Audiovisual | Media | Technology | Service
Gary Jesch

AV Specialist, WideWorld Video

ISW is a AV/IT Design and Engineering company focused on enhancing experiences through technology.  We are passionate audiovisual professionals and we lead with a software and IP focused approach to creating and design.
ABOUT MARKEY’S Markey’s is a 100% employee-owned, full-service national event technology company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with offices in 11 states and Washington D.C. Founded in 1959, Markey’s has grown with the technology industry and is proud to provide leading-edge production and equipment for all aspects of live events including event management, technical production, creative services, equipment rental, technical support, and consultation. Markey’s offers solutions to fit a wide array of budgets for in-person, hybrid, or virtual event needs and is consistently lauded for outstanding customer service, high-quality inventory, and skilled technical professionals. For more information, visit www.markeys.com.
Jennifer Smith

Sr. Director Brand & Partner Marketing, QSC

Parag Kothari, CTS

Founder, Principal Consultant, Reson8 Consulting

Performance-driven professional offering over 17 years of insightful experience, building on a strong foundation in AV systems and workplace transformation strategy, I work hands-on with clients to design, implement, and optimize technology that drives collaboration, innovation, and productivity in the modern workplace.
At Audio Visual Centre (AVC), we are specialists in providing comprehensive, end-to-end audio visual solutions. We handle everything from the initial design and supply of equipment to full installation and ongoing technical support. Our goal is to provide a complete, "turnkey" solution so you don't have to worry about the technical details. Our services include: AV System Design & Integration: We work with you to design a custom AV solution that fits your specific needs, whether for a single boardroom, a large conference hall, or an entire building. Video Conferencing Solutions: We provide and install advanced video conferencing systems from leading brands like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Poly, and Logitech to ensure seamless and reliable communication. High-Impact Displays: We supply and install a wide range of visual products, including projectors, projection screens, large-format LED displays, and video walls for control rooms, digital signage, and events. Professional Audio & Control Systems: Our services also cover the supply and installation of high-quality sound systems, microphones, and automated control systems to simplify the management of all your AV equipment. We also offer after-sales support through on-site servicing, maintenance contracts, and service level agreements to ensure your systems perform flawlessly for their entire lifespan. We are dedicated to providing expert advice and service from start to finish.
Nikita Patel

Marketing Co-ordinator, Catech Systems

Marketing professional at CaTECH Systems, where we help organizations transform their spaces with smart AV, network and IT solutions. I share updates, insights, and success stories from our team’s work across North America. Always happy to connect and chat about what’s next in AV technology! For more information log on to: www.catech-systems.com 
Reson8 helps organisations turn workplace technology into real solutions that make work simpler and more productive for everyone. Our perspective is simple:  Productivity, creativity, and connection don’t happen by accident. They're built in spaces where the technology truly resonates, supporting the people within. At Reson8, we bring together: - Deep regional roots: Decades of hands-on experience delivering solutions across GCC & APAC. - Global standards: Proven know-how from Fortune 500, government, and iconic cultural projects, delivering at the highest level, every time. - Human-first design: We believe “smart” means intuitive so your spaces support focus, collaboration, and wellbeing. - Trusted partnership: We guide you from vision to execution and beyond, ensuring your technology delivers value every day. Our mission:  To help organizations across create workplaces, venues, and environments where technology disappears and human experience shines. Whether you’re shaping a new headquarters, upgrading a facility, or building a world-class destination, Reson8 is here to help you realize your vision. 💡 Key Focus Areas: - Audiovisual systems consulting and integration - Hybrid work and collaboration strategies - Workplace technology planning and transformation - User experience led technology deployments - Project advisory, development, management, and supervision
GALA STAGE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS GALA is an ambitious supplier of stage equipment and smart arena technology in both domestic and international projects. Our company provides professional services to Culture Centers, Theaters, Operas, Congress Centers, Conference Halls, Auditoriums, Cinemas, and Multi-Purpose Halls. Gala Stage Mechanical Systems offers its full capabilities to customers from planning to installation phases of projects, supporting with continuous system maintenance in both public and private sectors. OUR SERVICE POLICY Gala Stage not only aims to bring innovative concepts to the international market but also adopts this as a principle and supports all the work it has done and will do with technical solutions. The main principles of the company's success and performance can be summarized as follows: • Innovative Solutions • Quality and Durability • Superior Security Systems • Error-Free Operations, Flawless Craftsmanship • Noise and Sound Optimization • Customized Services OUR QUALITY UNDERSTANDING Gala Stage Mechanical Systems has dedicated its strong engineering team and ISO 9001 product quality as a guarantee of customer satisfaction within the framework of quality management. In the future, as Gala Stage Mechanical Systems Engineering Architecture Construction Group, it will enhance all its capabilities for more customer satisfaction guarantees for effective quality management and will also operate according to the demands of leading international companies.
Mike Ross

