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 

Dr. Josiah Way is the Executive Director, Digital Spaces at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), known as a revolutionary visionary and innovator in the audiovisual industry. As the leading educational technology thought leader, Joe was recognized as the 2019 AV Professional of the Year, 2023 AV Living Legend, 2008 Businessman of the Year, and is named to multiple top industry and influencers lists, including the 2024 global Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs, 2024 Who’s Who in America, 2023 Top 50 UC Professionals, and 2019 and 2022 Top 30 Higher Ed IT Leaders lists. He is a highly sought keynote speaker and writer, most acclaimed for his innovative design of the technology standard for hybrid instruction and business development within the higher ed vertical. Joe is the cofounder of the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Higher Ed AV Media, host of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, and writer of the Business of AV monthly column. Dr. Way authored the bestselling book, Producing Worship, and is a regular contributor to multiple leading AV-industry publications, while also serving on numerous corporate and higher education advisory boards. Joe has over 30 years’ experience in education, technical production and the arts, and organizational leadership and management. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, ABC and PBS Television, Yahoo News, and consulted for high profile organizations like the United Nations, US Department of Education, and over forty Fortune 500’s. In his free time, Joe enjoys cruising the lake on his boat with family and friends, golfing PGA West, and perfecting his Traeger meat-smoking techniques. Oh, and he once won his fantasy football league. Joe is available for speaking engagements, media appearances, and business development consulting.

AVLosopher & AVIator | Lateral Thinking hardwired | Happy to help attitude | Full-time Technologist. Still learning. Preventa, diseño, implementación y soporte de tecnologías de comunicación audiovisual de uso corporativo y educativo. Mas de 20 años de experiencia en tecnologías de comunicación audiovisual, colaboración, signage, control room. Pasión por lograr la felicidad del cliente, que es la satisfacción manifiesta en una relación de confianza y venta consultiva recurrente. Las mejores soluciones son aquellas que consideran la historia completa en lugar de solo una pequeña imagen. UCC, Colaboración, Cartelería Digital, DOOH, pantallas LED, Videowalls, AVoIP.

Hi there! I am Summer, I work as a marketing specialist for LRAV, a luxury AV company that provides audio, lighting, video, and entertainment solutions for any event. 

For the past 22 years, I have been actively involved in this dynamic Industry, witnessing its incredible evolution firsthand.   I started my career as a salesman, working to understand the intricacies of audio and video market. Through education, I climbed the ranks and am now proud to be a partner and Director of Products at Discabos Group Brasil, a leading value-added distributor that supplies products and services to audio and video integrators. My responsibilities are relationships with manufacturers, forecasting, logistics, and product development.   In addition to my role at Discabos, I have been an active member of Avixa for the past decade, immersing myself in this vibrant community of professionals. In 2018, I earned my Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), further solidifying my expertise in the AV industry. I am very proud of it. Four years ago, I received a humbling invitation to join the Avixa Foundation as a Director. Today, I proudly serve as its President, a position that fills me with immense pride and a deep sense of purpose.  For those unfamiliar with the Avixa Foundation, it is a non-profit organization dedicated to encourage the talent pathway and to fostering the careers within the AV industry. We are here to create the futures leaders of our industry. To achieve this, we have assembled an extraordinary team of staff and directors who work to develop activities and programs aligned with our strategic goals. In July 2023 I began to command the operation of DUCaaS, an AV technical services outsourcing company that is part of the Discabos Group. I am concerned about the future of the AV industry regarding two important topics: Education and Sustainability. In November 2023 I started my role at SAVe, as Ambassador for Brazil. Today I serve in The Board of Directors and as co-chair of Sponsorships. I feel a deep sense of purpose in being part of SAVe. I am marathon runner for pleasure, currently live in São Paulo, Brazil, with my wonderful wife Patricia and children Luca and Bianca.

With 14 years of experience in audio-visual system integration, consultancy, and deployment across the Asia-Pacific region, I’ve developed a strong understanding of the region’s unique challenges and opportunities. I’ve had the opportunity to work on large-scale AV and broadcast systems for some of the world’s leading multinational companies, aligning with global standards to support seamless collaboration and productivity across diverse teams and locations. I enjoy crafting practical, user-focused technology solutions, and increasingly draw on AI and emerging tech to improve workflows and outcomes. Outside of work, I teach immersive media as an adjunct lecturer, where I get to share my curiosity and inspire students to explore what’s possible.

