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Featuring

Steph BeckettManaging Editor
rAVe [PUBS]
Nick MillerRegional Sales Director
Lightware
Cynthia MennaVP and General Manager AV
ADI
David KileSenior Director of Solutions
SNA Displays
Frank PadikkalaSr. Technical Sales Architect – Zoom Spaces
Zoom
Brian E. HuffTechnology Consultant, Designer & Project Manager
Washington Professional Systems
David WatkinsDirector of Velocity
FORTÉ
Mark PavlishSolutions Architect
FORTÉ
Dave HatzVP of Machine Intelligence
CTI
Seth TeatesSr. Regional Sales Manager
Analog Way
Bill O’DonnellTelecommunications Analyst
Rutgers University
Lauren SimmenHead of Video Marketing
Jabra
Byron TarryChief Transformation Officer
NEXXT

Welcome

With Steph Beckett

The Changing Channel: How Distributors Are Evolving to Serve Modern Integrators

Sponsored by ADI | Snap One

Distributors are no longer just box movers — they’re becoming strategic partners for integration firms. From just-in-time inventory and pre-configured systems to remote support and financing options, this panel explores how distribution is adapting to meet the evolving needs of ProAV. We’ll discuss how integrators can take full advantage of these expanded services and what’s next for the channel.

With Steph Beckett, Cynthia Menna, Brian E Huff and David Watkins

The USB-C Problem: Simplifying BYOD in a Messy World of Connectivity

Sponsored by Lightware

USB-C is here to stay — but it wasn’t designed for the ProAV world. How do manufacturers build solutions that support this all-in-one connector while preserving signal integrity, distance, and compatibility? This panel will explore where USB-C fits in long-haul AV design, how to support mixed signal environments, and what’s needed to future-proof the conference table. We’ll also look at where extenders, adapters, and switchers fit in the new reality of BYOD.

With Steph Beckett, Nick Miller and Bill O’Donnell

Digital Signage 3.0: Driving Smarter, More Contextual Content at Scale

Sponsored by SNA Displays

Static signage is old news. Today’s deployments require dynamic content, real-time updates, and integrated data. For manufacturers, this means designing displays and systems that support smarter signage ecosystems. This panel will unpack how manufacturers, CMS providers, and integrators can collaborate to enable signage that adapts — not just plays back — and what hardware/software flexibility is required for success.

With Steph Beckett, David Kile, Mark Pavlish and Seth Teates

Smarter Meetings: AI’s Role in the Future of Collaboration

AI is rapidly reshaping how we meet — from intelligent framing and voice tracking to automated note-taking and system optimization. This panel explores how AI-powered tools are being integrated into shared and personal workspaces to create more seamless, productive, and inclusive meeting experiences.

With Steph Beckett, Frank Padikkala, Lauren Simmen, Byron Tarry and Dave Hatz


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