AVNation Specials

We talk to Warren Clark, VP & General Manager of Sales at Liberty about what they will have at booth C7248 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their approach to simplifying installations and enhancing productivity with their AV solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Petro Shimonishi, Director of New Business Development for Panasonic about what we can expect to see at booth C8325 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their new RGB laser projector and the value of vibrant color in the projection space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Nathan Coutinho, Global Head of Strategic Partner Relations and Market Insights for Logitech about what we will find at botoh C7050 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their latest PC accessories and additions to the CollabOS video platform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Kelly Perkins, Senior Director of Marketing for Sound Control Technologies about what they will have in store for booth C5125 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their work with USB-C for solutions and integration across different devices.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to David Missall, Insights Manager Consultants & Technical Application Engineer Manager at Sennheiser about what they will be showcasing in booth C5313 in the Central Hall. We also discuss the latest innovations to their TeamConnect Ceiling Solutions, TCCM Plus and its simplified deployment & seamless integration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The way we do business has changed. Meetings rooms have changed. Conferencing is shifting in a way that only the AV industry can provide support for businesses that need to adapt. Today we talk to Tyler Troutman, Shure's Senior Manager of Workplace Experience & Engagement about their IntelliMix Bar Pro Kit. We discuss the evolution of collaboration across multiple workplaces, integration into existing workflows, and providing an optimal experience no matter where you are.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Tyler Troutman – ShureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Steve Durkee, BrightSign CEO about what we will expect to see at booth C5301 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their new management software, BrightSign Control Plus to control deployments at scale.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to John Henkel, Product Marketing Director for NETGEAR about what they will be showcasing at booth N7011 in the North Hall. We also get a tease of something new for their Engage AV Switch Controller you'll be able to see at the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Pam Hoppel, Legrand AV President about what we will find at booth C7800 in Central Hall. We also discuss the (le)grander unified platform of interconnected products and how that assists the AV infrastructure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Erin Keplinger, Marketing Director for Bluefin to learn about what they'll have for booth C9607 in the Central Hall. We also discuss adaptability and scalability of their solutions in different spaces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Tomer Mann, Chief Revenue Officer at 22Miles about what they will be showcasing at booth C5753 in the Central Hall. We also discuss the evolution of digital signage to contain an entire ecosystem, and how 22Miles is using their solutions to make this happen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Dave MacKinnon, VP of Product Management for Clear-Com about their latest intercom solutions that will be at booth N7005 at the show. We also discuss how scalable these solutions can be, from hundreds of points to smaller venues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk with Claudia Barbiero, Director of Global Marketing for PTZOptics about what we'll find in their booth at N8227. We also discuss how the evolution of the camera lies in the software and integration side for a smoother experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Greg Mattson and Rob Harris from Nice about what will be showcased at their booth at C9906 in the Central Hall. We also discuss how Nice collaborates with companies like Furman to work with their solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Mark Corbin, President of Vanco International about what they'll have in store for booth C6409 in the Central Hall. In addition to their AV over IP Solutions, we discuss Beale Street's audio solutions that will be demoing during the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Mikey Shaffer, VP of Sales for Listen Technologies about what they will have in store for booth C8817 during InfoComm 2026. We also discuss the latest innovations to their Auracast ecosystem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Steve Greenblatt & Amanda Beckner about their class, "Applying an Understanding of Personality Types to AV Roles, Projects, and Business Relationships" that will be taking place at the show on June 16. They look at working with groups and individuals through a personality lens and how to effectively cooperate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Dana Corey, SVP & Global GM for Avocor about what they will have to showcase at booth C6403 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their wide range of digital signage solutions and even more to reveal at the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Lex Evans, Account Executive for Epiphan Video about what they will be showcasing at booth C8719 in Central Hall. We also discuss their camera designed with lecture halls in mind and many other uses for their video solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Chris Bishop, Director of Western Regional Sales for LynTec about what they'll have in store for booth N7435 in the west hall. We also discuss power management and the solutions needed to keep that power stable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Tim Bigoness, Chief Marketing Officer for D-Tools about what they will have in store for their booth at C9012 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their mantra of "smarter, scalable" project management for their software solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Gina Sansivero, VP of Marketing & Corporate Communications for AltasIED about what they'll be showing at booth N7132 in the North Hall. We also discuss how their Atmosphere platform is continuing to grow and the recent launch of their AIX security platform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Customer Success & Marketing for Crestron about what they will have in store for booth C7300 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their latest collaboration with Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou stadium and the power of AV over IP systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Bill Fons, President of AI Initiatives at CTI about the AVIXA AI Accelerator panel during the show. We also discuss the many other AI-centric discussions and roundtables that will be a part of the show, and how this technology is evolving to suit the needs of integrators in many different verticals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Andrew Starks, Director of Product Management for Macnica about what the AIMS Alliance will be showcasing at booth C7487 in the Central Hall. We also discuss the recent certification of the IPMX standard and the advancements in AV over IP technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Anna Kozel, VP of Marketing for VuWall to see what they've got in store for booth C8867 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their latest advancements to their TRX Video Wall Management Platform and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Perry Freifeld, Regional Vice President at Diversified for an activation on the show floor they are calling "The Pitch." in the North Hall. Specifically, sports entertainment and how AV is elevating the fan experience. We look at how attendees will see these solutions in action and how they can be utilized for a unique AV outing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In spaces like education, security is one of the most important aspects of a building. Students and faculty should feel safe in their classrooms. Today we sit down with Cameron Javdani and Jon Stembel from AtlasIED to talk about the latest in their IPX System, the AIX series. We discuss how emergency systems can be proactive through threat detection, environmental sensors and more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cameron Javdani – AtlasIEDJon Stembel – AtlasIEDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Jason Roberts, Vice President of Workplace Strategy at FORTÉ about the Smart Workplace Activations they will be showing off in Central Hall. We also discuss the evolution of the workplace and how technology supports collaboration and communications.