Mike Pedersen (He/Him)

Audiovisual Experience Manager, Iowa State University
Joé Lloyd

Senior Director, Business Development, AVIXA

Joe Way

Executive Director, Digital Spaces, UCLA

I am Joe Way.
Caroline Carter

Technical Delivery Manager, Imperial College London

AVNation™ started in 2011 as a small community of friends having fun and wanting to share their knowledge and experiences working with audio visual technology and the av industry in general. Since our first show AVWeek™ we’ve grown considerably over the years, we’re still a community where everyone is welcome to share ideas, make new friends, and celebrate the AV industry. Most importantly, we’re still having fun. Tim Albright created AVNation for the purpose of bringing high-quality broadcasts (or netcasts) to the AV community. Tim has envisioned building a network of industry professionals who are passionately engaged in furthering the AV industry through education and knowledge. One of the premiere functions of AVNation is to see industry professional provide first-hand knowledge to other professionals across North America and the World. Many of the hosts and people involved with AVNation are industry leaders in various ways. The first AVNation podcast was the initial episode of AVWeek – “The Pilot,” recorded July 29th, 2011. Ever since that first recording, AVNation has continued to grow its show offerings encompassing all aspects of the AV industry through weekly AVWeek episodes, as well as many additional periodic shows. We continue to have a wide variety of guests including industry professionals who work in or own integration firms and corporate industry leaders.
Conference Technologies, Inc.® is a complete solutions provider for audio visual, video, and information technology integration that delivers systems design, engineering, installation, technical support, video conferencing, event solutions and production services.  Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with twenty offices operating nationwide, we serve clients in the corporate, education, healthcare, and government markets, since 1988.   Conference Technologies, Inc.® is proud to hold a General Services Administration (GSA) contract. Contract GS-03F-0124Y Schedule 58 I Categories 58 8, 58-9 Specialties Audio Visual Consulting, System Design and Engineering, Acoustic Design and Analysis, Control Systems Programming, Installation and Integration, Engineering, Video Conferencing, Event Management, Webcasting, Audio Visual Rental, Unified Communications, Telephony, Event Production, Content Creation, Digital Signage, and Projector Mapping CTI
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress.   Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company.   Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.
HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life.
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. Take a peek at what we do:  What Is the AV Industry? AV is the intersection of content, technology, and space. The AV industry is the community of manufacturers and myriad professionals that provide the tools and expertise necessary to convey ideas and enhance communication in virtually every human arena. Audiovisual systems and technologies are the building blocks that create memorable experiences and connect us to our world in every way imaginable. It’s the tremendous sound you hear at a concert, the amazing digital displays you see at a museum, the video conferencing system you use at your office, the projected images you see at your corporate gatherings, the cool stuff in the huddle space that connects your devices to the big display, the technical wizardry that’s used in theme parks to amaze and delight you. That is all part of the AV industry. Are you getting the picture? We’re Part Association, Part Society We’re part association, part society; a mix of professionals from all over the globe who create those cool experiences you have in meetings, classes, and events in offices, airports, museums, sports arenas, theatres, concerts… We’re the Hub for All People and Things AV AVIXA has more than 11,400 members – both companies and professionals. Find out why you belong in this community. Explore membership. [Membership | AVIXA] The Industry Leader for Professional Collaboration, Information, and Community We’re the industry leader when it comes to professional collaboration, information, and community, leading the world with all the necessary resources: AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership. Learn More Dive into topics that interest you on our website: Conferencing and Collaboration Content Production and Streaming Digital Signage Higher Education Sign up to get the latest AV news and inspiration.