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LAVNCH WEEK 3.0
Presented by THE rAVe Agency and leading AV manufacturers, LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 is now on demand. LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 featured the industry’s top thought leaders, futurists and influencers who helped us navigate 2021 with everything AV, UCC and digital signage. It’s all education, all the time.
The industry’s flagship virtual AV event is back: LAVNCH WEEK 3.0.
This time, we added something exclusive to the LAVNCH platform: LAVNCH NETWORKING, which includes both attendee-to-attendee chats and something we call group hangouts. Want to hang out at the event with your peers, as a group? Now you can! We planned group hangouts for higher ed, IT, AV integrators and end users for all of LAVNCH WEEK 3.0. You may have missed the chance to test this out during LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 live, but you can still access it at MY LAVNCH, and it will be present at future events, including LAVNCH WEEK 4.0!
Most importantly, the third iteration of our flagship virtual AV event, LAVNCH WEEK, was filled with three days of ideas, support and innovation on how to make 2021 your best, ever. Plus, we collaborated with a host of manufacturers that used LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 to debut their hottest new products, live.
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“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” – Native American proverb.
KC will share his personal narrative and professional endeavors via a robust and interactive convo to enlighten, engage, entertain and elevate the value, role and importance of authentic storytelling.
Raised by his grandparents in the greater Philadelphia area, Kevin spent endless hours at the neighborhood playground where he found his “calling” — a red rubber ball. His subsequent pursuit of sport and play (aka his “red rubber ball”) plus his love of learning has led Kevin to become an author, a speaker and a social change agent.
Kevin is an author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, Adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. He’s also a three-time TED Talks speaker.
Kevin has dedicated his life to advancing education, sports and play as a vehicle for social change and success. He was honored to address the United Nations as part of the UN Year of Sports for Development and Peace in 2005 and is an ongoing advisor and active supporter for many global social innovation organizations. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!”
Kevin’s TED Talks
We will be giving away 100 copies of Kevin’s best-selling book, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life’s Work, DURING his presentation!
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While the world is still in the midst of a pandemic, but with a vaccine finally here, there is a need to consider what it means to transition back to the office and the strategic use of space moving forward. Included in that transition and the evolution of work will be the use of technology to enable communications, productivity and efficiency, and to minimize risk to employees, teachers and students.
Featuring:
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Following up on his 2021 Kayye’s Krystal Ball, Gary Kayye will kick off New Tech LAVNCH Day of LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 with a session perfectly suited for a day filled with new product launches. His session will cover the tech and products you WILL SEE debuted in 2021 and 2022. All of the things he will talk about are NEW or NOT YET LAUNCHED into the AV, UCC or Digital Signage segments of the market. So nothing old, nothing boring – all NEW! And, he’ll follow the session with a LIVE Q&A where you can challenge him or even submit your own product ideas using LAVNCH NETWORKING.
Followed by new product launches from Lightware, Sony, Absen, Planar and more…
In partnership with
1:30 p.m. EST
GARY: Unscripted
Gary Kayye with Amanda Boyer, Randy Klein, Dave Labuskes, Merry McCleary, Jaime Raffone, and Rashid Skaf
Kevin CarrollBest-Selling Author, Expert on Creativity and Innovation, Agent for Social Change
Amanda BoyerDirector of Business DevelopmentAV Chicago
Mark CoxonSales Director, TechnologyTangram Interiors
Mark DelguidiceWestern Business Development DirectorAtlantis Partners – Technology Architects
Lauren EustaceDirector of Channel Sales, AmericasPexip
Lionel FelixCEOFelix Media Solutions
Gary KayyeCofounder & DirectorTHE rAVe Agency
Randy KleinPresident & CEOCrestron Electronics
Merry McClearyDirector of Corporate AccountsAVI Systems
Jaime RaffoneSenior Sales Manager – B2BSony
Rashid SkafPresident & CEOBiamp
Sudeep TrivediHead of Alliances and Go-to-marketLogitech
Rich VenturaVice President of B2BSony
In partnership with
1:30 p.m. EST
GARY: Unscripted
Gary Kayye with Victoria Cerami, Jennifer Cheh, Kevin Collins, Nick Swayne, Adele Thornton, and John Zettel
Victoria CeramiCEOCerami & Associates, Inc.
