As a technology journalist, Megan A. Dutta puts her passion for the audiovisual industry on each and every page, whether print or digital. Dutta is currently the director of emerging markets at LAVNCH and editor-in-chief of LAVNCH [CODE] where she explores new technologies like extended reality (XR), experiential advertising, projection mapping, and more.
I am a client centric AV/IT Technologist / Account Manager working with enterprise clients on a national and global level. With a long career focused on convergence technology, I am passionate about developing great user experiences through development of solving collaboration challenges.
Emerging media/tech strategist, public speaker, and highly organized professional. Established record of exceeding targeted business growth goals. Proven team leader, fostering a collaborative environment, and team building with strong leadership qualities. Team player/collaborator, not averse to doing the work. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Award-winning writer.
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞:
-Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Board Member, Western North America
-Avixa Women's Council Member
𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬:
-Digital Hollywood - Panel Moderator - Women's Health Strategies
-IAAPA - Panelist - Location Based Virtual Reality
-TEA Western Division Board Holiday Event - Remarks
- TEA - Panel Moderator - Get to Know Your Board
-The Doctors network television show - Interview/feature
-KTLA (multiple times) - Interview
-The Best People We Know (podcast) - Interview
-The Women's Eye Radio Show - Interview
-Indie Chicks Magazine - Interview
-ABQ Monthly Magazine - Interview
-Albuquerque Journal (Front Page) - Interview
I have 20+ years experience serving AVIXA's members in various parts of the world mostly focused within the Asia-Pacific region. In my current position I'm responsible for AVIXA's Growth and Industry Support in the region and leading a dedicated team of people that share that goal. If you would like to know how AVIXA can assist you or your business, please make contact.
You may also know her as @NerdyGirlAV. Jenn is an active leader within the AVIXA Diversity Council, serving as chair since 2024. Jenn was also a part of SCN The Nine: Class of 2021 and Class of 2022 Commercial Integrators 40 Under 40. She’s passionate about creating opportunities for incoming folks into the industry and advocating for neurodiversity and mental health awareness.
Her experience in AV ranges from project coordination, rentals, marketing, sales, service, AV consulting, and she currently works as a design engineer with AVI-SPL. Something you may not know about her is that she achieved her BS in Media Arts & Design at James Madison University and her Master's in Sociology at The New School for Social Research.
Where audiovisual tech, business & foodie fascinations converge.
Frank is an IT/AV Evangelist in the AV Industry. Frank strives to bridge the knowledge gap between Tech disciplines. As a self proclaimed "cert junkie" he holds more than 10+ IT/AV Industry certifications, along with an MS in Cyber-Security/Information Assurance and BS in IT Sec.
Frank is active on social media, is a life-long learner and believes in constant self-improvement. He contributes as an SME to AV publications and IT/Cybersecurity podcasts and events. He also hosts ITFactor, an IT - AV - Tech centric podcast on www.avnation.tv
He volunteers with AVIXA currently serving as the Chair of the Diversity Council where he is constantly mentoring and creating opportunities for community development through open communication.
AV, Bacon, sports, and watermelon in no particular order.
Works for Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London in the Studio Visual and Event IT department.