Parag Kothari, CTS (He/Him)

Founder, Principal Consultant, Reson8 Consulting
Patrick Angielczyk

A/V Technologist, Mohawk College

Antonio Vaca

Project Manager, Dextra Electronics Mexico

I´ve been in this industry since 2002, I graduated from electronics engineering while working as AV designer, after a while I realized that there were many things I couldn´t understand about sound that I was passionated about so I decided to do masters on sound and vibration in Sweden, during all these time had the chance to design and be responsible for relevant projects like Panamerican games athletic stadium, soccer stadiums, arenas, concert halls and many other of all kind
Eduardo Andres Travi

Product Manager - Video | Collaboration | Signage | Control Rooms, Footprint Global

AVLosopher & AVIator | Lateral Thinking hardwired | Happy to help attitude | Full-time Technologist. Still learning. Preventa, diseño, implementación y soporte de tecnologías de comunicación audiovisual de uso corporativo y educativo. Mas de 20 años de experiencia en tecnologías de comunicación audiovisual, colaboración, signage, control room. Pasión por lograr la felicidad del cliente, que es la satisfacción manifiesta en una relación de confianza y venta consultiva recurrente. Las mejores soluciones son aquellas que consideran la historia completa en lugar de solo una pequeña imagen. UCC, Colaboración, Cartelería Digital, DOOH, pantallas LED, Videowalls, AVoIP.
Virginia Molina

Gerente de Marketing y Relaciones Globales | Embajadora de AVIXA Xchange | Embajadora de SAVe, Proyecciones Digitales - GPA Argentina y Uruguay

¡Hola a todos! Estoy encantada de ser parte de esta comunidad. Soy Virginia, Gerente de Marketing y Relaciones Globales en Proyecciones Digitales – GPA Argentina y Uruguay. Con 13 años de experiencia en la industria AV, me apasiona la innovación, el arte y todo lo que impulsa nuevas formas de crear y conectar. A lo largo de mi carrera, he buscado integrar la interculturalidad y la sustentabilidad en cada proyecto, porque creo que solo con una mirada consciente y diversa es posible generar un impacto real y duradero.
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.
Eduard Gonzalez

Product Manager , EXPEX

Camila Chavarri

Embajadora Avixa XChange | Head of Marketing , Newtech Group

Hi everyone! i´m very happy to be part of this community! I´m Camila, Head of Marketing at Newtech. I´ve been part of this profession for 10 years, going through different industries and now I have been in the AV industry for 4 years and counting! I am very excited about all the innovation and constant evolution that this field brings. It is quite a challenge for us marketers. I would love to hear more from everyone at Avixa Xchange. Let's get in touch!
Angel Barco

General Manager, BRCO

Ingeniero Empresarial con especialización en centros de control. Actualmente lidero BRCO como Gerente General y también dirijo Control Rooms Academy. Mi pasión por la innovación y la excelencia en el diseño y la gestión de operaciones críticas me ha llevado a contribuir activamente en la comunidad global como Embajador de Avixa Xchange y SAVe. Con una trayectoria dedicada a la mejora de la eficiencia operativa y la implementación de tecnologías avanzadas, me especializo en optimizar los entornos de trabajo de los centros de control para mejorar la toma de decisiones y la gestión de crisis. A través de BRCO y Control Rooms Academy, me comprometo a desarrollar soluciones que no solo atiendan las necesidades actuales de seguridad y monitoreo, sino que también preparen a las organizaciones para los desafíos futuros. Invito a profesionales y organizaciones interesadas en elevar sus capacidades de monitoreo y respuesta a conectarse conmigo para explorar cómo podemos alcanzar nuevos niveles de excelencia operativa juntos.
Cesar Rodriguez

Director Nacional de Innovación Tecnológica, Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina

