ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions. Offering integrated KVM, professional AV, SOHO, and intelligent power solutions, ATEN products connect, manage, and optimize AV/IT equipment in corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting and media, and transportation environments. ATEN has 650+ issued international patents and a global R&D team that produces a constant stream of innovative solutions, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of products available worldwide. Headquartered in Taiwan, ATEN International Co., Ltd. has grown to include subsidiaries and regional offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Russia, Turkey, Poland, India, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and Indonesia – with R&D centers in Taiwan, China, and Canada. For more information about ATEN, please visit https://www.aten.com/global/en/

As a world leader in imaging technologies Sony is committed to provide innovative products that connect people in new and different ways. Our flexible and efficient AV solutions integrate easily into existing infrastructures and deliver smarter, more effective communications with superior image quality, to engage and inspire students, colleagues, and customers, no matter where they are. Our large-screen display solutions include BRAVIA 4K HDR Professional Displays and videowalls, 3LCD BrightEra Laser Projectors, Native 4K Pro SXRD Projectors, and Crystal LED Direct-view Modular Display systems, for breathtaking visuals. High-quality remote camera systems include high-quality PTZ, POV and BOX Cameras, and AI-Based Video Analytics with powerful software options create dynamic and cost-effective presentations. Our award-winning Beamforming Ceiling Microphone uses speech reinforcement and recording technologies for stable volume and clear sound. Let us help you transform your communications.

Black Box® is a trusted IT solutions provider delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and world-class consulting services to businesses around the globe. The breadth of our global reach and the depth of our expertise accelerate customer success by bringing people, ideas, and technology together to solve real-world business problems. Our IT infrastructure solutions, services, and products enable secure, flawless connectivity and meaningful collaboration for businesses in every major market sector on six continents.

When I first started in AV, I remember hearing how AV professionals really care about the human experience, not just the tech. And it's true! I love connecting the dots to help people find the AV resources they need, building communities where people come together and being a part of such a vibrant (and welcoming) industry. 

Over 20 years of experience in engineering, product management, and systems architecture, working in the networking, media & entertainment, and AV industries. Led several industry-first enterprise video-over-IP projects. Founded HiCLIFF with a mission to help address the challenges of managing and securing new modern networked AV and media environments.

I'm Tyler Lawrence, the Administrator of Member Engagement Programs here at AVIXA. I work with the AVIXA Councils to support their missions and projects. Please chat with me if you would like more information on our Councils or would like to get involved.

Marketing content at ATEN International for Pro AV, KVM, PDU, and Consumer product lines; American living in Taiwan

ClearOne is a global market leader enabling conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions.ClearOne’s easy-to-use, affordable conferencing, collaboration, and streaming solutions deliver an unequaled user experience with unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability, and scalability.

I have been in the Audio-Visual industry for 20+ years in various sales and marketing roles in both the private and public sectors. My work history includes working with integrators and manufacturers such as Christie Digital, Epson, and currently with QSC. I am passionate about helping women succeed in the industry and have spent the past 6 years working with the AVIXA Women’s Council, a group of professionals committed to supporting and empowering women who work in the technology and AV industry – first as a member, two years ago appointed as co-chair to the Los Angeles/Orange County region, and at the start of 2022, Co-Chair to the council. The council has over a thousand members and 50 groups throughout the world.

Johnson AV is Ontario’s leading provider of audio visual integration services, working almost exclusively in the AV subcontractor market. We are well positioned in Toronto, Canada’s largest corporate sector, and in Ottawa which remains the hub of the federal government.

Up through May 2022, I managed the AV Engineering & Operations team at the University of North Georgia. We maintained multiple campuses of classrooms with control systems in each and we worked with a team of support technicians who handle work on incident management while we handled incident escalations as well as problem management, change management, and request fulfillment (to use the ITIL vernacular).

I now work as a Design Engineer for AVI-SPL, based out of the Atlanta, GA office. I work with the Account Managers to design systems for customers prior to sales, then work with the post sales team once a system is purchased.