AVIXA Pop-Up: Chicago

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.

*This is a paid course.

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.

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

*This portion of the event is free.

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

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #1: Project Management Principles (Successful Project Management for Design and Installation): 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. (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I: 1 RU) | Instructor: Greg Carstens

or

Shure Academy Class #1: Creating Zoom Rooms: ​An In-Depth Training on Microflex Wireless neXt 4 and 8 Channel Systems (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I: 1 RU) | Instructor: Dave Mendez

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

Lunch will be provided

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #2: AVIXA's ISCR Standard: Image System Contrast Ratio Standard: The Four Viewing Categories. Understanding your client's content is paramount to a successful AV design and installation. (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I: 1 RU) | Instructor: Greg Carstens

or

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

Choose which session you'd like to attend:

AVIXA Class #3: Guiding Through Needs Analysis (Conducting a 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. (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I: 1 RU) | Instructor: Greg Carstens

or

Shure Academy Class #4: *Class information coming soon

A word from Chris Schyvinck, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shure Incorporated, AVIXA Board of Directors.

Rotating Tour Groups of Shure's facility

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.