Almo Pro AV will conclude its 2025 E4 Experience Tour in Chicago on Oct. 7 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook, Ill. The stop is expected to be the largest in the event’s 16-year history.

Traditionally hosted biannually in select cities, the E4 Experience will now become an annual event in the Chicagoland area following high demand from integrators, resellers, and end users.

“We are back at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook because this market has asked us to increase the frequency of our visits,” said Greg O’Rourke, director of tradeshows and events for Almo Pro AV. “No two E4 Experiences are ever the same, with different sessions, events, exhibitors, and products at each. Attendees further customize their day by choosing the tracks they are interested in and the people and products they want to see.”

Flip the Script Media Roundtable

E4 Chicago will debut Flip the Script, a media roundtable where industry journalists and influencers answer questions from attendees. Panelists include Alesia Hendley, Dan Ferrisi, and Steph Beckett moderated by Karen Castaño.

JBL Installed Audio Roadshow

The JBL Installed Audio Roadshow will also be part of the program, offering demos of the new Control Contractor 400 Series along with guidance on design, installation and system configuration.

Exhibits and Education

The exhibit floor will include more than 50 manufacturers, among them DetaiLED, Christie, Planar, Samsung, LG, Sony, Epson, Shure and Sennheiser. Exclusive products available through Almo Pro AV will also be shown, such as:

• Christie Secure Series III 4K UHD LCD Panels, built for secure environments.
• ACSL SOTEN Drone, NDAA/TAA-compliant for inspection and surveillance applications.
• Planar VDS Indoor dvLED Series, featuring fine pixel pitches and COB flip-chip technology.

Attendees will also have access to a full day of AVIXA CTS-certified education, including:

• Keynote: AI in Action: Transforming Collaboration and Efficiency in the Smart Workplace | Amanda Stewart, Microsoft (1.0 CTS RU)
• Official E4 Experience Live Show Floor Tour | Steph Beckett, rAVe (0.5 CTS RUs)
• Navigating the Future: Harnessing AI in Enhanced Collaboration Spaces | Amanda Stewart, Microsoft (1.0 CTS RU)
• Modern Meeting Room Design | Tom Kehr, Almo Pro AV (1.0 CTS RU)
• The AV Forecast: Trends and Technologies Defining 2025 | Steph Beckett, rAVe (1.0 CTS RU)
• Fundamentals of Fine Pitch dvLED Display Technology | Fred Cain, Planar (1.0 CTS RU)
• Basic Acoustics for Meeting Rooms | Tom Kehr, Almo Pro AV (1.0 CTS RU)

Registration for E4 Chicago is available at www.e4experience.com

And check out this Rants & rAVes with Greg O’Rourke: