Registrationhas opened for thePhoto Imaging CONNECT (PIC) executive conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, NV., hosted by the Dead Pixels Society. Photo Imaging CONNECT serves as the premier executive networking conference for the photo/imaging sector. The conference unites industry leaders from printing, services, professional photography, technology, and retail for educational sessions and discussions.
“After the successful first event in 2025, event attendees clamored for another,” says Gary Pageau, editor of the Dead Pixels Society. “This conference is a great opportunity for industry leaders to make plans for the upcoming 2026 year. Technology and trends are changing fast, and the best way to get information is through peer networking. Attendence will be limited to 75, which will keep the networking at a high level.”
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Rave reviews for Photo Imaging CONNECT:
“I wanted to thank you again for inviting me out to the conference and all the amazing connections you’ve facilitated thus far! That might have been the best single day I’ve had in terms of moving my business forward, eternally grateful.” – Ian Watts, MemoryLabs.
“It’s such a joy to get to come together, learn from each other, and build friendships in our space. It wouldn’t happen without you!” – Andrew Laffoon, Mixbook.
“One of the best events I’ve personally been to for engagement and overall interest.” – Blake Moore, Director of Product Management, DNP Imagingcomm America Corp.
The event will kick off Sunday, March 1, with an afternoon education program featuring a keynote speaker, followed by an all-day workshop on Monday, March 2. Conference content and sessions will be announced soon.
Through a partnership with WPPI, PIC attendees can benefit from the WPPI room block discount at the RIO. Additionally, their PIC registration will grant them access to the WPPI trade show, including sessions and social events.
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For further details, please reach out to Gary Pageau at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.com/517 392-6712 or go to www.photoimagingconnect.com
For sponsorship information, go to The Dead Pixels Society mediakit.
Here’s a look at the 2025 event:
Photo Imagiing CONNECT 2025 group shot. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Hans Scheffer, HelloPrint, center, and Rick Bellamy, Inflecton, talk sustainability. Photo by Bruce Watermann
Gregory Harris, The Photographer, and Ludger Jungeblut, CEWE. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Andrew Collett, Print Partner Inc., takes notes. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Chris Garcia, GSP Studios.
Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Heath Lassiter, MediaViz
Pre-conference function at the Flight Club
Chris Garcia talks with Steve Giordano. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Dave Anderson, PhotoScanExpress, Anthony Pieters, Imaging Solutions, and Adam Pratt, Chaos to Memories. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Chuan Huang and Anita Huang, HiTi Digital. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Hans Scheffer, HelloPrint, Hans Hartman, Visual 1st, Mike Mitchell, PRO Distributors, and Tracey Stewart, ShareMe.Chat. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Mitch Goldstone, ScanMyPhotos. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Family history/legacy panel. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Deep learning at Photo Imaging CONNECT sessions.
David Oles, DNP; Richard Glomb, Vivid-Pix, and Blake Moore, DNP. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, Ryan Jacobs, SpotMyPhotos, and Hans Hartman, Visual1st. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Terence Swee, Photobook.ai, and Bruce Watermann, PrintReady Network. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Rick Bellamy, Inflecton; Mark Hommerding, American Photo Marketing; Rob Comeau, Advertek Printing; Joe Montalbano, Advertek Printing, and Hans Hartman, Visual 1st. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Wendi Flores, Foto Crush, and Marie-Eve Lemieux, Mediaclip. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Ludger Jungeblat, CEWE, and Terence Swee, Photobook.ai. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
David Oles, DNP, and Ian Watts, MemoryLabs. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Jersson Garcia, Richard Photo Lab, and Peter Lars Nicholson, Cornerstone Photography. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, Rick Bellamy, Inflecton, and Hans Scheffer, HelloPrint. Photo by SpotMyPhotos
Anthony Pieters, Viesus, and Andrew Laffoon, Mixbook. Photo by SpotMyPhotos