Photo Imaging CONNECT coming to Dscoop Edge Rockies March 7-8

The Dead Pixels Society is pleased to report we are hosting a Photo Imaging CONNECT mini-conference track at Dscoop Edge Rockies, March 6-9, 2022, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center outside of Denver. In addition to the excellent Dscoop education and networking program, there will be four 45-minute sessions, two on Monday, March 7, and two on Tuesday, March 8.

Registration is now open

There is a special discount code (PHOTOIMAGING) for Dead Pixels Society readers for a $150 discount off the full conference badge. You can also use the link below which will auto-apply the code: https://dscoop.swoogo.com/EdgeRockies/register?code=PHOTOIMAGING

Using this code also gives you access to the entire Dscoop conference, including keynotes, social events, sessions, and exhibits. Check out the Dscoop Edge Rockies site for more information, including airline discounts and hotel information. If you are committed to making the 2022 year the best ever for your business, Dscoop Edge Rockies with an added dose of Dead Pixels Society goodness may be what you need!

Here are our sessions so far:

Monday, March 7 – 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

US Photo Merchandise Key Market Trends & Opportunities

David Haueter, Rise Above Research

The US photo merchandise market is still alive and kicking after the worst of the pandemic, and is poised for recovery over the next few years. In this session, David Haueter of Rise Above Research will talk about the latest consumer buying habits and trends within the photo merchandise market, based on their latest consumer survey, as well as discuss key areas of opportunity. Top-level forecast data will also be provided. This session is sponsored by Mediaclip.

Monday, March 7 – 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

Leveraging Content and Creativity for Growing Photo Printing

Photo printing products are more than memories. A new wave of web tools is increasing content and creativity for businesses, side-hustlers, students, and individuals, leading to new output opportunities.

Speakers
Rob Comeau, Advertek Inc.
Marie-Eve Lemieux, Mediaclip

Tuesday, March 8 – 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

AI and Smart Tools Improving the Purchase of Photo Products

Artificial intelligence is the new buzzword but what is its real-world impact on the photo products output market? What is AI and is it really necessary? What other smart tools can boost customer engagement and sales? This panel will feature companies sharing their stats and customer results to showcase the opportunities.

Speakers
Terence Swee, Photobook.ai
Michal Czaicki, Printbox

Tuesday, March 8 – 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Non-traditional Markets for Personalized Photo Output

Digital technology has created new output products and services. Beyond traditional family albums, personalized photo output is making waves in education, genealogy, and other vertical markets. This panel will examine these opportunities.

Speakers
Jordan Moore, Edge Imaging
Michael Carey, Taopix

Dscoop Edge Rockie also has many other sessions of interest to the photo/imaging market, including:

Monday, March 7 – 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Connect Print Solutions to Global Ecommerce Platforms

You know e-commerce is increasingly becoming the best way to reach new clients and expand your sales, but where do you start? Join Stefano Cutello, founder of PastBook, as he walks you through the building blocks of an e-commerce ecosystem from start to finish, from the website to the press flow. Speaker: Stefano Cutello – Pastbook.

HELP! I Ran Out of Staff!

Monday, March 7, 2022, 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
How do you attract and retain labor in today’s challenging world? Listen, learn and contribute to the conversation. Speaker: Rick Bellamy – Inflecton
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Achieving Sustainability: The Business Perspective

Over the last few years, sustainability has become top of mind for consumers, brands, and governments. Achieving sustainability may seem like a lofty goal, but this session will guide you through the business aspects and best practices that will allow you to start implementing change in your company right away. Speakers: Rick Bellamy – Inflecton and Mike Ferrari – Ferrari Innovation Solutions
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Crafting Your Comeback with Customers

The road to economic recovery is paved with good intentions and implementing new strategies to win new business from new customers and working more with your current ones. Granted, that isn’t a new concept, but if you go about getting there the same as you always have, you are rolling the dice on connecting with customers in crisis and making valuable long-term relationships. In this session, Deborah Corn, the Intergalactic Ambassador to the Printerverse at Print Media Centr, shares topical intel and advice for planning prospecting and new business development in an unpredictable world. Speaker: Deborah Corn – Print Media Centr.
Register now: There is a special discount code (PHOTOIMAGING) for Dead Pixels Society readers for a $150 discount off the full conference badge. You can also use the link below which will auto-apply the code: https://dscoop.swoogo.com/EdgeRockies/register?code=PHOTOIMAGING