Volkan Reis

Systems/Solutions Architect, TAV Technologies
Korbyt helps corporate enterprises and educational leaders create impactful brand and workplace experiences across digital channels and physical locations to engage any audience effectively. The Korbyt Anywhere platform empowers organizations with dynamic, data-driven communication through digital signage, desktop, email, mobile devices, and space management solutions, enabling seamless collaboration across all touchpoints. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Korbyt transforms brand and workplace experience (WEX) with integrated digital signage, workplace communications and workplace management solutions. For more information, visit GoKorbyt.com.  
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
Founded in 1995, Qatar based Techno Q is an industry-leading systems integrator specializing in audio-visual, security, control, fire, lighting, IT, broadcast, and hospitality management system solutions. Techno Q’s system solutions use cost-efficient advanced technology components to provide quality customized system integration services.  The company’s major focus is designing, installing, testing and maintaining integrated system solutions for a wide variety of environments including governmental and educational institutions, health care organisations, and corporate clients such as hotels, retailers, and leading companies in various sectors. With a unique combination of technical knowledge and innovation, Techno Q has undergone considerable growth since its inception in 1995. Specialties Audiovisual, IT, Broadcast, Lighting, Building Controls, Fire & Security Systems - BCFSS, Hospitality Management, Sound system, System integration, Projectors, and Technology
Joey Davis

Managing Editor, AVIXA

Joey Davis is a seasoned content and marketing professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in fast-paced digital media environments. The 2019 Technology Associates of Georgia Marketing Innovator of the Year recipient, he specializes in web content development, marketing strategy, writing, and graphic design. 
Veronica Esbona

Managing Director | Partner, TIG Global PR

Integrated marketing communications professional specializing in the pro AV market. More than 25 years of agency experience working closely with manufacturers, distributors, and systems integrators by employing creative marketing, event management, public relations, and social media strategies that effectively build brands, reach intended audiences, and deliver results.
Coleen Sterns Leith

President, Marketing Matters

Andrew Birklid

Sr. Consultant, Audiovisual, Arup

Edward Czarnecki, CTS-I, CTS-D

Sr. Project Engineer, The AV Industry

Long time AV industry member, lover of tech, and wizard.
Abbe Westerlundh

Sr Product Specialist ImagePROcessing, Barco

Matt Eckstein

Senior Engineer, CENSEO AV+Acoustics

Christopher Vann

Training Manager, Barco

Mathieu Dobbeleir

Director Product Mgmt, BARCO N.V.

George "Red" Fournier Jr. CTS

Founder, Director of Technical Services, Laia Technologies North America

I have worked in AV since the early 1980s in various positions ranging from staging to video production. My responsibilities have included engineering, systems design, technical sales, product development, tech support, project management, customer service, CAD Management, drafting, purchasing, and marketing for A/V Integrators and Manufacturers. In 2015 I founded the AV Gives Back initiative on Twitter. Through the use of the #AVGivesBack hashtag on Twitter and LinkedIn, we help people and companies in the #AVcommunity get the information out about fundraisers, community service events, charity events, natural disaster relief, and more. Our motto is ‘helping others help others.’ https://twitter.com/AVGivesBack In the past, as a CAD Manager, I was responsible for managing successful drafting teams in the high-volume NYC Metro Area. While establishing CAD Standards and Drawing packages for A/V & Digital Signage companies I have also worked with the InfoComm International Standards development team that was working on the J-STD-710: Audio, Video, and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard. As a Social Media Advocate, I am active on Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) helping to get out the company message and project information. I have appeared on industry Podcasts including AVNation’s AV Week, ArchiTech, and EDtech. I have presented online webinars for AVIXA's System Integrators Council on Change Orders, and FSR on AV Infrastructure and HDBaseT technologies. I have been a volunteer firefighter in North Jersey since 1985 and currently volunteer as Fire Police in Pequannock NJ. I volunteer with my son's Boy Sout Troop 144 as the Advancement Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Merit Badge Counselor. I also volunteer for the Northern New Jersey (NNJ) Chapter of the Guardians of the Ribbon.
Christopher Dechter, CTS-D, CTS-I

Manager, Instructional Technology, University of Wyoming

Frank Padikkala

Snr. Technical Sales Architect, Zoom

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.
Christopher Hewitt

Manager, Classroom Technical Infrastructure, University of Guelph

Aaron Peterson, CTS-D, CTS-I

Senior Solutions Engineer II, Mechdyne

Currently a Senior Solutions Engineer at Mechdyne Corporation. I started at Mechdyne as an AV Systems Designer from 2013-2018 where 90% of my projects were under-budget and delivered on-time.  In 2020, I was listed as one of Commercial Integrator’s “40 Influencers Under 40”. I started in the AV Industry in 1998, running sound at my church and school in Bloomington, MN , and doing it professionally since 2000. I graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Aerospace Engineering in 2009 where I worked as a local stagehand at CY Stephens Auditorium and Hilton Coliseum, as well as other freelance stagehand work in the Minneapolis area. Since 2022, Aaron has continued to work various events back at CY Stephens Auditorium and at other locations in the central-Iowa area.  
Keri Lartz

Director of Operations, THE rAVe Agency

Niño Angelo Cadiz

Senior AV Design Engineer, Techno Q

Byron Tarry

Founder & Chief Transformation Officer, NEXXT