What happens when you bring together passionate leaders from the photo and print industry in one place? IPI Connect 2026. We were proud to host key members of the IPI Member Network (formerly known as Independent Photo Imagers) at our Graphics Innovation Hub in Hanover Park, Illinois, and spend time with this enthusiastic group whose passion for photography and for print is truly inspiring.
Since 1982, IPI has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build profitable, resilient businesses through real-world expertise, hands-on solutions, and a welcoming network of peers who truly get your business. IPI members are independent business owners and local experts that want to save money on supplies, share ideas with other professionals, continually enhance their business education and better market their brands.
So what happened at IPI Connect? Great conversations. Real momentum. A clear shift in how photo labs are thinking about growth. With insights by The Dead Pixel Society’s Gary Pageau, to live demos of the Revoria Press and breakdowns of Colorpath and partner workflows, the focus was clear—expand the business, not replace it.
This event was a great example of what happens when an organization unites expertise across business lines to support our customers and help move the print community forward. End-to-end workflows. New applications. Premium output that rivals traditional silver halide. And most importantly, new revenue opportunities.
“Connect exceeded every expectation. Fujifilm’s hospitality and expertise created the perfect backdrop for the practical conversations our members thrive on. Experiencing the Revoria Digital Press in person, complete with software and finishing tutorials, revealed the full potential this equipment holds for their businesses. Fujifilm’s team was exceptional from start to finish, and the connections that followed were exactly what IPI events are built for. We’re grateful to the entire Fujifilm team for making IPI Connect such an impactful experience.“
— Brenda DiVincenzo Hughes, IPI Member Network