CP+, an international "comprehensive camera and photo imaging show" targeting both business users and consumers, presents the latest products and technologies to help further develop the photo industry and photographic culture. This trade show provides the joy of "shooting", "viewing" and "linking" pictures in versatile formats from Yokohama, a city of photography, and propagates photographic and imaging culture from Japan- the heartland of the photo imaging industry- to the world.

Imaging Opportunities in a Connected World
February 10, 2012
10:00 am -10:40 am

Jeff Hayes President InfoTrends

The photo imaging market is entering a new era of change dominated by connected devices and services that make it simple and fun to capture and share life experiences. For some companies, this will present exciting opportunities for product innovation and growth. For others, there will likely be painful adjustments to product lines and business strategies. This presentation will examine how the imaging industry will evolve and how technology vendors can best position themselves for long-term success.
 

Connecting Consumers with their Photos and Videos
February 10, 2012
10:45 am -11:20 am

Alan Bullock Associate Director, Internet Imaging Trends (IIT) service InfoTrends

Consumers are using a wide range of devices and services, including cameras, smartphones, tablets, connected consumer electronics, and social networks, to capture, store, view, and share their personal digital content. This session, will lay out a road map for participation in this digital imaging ecosystem, focusing on essential areas for growth in the imaging industry.

Preserving Photo and Video Collections for the Future
February 10, 2012
11:20 am - 11:55 am

Masato Atoda Senior Analyst InfoTrends

Millions of photos and videos are lost or damaged by hardware failure, natural disaster, and other unforeseen circumstances. Consumers, faced with a rapidly growing collection of digital files, are often overwhelmed by the task of protecting those files, and instead choose to do nothing. This session will discuss market challenges and opportunities for vendors to develop long-term solutions to help consumers preserve their treasured photos and videos.