Canon Celebrates Exceptional Partners at Annual Dealer Conference in Dubai

Canon recently hosted its annual dealer conference at the Hilton Habtoor City in Dubai, recognizing and celebrating its top-performing partners across Africa. Themed “ICE: Innovation, Customer, and Experience,” the event brought together 144 channel partners, system integrators, and value-added resellers, underscoring Canon’s commitment to collaboration, growth, and innovation in the imaging industry.

The conference served as a platform to strengthen Canon’s ties with key partners, offering in-depth market insights and strategic direction for the African imaging sector. Canon’s Managing Director for Central & North Africa, Somesh Adukia, highlighted the essential role of these partnerships: “Our partners are instrumental in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. Together, we are shaping the future of imaging in Africa.”

The event culminated in a gala dinner and awards ceremony honoring outstanding partners in both B2B and B2C segments for their contributions in driving growth, customer engagement, and innovative solutions across various product categories.

Award Highlights

B2C Awards:

• Special Recognition Award - UGC: Universal Gift Center (Kenya) for driving user-generated content initiatives.
• Best Channel Partner - EOS R Mirrorless System: Kareem Stores (Egypt) for outstanding sales and customer engagement.
• Best System Integrator - Pro Video: Snapshot (Kenya) for excellence in the professional video market.
• Best Channel Partner - Business Inkjet & Laser Color: Elissa Distribution for exceptional performance in inkjet and laser solutions.

B2B Awards:

• Special Recognition Award: Infodis for its strategic business development initiatives.
• Best Channel Partner - Workspace Solutions: Clemce Investments Limited for innovative workspace solutions.
• Best Channel Partner - Very Light Production: Clouds Integrated Solutions for contributions to the light production market.
• Best Channel Partner - Large Format Print: Emultec for leadership in large-format print solutions.
• Best Channel Partner - Production Print: Delta for meeting diverse production print needs.
• President’s Award: Chames Plus Technologies for overall excellence and commitment to Canon’s objectives.

Through the event, Canon emphasized the importance of collaboration and innovation with partners across various industry verticals, positioning itself as a strategic leader in the African imaging market.