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thINK Forum, the independent community of Canon production inkjet customers together with Canon U.S.A. (Melville, NY) has announced the successful conclusion of thINK Ahead 2026 in Boca Raton, FL, according to a press release.
Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead welcomed more than 500 production inkjet customers, partners and industry leaders from across the Americas, marking the largest attendance in the event’s history. It served as a forum for education, collaboration and innovation, equipping attendees with practical strategies, new technologies and peer connections to help grow their businesses and prepare for the future of production print.
One of the week’s most anticipated highlights was the US debut and live demonstration of varioPRESS iV7, Canon’s newest B2+ sheetfed inkjet press, a technology designed to expand quality, productivity and application versatility for commercial printers transitioning to inkjet production. The demonstration marked the first installation of the varioPRESS iV7 in the US following its European debut in Venlo, the Netherlands.
“One of the greatest values of thINK Ahead is the opportunity to learn directly from peers who are tackling many of the same challenges we face every day. I left with practical ideas I can implement immediately, valuable new relationships and renewed confidence in where the printing industry is headed,” Dean Hart, president and owner of MWI Direct (Lincoln, NE), is quoted in the release.
Beyond the educational component, the Partner Pavilion featured the largest group of participating solution providers in thINK Ahead history, offering attendees opportunities to discover software, workflow solutions, finishing technologies and business services designed to improve efficiency, expand capabilities and support long-term growth. Keynote speaker Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, delivered an energetic talk followed by a Q&A session with the community.
Planning is already underway for thINK Ahead 2027, scheduled for July 26-28, 2027.
For more information, visit thinkforum.com.
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- Signs of the Times (2026-08-17) - Original article: Canon and thINK Forum Host thINK Ahead 2026