Ingeniero de sonido de la Universidad de San Buenaventura, músico artista con tarjeta profesional del Ministerio de Educación, Especialista en Informática Educativa de la Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Máster en Producción Audiovisual de EuroInnova, Certificado en competencias digitales, Certificado como programador de diseños audiovisuales con KRAMER Institute, Cursos de tecnología audiovisual con AVIXA, Diplomados en gerencia del servicio, pedagogía, cursos en programación, entre otros. Se ha desempeñado por más de quince años en el sector Audiovisual con una mirada de innovación tecnológica en la educación generando diseños audiovisuales disruptivos que van desde la Infraestructura audiovisual, contenidos en realidades extendidas, asesorías en innovación para creación de ecosistemas digitales de aprendizaje, entre otros. César Andrés ingreso a la Universidad del Área Andina el 6 de Julio de 2010 en el cargo de Auxiliar de audiovisuales, desde el año 2011 creo una matriz de medición de uso de recursos audiovisuales con el fin de tener información técnica para análisis y toma de decisiones que impactarían más delante de manera positiva en Areandina. En el año 2016 con apoyo de las Directivas creo la Coordinación de recursos educativos audiovisuales y para 2019 se convierte en Coordinación nacional con el fin de impactar en los proyectos estratégicos con una mirada nacional. En el año de 2020 con apoyo de las Directivas logra crear la Subdirección Nacional de Recursos educativos y para 2021 se crea el Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación con el cargo de subdirector Nacional de Innovación Tecnológica en la educación. César Andrés se ha caracterizado por ser un líder que promueve proyectos estratégicos de innovación tecnológica que aporten en la educación con una mirada de trabajo en equipo con todos los colaboradores del CEITA; dentro de los logros más destacados están Los Atriles Inalámbricos en el año 2016. Migración de la infraestructura audiovisual a nuevas tecnologías desde 2011 hasta la fecha. Posicionamiento de la infraestructura tecnológica audiovisual en Areandina como referente de varias universidades siguiendo los estándares de calidad de AVIXA que es la entidad y agremiación de estándares de calidad en soluciones audiovisuales a nivel mundial. Consolidar un Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación donde se ha generado el proyecto de Nuevas Tendencias Tecnológicas en la Educación Areandina, donde se han realizado estrategias que aportan a la educación a través de diferentes líneas tecnológicas como realidad virtual, realidad aumentada, diseño de espacios con infraestructura audiovisual de alta tecnología, desarrollo de productos con IA generativa, Impresión 3D en la educación, Diseño de Ciberespacios al alcance de la educación, Diseño de soluciones audiovisuales para los diferentes espacios de Areandina, Programación y desarrollo de aplicaciones que aporten al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje como la pre integración de la Herramienta Coloso, el sistema de gestión centralizado de multimedia Coloso Play, integración de Coloso con Anydesk para el acceso remoto a las aulas de informática, Quioscos interactivos de servicios, Desarrollo de producción audiovisual para eventos con Holografía , Video Mapping, , entre otras técnicas de producción audiovisual. Además, ha sido invitado como Ponente en Edutechnia 2023 como referente sobre el posicionamiento de la infraestructura tecnológica audiovisual e informática como apoyo al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, En el año 2021 invitado como Conferencias encuentro ANUIES-TIC de México en la temática de como la tecnología aporta en la educación, Invitado en el 2022 en el Summit de Lenovo sobre educación como caso de éxito en el proyecto de Realidades Extendidas al alcance de la educación. Ha participado con el Colab del Ministerio de educación siendo referente en temas de innovación tecnológica para la educación. En temas de formación viene aportando en el proyecto de Mooc donde fue creador del Mooc de Producción musical a tu alcance en el 2019, para 2022 fue cocreador del Mooc de Creación de Toures Virtuales 360, Actualmente esta diseñando un nuevo Mooc llamado Metaverso al alcance de la educación y aportando en el Diplomado de Competencias Digitales de la Vicerrectora Nacional Académica de Areandina. Creador del proyecto Grupos Formativos 4.0 que ha sido referente en otras instituciones de educación superior y otras entidades de proyectos tecnológicos, proyecto que se fundamenta en el aporte al Uso y Adopción de las tecnologías audiovisuales e informáticas. Actualmente esta fortaleciendo el Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación con alianzas con otras Instituciones que trabajan en la investigación de nuevas tecnologías que apoyan a la educación y que Areandina sea Embajador de AVIXA como referentes en el proceso de buenas prácticas en el desarrollo de soluciones audiovisuales con estándares de calidad que impactan en pro del mejoramiento del proceso de enseñanza.  
Sara Quarantelli

End customer marketing, Axis Communications

An Italian living in Sweden. I have found my passion in marketing and communication as the perfect path to unify goals and strategies. Lately, I've been focusing on promoting IoT solutions for schools and hospitals, making them aware of the advantages of IP-based device and how they can enhance quality care and student learning experience, beyond general security.
Benedict Onodu. CTS.MBCS

AV Governance. Risk and Compliance (GRC) Consultant, Experian

A CTS with more than 20 years in Pro AV. ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Practitioner -Information Security Officer and Comptia Security ce + certified cybersecurity analyst. I am passionate about mainstreaming and standardising data and information Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) best practices in ProAV.
Giuliana Geronimo

Founder, Streamcolors srl

Giuliana is a freelance journalist, has a background in Project Management and Communication and has a phd in New Technologies for Cultural and Art Institutions. In 2014, she co-founded Streamcolors together with Giacomo Giannella. Streamcolors is a digital art studio specializing in real-time software development and production of interactive solutions, immersive experiences, video, VR and video games for clients around the world, including institutions cultural institutions, corporations, and design and fashion brands. Humans, Arts and Technologies are the key interpretation through which Streamcolors opens the door to finding unique solutions that enhance imagination, knowledge, creativity and interaction.
Fabio Biccari

