Control4 Corporation is opening of 140 Control4 Certified Showrooms at Control4 Authorized Dealer locations across the U.S., Canada, UK, China, and Australia. Consumers in cities around the world can find a Certified Showroom location here and register to attend a local #C4Yourself Day event. The Control4 Certified Showroom program is designed to direct homeowners, architects, and designers in the market for smart […]

Today’s AV system professionals face a unique set of challenges posed by integrated audio, video and lighting systems combined with an expanding range of networking protocols and rapid advances in both hardware and software. To help designers and installers meet these challenges, Allen & Heath veteran audio installation expert Martijn Verkerk will present a special training […]

InfoComm 2018 will bring back Center Stage to the trade show floor, June 6-8 in Las Vegas. The Center Stage sessions will explore how to increase audience engagement through personalized and immersive experiences by way of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), wearable technology, human-centered user interfaces and more. Leading thinkers and practitioners from the fields of […]

CEDIA announced today that it has purchased the popular Technology & Business Summit series of regional events for the home technology industry from Clarity AV International / Integrator Network. This was a brilliant move on CEDIA’s part as they needed an “event” of sorts where their members could network outside of the Expo itself — which was sold to Emerald Expositions […]

Crestron today announced that for the first time in 18 years the program has expanded to include the top design engineers in the industry. Proper system design and planning have become crucial in the successful deployment of enterprise AV technology solutions. To address this need, Crestron Technical Institute is now offering a new certification program, Master Technology Architect (MTA). […]

NEC Solutions Showcase returns 16-17 May 2018, with NEC Display Solutions presenting the latest in visual technology in collaboration with its solutions partners. Visitors from the AV and digital signage community will gather in London WC1 to enjoy a compelling visual experience and rich networking scene. NEC offers all the major display technologies — LCD, LED and projection, making the NEC […]

ATEN Technology, Inc will join Almo Professional A/V, a professional audio visual (AV) distributor with global reach, to give resellers, integrators and consultants the opportunity to learn how to create powerful integrated AV experiences during the E4 AV Tour in Washington, D.C. on March 6, and Dallas, Tex. on April 24. At both events, ATEN will provide live and static demos of its Pro AV […]

With less than two weeks to go, Almo ProAV, in partnership with AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, is putting the final touches on its first E4 AV Tour of the year, taking place on March 6 in Washington, D.C. The E4 experience includes all new sessions, including a new keynote and end note, along with the most new products ever […]

AVIXA has announced the agenda for its new Integrated Life program at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas. Taking place June 5 at the Westgate Las Vegas, this one-day thought-leadership event will feature interactive panel discussions and presentations focused on the crossover opportunities between the commercial and residential audiovisual markets. The program sessions will cover topics […]

‘Solve their technology pain, then introduce them to a technology strategy.’ That should be the mantra for consultants, systems integrators, and manufacturers selling to the church market. The House of Worship (HOW) market is not without strategy. In fact, they’re some of the most focused organizations around when it comes to their strategic purpose. However, they […]

ClearOne today announced plans to host up to 175 regional and online training events in 2018 as the company continues its roll out of new conferencing, collaboration and streaming solutions, according to ClearOne Head of Training Ron Lynch, CTS. “ClearOne offers the industry’s most comprehensive range of conferencing, collaboration and streaming solutions and the training we offer has […]

At Integrated Systems Europe 2018 (Amsterdam, Feb. 6-9) the SDVoE Alliance will present a comprehensive program of education and training sessions focusing on Ethernet as the transport for AV signals in professional AV environments and the ecosystem around the SDVoE platform which allows software to define AV applications. “Education is a primary mission of the SDVoE Alliance and […]

Systems integrators are encouraged to apply at no cost for NSCA’s 2018 Excellence in Business Awards. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 17, 2018. Winners will receive recognition throughout the year in various NSCA and industry publications, as well as reduced admission to NSCA’s 20th annual Business & Leadership Conference ($999 as opposed to $1,499).Companies with solid […]

Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world’s largest international trade show and educational conference dedicated to digital displays, interactive technology and digital communications networks, announced today that it will debut Emerging Tech Talks at DSE 2018. These will be presented as 45-minute sessions in a special on-floor theater dedicated to emerging technologies and will include topics such as: The Role of AI, Machine […]

Integrated Systems Europe 2018 will see the premier of a range of new show initiatives designed to make the fifteenth edition of the world’s largest AV and systems integration show the most compelling so far. Some of the ISE 2018 debuts include: Launching on the day before ISE 2018 opens its doors, the TIDE (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.) conference, produced by AVIXA, is […]

The Smart Building Conference is returning to Integrated Systems Europe on the 5 Feb. Whether your interest is Smart Building, Smart Office or Smart Home, the Smart Building Conference at ISE 2018 will guide you through the digital transformation of our industries. This year’s theme is From Smart Building to Smart City, as Conference Chairman Bob Snyder explains, “As […]

