THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

May 1-3, 2002
Chaparral Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona

Markets and opportunities for photographic quality digital printing are now developing faster than ever. The 1^st Photographic Quality Digital Printing Conference will provide an in-depth understanding of both traditional and new growth opportunities in digital photography markets and applications. Application requirements, strengths and weaknesses of competitive digital printing technologies; key developments in enabling technologies such as mega-pixel cameras, software and color management systems; plus digital media usage trends vs. those of traditional film based products are some of the key topics to be addressed. The importance of system venues for effectively delivering photographic quality digital hard copy and the unique printer, media and systems optimization requirements needed for future market success will also be addressed. The 1^st Photographic Quality Digital Printing Conference provides a unique opportunity for the wide cross section of companies in the digital photographic industry to obtain key insights into issues critical to their business development.

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• Obtain critical insights into technological, application and market developments essential to your company's decisionmaking process relative to photographic quality digital printing

• Establish personal contacts with leading technologists and innovators in the photographic digital printing industry

• Hear industry expert's projections for opportunities in newly developing and expanding photographic quality digital printing markets

• Learn from interactive sessions and informal discussions of technology trends, applications developments and other aspects of photographic quality digital printing

• Have a complimentary Table-top Display to inform conference participants about your products, capabilities and services

• Explore the key issues important to your understanding of photographic quality digital printing with your counterparts from all sectors of the industry

• Give a 5-minute presentation of your products, services and capabilities during Suppliers' Forum Session

• Gain knowledge on the importance of ink and media developments in the successful implementation of new applications and their key role in meeting the users expectations and requirements

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

Don Franz, Photofinishing News

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Robert Barton, Polaroid
Dave Coons, Eastman Kodak
James Gill, VuTek
Steve Giordano, Sr., Lucidiom
Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth, FLAAR & Bowling Green State
Larry Jamieson, Lyra Research
Dr. Ibrahim Katampe, CyColor
Samuel H. Liggero, Polaroid
Dr. James C. Owens, Torrey Pines Research
Harry Schofield, Atlantek
Art Shufelt, Durst Dice America
Michelle Slaughter, InfoTrends Research Group
Todd Tereshkow, Konica
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates

Wednesday, May 1, 2002
12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
2:00 p.m.	Opening Session

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Kingfield, Maine

PHOTOGRAPHIC QUALITY DIGITAL PRINTING: TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS AND SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Dr. James C. Owens, Senior Fellow, Torrey Pines Research, Rochester, New York

• Why Digital Output? (Photofinishers, Retailers, Customers)
• Technologies: Silver Halide, Eletrophotography, Thermal & Ink Jet
• Image Quality Requirements: Images, Text, Artifacts & Stability
• Examples: Three Key Problems
• A New Approach To System Optimization
• Media Considerations
• Summary & Speculations

DIGITAL PHOTOGRPAHY: WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Don Franz, Publisher, Photofinishing News, Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida

• Digital Photography Is Gaining Market Share
• Digital Photographic Printing Is Developing New Channels: Home, In-Store, Mail, Minilabs, Etc.
• Digital Photography Expanding In Professional, Production & Kiosk Environments
• Market Size & Forecasts Through 2005: Camera, Prints, Media, Processing Revenues, Etc.
• What Printing Technologies Are Being Utilized
• Development Of Varied Digital Outputs: Internet Uploads, CDs, DVD's, Online & Printed Albums, Etc.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING WITH DYE DIFFUSION THERMAL TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY
Dave Coons, Platform Manager, Thermal Printer Engine Design, Eastman Kodak Company,
Rochester, New York

• Kodak's Application Of D2T2 Technology To Photographic Imaging
• What Applications Are Best Served By D2T2 & Why
• New Product Introductions
• Successful Applications Require A System
  - Printers
  - Media
  - Workflow Software
  

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Thursday, May 2, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 2 - Photographic Digital Printing Applications

LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPHY AS OPTIMAL INPUT FOR WIDE FORMAT INK JET OUTPUT
Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth, Senior Review Editor, FLAAR & Director, Large Format Digital Imaging Division, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

• Achieving Photo Quality Output Starts With Producing High Quality Digital Images
• Best Printer Cannot Make Average Image Look Better Than Average
• Comparison Of Alternative Digital Camera Inputs
• Realistic Output Expectations From Range Of Input Devices
• Display Of Large Format Output From Various Camera Inputs On Variety Of Printers & Media

DEVELOPMENTS IN HOME PHOTO PRINTING
Larry Jamieson, Senior Consultant, Lyra Research, Newtonville, Massachusetts

• Many Consider Photo Printing The New Killer Applications As Digital Cameras Move Into The Mainstream Of Home Use
• BUT, What Are The Dynamics Of Home Photo Printing?
• Home Much Home Printing Is Really Happening?
• What Are The Barriers To Home Photo Printing?
• What Are The Opportunities For Home Photo Printing?
• The Whole Home Printing Experience: Including Data From Several Primary Research Efforts

PHOTO QUALITY PRINTING FOR SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS
Harry Schofield, President, Atlantek Inc., Wakefield, Rhode Island

