Higher Ed AV aims to be the true voice of the customer, bringing the latest news and insights directly from those who serve in the trenches.

Rob has worked in high tech for four decades, establishing himself as a veritable veteran of the moving image. He has spent time in engineering, sales and marketing, in positions spanning the content-creation, distribution, and transmission industries and more recently AV. Previously, he was an active member of the International Association of Broadcast Manufacturers, serving on its technical sub-committee as well as presenting technical sessions for the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers in London (including 'resettlement' courses for those leaving the UK military) , the Control Room Summit and AV Broadcast Summit  - both in Europe and for Infocomm University in Dubai and the US. His education includes a CTS. He also has degrees in Information and Communication Technologies (BSc) and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BSc). Additionally, he complemented this with a Chartered Institute of Marketing post-graduate diploma.   He has been with Matrox Video for 20 years over which time has been associated with many projects, large and small – national and international. His current remit is the furtherance of strategic partnerships - both technological and organizational. He is particularly involved with the new IPMX open standard - the AV focussed extension to ST2110. Rob is held in high regard internationally for his technology training sessions and was recognised by Infocomm in 2016 as a ‘distinguished talent’ in the industry.

Analytix AV Solutions offer immediate access to top-notch AV expertise in engineering, CAD, BIM and Programming work, to ensure your AV projects are world-class and delivered on time. Our professionals have a deep understanding of current industry best practices, and their hands-on experience brings unmatched reliability to all our services. Trust us to help you elevate your business with cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer experience. SERVICES Audio Visual CAD Engineering BIM Programming Electronics Security System (ESS) CAD BIM

Krystals Cables India Private Limited is an Audio/Video cable manufacturing company. Our brand Suntrack was founded by Mr. Surinder Mohan in the year 1980 & since then we have been serving the industry with consistent quality of Cables.  Krystals strongly believes in research and dynamic product development as the only key to delight end users. A purpose-built Factory in an ever growing and vibrant industrial township of IMT Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana. Spread over 2,100 sq. yards and more than 20,000 sq. feet of production area. Complete with the most advanced manufacturing facilities for Cables, Connectors, Interconnects, Trusses, Stage etc. In order to deliver consistent quality, a lot of effort has been done in both forward and backward integration. In house copper drawing and annealing ensures that we use the best and the purest of copper. In-house PVC compounding ensures the best quality and the highest flexibility for our cables. We believe that good design and detailed technicalities are powerful, hard work is essential and exploring the unknown is important. We at Krystals have been constantly investing in the latest machinery to deliver high quality and up to date products.

Smart box is a company that designs, builds, and maintains technology systems for residential, corporate, educational, and hotel projects, among others. Smart Box Ingeniería & Tecnología Nosotros Smart box ofrece servicios de automatización de alta calidad con soluciones integrales a la vanguardia de la tecnología, con nuestro equipo de trabajo nos comprometemos con el servicio para generar relaciones duraderas con nuestros clientes y proveedores, proporcionándoles a sus proyectos tecnologías innovadoras a su medida, con el objeto de incrementar su competitividad, productividad y crear oportunidades de sostenibilidad. Experiencia en proyectos residenciales, educativos, hoteleros, casinos, escenarios deportivos, teatros, auditorios, centros comerciales y tiendas de retail.

Dr. Josiah Way is the Executive Director, Digital Spaces at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), known as a revolutionary visionary and innovator in the audiovisual industry. As the leading educational technology thought leader, Joe was recognized as the 2019 AV Professional of the Year, 2023 AV Living Legend, 2008 Businessman of the Year, and is named to multiple top industry and influencers lists, including the 2024 global Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs, 2024 Who’s Who in America, 2023 Top 50 UC Professionals, and 2019 and 2022 Top 30 Higher Ed IT Leaders lists. He is a highly sought keynote speaker and writer, most acclaimed for his innovative design of the technology standard for hybrid instruction and business development within the higher ed vertical. Joe is the cofounder of the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Higher Ed AV Media, host of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, and writer of the Business of AV monthly column. Dr. Way authored the bestselling book, Producing Worship, and is a regular contributor to multiple leading AV-industry publications, while also serving on numerous corporate and higher education advisory boards. Joe has over 30 years’ experience in education, technical production and the arts, and organizational leadership and management. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, ABC and PBS Television, Yahoo News, and consulted for high profile organizations like the United Nations, US Department of Education, and over forty Fortune 500’s. In his free time, Joe enjoys cruising the lake on his boat with family and friends, golfing PGA West, and perfecting his Traeger meat-smoking techniques. Oh, and he once won his fantasy football league. Joe is available for speaking engagements, media appearances, and business development consulting.

