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.

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

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. Technical leadership spans advanced audiovisual ecosystems including digital signage networks, broadcast and media systems, large-format LED environments, video mapping, PAVA and emergency communication systems, intelligent wayfinding, collaboration spaces, lecture theatres, hospitality technologies, and integrated control platforms. Known for bridging the gap between consultants, architects, operators, and technology vendors to ensure cohesive design delivery and future-ready infrastructure. Strong focus on user experience, operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability across complex facilities. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and AVIXA CTS-D / CTS-I, demonstrating mastery in AV system design, integration, and project governance. Active contributor to the global AV community as an AVIXA Xchange Advocate across the Middle East and GCC. Industry speaker at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2023 & 2025 in Barcelona, Infocomm India Sep 2025, representing Qatar and contributing insights on evolving AV technologies, project delivery practices, and knowledge collaboration within the global AV community. 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

I am an AV Designer with 20+ years’ industry experience having worked in the Audio Visual field since graduating from University. I’m passionate about anything technical. When I’m not at work I can be found hiking up a mountain, keeping fit or training for my next challenge. This year I’ll be climbing up Mount Toubkal in Morocco.

Krishna vardhan (Vardhan) Sr. Project Engineer at Online Instruments (India) Pvt Ltd Talks about #audio, #automation, #audiovisual, #controlsystems, and #videoconferencingTalks about hashtag audio, hashtag automation, hashtag audiovisual, hashtag controlsystems, and hashtag videoconferencing B.E. / electronics & communicatim engineering Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Hello everyone! I am Gibran, and I am the social media manager at AVIXA. I will be chatting with all of you here and sharing insightful topics from the AV industry and the Xchange with the social media world.

• +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

My AV industry have been started since Jul 2018, 7+ years working in this industry are precious and an exciting journey of learning new things and getting to know more people everyday.  Starting with Office Manager for Vega Global (Vietnam) for 5 years, then almost 2 years in DVI Solutions Asia as Operations Manager ; before landing to GVM as Project Manager.  Managing the team in Vietnam; I have gone through many roles from Operations to Procurement, Sales, and Project Management. Taking care of the client inquiry from start to end helped me a lot in gaining knowledge and getting to know many industry peers. I'm enjoyable of doing project and make the design become a user benefits.  Knowledge can be gained in the way you are sharing!

A long-term AV enthusiast and professional, looking to expand knowledge about the Audio-Visual Industry to the next generation.  A Balloon Pilot and Inflation Team Leader for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.