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George Chacko is an innovative leader with over 25 years of experience in educational technology, audiovisual, and IT fields. As the Sr. Director of Academic and Classroom Technologies at Pace University, George has transformed the learning landscape by designing and implementing state-of-the-art, technology-enhanced classrooms, event spaces, and digital signage. His leadership has been crucial in Pace’s adoption of HyFlex, hybrid, and remote learning models, ensuring the university remains at the forefront of modern education.

In addition to his administrative role, George serves as an adjunct faculty member at Pace University, teaching courses in AV and IT. This dual role allows him to directly engage with students, providing hands-on expertise and bridging the gap between technology strategy and application.

George’s approach is defined by his commitment to innovation and exceptional customer service. Overseeing the AV, Helpdesk, and LMS teams across three campuses, he fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsiveness, continually enhancing the learning experience for both faculty and students. His ability to anticipate the needs of modern education has helped Pace University integrate flexible, forward-thinking AV solutions that support both in-person and remote learners.

Ryan Cahoy is a recognized leader in the digital signage industry with over 30 years of experience. A graduate in Business Economics from South Dakota State University, he began his career at Daktronics, where he helped pioneer LED stock ticker solutions. He then spent two decades at Rise Vision, helping scale one of the industry's first cloud-based digital signage platforms. Today, Ryan serves as Director of Americas at AUO Display Plus, leading sales and marketing efforts. As a former Chairman of the Digital Signage Federation, he is widely respected for combining deep technical knowledge with strategic foresight to grow and expand the signage industry.

Steven Hoenig, PMP, is a senior engineering and strategy leader at Legrand | AV. As Senior Director of Portfolio Expansion Program Management, he leads enterprise initiatives that accelerate product innovation and long-term growth, spanning Remote Monitoring & Management, connected device enablement, smart infrastructure modernization, and Joint Design Manufacturing partnerships to ensure technology investments align with market needs.

Previously, Steven served as Engineering Director for Legrand | AV’s Middle Atlantic Products, overseeing the full lifecycle of the electrical portfolio, including power distribution, battery backup, PCB assemblies, and firmware-enabled solutions. Earlier roles at BAE Systems, Bloomy, Honeywell, and the Port Authority of NY/NJ shaped his expertise in multi-site engineering leadership and advanced systems. He holds an M.S. from Columbia University, a B.S. from The Cooper Union, and is a certified PMP.

Pamela Lobaton is the Director of Business Development at Spectrio, where she focuses on driving growth and building partnerships across the digital signage ecosystem. With over a decade of experience across OEM, distribution, and solutions, she has seen how quickly this space is evolving with more dynamic, data-driven, and personalized experiences shaping what’s next.

She's passionate about bringing people, ideas, and technology together to create meaningful impact and unlock new opportunities. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and recharging by the ocean. She strives to remain grounded in faith and balance, bringing that perspective into both her personal life and her leadership.

George Pappas has over 30 years of experience in the LED industry, specializing in custom display solutions for high-profile brands and environments including Apple, WWE, Cardone Ventures, and many others.

With a background spanning engineering, manufacturing, and installation, he takes a practical, hands-on approach focused on performance, reliability, and long-term success. He works closely with customers, integrators, and design teams to deliver complex display systems that meet both technical requirements and the realities of each application.

As a speaker, George shares an experience-driven perspective on dvLED technology, custom display design, and the key decisions that shape successful LED deployments, from early planning through execution.