“’twas the night before Christmas, and all through the shop not an order is stirring so let’s get out the mop…” Yes, the holidays are upon us again. And with the exception of holiday parties and events, many of us can find ourselves looking for things to do. Having spent a few years working in […]

CEDIA has announced that it will host a certification roadshow throughout the month of December. The six events, which will include the ESC-T certification review, ESC-T certification exam and an emerging trends talk, are part of CEDIA’s ongoing effort to make certification more accessible. “Earlier this year we announced that CEDIA Certification Exams are now available through the Kryterion testing […]

AVIXA announced that Daan Roosegaarde, an internationally acclaimed creative thinker and founder of Studio Roosegaarde, which develops projects that explore the relationship between people, technology and space, will keynote the TIDE conference at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018. Set for Feb. 5 at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, the day before the ISE show floor opens, TIDE (Technology. Innovation. Design. Experience.) explores the creative forces […]

The VR Days Europe festival, which took place in Amsterdam on 25-27 October, exceeded all expectations with record attendance and participation from speakers, attendees and exhibitors. The three-day event explored the latest Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality content, technology and production techniques being used in entertainment and enterprise businesses –  including those closely aligned with AV. Integrated Systems Events, producers of the Integrated […]

At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018, Feb. 6-9 at the RAI Amsterdam, AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, will present a comprehensive professional development program, featuring a variety of education sessions, partner conferences and free FlashTrack sessions. ISE is a joint venture between AVIXA and CEDIA, the two leading industry associations for the global audiovisual industry. In 2017, the fast-growing […]

Epson today announced it will host its annual series of Epson Integrator Certification (EIC) Expos beginning Nov. 1. In addition, this year Epson is launching a new end-user initiative called “EPSON Education & Enterprise: AV & Beyond,” designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to experience business products in a casual showcase setting. Now in its eighth year, the EIC training takes […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Leyard Planar has kicked off its 2nd Annual Video Wallapalooza road show – a 12-city tour showcasing the latest Leyard and Planar products, most of which were launched at this year’s InfoComm. If you weren’t able to make it to InfoComm 2017 or to the Leyard Planar booth, this roadshow […]

AV insiders only have until this Friday (October 13th) to save $500 off the AV Executive Conference (AVEC), taking place Nov. 8-10 at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. AVEC gathers 150 executives and strategists from top pro-AV integration firms, together with authorities on management and business development, for a dynamic conference experience. At AVEC, attendees […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Almo Professional A/V, a North American professional audio visual distributor with global reach, is making one final stop on the fall 2017 E4 AV Tour to Irvine, California, on Oct. 3. Watch a video interview where rAVe founder Gary Kayye talks to Almo Pro A/V’s Sam Taylor about Almo services […]

Almo Pro A/V today announced details for the fall 2017 E4 AV Tour, which travels to New York on Sept. 19 and Irvine, California, on Oct. 3. Registration for both events is currently open. The E4 program offers AV professionals a full day of educational sessions worth InfoComm CTS Renewal Units (RUs) as well as exclusive access to the newest AV products and […]

The second annual Pivot to Profit event, hosted by NSCA, PSA Security and SYNNEX, is attracting big names in technology. These companies want to teach integrators how to “pivot” to take advantage of new revenue opportunities Pivot to Profit will take place on Sept. 28-29, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Chicago O’Hare. Keynote speaker James […]

Biamp Systems has announced multiple education sessions at Integrate 2017. The InfoComm FlashTrack sessions and Seminars will take place Aug. 29-31 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre in Australia.Biamp Integrate 2017 InfoComm FlashTrack sessions include: Explore the Floor — Aug. 29, 10:30 – 11:00 and Aug. 30, 10:30 – 11:00 L. William Nattress III, CTS-D, CTS-I, director of channel […]

Backed by a 12-year track record of successful shows in Beijing, InfoCommAsia Pte Ltd, China’s leading organizer of tradeshows for the professional audiovisual (pro-AV) and experiential communications technologies industries, is launching a second InfoComm China show in Chengdu, Western China. Slated to run from 11-13 September 2018, Chengdu InfoComm China will offer participating exhibitors, businesses and manufacturers new opportunities to tap into the […]

For the first time in several years, I was able to attend InfoComm. Before attending the show however, I was fortunate enough to be a speaker at UBTech. UBTech is a trade show/conference about IT and AV in higher education. CCUMC, which I wrote about back in November of this year, worked with UBTech as […]

Barco is teaming up with AV industry visionary and rAVe Pubs founder Gary Kayye to support his popular session “4K: No Myths, No Exaggerations – just the Facts,” providing its latest entry into the large venue projector category: the UDX-4K32 laser phosphor projecto. This popular presentation has been a fixture on the Almo E4 AV Tour spanning the nation and is […]

Digital Signage Summit Europe will offer market intelligence, networking opportunities and product showcasing when it takes place at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center München on 5-6 July. The conference theme is Digital Signage at the Crossroads – New Technology, Changing Demand and Market Consolidation, with specific focus on the evolutionary role of Digital Signage in a business and […]