Keynote Sponsors Announced for Wide-Format Summit

Leading technology developers throughout the wide-format value chain will sponsor the sixth annual Wide-Format Summit, which will be held July 27-29 at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida. Agfa, Canon USA, the Durst Group, and SEI Laser/Matik have taken top keynote-level sponsorships.

Panel discussions with wide-format users are a staple of the Wide-Format Summit.

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 one-to-one meetings between attendees and technology solution providers.

“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.”

Additional Sponsors

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.

Attendees will break into small groups to hear case study presentations at the Wide-Format Summit.

“Durst Group is proud to once again support the Wide-Format Summit as a Keynote Sponsor,” said Steve Lynn, Executive Director of Durst North America. “The Wide-Format Summit remains one of the most important forums for bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and print providers to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of wide-format production. These conversations drive meaningful progress across our industry, and we value the opportunity to share our thoughts and vision with those who attend, and to guide what’s next for our industry. We look forward to discussing the latest advancements across the Durst Group portfolio, from Durst and Vanguard to Lift ERP, and to discussing what is next for the future of this industry.”

"As the wide-format segment continues to evolve, events like the Wide-Format Summit play an important role in helping print providers step back and think strategically about where they’re headed next," said Rich Reamer, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Canon values the opportunity to be part of those conversations as a Keynote sponsor, connecting with customers and peers to explore new applications, technologies, and business models. We’re focused on helping our customers expand what’s possible with wide-format products and applications, positioning them for sustained growth in an increasingly dynamic market."

Excellent Networking Opportunities

The Summit is noted for its exceptional networking opportunities as well as the remarkably open exchange of information between all the stakeholders in the industry. Dan Marx, Content Director of Wide-format Impressions, said, “In assembling the agenda for this year’s event, our focus was on meeting directly the challenges and opportunities facing today’s forward-looking PSPs. Our goal is to build knowledge, promote productive dialog, and give Summit attendees the fuel they need to make their best decisions.”

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, including their finishing operations. "SEI Laser by Matik is proud to support the Wide-Format Summit as a Keynote Sponsor,” says Dean Haertel, Executive VP of Sales. “We see finishing as an overlooked profit center in wide format. With SEI Laser’s automation technology, printers can move beyond the constraints of traditional knife cutting and routers to eliminate tooling, reduce changeovers, and enable advanced capabilities that drive higher-value applications. The Summit is a valuable opportunity to engage with industry leaders, understand evolving production challenges, and explore how finishing can shift from a bottleneck to a competitive advantage where creativity is realized, differentiation is built, and margins are won."

Event Sponsorship and Participation

For information on sponsoring and attending, please visit wideformatsummit.com or email wfsinfo@napco.com.

About PRINTING United Alliance 

PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Promo Impressions. The Alliance is also a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.

PRINTING United Alliance also produces PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.