Jennifer ChehSenior Vice President, Marketing Sharp NEC Display Solutions
Kevin CollinsPresidentDiversified
Dr. S. Ann EaronPresidentTelemanagement Resources International Inc. (TRI)
Michael GoldmanPrincipalCommunications Design Associates, Inc. (CDA)
Gary KayyeCo-Founder & DirectorTHE rAVe Agency
Christine LanningPresidentIntegrated Security Technologies, Inc.
Chris S. MangrumVice PresidentUSAV
Aaron MillerVP, Managed ServicesRahi Systems
Jesse MillerGeneral ManagerMidtown Video
Joe PerezChief Technology OfficerClearTech Media
Patrick WhipkeyDirectorUSAV
Play trivia throughout the day to win a 4K TV!
11 a.m. EST
The New Tech and Products you WILL SEE in 2021 & 2022
Following up on his 2021 Kayye’s Krystal Ball, Gary Kayye will kick off New Tech LAVNCH Day of LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 with a session perfectly suited for a day filled with new product launches. His session will cover the tech and products you WILL SEE debuted in 2021 and 2022. All of the things he will talk about are NEW or NOT YET LAUNCHED into the AV, UCC or Digital Signage segments of the market. So nothing old, nothing boring – all NEW! And, he’ll follow the session with a LIVE Q&A where you can challenge him or even submit your own product ideas using LAVNCH NETWORKING.
12 p.m. EST
Lightware – Taurus UCX: Connectivity Solution
Many people are facing the same challenges with USB peripherals and USB C devices. People want to keep things simple, but with more and more devices using USB C as their only connection, customers are demanding solutions. Taurus UCX was created by listening to customer requests. The Taurus UCX is a connectivity hub that will expand capabilities to include environmental control, Ethernet security, monitoring and management. This video is your introduction to the first generation of features. Welcome to the Age of Taurus.
12:15 p.m. EST
Sony – Crystal LED C-Series and B-Series
Discover our large-scale micro-LED displays and video walls that create extraordinary visual experiences of any size and scale. Hear from the developers and get a sneak peek into the behind the scenes action and see some impressive product comparisons.
12:30 p.m. EST
First Look at the New BRAVIA 4K HDR Professional Display Lineup
In the B2B and home entertainment spaces, Sony embraces our core competencies to deliver enhanced large display options to our customers, which bring together flexibility, detailed resolution, vivid colors, and high contrast.
12:45 p.m. EST
Introducing Planar UltraRes X Series LCD Displays
Planar® UltraRes™ X Series is a line of 75”-100”, 4K HDR, TAA Compliant, professional LCD displays with on-board processing for viewing up to four content sources simultaneously. It offers an OPS slot for greater connectivity and a redundant power supply. The optional Planar® Profile™ Mounting System offers ADA compliance. Optional Planar® ERO-LCD™ delivers protection in high-traffic and public environments, and optional multi-point touch supports applications ranging from interactive meeting spaces to high-impact interactive digital signage.
1:00 p.m. EST
Absen Inc Introduces Virtual Studio LED Solutions
Learn about the LED Virtual Studio Solutions Absen has to offer. Featuring the award-winning Polaris series and the new MR Series, you will learn how these two product series work together in virtual studio applications from our Absen experts.
1:15 p.m. EST
Liberty AV Debuts New Managed Service Offering: CXDetect
CXDetect is a cloud-based SaaS platform strategically created for the AV/UC space and designed to enable the AV integrator with a full turn-key managed service solution. Some of the key features include device self-healing, room analytics, and it simultaneously manages today’s UC software and hardware peripherals from a single dashboard. Liberty AV’s Managed Service offering, CXSupport+, takes the CX series one step further by adding an experienced AV/UC call center to improve operations and cut expenses.
