Pedro Retes, CTS-D, CTS-I, ANP

I am a principal consultant and Owner of Audiovisual Consulting Team, LLC (AVCT). We are based in Boston and NYC and provide AV and acoustic consulting services for commercial projects. WBE / DBE Certified! www.avconsultingteam.com 

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.  

Started Journey as Live sound System Engineer For small AV company in 2007. Then join one Dubbing studio and Done Some Movies Dubbing and Music Mixing Till 2008. After 2008 Started working as Freelancer for Audio Jobs as Recording, Dubbing and Mixing engineer for regional language Music and Movies. From 2010 corporate journey Started with Manufacturer of AV Acessories in India. Till 2012 worked as Technical Marketing team Head for the Product developments and Possible solutions for Pro Audio and Video Industry Acessories. After 2013 Started working for Pro Audio Industry Products as BDM for West India. From 2016 Working as Individual Audio, Video and Acoustics Design Consultant for freelance projects across India and in global market.

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!

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.

A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, I'm a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, I produce articles on a myriad of technology topics. I've also worked on virtual reality projects, transforming Romanian folk tales into VR narratives. 

Hi! I help connect people to AV education, standards and more resources from AVIXA. I am an expert in finding resources to help you meet your training and certification prep needs to help you reach your goals.

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

As an architect by training (BS Architecture, Cal Poly SLO) and a collaborative technologist with four decades of practice, I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of AV professionals at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership. I have been active in AVIXA since 1986 and served on the national board from 1993–2000. I am a Fellow of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects. I serve as Director of Digital Experience Design at Clark & Enersen, a 200-person interdisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, where I lead the planning and design of integrated audiovisual and digital experience environments for higher education, healthcare, and research clients. My expertise spans systems design, integrated building technology planning, and strategic business development. I bring an award-winning, B2B design-thinking approach developed through leadership roles with national AEC and technology firms. Across both institutional and consulting roles, I have led marketing and growth strategy, designed future-ready learning and simulation environments, and helped organizations implement AI-powered tools that scale expertise and performance.

I lead AVIXA’s Latin America marketing and communications initiatives and I look forward to making new connections on the Xchange.

I’m part of ADENA Limited, the sales team for AREC in Europe, Africa, CIS, Latam, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Georgia, and Mexico.  With AREC’s all-in-one Media Stations and auto-tracking systems, we help partners deliver robust AV capture/stream/record solutions that are easy to deploy, flexible across use-cases (lecture, meeting, event), and integrate smoothly with the customer’s ecosystem

Marc A. Rémond is the founder of Strategic Pathways, a business advisory firm helping technology leaders design the business operating models required to scale. With 25+ years of sales leadership across AV, UC, and enterprise technology, at Alcatel-Lucent, Polycom, and Barco, among others, he has built go-to-market strategies, channel ecosystems, and AI transformation programmes for global technology companies. He is the creator of the Intelligent Workplace™, the 4W/4D/4C/4P Frameworks, the Strategic Diagnostic Engine, and the Human-AI Intelligence Charter, and the architect of the Synchronised Growth Architecture. He is the author of EVOLVE-OR-DIE.AI: Leading in the Era of Human and AI Intelligence, available on Amazon and Apple Books, and the architect of the Intelligent Leader Programme, a twenty-eight module executive curriculum. He runs two authority brands, an advisory practice, seven content pipelines, and the Intelligent Leader Programme as a single operator. He writes on market expansion, sales execution, market narrative and workplace transformation at strategicpathways.asia and intelligentworkplace.ai. Follow him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/marcalexremond.

¡Hola a todos! Soy Virginia Molina, CEO de Proyecciones Digitales para Argentina y Uruguay. Llevo más de 14 años en la industria audiovisual y tecnológica, acompañando a organizaciones en la creación de entornos de colaboración, comunicación e innovación centrados en las personas. Me apasiona conectar tecnología, estrategia y propósito para generar experiencias con impacto positivo. A lo largo de mi carrera he trabajado promoviendo la sostenibilidad, la diversidad de perspectivas y el intercambio intercultural como motores de innovación, convencida de que los mejores resultados surgen cuando integramos diferentes miradas, experiencias y contextos. Además de mi rol ejecutivo, participo activamente en iniciativas internacionales vinculadas al desarrollo de la industria audiovisual, la sostenibilidad y la inclusión. Me entusiasma formar parte de esta comunidad para aprender, compartir experiencias y construir conexiones significativas con colegas de todo el mundo.

A marketing professional and 20-year AV industry veteran, I am a proud CTS holder and enthusiastic #AVfoodie who is passionate about innovative technologies, design, and all things AV. I look forward to connecting with you here on Xchange and invite you to join me on LinkedIn as well.  To reach me, please message me on LinkedIn, as I am unable to reply to conversations here.