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Sam Phenix, CEO of Phenix Consulting, about the Retail Activation experience AVIXA will be demonstrating in the Central Hall. They are seeking to transcend the trade show floor and show off solutions in the most realistic settings that integrators will be dealing with every day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Levi Lavrinyuk, Director of Marketing for Lightware about what they'll have in store for the show at booth 7548 in the Central Hall. We also discuss their improvements upon their Taurus matrix switcher and Gemini GVN switcher, and integration between both systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

InfoComm 2026 returns to Las Vegas June 13-19 to showcase the power of integrated experiences. We look at the latest innovations and explore the future of the AV industry. Before the show even starts we're here to see what's in store for the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The video version of this preview can be found here.We talk to Jenn Heinold, Senior Vice President of Exposition for Americas at AVIXA about the show itself. We discuss returning to the Central and North halls and what different experiences attendees can find across the entire show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Global Higher-Education Tech Day Webinar is coming April 29 for an all-day event of learning and collaboration. Discover the latest innovations and trends surrounding the higher education space. We talk to Cass Hall and Scott Doyle for all the details about the show and how you can get involved.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cass Hall – California State University ChicoScott Doyle – Swinburne University of TechnologyLinks to sources:Sign up for the Global Higher-Education AV Tech Day Webinar Here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Joe Drury, Product Manager for Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays, to discuss the latest advancements in display technologies. We explore the new features of the P-Series, including energy efficiency, security measures, and the importance of total cost of ownership for users. Joe emphasizes the customer-centric design philosophy that guided the development of these displays, highlighting Sony's commitment to providing reliable and innovative solutions for various environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Joe Drury – SonySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Almo's E4 Experience is all about education, exploration and engagement for the AV industry. This time, they'll be headed to DC on March 17, 2026. We talk to Greg O'Rourke and Beth Dudley from Almo about how integrators can get insights on command and control systems, vendor showcases and more.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Beth Dudley– AlmoGreg O'Rourke – AlmoLinks to sources:Almo – E4 ExperienceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Rick Thompson, Business Development Manager for Lindy about what we can expect to see at booth S300 in Hall 2 during the show. We also discuss why this German-based company is making an effort to push into the US market.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Steve Durkee, CEO of BrightSign about what we can expect to see at their booth at S150 in Hall 4. We also discuss the evolution of their Series 6 digital signage media players and working with integrators to bring them the improvements they are asking for.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Stephane Tremblay, President of the SDVoE Alliance about what they will be showcasing at booth E900 in Hall 5 during the show. We also discuss their new FlexLinQ design and what this means for AV over IP systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Sam Burkinshaw, Head of Business Development at Ampetronic to learn what they and Listen Technologies are doing at booth S600 in Hall 3 during the show. We also talk about the advancements made to their AURI assistive listening system through Auracast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Jesse Gadon, President of the EMEA Region for Kramer about what we will find at their booth at D500 in Hall 3. We also discuss why they say their speakers are the best in terms of quality, affordability and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to David Missall, Insights Manager Consultants & Technical Application Engineer for Sennheiser about what they will be showcasing at booth B500 in Hall 3. We also discuss the Sennheiser Device Hub and how this cloud-based solution will be used with their audio offerings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Andrew Starks, Marketing Working Group Chair for the AIMS Alliance about what they will have at booth K880 in Hall 5 during the show. We also discuss the challenges of making a new standard for AV over IP systems like IPMX, anad working with manufacturers to make it a reality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to Chris Shu, Senior Director of Marketing for Christie Digital about what they will be showcasing at booth K500 in Hall 3 during the show. We also discuss how their booth is designed to demonstrate the possibility of their projection solutions in different scenarios.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Effi Goldstein, President of the HDBaseT Alliance, about what they will be showing off at booth M500 in Halll 2. We also discuss their 15 year milestone and educating the AV space through courses and training.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Brian Ebury, Head of UC for HIKVISION about what they will be showcasing at booth Q100 in Hall 3. We also discuss their solutions in simulated applications in their booth to show how they work in varied spaces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to Rob Abbott, Executive Vice President of Product & Strategy for Nureva about what we will expect to see at their booth at N700 in Hall 2 during the show. We also discuss their new HDX professional audio series and its ease of installment in different environments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to Paul Hales, Owner & President of Theory Audio about their demo spaces in Hall 2 & Hall 8 during the show. We also talk about the wide array of products between commercial & residential and how each solution serves a different space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to Brad Hintze, EVP of Global Customer Success & Marketing for Crestron about what they have in store for booth H200 in Hall 3. We also discuss thte importance of control, collaboration & content and how they are employing these three C's into their solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to Scott Freshman, Chief Operations Officer for Visionary Solutions about what they'll have at booth U100 in Hall 2 during the show. We also discuss what sets their AV over IP solutions apart from the rest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to Scott Freshman, Chief Operations Officer for Visionary Solutions about what they'll have at booth U100 in Hall 2 during the show. We also discuss what sets their AV over IP solutions apart from the rest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. From February 3-6, ISE will showcase the latest innovations in technology for our space. We're taking the time to learn everything that it will have to offer on the road to the show. We talk to James Kennedy, Operations Manager for Peavey Commercial Audio about what they will be showcasing at booth D680 in Hall 7 during the show. We also discuss their upcoming 60 year anniversary for the company, and what that journey has meant for the audio space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.