KM and Connect Print to host World Cup themed event to give print businesses a match winning strategy
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Print Solutions
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) is partnering with Connect Print to host a World Cup themed strategy day designed to help UK print businesses navigate the commercial, operational and technological challenges of 2026. The event kicks off on Wednesday 10 June at Konica Minolta’s Client Engagement Centre (CEC) in Houghton Regis, near Luton.
The exclusive Connect Print World Cup event will blend strategic insight, hands‑on technology demonstrations and an immersive ‘Matchday’ experience – all designed to show what is possible when workflow, data and production systems are connected end to end.
The event follows a matchday running order, beginning with ‘Turnstiles Open’ at 09:30 and closing with the ‘Final Whistle’ at 15:30. The agenda includes an introduction from Jason Bryant, partner at Connect Print, and Jon Hiscock, head of production and industrial print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK), followed by a Keynote from Andy Skarpellis, chief operating officer at Precision ProCo, titled ‘The manufacturing challenges facing a UK print business in 2026’. The event will continue with a presentation by Carl Carter of Connect AI, titled ‘From Gutenberg to GPT: The AI Print Business Reinvention Nobody’s Talking About’.
Following a working lunch, attendees will be introduced to a full technology showcase inside the CEC. Highlights will include the new AccurioPress 5000 series digital press, AccurioPress 14010s five colour flagship press, AccurioPress C84hc High Chroma press, AccurioLabel presses, AccurioShine and MGI Jet Varnish embellishment solutions, AccurioJet KM‑1e inkjet press. In line and near line finishing solutions from Plockmatic and Morgana will be on display, as well as a web to print solution from VPress.
A ‘Managers Panel’ will round off the main event, with a multi‑expert discussion featuring Kelvin Bell, sales director at VPress, Andy Skarpellis, Carl Carter, Jon Hiscock, managing director at Connect Print Warren Beard, and Paul Stead representing YPIPP (Young People in Print & Packaging).
Warren Beard commented, ‘This isn’t a typical demo day. We have designed it specifically for forward thinking print businesses who want to stay competitive and profitable. Our focus is on helping companies make the right decisions commercially and operationally – not just selling equipment. The day brings together strategy, technology and practical insight you can apply.’
To demonstrate the power of connected workflow, every attendee will receive a personalised matchday programme, complete with their selected business challenges and tailored recommendations. Delegates will also choose their own ‘World Cup XI’ online ahead of the event, with their printed sticker pack produced live on Konica Minolta technology. Additional interactive elements include a photo opportunity with life size cut outs of England superstars Declan Rice and Harry Kane, a personalised printed keepsake produced on the day, and a prize draw featuring a signed Declan Rice shirt
Jon Hiscock said, ‘We are delighted to host this event with Connect Print. Its consultancy led approach aligns perfectly with our commitment to helping customers build stronger, more resilient and more profitable print businesses. By combining strategic thinking, AI insight and hands‑on technology demonstrations, this event shows what is possible when workflow, data and production come together.’
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