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The AIE will take an in-depth look at the future of photographic output, and the implications for imaging professionals. Leading digital printing companies will share their vision of the current market, changing behavioral patterns of customers, what new markets are emerging, and how to take advantage of all the opportunities available. The most innovative imaging facilities in the world will discuss how they have changed course to adapt to the changes in technology and customer behavior, and where they see the next big opportunities. Do not miss this conclave of the greatest minds in the world of digital output.

 

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Kodak Industry Address Speaker: Ed Monahan   Professional imaging markets continue to see sweeping changes and a decline in traditional business, leaving industry members to wonder about their future.  This presentation will make a case for the underlying causality of consumer opt-out as well as provide a forward look at the future of the imaging industry.  Based on these observations and conclusions, a perspective will be offered on the choice sets professional imaging businesses must make to successfully compete.  Critical attention will be given to digital economics and utility, consumer consumption, further technology disruption, and removing the ‘friction’ from the digital ecosystems – that’s where the future profit pools lay.

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Xerox Industry Address Speaker: Brian Segnit What is photo publishing?  It’s a high-value, high- margin digital printing opportunity involving the use of photos in three market segments: consumer, publishing, and business-to-business applications.  The opportunities are out there – in this session we will look at understanding the photo publishing market—and using that knowledge to gain new customers and new business.  Market size for consumer photo books, cards, and calendars in the U.S. is projected by InfoTrends to be $2.5 billion by the year 2013, the markets sizes in publishing and B2B are even bigger.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. HP Industry Address Speaker: Sheri Martin The photo publishing market has evolved into new, exciting and profitable applications! This discussion will showcase how the business owner can leverage these applications into profit. Learn and get the tools to develop targeted marketing campaigns and leverage social networking; to help you sell and up-sell to your existing client base as well as new potential clients.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Fujifilm Industry Address Speaker: John Meyer The photo business is undergoing a transformation. Commercial labs are becoming printers and printers are becoming active in the photo business. New technologies are emerging that enable new products. Will silver halide printing be replaced? What technologies are emerging and which ones should you invest in? Hear how to best leverage new technology to grow your business.

4:20 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Big Volume Panel
Speakers: Jim Jamison, Miller’s Professional Imaging; John Lacagnina, Colorcentric; Rob Tolmie, Photo Create; Bob Friend, District Photo; David Drum, H&H Color Lab
Moderator: Gary Pageau, PMA

5:00 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Emerging Business Model Panel
Speakers: Ben Zlotkin, Edition One; Joe Kenemore, Send Out Cards; Mark Zucker, Zookbinders Inc.; Glenn Paul, Memsender; George Champagne, Abar Imaging Center
Moderator: Paul Worthington, Future Image

5:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wrap up
Speaker: Scott Brownstein

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
AIE Reception
Sponsored by Eastman Kodak, Fujifilm, HP and Xerox