Conference Agenda

10:00-10:10

Conference Introduction by Toru Yamauchi, Representative Director of Japan, InfoTrends

State of the Market
Ed Lee, Group Director of Worldwide Consumer Imaging Services, InfoTrends

The imaging ecosystem is now more diverse than ever, particularly with the addition of mobile devices, social networks, and the Cloud. Imaging vendors are being challenged by these changes and navigating the waters is becoming more treacherous. This session will provide an overview of the important trends and announcements that are shaping the future of imaging.

10:40-11:25

It's a Connected World - Now What?
Alan Bullock, Associate Director, Connected Imaging Trends Service (CIT)

Through sophisticated handheld devices, home computers, and entertainment systems, consumers have easy access to vast amounts of personal and commercial content and intelligent tools to organize and retrieve it. This session will discuss imaging strategies in a world that is centered around connected devices and cloud services.

11:25-11:40

Coffee Break

11:40-12:25

The Impact of Social Photography
Ed Lee

Social photography is about the ease of sharing photos and the ubiquity of sharing. Smartphones lead the way and are growing in influence. But other connected devices, like tablets, smart cameras, and Wi-Fi enabled cameras are joining the mix. This session will examine the changing roles of images and devices that capture them, and the opportunities that lie ahead.

12:25-13:10

Personalizing the Photo Experience with Apps�
Alan Bullock

Users of smartphones, tablets, and now cameras, can choose from thousands of downloadable applications to customize their device to meet their own specific needs. This session will present mobile application data from InfoTrends� Connected Devices Survey, as well as a live look at some of the most popular photo apps now available.

13:10-14:15

Lunch

14:15-15:00

The Shifting ILC Landscape　
Ed Lee

The interchangeable lens camera market is strong, but dramatic changes are creating new challenges for digital camera vendors. This session will highlight findings from the recently completed Consumer Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera Multi-Client Study. It will explore key questions surrounding DSLRs versus compact interchangeable lens cameras, the evolving competitive landscape, and changes that will affect the market.

15:00-15:45

Print=Products + Preservation　
David Haueter, Associate Director, Photo Printing Trends (PPT) and Photo Merchandise Trends Services (PMT)

Photo prints and photo books are two of the best ways to preserve and archive important pictures. They have the ability to stand the test of time and will increase in emotional value as years pass in ways that digital files can’t. This session will discuss photo preservation, the opportunity of photo products in the output segment, and will answer the question, “How do you add value to a photo print?”

15:45-16:00

Coffee Break

16:00-16:45

The Next Generation of Personalized Printed Products
David Haueter

The photo merchandise market has experienced strong growth over the last few years with products like photo books and photo calendars. Even so, print vendors must also be looking ahead to the next generation of personalized products that will help them to generate new customers and bolster revenue. In this session, InfoTrends will share findings from a recently completed study which focused on custom printed cards & stationery, as well as home decor items such as canvas prints and wall decals.

16:45-17:30

Emerging Market: Russia
Alan Bullock

With a population of more than 140 million, Russia ranks as the ninth largest country in the world. This session will examine consumer digital imaging and photo printing trends in this important market, with data from InfoTrends’ 2012 European Digital Photography Survey.

17:30

Q & A

Registration Information:

Early registration by November 27, 2012	62,790 yen ($771)
Registration After November 27, 2012	73,290 yen ($900)

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