Narrative of printing summit to be held by IPIA and Konica Minolta

Jan 28, 2025 | Industry News

Sign Update article logo Narrative of printing summit to be held by IPIA and Konica MinoltaLeaders, experts, and innovators are being lined up to discuss the future challenges of the printing industry in an exclusive meeting.

The meeting labelled ‘A New Narrative For Print Round Table’ will be hosted by Konica Minolta and partners IPIA and will feature leading representatives from the two companies, BPIF, PrintWeek, Carbon Quota, and The Printing Charity.

The group will be tasked with examining and tackling the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2025, ranging from regulatory shifts to sustainability imperatives.

The roundtable agenda will include an analysis of the IPIA’s recent ‘A New Narrative for Print’ research, which has charted perceptions of the UK print industry across various key metrics, aiming to strengthen the position of print as a communications and marketing medium.

Other key agenda items for the roundtable include: Preparing for 2025’s challenges, supporting and retaining talent, regulations in 2025, sustainability and profitability, and young people in print.

The event will offer an opportunity for attendees to collaborate with experts and peers from industry bodies, media commentators, and leading experts including Konica Minolta UK’s Chief Executive Officer Rob Ferris and Chief Revenue Officer Mark Ash.

Rob Ferris, CEO at Konica Minolta Business Solutions said: “This exciting roundtable is an excellent opportunity to join expert discussions and to gain invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities that face the print industry.

“Attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies to thrive in the year ahead as well as having the opportunity to build connections with industry experts, peers, and like-minded professionals who share a vision for the future print.”

The meeting is set to take place on Thursday January 30 at Konica Minolta’s CEC in Houghton Regis near Luton.