6Sight Future of Imaging Conference to host discussion between leading imaging analyst firms

The session is moderated by InfoTrends founder and consumer electronics reporter, Kristy Holch, with top industry analysts from FuThe 6Sight conference brings together technologists, marketers, futurists, artists, industry and financial analysts, educators, high-volume users, and members of the media who meet to preview breakthrough technologies; forecast innovative uses; and spark new ideas and alliances that benefit current and potential customers, participating companies, and the imaging industry as a whole.

Also, for the first time, the top imaging analysts will provide discussions with conference attendees in the 6Sight Tech Fair during the conference. "We are thrilled to have all the leading imaging industry analysts come together at 6Sight to discuss their views with our attendees," says Alexis Gerard, 6Sight cofounder and conference chairman. "The participation of these competing firms speaks to the central place 6Sight has achieved in the imaging industry. This year we are offering attendees one-on-one discussion time with these leading analysts – one of several steps we plan to implement to create maximum value for all participants in this unique opportunity."

Ron Glaz, program director of IDC, notes "rich digital media," such as photo and video, enhance communications with more visual features. "The 6Sight conference is a great forum to explore the growing use of rich media, and I look forward to participating on the analyst panels at 6sight and sharing my insight."

Other analysts participating in the session spoke similarly:

"The 6Sight conference is an excellent forum to learn about new and exciting technology developments in the digital photo space," says Ed Lee, group director, Worldwide Consumer Imaging Services, InfoTrends. "As a leading digital photography information provider, InfoTrends looks forward to sharing some of our market insights at 6Sight. We hope, by educating the vendor community and facilitating an open exchange of ideas, we’ll help drive the development of innovative products and services."

"Lyra is pleased to once again share its market intelligence as a participant in the analyst panel session at 6Sight," says Steve Hoffenberg, director, Consumer Imaging Research, Lyra Research. "The conference provides outstanding opportunities to tap into the collective wisdom of high-level speakers and attendees in a stimulating and collaborative atmosphere, and 6Sight has become the premier gathering of movers and shakers in the photo imaging industry."

“NPD is pleased to participate with industry leaders to explore the opportunities presented by the future of imaging," says Liz Cutting, director and senior imaging analyst, The NPD Group. "We have found 6Sight to be a great place to meet new up-and-coming companies that present exciting new technologies, as well as industry-leading companies that have new and compelling stories to tell. The 6Sight conference is a valuable event for analysts and clients alike."

"We have attended the 6Sight conference since its beginning, providing valuable reviews for our readers," says Don Franz, group publisher of Photo Imaging News. "It brings together photo imaging industry visionaries from around the world to discuss developments that will have an impact on outputting and sharing images in the future. It also provides an opportunity to exchange views with industry leaders who are pioneering changes in the ways we use and output images."

"The 6Sight conference has become the annual destination for imaging executive networking and information sharing," says Gary Pageau, publisher, content development and strategic initiatives, PMA. "I’m looking forward to providing the latest PMA marketing research information with vendors and service providers to grow the industry."

Additional information about the 6Sight conference program and speakers is available at www.6Sight.com. Information about the I3A annual conference, which will be colocated with 6Sight, can be found at www.i3a.org.

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