1:30 p.m. EST
Matrox introduces new IP KVM feature for remote workforces
With remote working becoming the new normal, organizations are seeking ways to enable employees to do their best work – even from home. Extio 3 over Internet provides secure remote access to KVM installations and connected workstations, enabling multiple users in different locations to connect to powerful workstations or specialized equipment located back in the office.
1:45 p.m. EST
Introducing X-DRAW – The Comprehensive Drawing & Editing Tool by XTEN-AV
X-DRAW, the comprehensive drawing and editing tool by XTEN-AV, lets users search and add products and create their own product blocks on the spot. It allows for easy connectivity between ports and devices, adding cable ID, Using different connectivity lines, adding layers, convert to various formats such as Autocad and much more.
2:00 p.m. EST
What to Expect from Jabra Panacast in 2021
Gary Kayye and Augranzeb Khan will talk about the Jabra Panacast and what to expect in 2021 from Jabra.
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“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” – Native American proverb.
KC will share his personal narrative and professional endeavors via a robust and interactive convo to enlighten, engage, entertain and elevate the value, role and importance of authentic storytelling.
Raised by his grandparents in the greater Philadelphia area, Kevin spent endless hours at the neighborhood playground where he found his “calling” — a red rubber ball. His subsequent pursuit of sport and play (aka his “red rubber ball”) plus his love of learning has led Kevin to become an author, a speaker and a social change agent.
Kevin is an author of four highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press, McGraw-Hill and A Kids Book About. He has helped turn creative ideas into reality for organizations such as Nike, Starbucks, Adidas, Walt Disney, Target, Proctor & Gamble, Columbia Sportswear, Mattel, the National Basketball Association and many others. He’s also a three-time TED Talks speaker.
Kevin has dedicated his life to advancing education, sports and play as a vehicle for social change and success. He was honored to address the United Nations as part of the UN Year of Sports for Development and Peace in 2005 and is an ongoing advisor and active supporter for many global social innovation organizations. Kevin was named by SUCCESS magazine as one of 19 “SEERS – changing the world!”
Kevin’s TED Talks
We will be giving away 100 copies of Kevin’s best-selling book, Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life’s Work, DURING his presentation!
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When it comes to professional AV technology, Sony provides much more than just great products. We create solutions that make visual communications and knowledge sharing smarter and more effective. From schools to universities, small business to big business, transportation to retail, we empower organizations of every industry, sector and size with advanced audio-visual tools that help them go further.
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Tired of constantly rewriting your signage? Looking for somewhere unique and innovative to display your message? Look no further! Join us to learn more about what innovative digital signage products can help elevate your space. Clear Digital offers a variety of solutions, from mobile digital signage to LED walls to sanitizer stations. Join us to learn how to make your Signage Evolved.
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If collaboration was the buzzword of 2019, then “Hybrid” definitely took the top honors in 2020.
However, creating a true hybrid workplace goes well beyond adding a $100 webcam and choosing your favorite soft codec platform. Going to fully working from home was actually easier than creating an effective hybrid workplace. In this talk, we look at how ProAV can help create equality between in-person and virtual participants, maximize the effectiveness of distributed teams, and help bridge the gaps that inevitably develop when people are no longer physically together.
A little bit of human behavior, a little bit of technology, and a whole lot of ideas are packed into this session.
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Shure’s Troy Jensen discusses the state of virtual meetings and the future workplace as the importance of reliable audio and flexible setup becomes more apparent than ever.
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Literally, 10-minute interviews in which Gary Kayye will ask the guests questions and get totally unscripted answers — all LIVE too. Both “Unscripted” sessions will feature industry influencers you WANT to talk to, as well as some #AVtweeps doing really good, creative work!
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In the B2B and home entertainment spaces, Sony is embracing our core competencies to deliver enhanced large display options to our customers, which bring together flexibility, detailed resolution, vivid colors, and high contrast.
