Digital Imaging Association Breakfast & Keynote

8:00 – 10:00 Aviation Room C

Insider Headlines, Secrets and Realities of the Worldwide Printing Industry! Keynote Speaker Morten B. Reitoft, Editor-in-Chief of INKISH and co-sponsored by SwissQprint. Exploring the impact of new technologies from a business perspective. Morten will navigate new technologies, trends and products that could be game changers for the global printing industry and will take a close look at what’s on the horizon.

You must register in advance to attend, email DIA Association Manager Marg Macleod at marg@digitalimagingassociation.com – Attendance is limited, first-come-first-served.

Ontario Printing & Imaging Association Lunch & Learn Session

12:00 – 1:30 Aviation Room C

How to Make Money as a Printer in the Digital World! Presented by Joanne Gore a B2B marketing expert and print industry strategist.

Join us for an exclusive Lunch & Learn session, hosted by the Ontario Printing & Imaging Association at Graphics Canada. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and gain valuable insights, don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and get inspired—provided by OPIA. Free with your show registration.

1:30 – 3:30 Aviation Room C

The Future of Print Technology Unfolds at Graphics Canada 2025

Innovate, Adapt, Thrive: TECHNOLOGY FORUM

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The printing industry is evolving faster than ever, with emerging technologies, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping how print service providers (PSPs) operate. To stay ahead, industry professionals need to understand these shifts and how they can leverage innovation for growth. Connecting for Results (CFR) is proud to moderate the Technology Forum at Graphics Canada 2025, a must-attend event designed to help PSPs navigate the future. This exclusive panel discussion will bring together thought leaders from top technology providers Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Xerox, HP, Landa, Canon … to discuss how innovations in print technology can drive efficiency, automation, and profitability.

Key topics include:

• Technology Trends: Emerging innovations shaping the industry.
• Dealing with CapX – Considerations for major investments
• Automation and integration – Are we ready for a “lights out” environment?
• Adoption of AI: How AI is improving efficiency, automation, predictive maintenance, and data-driven insights
• Impact of Potential Trade Restrictions: How trade regulations and geopolitical tensions may affect materials and equipment sourcing
• Impact of the Economy: Challenges and opportunities in the face of global inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions, currency exchange rates.
• Growth markets for the Print Community: What do printers need to do to add value, differentiate?
  • FREE with your show registration!

Printers CEO Fireside Chat

11:00 – 12:30 Graphics Canada Theatre 1, Show Floor

A not-to-miss panel! CEO’s from some of the most innovative and forward-looking printing companies, PDI, Cober, Flash Reproductions, Simpson Print, Marketing Kitchen, will debate and share insights into how the graphics industry will change, evolve and grow over the next few years. Hear the predictions from the executives who will lead the transformation.  Moderated by Professor Natalia Lumby, Chair, Graphic Communications Management TMU; Free, with your show registration.

1:00PM – 2:00 PM Graphics Canada Theatre 1, Show Floor

Lean Into 2025: How Lean Thinking Builds Resilience in Print & Packaging

Canadian graphic manufacturing businesses may face a tough road in 2025—tight margins, supply chain headaches, and rising expectations. Lean Six Sigma offers real-world tools to help print, sign, and packaging companies do more with less. In this fast-paced 45-minute session, learn how lean thinking cuts waste, boosts profits, strengthens teams, and keeps customers coming back. Whether you’re new to lean or ready to level up, this talk will leave you with practical steps you can use right away. Dan Sparrow is the principal consultant at Sparrow and Associates, bringing deep expertise in the printing and packaging industries from senior roles at Heidelberg, Hewlett–Packard, and Esko. He has advised printers, converters, and supply chain partners globally. Sparrow and Associates supports business owners and leadership teams in building and executing sustainable strategies. Learn more at www.sparrow-associates.com.

2:30 – 3:30 Graphics Canada Theatre 1, Show Floor

Benefits of Digital, a Customer Panel

Join & learn from PSP’s who have done amazing work with digital brands also brands who understand the benefits for working with a digital PSP. Moderator:  Heidi Chambers (HP), Panelists: PAC (Jim Downham), Mini Giants (Steve Cussons), Italic (Dan Thompson), Cambridge (Deanne Sinclair)

The “Benefits of Digital” panel is an engaging and informative session designed to explore the numerous advantages that digital printing offers to businesses and brands alike. Participants in the panel include industry experts, printing technology specialists, and customers who have successfully integrated digital printing into their operations.

Key Topics Discussed

• Cost Efficiency: The panel highlights how digital printing can significantly reduce production costs through streamlined processes and reduced waste.
• Customization: One of the standout benefits of digital print is its ability to offer customized solutions, catering to brand’s needs with precision and flexibility.
• Speed and Flexibility: Digital printing allows for quicker turnaround times, making it possible to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing market demands swiftly.
• Environmental Impact: The panel discusses the eco-friendly aspects of digital printing, including reduced use of chemicals and paper waste, contributing to a greener planet.
• Quality and Consistency: Digital print ensures high-quality outputs with consistent color and detail, maintaining the integrity of brand and design standards.

Graphics Canada Seminar Series

Graphics Canada Theatre 2 Show Floor

11:30 – 12:00 Same Day Printing Workflow Secrets; Ultimate Technographics

Experts would share best practices we see from experience with online printers and the ability to automate various aspects of the workflow to achieve faster throughput. This is applicable to commercial print, books, wide format and label printing. Speaker: Raymond Duval , Ultimate Tech

1:00 – 1:30 The API Advantage: Redefining the Future of Prepress Quality Control; Coulter Smith, Prepress Automation Expert, GlobalVision
Explore how powerful API integrations and automation are reshaping print quality control. Meet Verify Automation, a hands-free quality control solution that seamlessly integrates into your prepress workflow using Inspection APIs. The result? Consistently flawless press-ready files, record-fast approvals, and standardized quality criteria company-wide.

1:30 – 2:00 Job Costing and BHRs: Using data and business intelligence to drive efficiency and profits; Alfonso Hernandez, HiFlow Solutions

2:00 – 2:30 How to use AI to boost your marketing efforts; Joanne Gore, JGC

2:30 – 3:00 Do more with less: Turn printing into productivity – and profitability; Vincent Tutino, Rochester Software Associates

Key Takeaways:

• Automate Your Print Business: Learn how automation can help you add efficiencies throughout your print business.
• Optimize Your Workforce: Find out how boosting your productivity and optimizing yourworkforce lets you do more with fewer skilled employees.
• Personalize Your Offerings: Explore how the right technology allows you to expand on the personalized services you offer — keeping customers happy.
• Increase Your Profitability: Discover why optimizing your workflows and doing more with less makes you more profitable in the long run.

3:00 – 3:30 How to use LinkedIn to go from cold calling to warm conversations; Joanne Gore, JGC