Exploring the Future of Print
An exclusive Open House Event

Join us at our Future of Print Festival — where futurist insights and hands-on experiences meet in a vibrant, festival-themed setting.

Exploring the Future of Print

Date: Thursday 4th December 2025

Time: 10.00 – 15.00

Location: Canon Experience Centre, 3180 Park Square, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YN

Get ready for an unforgettable experience where innovation meets imagination - welcome to our open house, Exploring the Future of Print.

Set in a vibrant, festival-themed environment, this event brings together the brightest minds and boldest ideas shaping the future of production print. Besides live talks from industry leading futurists and networking with fellow print professionals; you will be able to experience hands-on demonstrations that will showcase the power of print.

Building on our 2020 Insight Report, we will also unveil a bold new edition featuring futurist perspectives on the macro trends shaping business — and how print continues to play a vital role in the future.

Agenda

10.00 Registrations, meet and greet at arrival

Start the day by connecting with peers. This is a great chance to also meet the Canon team as we prepare for the event kick off.

11.00 Live Talk / Q&A with Futurist Beate van Loo-Born and Canon's Mathew Faulkner

Beate and Mathew will be exploring how current consumer behaviours, attitudes and technologies are shaping future trends and how Print Service Providers can use these learnings to enhance current and future planning. They will also unveil the new edition of our Insight Report featuring fresh perspectives on the macro trends shaping business — and how print continues to play a vital role in the future.

Take the opportunity to ask questions and get involved in discussions with our keynote speakers.

12.00 Lunch

Make sure you pick-up your lunch token upon arrival/registration to get your food.

13.00 – 15.00 Interactive Sessions

Get hands-on with all our products, solutions and applications. Unveil the possibilities for business growth and diversification into new sales channels.

The Canon team will be available throughout the day, for any ongoing discussions and informal networking opportunities.

15.00 Event Closes

Our Futurist Beate van Loo-Born

Beate van Loo-Born is an executive in financial services, data and climate finance with over 20 years of experience in European, Asian and US financial centres. Committed to creating global positive impact for organizations, people and the planet, Beate applies her expertise in sustainability, finance and data to deliver strategic solutions.

Mathew Faulkner, Marketing & Innovation Director, Canon Europe

Mathew is responsible for the management of strategic and operational marketing for the wide format printing business at Canon Europe. He currently sits on the council of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) and is Chairman of its Training and Education subcommittee. He is also a member of the marketing steering group for the not-for-profit organisation Two Sides, which promotes the sustainability of the graphic communications supply chain.

Please note, photos and video recordings are taken at this event. These may be used for PR, marketing, and documentation purposes by Canon UK Ltd. Your consent to the taking, processing, and publication of photos and videos is given voluntarily and may be revoked at any time by writing to Canon at customer.marketing@cuk.canon.co.uk.

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