About Me Innovating the way the World sees and hears Racheal Aye is a Certified AV Engineer and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Audio Visuals, bringing a strong Foundation in Mobile and Satellites Communications Engineering and a passion for innovation in audiovisual technology with extensive experience in designing and delivering advanced AV Solutions, she believes that AV Technology is more than equipment but - it is the backbone of Modern communication. Through strategic leadership and Technical excellence, she is committed to raising industry standards and expanding awareness of the power of AV across the Africa. 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

Drive Academic Success Through Affordable IT/AV Solutions Maximize the impact of your IT/AV expenditures with CESA 6’s strategic planning and budget-friendly solutions. We provide clear cost-benefit analyses and prioritize high-impact, low-cost solutions to enhance educational outcomes.  Transform traditional learning spaces into dynamic environments with AV solutions that maximize both impact and affordability. CESA 6’s affordable AV solutions enable schools to deliver superior educational experiences without exceeding their budgets.

Bitlogix Corporation is an American software and technology company headquartered in Frisco, Texas, with roots in the professional audiovisual industry dating to 2002. The company’s early work focused on software for monitoring and managing network-connected AV devices and systems, leading to the development of the Bitlogix NetControl platform at a time when network-based AV management was still an emerging capability. Today, Bitlogix builds on more than two decades of technology development, connected-systems, and product experience with capabilities in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, intelligent digital twins, software engineering, technology consulting, and IoT device management. For the audiovisual industry, Bitlogix supports manufacturers and technology companies with new software projects for AV products, platforms, and connected systems. This can include embedded and application software, device management and monitoring, cloud-connected platforms, advanced analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, automation, and intelligent digital twin applications. Beyond AV, the company serves corporate, industrial, government, defense, aerospace, healthcare, education, and other performance-critical environments. This broader experience allows Bitlogix to bring technologies, engineering methods, and new ideas from other industries into the audiovisual market. Bitlogix serves clients and customers in the United States and around the world from its headquarters in North Texas.

We help people create amazing AV designs and proposals.  The only software that lets users complete AV designs & documentation, create & share proposals and track deals, while creating a single source of truth for all project, design and sales data (completely human- and machine- agnostic), working and accessing everything entirely on the cloud!

Marketing professional with +25 years of experience in various roles in leading international FMCG companies as well as in medium and small companies as a freelancer and Marketing Director.

Dynamic and strategic thinker and possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, problem solving abilities and willingness to adapt to new challenges and technologies.

David Keene is Owner and Executive Editor of digiDaybook, a media and content marketing consultancy for the AV industry. His extensive involvement in pro AV and digital signage includes content creation and team leadership for top industry players in all parts of the AV ecosystem: equipment manufacturers, publishers, trade associations, and service/solution providers. He can be reached at DavidKeene@digiDaybook.com @digiDaybook

George “Red” Fournier, CTS, serves as Vice President of Technical Services for Laia Technologies North America, leading the company’s technical strategy, partner enablement, and product‑integration initiatives across the U.S. and Canadian markets. With over 40 years in audiovisual engineering, systems design, and unified communications, Red works closely with Laia’s global product and development teams to ensure the company’s camera and software ecosystem delivers seamless, reliable, and customer‑centric experiences. His ability to blend deep engineering expertise with real‑world integrator insight makes him a trusted voice in translating emerging Laia technologies into practical, scalable solutions for corporate, education, and government environments. Red is also known for his leadership and advocacy across the AV industry. He founded AV Gives Back in 2015, uniting the AV community around service and support efforts under the #AVGivesBack banner. He has held several roles within AVIXA’s councils—including the Manufacturers, Diversity, and Women’s Councils—and served as Chairman of the Systems Integrators Council from 2020 to 2022. Throughout the pandemic, he helped guide integrators through unprecedented disruption by establishing collaborative forums, partnering with the ITS Council, and advancing initiatives on contractor best practices, workforce development, and new‑hire onboarding, reinforcing his long‑standing commitment to industry standards and community resilience. Beyond his professional impact, Red is a lifelong volunteer dedicated to service, mentorship, and community support. Since 1985, he has served North Jersey communities as a volunteer firefighter, fire police officer, trainer, and hazardous‑materials emergency responder. He remains deeply engaged in youth development with the Patriots Path Council of Scouting America in New Jersey as a District Commissioner at Large, Unit Commissioner, merit badge counselor, and advancement administrator for both Troop & Crew 144. Red and his wife Beth, celebrated as the first female firefighter and first female captain in the 190‑year history of the City of Paterson Fire Department, are especially proud of their son, Seán, who will enter NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing as a first‑year student academically classified as a junior, pursuing Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and AI after completing his A.S., 61 credits, Security+ and ISC2 CC certifications through the County College of Morris/Morris County Share Time Program in Pequannock HS.