with Jimmy Colton, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Smoke Filled Rooms: Beyond the Bunting of the Modern Presidential Campaign—1996-2012 with Stephen Crowley, 1-2 p.m.

Saturday

Photography at the Turn of the LAST Century with Dr. Anthony Bannon, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition with Carlton Ward, 1-2 p.m.

The Year In Pictures by ZUMA Press Wire Service & ThePicturesofTheDay.com with Scott McKiernan, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Captivating Valley – New York’s Hudson with Ted Spiegel, 4-5 p.m.