Director / Creative Technologist, Blue Alchemy Labs

Mike's illustrious career as a multi-award-winning Creative Technical Director is marked by his profound expertise in designing and executing large-scale fixed installations and live event projects that consistently redefine the frontiers of technology and innovation.   Over the span of more than two decades, Mike has meticulously honed his craft, amassing invaluable experience across a diverse range of industries, including live events, automotive exhibitions, financial expos, museums, science centres, and themed entertainment attractions. His ability to seamlessly adapt to these varied domains is a testament to his versatility and technical acumen.   Mike's extensive portfolio is an impressive showcase of his technical prowess, featuring a broad spectrum of projects, from intricately detailed small-scale endeavours to grand, technologically advanced installations. Collaborating with eminent institutions and corporate giants such as The Sphere – Las Vegas, Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, The Smithsonian Institute, The Adler Planetarium, The American Museum of Natural History, Apple, Barclays, Coca-Cola, Nike, Farah Leisure, Hyundai, Cedar Fair, Changi Airport Group, Merlin Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and the BBC highlights the depth and technical diversity of his skill set.   What truly distinguishes Mike is his exceptional proficiency in merging creative artistry with cutting-edge technology. This intricate fusion is often overlooked in the industry, but it forms the cornerstone of his specialized skill set. Whether he's developing immersive environments that seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, interactive displays, and sensory experiences to educate and entertain or orchestrating intricate technical collaborations between creative and engineering teams, Mike consistently delivers projects that not only meet the highest technical standards but also captivate and engage audiences with unprecedented technical precision.   Mike's journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences and technical innovation. His visionary approach, complemented by his exceptional grasp of complex technical intricacies, has firmly established him as a luminary in the realm of creative and technical direction, setting new industry benchmarks and inspiring others to embrace the intricacies of technology and innovation.  
Connor Doherty

Multimedia Technician, Waveguide LLC - Pfizer Contractor

Connor Doherty is a Multimedia Technician with Waveguide LLC supporting Pfizer’s Bothell campus. A graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, he began his career in higher education, where he supported more than 300 classrooms and contributed to large-scale AV design and support projects. Connor holds certifications from Extron, Biamp, Crestron, and Dante, and is currently preparing for his AVIXA CTS. He is also an active member of AVIXA’s Rising Professionals and Technology Managers Councils, passionate about bridging AV and IT to create reliable, user-friendly technology experiences.
Established in 2009, Corsair Solutions imports and distributes professional and commercial audio visual equipment. Corsair Solutions uses a channel-only strategy, and is a trusted partner of audio visual system integrators and professional video equipment resellers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Co-directors Mark Lampard and Brad Morton together have over 30 years experience in the AV industry, working in manufacturer level roles at industry heavyweights such as Pioneer, Grass Valley and Canopus and with local distributors Lako Pacific and New Magic. It is with this wealth of experience and expertise that they decided to go into business together. At Corsair Solutions we believe that a distributor is not just a place where you order your equipment from, it must also be a trusted partner throughout the entire pre-sale, delivery and post-sale processes in order to provide our customers and end-users with the best overall support and experience. Corsair Solutions represents the following manufacturers: – Audinate (Dante) – Lumens Digital Optics – Livestream Studio Turnkey Appliances – Magewell – Marshall Broadcast & Pro Av – Miri Technologies – Metus Technologies – Netgear ProAV Switches – Newnex USB Solutions – tvONE – Visionary Solutions – Wowza Media Systems
Chris White

Owner, Produced By Chris, LLC

Tyler Burg

Video Project Technologist, University of Michigan - Information and Technology Services

Sadık Tıltak

Project Manager, ATEMPO

Analytical and results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale projects and on-site implementations in Control & Automation, Low-Current Systems, and AV technologies. Passionate about smart building and smart home solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. Strong background in physics and computer science, enabling structured problem-solving and innovative system integration.
Douglas Hoag

Pincipal Consultant, DCH Technology Consulting

I’m Douglas Hoag, Principal Consultant and owner of DCH Technology Consulting, based in Chicago, IL. With more than 15 years in the audiovisual industry, I specialize in consulting, design, and owner’s representative services for complex built environments. My work spans courtrooms, council chambers, emergency operations centers, police stations, and corporate experience spaces, where technology must seamlessly support both in-person and hybrid collaboration. At DCH Technology Consulting, I take a human-centered design approach—balancing AVIXA, SMPTE, AES, ANSI, and AIA best practices with real-world workflows. My background includes global technology standardization efforts with Fortune 500 clients as well as civic projects requiring coordination between state and county stakeholders. I focus on creating cohesive, intuitive systems that support transparency, equitable conferencing, and future-ready infrastructure through solutions like AVoverIP, broadcast integration, and smart workflow design. I’m passionate about helping architects, owners, and technology teams bring their vision to life with audiovisual systems that feel intentional, intuitive, and built to last.
For more than 45 years, Matrox Video has been a global leader in video technology, delivering best-in-class hardware, software, APIs, and SDKs that drive innovation across live production, control rooms, and live event environments. With one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios—including ultra-low latency encoders and decoders, KVM extenders, IP video gateways, converters, and advanced video wall solutions—our products empower OEMs, system integrators, and end users worldwide. Supporting open standards like IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110, and offering robust codec support including H.264 and H.265, Matrox Video ensures seamless integration, future-ready scalability, and pristine image quality across AV over IP, AV/IT, and broadcast workflows. Trusted for their reliability, interoperability, and ultra-low latency performance, our solutions enable professionals to deliver impactful content and meet evolving demands with confidence. With global reach and industry-leading support, Matrox Video is here to help you power today’s workflows and prepare for tomorrow’s possibilities.