CMO, Voome - Digital Signage Cloud Platform

Professor of Digital Marketing Strategies & CMO at Voome I am passionate about digital innovation and take pride in sharing this enthusiasm with my students, colleagues, and clients. I believe that passion is essential to thrive in an ecosystem like ours, where innovation and tools evolve rapidly. My journey in this field began in 2005 in the Mobile VAS market, encompassing early mobile games and ringtones. In 2011, I founded my first startup, Meetale, one of Italy’s pioneering digital publishing platforms, which the Italian Unitary Writers Association recognized as the most significant in the country. Following a substantial international experience in a collaborative project between India and Italy, I founded dfarm – Digital Transformation Factory in 2019. This network was created to embed digitalization within company processes and teams. My commitment to education led me to start teaching at the School of Management at LUM University in September 2019, using the Learning by Doing approach. Since 2022, I have served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Voome.
Racheal Aye , CTS

Xchange Advocate EMEA Region / Audio Visual Presales Engineer, Blue crane communications (U) Ltd

About Me I am a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) with a background in Mobile and Satellite Communication Engineering from the International University of East Africa (IUEA). My passion for technology and curiosity led me to the audiovisual industry during the COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, I’ve supported and led AV projects across Uganda, including digital signage, video conferencing, e-learning studios, and public address systems. I’m dedicated to raising awareness of AV technology in East Africa and hold a Google Digital Marketing certification to enhance the promotion of AV solutions in the region through media. Skills and Expertise Design and Proposal Writing: Crafting comprehensive and tailored AV solutions for clients. Project Experience: Expertise in designing AV systems for stadiums, learning environments, boardrooms, and digital signage. Technical Certifications: AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) Dante Certification from Audinate Dante Interests
Mike Ross

Director / Creative Technologist, Blue Alchemy Labs

Mike's illustrious career as a multi-award-winning Creative Technical Director is marked by his profound expertise in designing and executing large-scale fixed installations and live event projects that consistently redefine the frontiers of technology and innovation.   Over the span of more than two decades, Mike has meticulously honed his craft, amassing invaluable experience across a diverse range of industries, including live events, automotive exhibitions, financial expos, museums, science centres, and themed entertainment attractions. His ability to seamlessly adapt to these varied domains is a testament to his versatility and technical acumen.   Mike's extensive portfolio is an impressive showcase of his technical prowess, featuring a broad spectrum of projects, from intricately detailed small-scale endeavours to grand, technologically advanced installations. Collaborating with eminent institutions and corporate giants such as The Sphere – Las Vegas, Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, The Smithsonian Institute, The Adler Planetarium, The American Museum of Natural History, Apple, Barclays, Coca-Cola, Nike, Farah Leisure, Hyundai, Cedar Fair, Changi Airport Group, Merlin Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and the BBC highlights the depth and technical diversity of his skill set.   What truly distinguishes Mike is his exceptional proficiency in merging creative artistry with cutting-edge technology. This intricate fusion is often overlooked in the industry, but it forms the cornerstone of his specialized skill set. Whether he's developing immersive environments that seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, interactive displays, and sensory experiences to educate and entertain or orchestrating intricate technical collaborations between creative and engineering teams, Mike consistently delivers projects that not only meet the highest technical standards but also captivate and engage audiences with unprecedented technical precision.   Mike's journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences and technical innovation. His visionary approach, complemented by his exceptional grasp of complex technical intricacies, has firmly established him as a luminary in the realm of creative and technical direction, setting new industry benchmarks and inspiring others to embrace the intricacies of technology and innovation.  
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
Mohannad Mousa, CTS

Head Of Projects, Maktabi Tech

Powering Projects With Precision AV Delivery | Proud Finalist – AV Awards 2025, AV Professional of the Year
Congwei Chua

Technology Solutions Architect, PTS Consulting

With 14 years of experience in audio-visual system integration, consultancy, and deployment across the Asia-Pacific region, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the region’s unique challenges and opportunities. I’ve had the opportunity to work on large-scale AV and broadcast systems for some of the world’s leading multinational companies, aligning with global standards to support seamless collaboration and productivity across diverse teams and locations. I enjoy crafting practical, user-focused technology solutions, and increasingly draw on AI and emerging tech to improve workflows and outcomes. Outside of work, I teach immersive media as an adjunct lecturer, where I get to share my curiosity and inspire students to explore what’s possible.
David Allara

Managing Director, konnectus

💡 Many organisations have AV technology systems that are difficult to use, frequently breaking, or not aligned with needs. Sound familiar? This leads to frustration and holds people back from performing at their best. I help corporate, government, education sector leaders implement AV technology solutions to facilitate high performance outcomes for their staff and customers. NEED HELP NOW? +61 403 327 323 | david.allara@konnectus.com.au
Lex Evans

Customer Experience Designer, University of Southern California