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Hands - On Learning. Real Connections. One Powerful Day.
March 26, 2026
Ensure your participation by registering before the March 10, 2026 deadline. Spaces are limited, and this exclusive event is expected to fill up quickly.
Free to Attend
For IPI members + sponsored attendees invited by an IPI Vendor Partner. Don’t delay—reserve your place today to guarantee your involvement in this unique educational and networking opportunity.
Location
Fujifilm North America Corporation
Fujifilm Print US
850 Central Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Registering multiple people? Please complete a separate registration for each attendee.
REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
Make More impact.
See Fujifilm’s Revoria Press technology bring photos and prints to life with vibrant specialty colors—live, in a real production environment.
Solve problems faster.
The member who fixed that workflow issue you’re fighting? They’re here. Connect is where those conversations happen.
Leave with a plan.
Whether you’re evaluating equipment, rethinking production, or hunting for new product ideas, you’ll head home with clarity—not just information.
Event Schedule
Get the most out of Connect by arriving Thursday and departing Saturday. The main program runs Friday, but the best conversations often happen over breakfast, dinner and beverages.
Thursday, March 19
5:00 - 11:00 PM
Open Networking
The Placery (lobby bar), Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca (1150 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca, IL 60143). Enjoy a beverage, snack or meal. Meet up with lifelong and brand-new friends to make dinner plans.
Friday, March 20
6:30 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast Networking, Hyatt Place (Breakfast included for hotel guests.)
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Check-In, Fujifilm Print US (850 Central Ave, Hanover Park, IL 60133)
9:30 - 12:00 PM
Open House, Demos, Revoria Learning, member panel, highlight video
Revoria Digital Press Demo
Make More vibrant, high-value prints as you watch Fujifilm Revoria Press technology produce jobs at 80–120 pages per minute. See how specialty colors—especially pink—elevate photo richness and retail-ready impact. Explore a wide range of profitable applications, get hands-on inspiration, and learn directly from Fujifilm experts. With flexible options for any space or budget, the Revoria lineup helps you expand capabilites and unlock new revenue.
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Break for lunch
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Education, networking and user groups! (Digital press user group discussion, digital disruption, laminating photo solution, Fujifilm DX-400, AI applications for production, workflow automation + efficiencies, commercial products + sales discussions, etc.)
5:00–11:00 PM
Open Networking, Hyatt Place
Enjoy a beverage, snack or meal. Meet up with lifelong and brand-new friends to make dinner plans.
Saturday, March 21
7:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast Networking, Hyatt Place (Breakfast included for hotel guests.)
Registering multiple people? Please complete a separate registration for each attendee.
where to stay
Hyatt Place Chicago/Itasca (Recommended)
1150 North Arlington Heights Road, Itasca, IL 60143
630-875-9756
Less than 10 minutes from Fujifilm. Complimentary breakfast, internet, and parking. The IPI Leadership Team and Board will be staying here—this is where the networking happens!
No room block. Please book directly.
Other Nearby Options: Eaglewood Resort & Spa Chicago | The Westin Chicago Northwest
Register Now for Your Chicago-Area Member Guide
When you register, you’ll receive an exclusive guide to IPI and PRO members within driving distance of Connect—complete with specialties, equipment, and contact details.
Nothing accelerates your business like visiting other members. This guide lets you choose your own adventure—schedule visits before or after Connect or plan a return trip with a targeted list in hand.
Available only to registered attendees.
Who Should Attend?
Digital Press Operators
Considering an upgrade? See Fujifilm’s Revoria Press technology in action, share best practices, and learn what other operators are producing.
IPI Members
Want workflow help, peer networking, and access to cutting-edge equipment surrounded by people who truly get your business? This is your day.
Prospective Members
Invited as a guest? Discover if IPI membership is right for your business. Our team will be on hand to answer questions—we’d love to meet you!
IPI Vendor Partners
Connect with members in a relaxed, educational setting—join us at Fujifilm or during hotel networking.
WHY WAIT?
Small enough for real conversations. Focused enough to solve real problems. Connect gives you a taste of what makes IPI events special—without waiting until July. Make connections now. Get solutions now. And if you like what you experience, IPIC 2026 in Las Vegas is just four months away.
Questions?
For questions or information regarding this event reach out to: Brenda DiVincenzo Hughes 702-524-1415 | brenda@ipiphoto.com