Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the successful completion of its High Velocity Dealer Summit, a premier event to empower dealer partners with strategies, tools and insights to drive profitability and innovation in today's fast-changing market. Held at the Four Seasons in Palm Beach, Florida, the three-day summit united industry leaders, partners and experts for an immersive experience focused on accelerating success through technology, strategic partnerships and operational excellence.

Highlights of the event Included:

Executive Leadership Insights — Sam Errigo, president and CEO, Michael Mathé, executive vice president and COO, and Laura Blackmer, president of dealer sales, opened the General Session with a comprehensive overview of Konica Minolta's strategic direction and key insights. They were later joined by Steve Rhorer, vice president of direct and dealer service, for an Executive Exchange moderated by Patricia Ames, president of BPO Media, where the team provided candid feedback on dealer-requested topics. The session concluded with Jason Dizzine, vice president of portfolio management and planning, unveiling the company's road map for lasting industry leadership.

Marketing and Sales Enablement — Attendees learned more about Konica Minolta's enhanced dealer performance program, REV'D UP 2.0, and participated in panels on leveraging strategic partnerships for next-level excellence.

Technology Showcase — Live demonstrations featured cutting-edge solutions such as AIRe Link, Shield Guard, Dispatcher Stratus and vCare ProSuite, highlighting Konica Minolta's commitment to service intelligence and remote-first approaches.

Breakout Sessions — Dealers gained actionable insights on driving net-new sales, mastering production print strategies and best practices for supporting cloud solutions.

The event also featured networking opportunities, including a welcome reception, beachside activities and curated dining experiences, fostering collaboration and relationship-building among attendees.

"The High Velocity Dealer Summit series reflects Konica Minolta's commitment to helping our partners thrive in a dynamic marketplace," Blackmer said. "By combining innovation, education and collaboration, we're equipping dealers with the tools they need to succeed today and in the future."

In other news, Konica Minolta announced its enhanced dealer performance program, REV'D UP 2.0, at the company's High Velocity Summit in Palm Beach, Florida. Designed to drive revenue growth and profitability through simplified rules, richer incentives and expanded development opportunities, REV'D UP 2.0 reflects Konica Minolta's commitment to partnering with dealers to drive success in a rapidly evolving market.

"REV'D UP 2.0 is more than a performance program — it's a growth engine for our dealers looking to expand all areas of their technology business, including hardware, solutions and support," Blackmer said. "By getting dealers to focus on the core aspects of their businesses, we're helping partners accelerate sales, improve margins and unlock greater incentives as they achieve success. It's about driving results and celebrating every milestone together."

Key Program Enhancements

The upgraded program offers even greater rewards for dealers who achieve their goals. With a streamlined rebate structure and simplified rules, dealers can focus on growth without unnecessary complexity. New incentives include increased rebates, exclusive benefits for single-line dealers and bonus points for ProTech-Certified and vCare-Authorized dealers. A performance-based points system tied to three key revenue targets encourages consistent progress through program tiers.

Dealer Development Through Strategic Partnerships

REV'D UP 2.0 also introduces exclusive access to leading industry partners that provide specialized training, AI-driven tools and operational consulting to help dealers strengthen sales, service and leadership capabilities. 

Highlights include:

Sales Accelerator vendors offering:

• AI transformation packages to turn data into measurable ROI across sales, service and marketing
• Proven prospecting blitz workshops to energize sales teams and boost pipeline activity
• Vertical market sales training and C-level accreditation to increase net-new meetings and improve technology sales performance

Operational Excellence partners offering:

• Data-driven service management training, focused on building foundational skills and performance improvement
• Customized learning programs for sales effectiveness, leadership development and account management, enhanced by AI-powered coaching tools

"Together with our dealer partners, we're driving growth, strengthening partnerships and building a future of sustained success," Blackmer said.