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LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 brings you, as Pexip calls its product, a “no bullshit, no hidden agenda” collection of colleagues and partners that will call it like it is. Led by the best panel moderator in the ProAV industry, rAVe’s own Gary Kayye, the subjects will be candid, timely and honest, and they’ll always include specific takeaways any attendee can use. Using the LAVNCH NETWORKING module, right there on the LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 page, we’ll have YOU asking all the questions. So, this is your chance to participate. We’ll be giving away prizes during the panel to random attendees who participate in LAVNCH NETWORKING, with the grand prize being a personal one-on-one tour of the InfoComm 2021 show floor with Gary Kayye! Not going to InfoComm? No problem — we will pay for you to fly, stay and attend.
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While the world is still in the midst of a pandemic, but with a vaccine finally here, there is a need to consider what it means to transition back to the office and the strategic use of space moving forward. Included in that transition and the evolution of work will be the use of technology to enable communications, productivity and efficiency, and to minimize risk to employees, teachers and students.
Download Transitioning Back to the Office white paper
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When COVID-19 hit, many office workers were sent home en masse, forcing departments to quickly select collaboration tools to keep their teams connected while at home. Today, IT is left with the rubble, managing pockets of users with different tools in addition to legacy video systems. As a result, many have lost control over the security and cost of these disjointed tools, and they need a plan for the future.
Frost and Sullivan expects that post-pandemic, the number of remote workers is likely to grow 6X over the pre-pandemic number to reach 30% of the global office worker population. Now is the time to build a long-term video conferencing strategy to meet the needs of users and IT teams.
During this session we’ll discuss what IT leaders should consider as part of this plan, including:
- Security and privacy of meeting solutions
- Migrating to the cloud, and how to accelerate that journey
- Data control and management
- Maximizing existing investments in video conferencing
- Scaling capacity to adapt to changing demand in response to pandemic needs
- Optimizing your video conferencing architecture
- Breaking down silos between collaboration tools so everyone can meet
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In his 2021 Kayye’s Krystal Ball last month, Gary Kayye said Bluescape is exactly what the AV industry needs right now – a visual collaboration solution for remote teams to meet and interact. And, what you’re about to watch is a real-time demo of Bluescape INSIDE Bluescape while on Zoom, MS Teams and WebEx – yes, you can use all three UCC platforms inside Bluescape too! And, it’s a cloud-based SaaS platform that integrators can sell and support their clients with, including a recurring-service revenue model! So, watch!
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For more than 20 years, rAVe’s founder, Gary Kayye, has written a predictions piece (called Kayye’s Krystal Ball) that sets forth what he thinks will happen in the upcoming year with AV, UCC and digital signage technology. This session will be a LIVE version of that — aimed at making sure the end users at LAVNCH WEEK 3.0 make the right decisions coming out of COVID-19, helping them budget and plan appropriately. Deciding what to buy, what to specify and how to design systems is always challenging, considering that the average product life cycle in the ProAV market is 16 months. This session will explain how to be mindful of picking the right products for the year, as well as which products and technology to stay away from. It’s a candid, opinionated educational session that will save you tens of thousands, if not hundreds, of dollars.
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Literally, 10-minute interviews in which Gary Kayye will ask the guests questions and get totally unscripted answers — all LIVE too. Both “Unscripted” sessions will feature industry influencers you WANT to talk to, as well as some #AVtweeps doing really good, creative work!
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The AV market happens to be THE market that can help businesses, schools and the hospitality industry reopen for business. But instead of sitting around, telling you what’s going to happen in 2022 or 2023, we’ve assembled a panel of people designing and specifying AV, UCC and digital signage systems TODAY. They will share their personal experiences of the products, technology and processes they are using to help their clients open now and prepare to be occupied.
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We’ve teamed up with HETMA to bring you the Tech Manager Panel from their Spring Virtual Conference. Join and learn about tech managers who are addressing equipment security when focusing on the challenges and solutions needed for successful higher ed hybrid teaching and learning.
WHY LAVNCH WEEK 3.0?
2021 Product Introductions
Expert Opinions and Insights
Solutions from Leading Manufacturers
Coming Soon: LAVNCH WEEK 4.0