The annual US show, which covers all aspects of the AV space, took place in very hot Las Vegas the week of June 10th.
The show’s organizer, Avixa, reported 36,967 total registrants with nearly 7K no-shows resulting in 30,271 verified attendees from 125 countries. Of the non-exhibitor attendees, the split was 71% as professional AV channel partners and 29% as end users. The official list showed over 800 exhibitors.
The education track included general AV training presented by the industry association, manufacturers’ training presented by exhibitors, general opinions of the day, and far too many company sales pitches disguised as education. There were some very valuable sessions, but finding one amongst the others was no easy task.
The sessions of value covered a broad range of topics in the AV industry. Highlights included sessions on emerging technologies, such as the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on AV systems, advancements in display technologies, and the integration of AV systems with smart building technologies. There were also discussions on best practices for AV system design and installation, and sessions dedicated to verticals like education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
In addition, some sessions addressed critical issues such as cybersecurity in AV, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry, and strategies for career development.
I participated in a session on Tuesday about the security risks of Generative AI. The audience seemed genuinely shocked by the concerns raised during the discussion.
The sessions were well attended on the days when the floor was not open (Monday and Tuesday), but only a very small percentage of conference attendees went to the sessions after the expo floor opened (Wednesday through Friday). Light attendance was compounded by the distance between the Central and West halls.
This report is available to paid subscribers only. It is 10 pages. The sections are:
Overview, Keynote, Selected Collaboration Announcements, Selected Display Announcements, Dave’s Thoughts (39), and links to additional TP coverage.
Overview
The annual US show, which covers all aspects of the AV space, took place in very hot Las Vegas the week of June 10th.
The show’s organizer, Avixa, reported 36,967 total registrants with nearly 7K no-shows resulting in 30,271 verified attendees from 125 countries. Of the non-exhibitor attendees, the split was 71% as professional AV channel partners and 29% as end users. The official list showed over 800 exhibitors.
The education track included general AV training presented by the industry association, manufacturers’ training presented by exhibitors, general opinions of the day, and far too many company sales pitches disguised as education. There were some very valuable sessions, but finding one amongst the others was no easy task.
The sessions of value covered a broad range of topics in the AV industry. Highlights included sessions on emerging technologies, such as the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on AV systems, advancements in display technologies, and the integration of AV systems with smart building technologies. There were also discussions on best practices for AV system design and installation, and sessions dedicated to verticals like education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
In addition, some sessions addressed critical issues such as cybersecurity in AV, the importance of diversity and inclusion in the industry, and strategies for career development.
I participated in a session on Tuesday about the security risks of Generative AI. The audience seemed genuinely shocked by the concerns raised during the discussion.
The sessions were well attended on the days when the floor was not open (Monday and Tuesday), but only a very small percentage of conference attendees went to the sessions after the expo floor opened (Wednesday through Friday). Light attendance was compounded by the distance between the Central and West halls.
This report is available to paid subscribers only. It is 10 pages. The sections are:
Overview, Keynote, Selected Collaboration Announcements, Selected Display Announcements, Dave's Thoughts (39), and links to additional TP coverage.
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