A CTS with more than 20 years in Pro AV. ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Practitioner -Information Security Officer and Comptia Security ce + certified cybersecurity analyst. I am passionate about mainstreaming and standardising data and information Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) best practices in ProAV.

A seasoned technology strategist and business leader, Marc A. Rémond helps companies navigate the market complexities to unlock sustainable growth.  As the Founder of Strategic Pathways, he serves as a Strategic Compass for senior executives, guiding them on a collaborative route to market leadership through four integrated disciplines: 1. Channel Ecosystem Orchestration 2. High-Performance Sales Enablement 3. Strategic Value Proposition Design 4. Purposeful AI Transformation. His credibility is rooted in a career of delivering tangible results.  Leadership Excellence As President of Asia Pacific at Kramer Electronics, he didn't just grow the region; he transformed it into the company's top global market for three consecutive years, achieving consistent double-digit revenue growth by pioneering AV/IT convergence and building high-performance channel programs. His leadership experience also includes senior sales and marketing roles at industry leaders such as Barco, Poly (HP), and Alcatel-Lucent (Nokia). Innovation Pioneer A recognized thought leader and entrepreneur at heart, Marc has consistently operated at the forefront of industry transformation. In 2016, he launched Asia Pacific's first agnostic Smart Collaboration platform, anticipating the hybrid work revolution years before the COVID Pandemic. Global Executive Today, through Strategic Pathways, Marc synthesizes this extensive experience. His culturally attuned, results-driven approach is built on a unique global perspective: a French-born Singapore citizen who has worked in the USA and China, speaks multiple languages, and has over 25 years of on-the-ground experience.  Industry Authority Marc A. REMOND has contributed to numerous technology publications and spoken at global conferences on Digital Transformation, IoT, Collaboration, AV/IT Convergence. He is also an active AVIXA Xchange Advocate and an Affiliated Partner of NΞXXT, a community-driven movement designed to help businesses make sense of Artificial Intelligence. LinkedIn Profile Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcalexremond/ Website Visit: https://strategicpathways.asia

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 in the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership. I've been active in AVIXA since 1986, and served on the national board, 1993-2000. I'm a Fellow of the Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), and an Associate member of the American Institute of Architects.  My expertise spans audiovisual systems design, integrated building technology, strategic business development, and higher education technology planning. I bring an award-winning, B2B design thinking approach developed through leadership roles with national AEC and technology firms. I’ve led marketing and sales strategy, designed future-ready digital experience environments, and helped organizations implement AI-powered tools to scale expertise and performance. I’m available as a mentor or advisor in areas including AV system design for education and civic spaces, AI-enhanced business development, strategic marketing for integrators and consultants, digital experience planning, and leadership development for rising professionals. I’m especially focused on helping firms utilize technology not just to build systems, but to establish credibility, save time, and drive revenue growth. Known throughout the AEC and AV industries for my thought leadership and integrity, I share insights through industry publications, AVIXA and SMPS events, and my blog, CatalystFactor—a resource for growth strategies, leadership development, and marketing innovation. .

As AVIXA's manager of editorial content, I bring to the role fifteen years of marketing experience and ten working predominantly in editorial and video content. I've spent many years in the entertainment industry working for Nickelodeon, Lucasfilm, Disney, and even a small theater in the heart of Florence, Italy. I love great stories and finding the right way to tell them. I am also a stop-motion animation aficionado who makes puppets and writes books. And if you have a food-related AV story, I'd love to hear it!

Appspace is the workplace experience platform for communications and workplace management. It’s the first to combine a modern intranet, space reservation, digital signage, and more – all in a single, easy-to-use platform.Now organizations can replace siloed products that are costly to integrateand unite their physical and digital workplace. More than 160 Fortune 500 companies, and 10 million on-site, remote, and frontline employees, are using Appspace to make work a more connected and engaging experience. Learn more at www.appspace.com

About Me I am a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) with a background in Mobile and Satellite Communication Engineering from the International University of East Africa (IUEA). My passion for technology and curiosity led me to the audiovisual industry during the COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, I’ve supported and led AV projects across Uganda, including digital signage, video conferencing, e-learning studios, and public address systems. I’m dedicated to raising awareness of AV technology in East Africa and hold a Google Digital Marketing certification to enhance the promotion of AV solutions in the region through media. 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