Seybold Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEYBOLD-FUTURE IMAGE DIGITAL IMAGING CONFERENCE AT SEYBOLD SAN FRANCISCO TO PRESENT NEW PERSPECTIVE ON BUSINESS USES OF IMAGING TECHNOLOGY

San Mateo (CA) and Los Angeles (CA) June 19, 2003 -- Future Image Inc., the leading provider of digital imaging information and analysis, and Seybold San Francisco 2003, dedicated to the media technology community with the forum, the resources, and the vision needed to navigate through the new economy, today announced a broad strategic content alliance that will kick off with the “Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging Conference” at Seybold San Francisco, September 11 and 12, 2003.

Integrating imaging into mainstream business processes is becoming a crucial competitive strategy for companies across industry sectors, and from SOHO to Fortune 100. Broadly leveraging the unique power of images to efficiently and accurately convey rich information, and to promote action, improves operations so drastically that -like PC’s or email- businesses who adopt the necessary tools and processes soon wonder how they ever did without. 

The Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging conference’s two-day program will provide the information business people need to make their companies more successful through the leading-edge integration of visual media in mainstream business workflows – cutting time-based costs, eliminating errors in communication and process, speeding operations and improving customer loyalty. The conference program will cover the latest tools, strategies and techniques for image capture, image management, and image-centric interpersonal communication. Conference sessions will be extended through the Future Image section of the show floor, where attendees will view and experience the latest products and systems, and interact with their suppliers. 

“The Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging conference and our alliance with Seybold Seminars are ideal platforms to inform business managers of the tools, services and technologies their companies can use to tap into the power of digital imaging” said Alexis Gerard, President, Future Image Inc. “Digital Imaging is a communication tidal wave that is sweeping the world, and enterprises who do not keep abreast of it will be swept under by their competitors. This Conference is the best way for companies to bring their key employees up to speed on the latest strategies to interact efficiently with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.” 

“We are extremely pleased to work with Future Image to bring their industry leading expertise in digital imaging to our Seybold Seminars audience,” said Craig Cline, VP of Content for Seybold Seminars. “The Future Image team will provide the most up-to-date information available on the tools, services and technologies that drive the power of digital imaging throughout businesses today. Their blend of solid content in the Conference Sessions and real-world products in the Future Image section of the Exhibit Show floor will help attendees to gain the knowledge they want and find the products that will fit their specific needs.” 

Sessions at the Seybold-Future Image Digital Imaging Conference will be geared to the needs of managers responsible for areas such as corporate communications and branding, IT, telecommunications, sales, marketing and physical asset management. The extensive list of topics covered will include Enterprise Imaging, Image capture alternatives –choosing the right tool for the right purpose, Designing Structures for Image Assets, Digital Rights and Permissions Management, Mobile Imaging, Interactive Electronic Visual Communication and more. The program will also feature a Visionary Roundtable hosted by Future Image President, Alexis Gerard, on the topic of “Imaging in the New Millennium.” Attendees will learn how to implement successful systems and strategies for visual communication - both front and back end, develop a solid, unbiased, up-to-date understanding of current digital imaging technologies, trends, and market dynamics and learn how to make informed technology evaluation decisions that support their business objectives and workflows. 

Exhibit spaces are still available in the Future Image Digital Imaging section on the Exhibit floor. Contact JByrd@FutureImage.com for more information. More information on the Conference is available now from the Seybold Seminars web site (www.seybold365.com). 

About Future Image 
Future Image Inc. is the leading independent center of expertise on the convergence of imaging, technology and business. It publishes two continuous information services, the Future Image Executive Information Service, and the Future Image WIRE (Wireless Imaging Research Edition) as well as research studies on the impact of emerging imaging-focused technologies or business trends. Recently published studies include “Image Servers – Vendor Competitive Profiles And Early Adopter Case Studies”, “CPXe - Reshaping Photofinishing Through Web Services”, “Integrated Electronic Personal Photo Sharing – The Future of Consumer Photography” and “Digital Cameras – The Battle For The Emerging Consumer Market.” Future Image is the official information and research partner of the International Imaging Industry Association (I3A), and the Managing Partner of the Visual Communication initiative (www.visualcommunication.info ), supported by Adobe, Eastman Kodak, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, LightSurf, Microsoft, Nikon and Sprint PCS. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in San Mateo (CA).
 

About Key3Media Group 
Seybold San Francisco is a Key3Media event. Key3Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:KMEDQ), produces information technology tradeshows and conferences. Key3Media's products range from the IT industry's largest exhibitions such as COMDEX and NetWorld+Interop to highly focused events featuring renowned educational programs, custom seminars and specialized vendor marketing programs. For more information about Key3Media, visit www.key3media.com. 

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Press Contacts:

Joe Byrd, VP, Business Development
Future Image Inc.
831-647-9999
JByrd@FutureImage.com

Jane Welch, VP, Media Relations
Key3Media
323-954-6260
jane.welch@key3media.com