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.
• +8 years' experience in AV integration and projects, working with the best technology providers worldwide.
• Experience in multinational accounts/ projects as an AV integrator.
• Experience in COC, CCC, NOC, and SOC solutions.
• 3 years of military service as a reserve technical officer in the Egyptian Air Defense Forces.
• Academic background:
- Major: Electronic Engineering
- Minor: Control Engineering
As Co- founder of VirtuWall and ARC Studios, Bahir is a visionary leader at the intersection of architectural technology and digital storytelling. With a "narrative-first" philosophy, he specializes in transforming traditional physical spaces into immersive, high-impact environments that bridge the gap between cutting-edge hardware and emotional content. Through his work, Bahir continues to redefine the boundaries of the AV industry, evolving standard displays into living museums that inspire global audiences and advance the cultural and economic landscape of the Middle East.
Soy una empresaria colombiana con más de 18 años de experiencia liderando proyectos en los sectores de eventos, tecnología audiovisual y sostenibilidad. Fundé De Las Abuelas, una empresa de catering corporativo con enfoque sostenible que atiende eventos en Bogotá y Medellín, y desde hace 5 años hago parte del equipo directivo de Integración AV, integrador audiovisual líder en Colombia y América Latina. Mi enfoque combina estrategia, gestión empresarial, desarrollo de mercados y un profundo compromiso con la educación y el impacto social. Creo firmemente en el poder de la tecnología AV como puente entre las personas, facilitador de aprendizajes y motor de transformación. Soy miembro del Board de SAVe (Sustainability in AV) y parte del Latam Content Advisory Group y del Advisory Sustainability Group de AVIXA desde donde promuevo una industria más inclusiva, profesional y sostenible. Me apasiona conectar personas, construir comunidad y convertir ideas en acciones concretas que generen valor real.
Albert is a well-rounded content marketer. His experience in digital marketing techniques led him to help entrepreneurs to achieve maximum ROI results for their businesses through effective content strategies.
Experienced Engineering Director with nearly 10 years in the audiovisual industry, specializing in AV system design, solution architecture, and project leadership. Proven track record leading pre-sales, engineering, and deployment teams to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions. Certified AVIXA CTS-D, with deep expertise in Audio, Video and Automation systems.
Workplace Technology & Digital Transformation consultant with 15+ years’ experience delivering AV, collaboration, and smart-workspace solutions for enterprise clients. With a background spanning technical design, sales consulting, and client leadership, I help bridge the gap between technology, user experience, and business outcomes.
Lead complex workplace and collaboration programmes for global organisations and focused on the future of work, AI-enabled workplaces, and scalable technology strategy. Passionate about knowledge-sharing, industry standards, and practical innovation.
I am a Ghanaian AV professional with over 10 years of experience as a Broadcast Technician, supported by CDNA and HDNA certifications in Networking Administration. My expertise has been developed primarily through hands-on industry practice, allowing me to understand both technical execution and operational realities within AV and broadcast environments.
I am open to mentorship, collaboration, group discussions, and emerging opportunities within the AV industry. My objective is to continually update my knowledge, pursue formal AV certification, and contribute meaningfully to projects and conversations that advance professional standards across regions.
I am humbled to be part of the AVIXA community and value the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a global network of AV professionals.
Entrepreneur of the AV industry and communication technologies. Enthusiastic and committed to people, in creating companies with a high human sense, passionate about marketing and new forms of digital communication. With more than 27 years of experience, I currently manage Viewhaus, my goal is to lead the company and make it a benchmark in the AV industry in Mexico, as well as being part of the most important AV service provider network around the world. I I volunteer for AVIXA Xchange and I am part of the AVIXA sustainability advisory group, this allows me to endorse my interest and commitment to sustainability, circular economies and the environment.