2013 conference - CES

Conference Tracks
Session material as of December 17, 2012. Visit Conference.CESweb.org for current program updates.
Tuesday, January 8 LVH, Shimmer
8:30–10 a .m .
Official Business Keynote: Young FREE
Guns of the Photo Industry, Take 2
At last year’s PMA@CES, a panel of the best and brightest
up-and-comers revealed how they used the latest digital
technology, social media and new business practices to bring our
industry to new heights. This year we ask them what worked, what
didn’t and how the landscape has changed.
Moderator: Antonio Neves, Founder, THINQACTION Inc.
Panelists: Mat Inkley, Owner, The Imaging Depot
Ryan Millman, CEO, Nations Photo Lab
Tuesday, January 8 LVH, Room 9
1–2 p .m .
PMA2 Trends and Technology: Top Imaging
Technology Trends to Watch for in 2013
Every year new innovations in digital imaging come to the
photography market: better sensors, optics, tools for processing,
editing and enhancing, sharing, printing, and more. What had the
greatest impact in 2012? What do you need to look out for in 2013?
And what can most benefit your business?
Presenter: Paul Worthington, Analyst, The 6sight Report
PMA@CES Conference Sessions
Digital imaging comes into sharp focus at the LVH, the destination for all things
photo at CES. Two tracks cover retail strategy and technology trends, giving you a
crystal clear picture of opportunities in photo and the future of digital imaging.
The educational sessions are the perfect complement to the exhibits at the 2013
PMA@CES and 2013 International CES.
PRICING
All Access Pass $1,600
Multi-Day Program $600
Individual Session $300
Tuesday, January 8 LVH, Room 8
1–2 p .m .
PMA3 Retail Strategy: The Changing Retail
Landscape Creates New Opportunities in Imaging
We share secrets for success that help retailers to grow profitably
and engage fully with customers. Discover the issues contributing
to market change, with examples of how technologies and retail
offerings deliver strong sustainable business solutions for retailers,
online, “click and collect” and in-store. Learn how technology can
facilitate sustainable future development.
Moderator: Bill McCurry, Chairman, McCurry Associates
Panelists: Liz Cutting, Executive Director, NPD
John Swainston, Managing Director, Maxwell
International Australia
Tuesday, January 8 LVH, Room 9
2:15–3:15 p .m .
PMA4 Trends and Technology: Changes in
Consumer Buying Habits
Top analysts of the imaging industry identify and discuss macro
trends in consumer behavior in capture and output. Our super
panel of visionaries illuminates the greatest opportunities today and
going forward in the next one to two years.
Moderator: Jennifer Kruger, Director, Communications,
PMA International
Presenters: Christopher Chute, Research Manager, IDC
Liz Cutting, Executive Director, NPD
Marion Knoche, Global Director, GfK
Ed Lee, Group Director, InfoTrends
Conference Tracks
Session material as of December 17, 2012. Visit Conference.CESweb.org for current program updates.
Tuesday, January 8 LVH, Room 8
2:15–3:15 p .m .
PMA5 Retail Strategy: Going Social and
the Best Practices for Improving Your Retail
Strategy with Social Media
People increasingly turn to Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter when
making purchasing decisions. This presentation offers best
practices and tips for incorporating social media initiatives into your
retail strategy, with a focus on how to generate engagement, reach
new customers, boost sales and measure results.
Presenters: Jeff Cable, Director, Marketing, Lexar Media
Janine Warner, Author and Creator, Digitalfamily.com
Wednesday, January 9 LVH, Shimmer
8:30–10 a .m .
PMA6 Official Business Keynote: Photo FREE
Industry Visionary Panel
A panel of top executives and imaging industry leaders share their
vision of where the industry is headed. They present their views on
the near- and long-term changes that will shape the industry in the
coming year and beyond.
Moderator: Antonio Neves, Founder, THINQACTION Inc.
Panelists: Mike Kahn, Director, Alpha Camera Systems, Sony
Reed Sullivan, Sr. VP, Samsung Electronics America
Wednesday, January 9 LVH, Room 9
1–2 p .m .
PMA7 Trends and Technology: New Opportunities
in Creative Photo Products and Personalized
Photo Gifts
Our panel of experts shows you how to diversify your sales to
include exciting high-definition photo products. From gallery wraps
to high-margin personalized photo gifts, there are hundreds of
opportunities and products to expand your markets and generate
new revenue streams with digital photo products.
Moderator: Jerry Grossman, President, PMDA
Panelists: Steve Giordano, President, Lucidiom
Garry Green, President, Liberty Synergistics Inc.
Wednesday, January 9 LVH, Room 8
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1–2 p .m .
PMA8 Retail Strategy: Success Stories and
Tips for Your Business
In tough economic times retailers must improve their outreach,
offerings, service and salesmanship to stay in business and stay
profitable. Leading photography store owners and managers share
their secrets for success and provide hints and tips you can use
now to improve your own retail operations.
Presenter: Paul Worthington, Analyst, The 6sight Report
2:15–3:15 p .m .
PMA10 Retail Strategy: Retailer Hot Picks
One of the most interactive and useful sessions for photo retailers is
back by popular demand. We assigned a cadre of reporters to scour
the show floor to find the cutest, quirkiest, and coolest photorelated
products that could help you differentiate your product
offerings at very good margins. Our reporters do all the work so all
you have to do is sign up for this session to get the inside scoop!
Presenter: Brian Mundy, President, Octane Creative Media
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