The Bridge Between people and innovation We passionately deliver interactive and user-friendly Audio-Visual (AV) solutions to elevate experiences of learning, working, and collaborating. It is all about synchronizing AV and Conferencing Technologies to suit a global audience! Our experienced and zealous team is backed by skills and years of hands-on experience in our chosen realm of operation. We pride ourselves on being adept through industry training, certification, implementation, and dedicated customer service – we are the go-to partner to turn your goals into reality! Vanguard technology As a highly integrated team, we have repeatedly met the challenges and expectations of our customers, but we haven’t stopped. We keep abreast with the latest technologies and are mindful of the increasingly avant-garde competition – not just our own but those of our clients too - these approaches remain at the fore of our investment in the latest AV and Conferencing Technologies. Our high-quality solutions result in top results for our clients, which saves them money and time, both in the short and long term. Our deep understanding of current AV and Conferencing technologies enables us to connect them with the comprehensive needs of your organization. With us as your partner, the transition to contemporary AV and Conferencing systems will be seamless, even as you gain from the advice and expertise of our integrators. Extensive Application Range Our AV and Conferencing systems are a smart amalgamation of video, lighting, audio, infrastructure control, expert advice, and customer service – creating all-inclusive and adaptable solutions that are ideally suited to the individual requirements of clients. Our experts ensure that the technologies and systems we offer not only have ‘staying power’ but are versatile enough to adapt and seamlessly integrate with technological advancements. Our team experts also ensure that usability is taken into consideration, such that irrespective of the skill level of the end-users, there would be no challenges in usage, and therefore no frustration. Robust Partnerships We have a strong team of in-house specialists, who work with world-class global OEMs (leaders in their respective realms) complemented by a robust network and solid partnerships with other experts and solution providers. This translates to complete solutions under one roof, with a single point of contact for all your AV and Conferencing needs. We know that AV integration transcends the mundane process of plugging in technology and rather is the distinctive and elevated form of audio-visual communication, and its integration and utilization. Every piece of equipment complements our contemporary AV and Conferencing Technologies. High Level of Professional Customer Service Technology and its integration however advanced can fall prey to glitches and faults, given the myriad variables. This is why our team works untiringly to ensure optimal system support at all times. Our AV engineers, IT support team, and others work cohesively, which is the robust foundation of our unfaltering systems and service. Why Work with Us We know the challenges our clients deal with – the relentless competition that exists in their respective businesses and the need to stand out digitally being high pain points. These are at the fore of our strategies, which thus goad us to provide our clients with the best at all times. Our external solution partners are aligned to our working strategies and processes – enabling smooth operations and ongoing support. Our technologies and solutions are cost-effective since they follow industry developments and standards. We are your go-to partner – standing firm and moving with the ever-evolving technologies, and the new expectations that emerge, thereby enabling current and top-line solutions at all times. Our focus remains on ensuring that the client’s needs are met for state-of-the-art technology, ease of use, adaptability and integration, price point, and longevity – thereby protecting investment.  

Digitale Technologien versetzen alte Branchen in Aufruhr und schaffen neue. Eine Situation, die mindestens ebenso viele Chancen wie Herausforderungen bringt. Sind Sie dafür bereit? Frische Ideen. Nachhaltige Ergebnisse. Sie haben die Vision, wir helfen, sie wahr zu machen. Mit strategischen Technologielösungen, kreativem Denken und einer ganz eigenen Branchenexpertise.  Seit es uns gibt, helfen wir unseren Kunden dabei, Fundamente zu legen für nachhaltigen Erfolg. Das ist eine erfüllende Arbeit. Wir wissen, wir haben unseren Job gut gemacht, wenn andere zu uns kommen und uns um Hilfe bitten. Unser Erfolgsgeheimnis: Den Spaß an der Arbeit, der sich auf Sie überträgt! Wenn Sie Fragen haben oder Unterstützung im AV Bereich benötigen, sind wir der richtige Ansprechpartner für Sie.  Seit nun mehr als 20 Jahren unterstützen wir unsere Kunden und Partner in der Region Bodensee-Oberschwaben langfristig mit passenden Lösungen.

Senior Director of Development for AVIXA in EMEA with over 20 years experience in AV and IT industries. Started off in sound engineering in the late 90s then pursued a career in IT. After working in web development I returned to AV and have not looked back! I do at times pine to work more directly with the amazing technology available today to help create great AV experiences but I do get to see them being shared and celebrated! I look forward to seeing many of those examples on the Xchange!

We are a leading integration company offering services with Audio Visual, IT, Networks, CCTV for your home or commercial needs. We cover all areas of the UK and EU, Plus we have partners that cover the rest of the world. Here at Smarttech we offer bespoke design or installation solutions for all our clients. We can design the systems to meet your requirements and then manage the installation from start to handover. Afterwords we can offer you support with our helpdesk team. We work with some of the best brands in the industry to bring you an immersive and enjoyable AV system to either your home or business. We work with leading brands such as Extron, QSC and Audinate.