Canon, the leader in imaging solutions, in partnership with the Department of Society and Tourist-- Abu Dhabi hosted the first ever 'Future Publication Forum' in the Middle East.

The Forum, which took place on April 28th during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, gathered more than 60 top publishers from the Middle East region, and attendees gone over key challenges encountered by the printing and posting industry, potential services on how brand-new technologies can aid enhance success, and identifying new
opportunities for development.

By analysing the searchings for at the Forum, Canon is specifying a much better future for guide, making them a lot more individual, smart and useful - the Smart Book.

The five-year partnership arrangement with Department of Culture and Tourist - Abu Dhabi to hold the Future Book Forum is set to sustain the printing and posting industry Middle East by creating insights on the current trends that can assist organisations by lowering expenses, boosting sales and profitability.

" As part of this partnership, it is our goal to develop and cultivate the emirate's book heritage and society. The world is altering and it is our duty to assist others and assist them adapt to this modification and succeed with it," said Abdullah Majid Al Ali, Director of the Abu Dhabi International Publication Fair. "We are proud to partner with Canon and lead the printing and posting industry in the direction of a brilliant digital future that is upon us".

" In this digital era, companies throughout all markets are welcoming IT transformation services throughout their business procedures, to streamline procedures and increase efficiencies." said Shadi Bakhour, Business System Director, B2B, Canon Middle East. "Via this partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourist - Abu Dhabi, we aim to give printing and publishing industry specialists with a futuristic vision into the industry; aiding them create inspirational and lucrative experiences, via recognizing the consumer requires and the innovations that will enable them"

"Furthermore, we are also intending to broaden our partnership to continuously enlighten and make it possible for the industry with study, workshops and more" added Bakhour.
Throughout the Abu Dhabi International Publication Fair, Canon is showcasing a real-time presentation of a digital publication production operations; helping publishers better understand the essential function innovation plays in creating opportunities and conquering existing industry challenges.

The workflow demonstration will certainly be showcased through Canon imagePRESS Color, Oce varioPRINT B&W, book binding, and Web-to- Print Technologies. Canon will certainly be hosting Jamalon, an on-line bookstore run by Canon's modern technology and Art Plus, showcasing an on the internet photobook printing workflow.