Are you passionate about the AV industry? Do you want to inspire the next generation of AV professionals? We invite you to spend an hour mentoring future AV talent at the AVIXA Foundation Rising Talent Meetup at InfoComm!

Event Details:

• 📍 Location: AVIXA Member Lounge - Booth #4781
• 📅 Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
• ⏰ Time: 9:45 am – 10:45 am EST

Who’s Attending:

• Students and apprentices from:
  • Diverse Media Institute – Minnesota
  • Full Sail University – Florida
  • The Loop Lab – Massachusetts
  • NEXTLVL Learning – New York, Florida
• Professional Speed Mentors from:
  • AVIXA Rising Professionals Council Members
  • HETMA Prism Scholars

Meet Your Hosts:

• 🎤 Alesia Hendley: Multimedia Journalist & Content Creator
• 🎤 Joseph Valerio: Program Director, AVIXA Foundation

The Experience:

Part 1 – Perfect Your Personal Sales Pitch
Kick off with our fast-paced "speed networking" session. In just 3 minutes, line up, introduce yourself, and share three key facts that make you a standout AV professional. Rotate and repeat—it's all about honing those first impressions!

Part 2 – Overcome Career Challenges (aka Peer Champions)
Pair up with industry veterans for a chance to tackle real-world challenges. Spend 3 minutes discussing obstacles in your career journey, and gain insights from seasoned professionals who’ve been there too. After time’s up, apprentices will switch partners to gather more wisdom.

Whether you're an industry mentor or an aspiring AV talent, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your network, share experiences, and cultivate a community dedicated to innovation and success in the AV industry.

Don’t miss out—your future (and theirs) starts here!

For more info and to RSVP, let us know here in the comments or contact us directly.