Agfa, Canon, Fujifilm, and HP to Keynote Sponsor the 4th Annual Wide-format Summit

Leading technology developers throughout the wide-format value chain have signed on as sponsors of the fourth annual Wide-format Summit, which will be held July 29-31 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort in Miami, FL. Agfa, Canon USA, Fujifilm Graphic Systems, and HP have taken top Keynote-level sponsorships.

Produced by PRINTING United Alliance and Wide-Format Impressions, the Wide-format Summit is an invitation-only event designed for senior executives from printing companies with significant wide-format printing operations and plans to invest in the technology. The agenda combines thought-provoking keynote sessions, user panels, interactive case studies highlighting innovative applications in the field, and in-depth 1:1 meetings between attendees and technology solution providers. The focus throughout the Summit will be on the steps forward-thinking executives must take to grow, improve, automate, and optimize their wide-format businesses.

“Agfa is very pleased to once again be a Keynote Partner in bringing the Wide-Format Summit to the community,” said Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Strategic Business Development & Distribution for Agfa. “We’ve been involved since the beginning and it’s one of the best events we participate in all year. What really sets the Summit apart is the networking. Every constituency in the wide-format space is represented, and everyone contributes. People are very open about sharing their business challenges, things that they’ve learned, and solutions they are seeking. It’s just a wonderful exchange of information and ideas.”

More than 30 additional sponsors are backing the Summit, spanning the full range of solutions for wide-format print service providers, including ERP and web-to-print software; print engines for flatbed, roll-to-roll, and digital textile printing; inks; roll-fed and rigid media; direct-print and dye-sublimation textiles; workflow and automation software; color management and quality control technology; finishing systems; installation services; and more.

“We’re proud to once again sponsor the Wide-Format Summit at the Keynote level,” said Chris Cohara, National Sales Manager, Wide Format Inkjet of Fujifilm North America’s Graphic Communication Division. “The Summit allows everyone in the wide-format community to get insights into the critical issues printers are facing today, share ideas and best practices, and discuss the latest tools and technologies driving the industry forward. The in-depth dialogue between printer attendees and sponsoring technology providers that takes place throughout the agenda is invaluable, and totally unlike any other event in this industry.”

"The educational program at this year's Wide-format Summit truly epitomizes the high level of expertise attendees can expect throughout the event,” says Denise M. Gustavson, editorial director for the PRINTING United Alliance Media Brands and co-chair of the Summit. “The sessions, led by industry experts, are designed to not only provide insights into current market dynamics and technology trends but also equip leaders with the strategies to excel in a competitive environment. It's a rare opportunity for executives to deepen their understanding of the wide-format segment and engage with the experts shaping its future."

"Canon is excited to embark on its second year as a Keynote supporter of the Wide-Format Summit. We anticipate another outstanding event," said Rich Reamer, Senior Director, Marketing, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Print service providers operating in the wide-format arena consistently demonstrate a commitment to adaptability and innovation in response to evolving market dynamics and emerging prospects. The Summit's tailored format facilitates meaningful discussions around these pivotal goals. It serves as an ideal platform for us to showcase how Canon's wide-format portfolio can empower the advancement and triumph of these leading businesses."

“HP is very pleased to support the Wide-Format Summit as a Keynote sponsor,” said Tom Wittenberg, Large Format Industry Relations and Evens NS for HP. “We’ve been longtime sponsors of NAPCO’s Inkjet Summit and the Digital Packaging Summit as well, and the executive-level audiences of key print service providers at all these events have been a driving force of our participation. Wide-format printing remains an exciting segment of print with such a diverse range of growing applications and a community with the ingenuity to capitalize on these opportunities.”

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

For information on sponsoring, please visit wideformatsummit.com or email me back and I can provide you with more details.  For a full list of sponsors please visit https://www.wideformatsummit.com/sponsors/.