Beyond Regional Trends: Understanding the Connections Behind the Change

The printing industry is changing, but not everywhere in the same way. In some markets, demand is slowing, margins are under pressure, and businesses are navigating structural challenges. In others, new investment, supply chain shifts, and emerging applications are creating fresh growth opportunities.

There is no “single change story” for the global printing industry. Yet, these regional developments are far from isolated. Looking at one market gives you one piece of the puzzle. Looking across markets reveals the bigger picture—and the connections, trends, and shifts that may otherwise be easy to miss.

Where is demand shifting? And why?

How are sourcing and supply chains being shaped?

Where could the next wave of growth come from?

And what will these changes mean for manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers?

At this year’s RemaxWorld Summit panel discussions, industry leaders from Asia, Europe, and Africa will bring different regional perspectives to the same table, sharing the market changes they are seeing, the challenges they are facing, and the opportunities emerging in their regions.

Panel Discussion 1

Topic: From Disruption to Realignment: How Print and Imaging Markets Are Shifting Across Asia, Africa, and Europe

Moderator: David Gibbons

Confirmed Panelists: Swapan Roy, Jason Doran

Panel Discussion 2

Topic: Forecasting 2027: Delivering threats or opportunities?

Moderator: David Gibbons

Confirmed Panelists: Koichi Yoshizuka, Patrick Cavallaro, Cristiano Barroco, Ian Copsey

Bringing together industry leaders from different regions, the session will put different regional realities side by side, revealing where markets are diverging, where they are converging, and how developments in one region can create ripple effects across the global industry.

Because understanding the future of the industry requires more than looking at one market. It requires understanding the connections between them.

Join us at the RemaxWorld Summit 2026 on October 15 in Zhuhai, China, and look beyond individual markets to understand the connections shaping the industry and where the next opportunities may emerge.

About RemaxWorld Summit

As a concurrent event of the three-day RemaxWorld Expo, the RemaxWorld Summit has been successfully held for 20 consecutive editions. The summit focuses on key sectors such as printing supplies and office equipment, bringing together experts from across the global industry value chain to discuss technological innovation, market trends, and supply chain collaboration, while providing in-depth insights into industry development.

In recent years, as digitalization and intelligent transformation have accelerated, the summit’s focus has gradually expanded to emerging fields such as AI, automation, and smart office solutions, helping businesses identify and capitalize on new opportunities created by technological change.

Each year, speakers from different countries and regions contribute diverse market perspectives and frontline industry experience. Through thought-provoking presentations and the exchange of ideas, they explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, offering attendees valuable strategic insights and practical guidance for navigating an evolving market landscape.

Related:

• RemaxWorld Summit 2026: Disrupt & Deliver —Surviving and Thriving in the Emerging Imaging Ecosystem
• Donna Wang at the RemaxWorld Summit: Where Will the Next Growth Opportunities Come From?

Comment:

Please leave your comments below on the story “Beyond Regional Trends: Understanding the Connections Behind the Change.”