Dscoop, the user-driven community that now includes 20,000 HP Indigo, HP PageWide and HP Large Format users and partners in 92 countries, began its annual flagship event Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

In a city known for the sport of auto racing, Edge Indy captures that energy and theme with customized learning and networking opportunities for all members of a print crew. The conference, which ends Wednesday, is designed to help attendees learn new strategies, discover new tools and technologies, meet new partners, and have fun together.

HP’s worldwide pre-Drupa portfolio reveal will be unveiled inside Edge Indy’s Solutions Showcase, and featured Monday in a live broadcast beginning at 11 am EST / 4 pm CET. The Dscoop Partner will feature six on-site HP Indigo Digital Presses for commercial, labels and flexible packaging.

“Dscoop is the most powerful and connected print community,” says Haim Levit, senior vice president and general manager, HP Industrial Print. “We always appreciate the opportunity to listen to the needs and experiences of our customers around the world, and as the digital transformation continues, Edge Indy is helping print teams prepare for what’s coming next.”

Levit and other HP leaders, including Noam Zilbershtain, vice president and general manager, HP Indigo, and Annette Friskopp, general manager, HP PageWide, connected with printers aiming to advance their businesses.

The pre-Drupa portfolio reveal is part of a 96,000-sq.-ft. education and exhibition area that also includes live equipment, press and software demonstrations, and business-building insight from 70 year-round Dscoop Partners.

Connections, Education
Dscoop is the largest digital print community in the world, and Edge Indy showcased powerful stories of member collaboration and advancement across borders, segments and technologies.

“The Dscoop global community keeps growing, and it’s a testament to the amazing partnerships and idea-sharing of our members across the world,” says Peter van Teeseling, Dscoop’s executive director. “Dscoop is a true community in every sense of the world, and it’s always incredible to watch and feel what happens when print mavericks come together at this event.”

This year, they’re coming together to learn from each other’s ideas and experiences. Edge Indy features 45+ presentations and panel discussions led by Dscoop community members as well as outside experts in sales, marketing and technology. Role-based sessions are designed for company owners/executives, production managers, IT managers, sales and marketing teams and operators.

The conference also features a sit-down conversation with sports, media and business legend Alex Rodriguez. “A-Rod,” the 14-time MLB All-Star, has continually challenged himself to become more than just a great athlete. He’s now chairman and CEO of a world-class investment firm that empowers startups, as well as an Emmy-winning TV analyst, a podcast host and a philanthropist.