Charles Portch

Standards, Practices, Safety & Training, AVWorx® LLC
We’re the Hub for All People and Things AV We are the community for the creative professionals who use technology to create integrated experiences. AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry.
The Industry Group (aka Kiosk Association) comprises various related technology sites and news feeds from kiosks to digital signage to POS and Smart City. Retail Automation and EV Charging are others. Self-service technology (SST) is a type of technology that allows customers to perform various tasks without the assistance of a human. SSTs can bring many benefits to both customers and businesses, including cost savings, improved efficiency, and better customer experience. The Kiosk Association comprises companies involved in self-service, digital signage, digital menus, outdoor technology, kiosks, point-of-sale, smart city, healthcare, telehealth, voice order, thin client, EV charging and retail automation.   Gold Sponsors Pyramid Computer - Kiosks Olea Kiosks - Kiosks Intel Computers Vispero Screen Reader KIOSK Information Systems - Kiosks 22Miles Digital Wayfinding LG Business Kiosks Digital Signage Acquire Digital Software Sitekiosk Software Ingenico Payment imageHOLDERS Kiosks REDYREF Kiosks ACRELEC - QSR Order Drive-Thrus Crane CPI Payment Systems KT Group Kiosks Goldfinger Monitors - Digital Signage Giada Edge AI Mini-PCs more Urway Holdings Conversational AI NZ Technologies Inc. Touchless Tech Innovative Technology - Cash Experts Best Kiosk ODM and OEM Full List Silver MRI — outdoor smart city FEC Kiosks – standard kiosks UCP Unattended Payments payment terminals Datacap Systems, Inc. kiosk payment systems NMI — payment gateway Storm Interfaceassistive tech UST Vision Checkout — Built on AI. Designed for impact. Pantheon Creatives Pte Ltd – AI-powered digital humans panachedigilife.com – AI & IOT solutions BRONZE Tech For All – accessibility consultants Self-Service Networks – gift card software DotInCorp for accessibility and Braille Honeybee Kiosk Advanced Kiosks government Associates WelcomeWare – virtual receptionist Insight Touch touchscreens + kiosks BOCA Systems Ticket & Receipt Printers Kiosk Innovations — custom kiosks Alveni– custom kiosks software SysTech Displays, Inc. — Braille, ATM decals Xtreme Power — kiosk UPS Pyramid Technologies kiosk printers TDS TOUCH Touchscreens AIO computers Actineon - Computers VidaBox Tablets Full List
Jason Anderson

Senior Technology Consultant, True North Consulting Group

Michael Broughton

Sr. Instructional Technology and Support Specialist, Cornell University

Richard Nimtz

Educational Technology Professional, Univ of Notre Dame

Educational Technology Professional in the Office of Information Technology at the University of Notre Dame implementing devices of mass instruction since 1981.
Mark Dunlop

Media Services Manager, University of Aberdeen

Frank Alaimo

Senior Audio Visual Systems Specialist, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Patricia A White

Director of Education and Training, IATSE

Erica Carroll

CEO, CharBett Strategies

Deborah Jones

AV/IT, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

Works for Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London in the Studio Visual and Event IT department.
Christopher Vann

Training Manager, Barco

Christopher Dechter, CTS-D, CTS-I

Manager, Instructional Technology, University of Wyoming

Cecilia Poeck Herrera

Sr. . Manager, Training Delivery, AVIXA

Rodrigo Casassus Coke, CTS

Snr Director of Development - Latinamerica & Caribbean, AVIXA

I developed an AV Rental & Staging Company from the ground up to the 2nd best in sales in Argentina during the 1990s. Worked as independent Technical Director for major corporate shows.  I have worked with projects all across Latin America during the past 30+ years. For the last 17 years, I have had the privilege of being part of ICIA; InfoComm, now AVIXA, helping the development of our industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specialties: Professional Audio Visual Industry in Latin America, Non-Profit Organization, AV Business Development, Technical Direction. Strategic Planning, Product Distribution, and Channel Development.