{"id":50723,"date":"2022-07-21T08:39:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T15:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=50723"},"modified":"2022-07-21T08:40:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T15:40:01","slug":"konica-minolta-to-sponsor-impact-optimize-technology-summit-laura-blackmer-and-kay-fernandez-leading-breakout-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2022\/07\/konica-minolta-to-sponsor-impact-optimize-technology-summit-laura-blackmer-and-kay-fernandez-leading-breakout-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Konica Minolta to Sponsor Impact Optimize Technology Summit Laura Blackmer and Kay Fernandez Leading Breakout Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Ramsey, NJ (July 19, 2022)<\/em> \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Impact Optimize event in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, August 11. Impact Optimize is a one-day summit that covers all aspects of modern business technology. With expert speakers, networking sessions and hands-on demos, attendees can explore the newest innovations in the world of business tech and evolve their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Laura_Blackmer_Pres_Dealer_Sales-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50724\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Laura_Blackmer_Pres_Dealer_Sales-205x300.jpg 205w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Laura_Blackmer_Pres_Dealer_Sales.jpg 429w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><figcaption>Laura Blackmer, Konica Minolta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Konica Minolta\u2019s Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales, and Kay Fernandez, senior vice president, marketing will lead a breakout session entitled \u2018Little Innovations, Massive Impacts.\u2019 The session will be held from 3\u20134 p.m. ET and explore how little technological innovations have made a huge difference in the service clients receive or the ways business is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to sponsor Impact Optimize and have the opportunity to network with other like-minded technology providers, and do it in person,\u201d Blackmer said. \u201cWith all the ways the pandemic has accelerated our use of technology, it is sure to be an interesting, insightful experience, exploring all the creative ways businesses are preparing for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"198\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kay_Fernandez_SVP_Marketing-198x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50725\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kay_Fernandez_SVP_Marketing-198x300.png 198w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kay_Fernandez_SVP_Marketing-677x1024.png 677w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kay_Fernandez_SVP_Marketing-768x1162.png 768w, http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Kay_Fernandez_SVP_Marketing.png 964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><figcaption>Kay Fernandez, Konica Minolta<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Konica Minolta, we are continuously refining our marketing technology stack and looking at new technologies that can further drive engagement,\u201d Fernandez added. \u201cWe are really looking forward to our participation in Impact Optimize, sharing our experiences and learning from other technology experts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to be hosting Impact Optimize for its third year, and to welcome Konica Minolta\u2019s sponsorship and the knowledge they will impart as thought leaders in this sector,\u201d said Impact Networking CEO Frank Cucco. \u201cAttendees can expect unique insight gained from this year\u2019s luminaries who continue to drive significant and impactful innovation in technology and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Konica Minolta will also have its No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 show car on display at the event. Driven by Wayne Taylor Racing through the company\u2019s sponsorship, the No. 10 Konica Minolta race team has achieved a great deal of success across North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through its sponsorship, Konica Minolta is offering a $100 discount on registration. Visit the Impact Optimize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.impactoptimize.com\/register\/\">registration page<\/a> and use code Konica100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>###<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Konica Minolta<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/kmbs.konicaminolta.us\">Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc.<\/a> is reshaping and revolutionizing the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and supports its clients\u2019 digital transformation through its expansive office technology portfolio, including IT Services (All Covered), intelligent information management, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been included on <em>CRN<\/em>\u2019s MSP 500 list nine times and The World Technology Awards named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 15 consecutive years and is proud to be ranked on the <em>Forbes<\/em> 2021 America&#8217;s Best-in-State employers&#8217; list. The company received Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent four years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. Konica Minolta partners with its clients to give shape to ideas and works to bring value to our society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramsey, NJ (July 19, 2022) \u2014 Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. (Konica Minolta) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Impact Optimize event in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, August 11. Impact Optimize is a one-day summit that covers all aspects of modern business technology. With expert speakers, networking sessions and hands-on demos, attendees can explore the newest innovations in the world of business tech and evolve their business. Konica Minolta\u2019s Laura Blackmer, president, dealer sales, and Kay Fernandez, senior vice president, marketing will lead a breakout session entitled \u2018Little Innovations, Massive Impacts.\u2019 The session will be held from 3\u20134 p.m. ET and explore how little technological innovations have made a huge difference in the service clients receive or the ways business is done. \u201cWe are proud to sponsor Impact Optimize and have the opportunity to network with other like-minded technology providers, and do it in person,\u201d Blackmer said. \u201cWith all the ways the pandemic has accelerated our use of technology, it is sure to be an interesting, insightful experience, exploring all the creative ways businesses are preparing for the future.\u201d \u201cAt Konica Minolta, we are continuously refining our marketing technology stack and looking at new technologies that can further drive engagement,\u201d Fernandez added. \u201cWe are really looking forward to our participation in Impact Optimize, sharing our experiences and learning from other technology experts.\u201d \u201cWe are excited to be hosting Impact Optimize for its third year, and to welcome Konica Minolta\u2019s sponsorship and the knowledge they will impart as thought leaders in this sector,\u201d said Impact Networking CEO Frank Cucco. \u201cAttendees can expect unique insight gained from this year\u2019s luminaries who continue to drive significant and impactful innovation in technology and leadership.\u201d Konica Minolta will also have its No. 10 Konica Minolta Acura ARX-05 show car on display at the event. Driven by Wayne Taylor Racing through the company\u2019s sponsorship, the No. 10 Konica Minolta race team has achieved a great deal of success across North America. Through its sponsorship, Konica Minolta is offering a $100 discount on registration. Visit the Impact Optimize registration page and use code Konica100. ### About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. is reshaping and revolutionizing the workplace to achieve true connectivity through the Intelligent Connected Workplace. The company guides and supports its clients\u2019 digital transformation through its expansive office technology portfolio, including IT Services (All Covered), intelligent information management, managed print services and industrial and commercial print solutions. Konica Minolta has been included on CRN\u2019s MSP 500 list nine times and The World Technology Awards named the company a finalist in the IT Software category. Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for 15 consecutive years and is proud to be ranked on the Forbes 2021 America&#8217;s Best-in-State employers&#8217; list. The company received Keypoint Intelligence\u2019s BLI 2021 A3 Line of The Year Award and BLI 2021-2023 Most Color Consistent A3 Brand Award for its bizhub i-Series. Konica Minolta, Inc. has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for nine consecutive years and has spent four years on the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World list. 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