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Canon's Upcoming Seminar on the Future of the Printing Industry

On October 2, 2025, Canon Marketing Japan and Canon Production Printing Systems will host a seminar entitled "Challenges Facing the Printing Industry - Real Strategies for Survival" at Canon's headquarters in Tokyo. This event marks a year since the "After drupa Seminar" held in August 2024, which focused on the challenges and future direction of Japan's printing industry.

Event Overview

The seminar will consist of two segments. In the first part, representatives from Canon Production Printing Systems will present their future product strategies and share successful case studies of digital printing implementations from abroad. The second part of the seminar will involve a discussion featuring two prominent speakers: Yukinori Okamoto, CEO of GooF Co., and Yasuo Miyamoto, Vice President of Value Machine International. This discussion will delve into the complexities facing the printing business and the transformative role digital printing technologies will play in shaping the industry's future in Japan.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Canon Production System Center showroom after the seminar. This exhibit will showcase Canon’s upcoming products, including the B3-size color inkjet digital press "varioPRINT iX1700" and the B2+ size inkjet digital press "varioPRESS iV7", as well as the high-performance "varioPRINT iX3200".

Seminar Details

• - Date & Time: October 2, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:20 (with registration starting at 13:30)
• - Location: Canon Marketing Japan, Canon S Tower 9F Seminar Room H/I/J, 2-16-6 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8011
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 60 attendees
• - Registration: Interested participants can sign up here. Note that applications from competing manufacturers will not be accepted.

Session Breakdown

Part 1: Canon's Future Product Strategy and International Digital Printing Applications

Speaker: Tetsuya Yamada from Canon PPS Product Planning Department
In this segment, Tetsuya Yamada will unveil Canon’s strategic plans for future products and highlight successful cases of digital printing from international markets.

Part 2: The Printing Industry at a Crossroads – Real Strategies for Survival

Speakers: Yukinori Okamoto and Yasuo Miyamoto
As competition intensifies in the printing market, traditional business models are becoming increasingly unsustainable. In this discussion, industry leaders Okamoto and Miyamoto will examine the evolution of digital printing technologies and the new opportunities they present for printing companies. They will discuss strategies and business models that can help printing firms thrive in this rapidly changing environment.

For public inquiries, contact Canon Production Printing Systems' Solution Planning Department at 03-6719-9642.

This seminar promises deep insights into not only the challenges but also the solutions that await Japan's printing industry. Join us to learn how to navigate these turbulent waters and harness emerging technologies for future success.