• What Constitutes Applications Specialization: Thermal Dye Transfer Vs. Competing Technologies
• Two Case Studies
• Photo ID Printing
  - Print Media Requirements
  - Card Fabrication Methodologies
  - Security Features & Their Impact On Card & Printer Design
  
• Medium To High Speed Photo Quality Printing
  - Application Requirements
  - Media/Cost Performance Attributes
  - Application Specific Printer Design
  

NEW INNOVATIONS AT POLAROID EXTEND THE REACH OF DIRECT THERMAL PRINTING
Robert Barton, Opal Marketing Manager and Samuel H. Liggero, R & D Consultant, Polaroid Corporation,
Waltham, MA

• Polaroid' Application Of Direct Thermal Technology
• Instant Digital Printing Application Requirements
• Direct Thermal Technology's Advantages & Disadvantages
• Product Implementations: Opal & Onyx
• Innovations For Improved Quality
• Future Developments: Multi-Color Media

12:00 p.m.

Luncheon

1:30 p.m.

Session 3 - Photographic Quality Digital Printing Technology Developments

PROJECTIONS FOR CONSUMER DIGITAL CAMERA MARKET: IMPACT ON PHOTO PRINTING MARKET
Michelle Slaughter, Market Research Analyst, InfoTrends Research Group, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts

• Trends In Digital Camera Resolution & Other Features That Affect Photo printing
• Will Digital Cameras Result In More Prints, Or Fewer? What About Revenue?
• Where Consumer Digital Printing Is Taking Place: Home, Online, At Retail
• Consumer Attitudes & Perceptions About Today's Home Printers, Online Services & Photo Kiosks
• What Are Demands For New Digital Photo Printing Features/Capabilities?
• Viability Of New Form Factors & Locations For Future Digital Photo Printing: From Living Room To Airport To Copy Shop
• Latest Market Forecast & End User Survey Data From InfoTrends Research Group On Consumer Digital Photo Printing

CYCOLOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
Dr. Ibrahim Katampe, Scientist, CyColor, Miamisburg, Ohio

• Technology Combines Microencapsulation & Photopolymerization Into Single Layer Photographic Coating
• Media Structure & Characteristics
• Imaging Process: Exposure To Light, Pressure Development & Heat
• Technology & Hardware Requirements
• System Integration
• Market Segments

IS PIEZO INK JET READY FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC QUALITY OUTPUT?
James Gill, Global Marketing Director, VuTek, Meredith, New Hampshire

• Migration From E-stat to Ink Jet: Motivation & Efficiencies
• Migration From Photoimaging Devices: Motivation & Efficiencies
• Existing Flexible Solvent Printers
• New Rigid/Flexible UV Cured Printers
• Implications For Substrate uUse
• Pitfalls & Recommendations For An Easy Transition

SUPPLIER'S FORUM: 5-Minute Presentations Related To Photographic Quality Digital Printing Products, Services, Technology Capabilities, New Product Introductions, etc. The Suppliers' Forum is open to all Conference Registrants

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Friday, May 3, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 4 - Issues Critical for Success

MEETING THE NEEDS OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS AS THEY MOVE TO DIGITAL
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates, Hockessin, Delaware

• It's A System
• Capture, Manipulation, Soft Proofing, Printing, Ink/Media & Finishing
• How Are We Going To Put It Together?
• Where Are We & When Will We Be There?

PHOTO KIOSK APPLICATIONS AND USER REQUIREMENTS
Steve Giordano, Sr., Chairman & CEO, Lucidiom, Vienna, Virginia

• Photo Kiosk Evolution
• Requirements & Consumer Needs For Photo Kiosks
  - Multiple Inputs (Camera Memory Devices, Floppy Disks, CDs, Etc.)
  - Local & Remote Fulfillment
  - Multiple Printing Options
  - Internet Enabled & Globalization Of Features
  
• Growth Applications & Opportunities - Standalone & Integration With Other Kiosks Applications
  - Digital Outlabs
  - Centralized Fulfillment
  - Institutional Markets (Military, Schools, Etc.)
  
• Kiosk Market Projections

OPTIMIZING PHOTOGRAPHIC SILVER AND INK JET MEDIA FOR DIGITAL OUTPUT
Todd Tereshkow, Vice President Technical Service & On Site Marketing, Konica Photo Imaging, Mahwah, New Jersey

• Digital Media Requirements Vary By Application: Minilabs, Portrait Studios, Consumers, Etc.
• EXRED Technology Utilizing New Silver Halide Emulsions
• Ink Jet Media: Water Resistance, Instant Drying, Smudge Proof, Smooth Surface, No Tacking/Wrinkling, Etc.
• Development Trends

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC OUTPUT MUST MEET USER'S NEEDS
Art Shufelt, President, Durst Dice America, Rochester, New York

• Output Requirements Vary By Application & Substrate: Examples
  - Social & Portrait Photography
  - Trade Show & POP Display Graphics
  
• Printing Technologies Offer Different Capabilities
  - Laser & LED Technologies
  - UV Curable Ink Jet Technology
  
• Trends In Photographic Quality Digital Output

12:00 Noon

Closing Luncheon & Adjournment

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