Oladipupo Salako

CEO, Derive Communications Systems & Engr Ltd
Marc Rémond

Partner, Strategic Pathways

A seasoned technology strategist and business leader, Marc A. Rémond helps companies navigate the market complexities to unlock sustainable growth.  As the Founder of Strategic Pathways, he serves as a Strategic Compass for senior executives, guiding them on a collaborative route to market leadership through four integrated disciplines: 1. Channel Ecosystem Orchestration 2. High-Performance Sales Enablement 3. Strategic Value Proposition Design 4. Purposeful AI Transformation. His credibility is rooted in a career of delivering tangible results.  Leadership Excellence As President of Asia Pacific at Kramer Electronics, he didn't just grow the region; he transformed it into the company's top global market for three consecutive years, achieving consistent double-digit revenue growth by pioneering AV/IT convergence and building high-performance channel programs. His leadership experience also includes senior sales and marketing roles at industry leaders such as Barco, Poly (HP), and Alcatel-Lucent (Nokia). Innovation Pioneer A recognized thought leader and entrepreneur at heart, Marc has consistently operated at the forefront of industry transformation. In 2016, he launched Asia Pacific's first agnostic Smart Collaboration platform, anticipating the hybrid work revolution years before the COVID Pandemic. Global Executive Today, through Strategic Pathways, Marc synthesizes this extensive experience. His culturally attuned, results-driven approach is built on a unique global perspective: a French-born Singapore citizen who has worked in the USA and China, speaks multiple languages, and has over 25 years of on-the-ground experience.  Industry Authority Marc A. REMOND has contributed to numerous technology publications and spoken at global conferences on Digital Transformation, IoT, Collaboration, AV/IT Convergence. He is also an active AVIXA Xchange Advocate and an Affiliated Partner of NΞXXT, a community-driven movement designed to help businesses make sense of Artificial Intelligence. LinkedIn Profile Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcalexremond/ Website Visit: https://strategicpathways.asia
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.   Intel Computing Kiosks More ATM Customers Intelligent Vending For more info contact Kathy Media Player Software Download Free Application Examples Reference Customers Sitekiosk Kiosks & Embedded Kiosk terminals Industrial PCs Paging Technology For more info contact Zahdan Kiosk Manufacturer and Design Olea Kiosks Olea Kiosks March 2025 HYPERMODULAR™ Custom Kiosk For more contact Frank Gold Sponsors Pyramid Computer – Kiosks Olea Kiosks – Kiosks Nanonation Software TPGi Screen Reader KIOSK Information Systems Kiosk Group Tablets 22Miles Digital Signage Intel Kiosk LG Business Solutions Peerless-AV Kiosks Acquire Digital Software Ingenico Payment Advanced Kiosks Entropy Cabinet Solutions Dolphin ADA ImageHolders Kiosks REDYREF Kiosks Alpine Kiosk ACRELEC America EasyPay Systems – bill payment Crane CPI SKG Manufacturing KT Group meldCX  Giada Digital Signage Urway Holdings NZ Technologies Inc. Innovative Technology  Full List
Travis Williams

Director of Engineering, Insane Impact

Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I

ELV Project Manager, IMAR Trading and Contracting

With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field