Explore Diversity & Inclusion at InfoComm 2025
  A compilation of sessions and activities at this year's InfoComm, which highlight and promote diversity and inclusion throughout the AV industry.
  
  TUESDAY, JUNE 10
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9:30-10:30am - Room W307CD 
Legrand AV: Designing for Humans: Creating Inclusive, Comfortable, and Sustainable AV Spaces
Speakers: Jim Spencer, AV Educator - Legrand AV and Alyssa Adnani, Lead Product Manager - Legrand AV
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10-10:30am - Room W315AB 
Bring Audio to Everyone with Modern Technology Driven by AI
Speaker: Andrey Mashutkin, business development manager - DVS - Division Visual Solutions
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2:30-3:30pm - Room W311CD 
Discovering NextLVL Learning: Empowering the Next Generation of A/V and IT Professionals by Elevating Recruitment and Hiring Diversity
Speakers: Gary Albaugh, Treasurer and Board Member - NextLVL Learning, Inc.; George Chacko, Sr. Director of Academic and Classroom Technologies - Pace University; Jennifer Weaver, Vice President - NextLVL Learning
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4-5pm - Room W311CD 
Applying an Understanding of Personality Types to AV Roles, Projects, and Business Relationships
Speakers: Steve Greenblatt, President & Founder - Control Concepts, Inc. and Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations - Control Concepts, Inc.
 
WED-FRI DURING SHOW HOURS
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InfoComm Quiet Space - Room W330C
 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
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1-1:45pm - AVIXA Xchange LIVE (Booth 4761) 
Building the Blueprint: Engineering the Path from STEM Kits to Careers
Speakers: Erica Carroll, Founder - Pro AV Courses; Brittany Greer, Executive Director - Rosie Riveters; George Chacko, Sr. Director of Academic and Classroom Technologies - Pace University
 
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
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10-10:30am - Room W311AB 
Using AI to Automate Announcing, Messaging and Translations
Speaker: Bill Bennett, Product Design & Solutions Manage - ENCO Systems, Inc.
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11am-12pm - Room W311AB 
Enhancing Accessibility and Engagement through Automatic Speech Recognition and Captioning
Speakers: David Maldow, CEO - Let's Do Video; Dr. Jasmine Simmons, Clinical Audiologist and Author - Dr. Jasmine Simmons, LLC; Georgie-Ann Getton, CEO & Founder - GSD Solutions; Mariella Paulino-Peralta, Sr. Advocacy & Social Media Marketing Manager - AudioEye
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11am-12pm - Room W311CD 
Recruiting The Next Generation
Speakers: Michael Lane, Senior Consultant - Design - Waveguide LLC; Matthew Milner, CTS, CEO - RPM A-V Services, Inc; Heidi Garrison, CEO/Co-Founder - RGR Partners
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1-2pm - Room W311AB 
AV/IT Beyond the Equipment (PWI vs HBCU Edition)
Speaker: Kameesha Jones, AV Project Manager - Florida International University
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2:30-3:30pm - Room W311AB 
Accessibility as Priority - Accommodations: Student and Faculty Solutions
Speakers: Todd McMahon, Assistant Director Instructional Resources - University of Central Florida; Monica Rodriguez, Lecturer - University of Central Florida; Donald Pirozzoli, Accessibility Services Coordinator - University of Central Florida
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3-3:45pm - AVIXA Xchange LIVE (Booth 4761) 
Toolbox Talks - Tools for Mental Health and Wellness
Speakers: Hannah D'Amico, International Representative - IATSE and Patricia White, Director of Education and Training - IATSE
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
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9:30-10:15am - Technology Innovation Stage (Booth 2461) 
Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being
Keynote Speaker: Kay Sargent, Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors - HOK
Speaker: Jenn Steinhardt, Design Engineer - AVI-SPL
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10:45-11:45am - AVIXA Member Lounge (Booth 4781)
Diversity Council Meet-up & Book Signing with Kay Sargent
Refreshments and light snacks provided
 
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