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AVIXA Pop-Up: Chicago

AVIXA Pop-Up: Chicago

Level up your AV career with CTS Quick Prep, expert education, and networking opportunities.

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Join AVIXA and the local AV community for two exciting days of education, professional development, and networking at Shure Headquarters in the Chicago area.

Whether you're preparing for your CTS certification, looking to earn RUs, or simply wanting to connect with industry peers, this AVIXA Pop-Up has something for you.

September 23 | CTS® Quick Prep

*This is a paid course. Register by August 24 for the early bird discount.

Kick off the event with an in-person CTS Quick Prep course designed to help you feel confident and prepared before taking your CTS exam. Breakfast and lunch will be catered.

This interactive session gives you the opportunity to:

  • Review key CTS concepts

  • Ask questions and gain expert guidance

  • Learn alongside peers preparing for certification

  • Build confidence before exam day

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Event Information

Dates and Times

23 September 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time

24 September 2026
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Central Daylight Time

Location

Shure, Inc., 5800 W. Touhy Ave. , Niles, IL 606714

Type

Networking and Community

Language

English

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September 24 | AVIXA at Shure + Networking Event

*This portion of the event is free.

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Join us for a day focused on learning, engagement, and industry insights, featuring:

  • AVIXA resources, benefits, and ways to get involved

  • RU-approved educational sessions

  • A behind-the-scenes tour of Shure

  • Industry discussions and emerging trends

  • Networking opportunities with fellow AV professionals

Schedule:
9 - 10 a.m.

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #1: AV Project Process: A detailed walk-through of the AV Project Process from the client concept to final project closeout. A review of the five major phases and the flow from initiating, program, design, installation/managing and controlling, and finally, a proper closeout. | Instructor: Greg Carstens

or

Shure Academy Class #1: Why are My Wireless Mics Dropping Out | Dave Mendez

10 - 10:15 a.m.

Break

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Shure Academy Class #2: Secure, Standard, Scalable. Introduction to Cloud-Managed AV with ShureCloud (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, ANP: 1 RU) | Mo Al-Tareid

11:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Break

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #2: AVIXA's Display Image Size in Audio Visual Systems (DICAS) Standard.  How to determine the appropriate display size for a given venue taking into account the content and many viewing factors.  This hands-on conversation will briefly review the standard and then in the given space, use the standard to validate the rooms display technology.

or

Shure Academy Class #3: Networking for Shure DSP and Audio Interfaces (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, ANP: 1 RU) | Joel Norris 

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Catered lunch and networking

2 - 3 p.m.

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #3: How to Conduct a Proper Needs Analysis: A discussion on determining the needs/wants for a project using various methodologies and what to do with the information after it is gathered. Once the analysis is compiled, a brief look at a program report and site survey and use of checklists to round out the hour.

or

Shure Academy Class #4: *Class information coming soon | Dave Mendez + Zoom Lead Partner

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Rotating Tour Groups of Shure's facility:

  • Station 1: Tour of the Great Hall

  • Station 2: Tour of the Quality Lab

  • Station 3: Tour of Testing PLC & Anechoic Chamber

5 - 8 p.m.

Evening Networking Event

Location: Crosby's Kitchen

Wrap up the day with a casual networking gathering. Whether you attended the daytime sessions or can only join us after work, you're invited to connect with AVIXA and fellow professionals in a relaxed setting.