School Me: How to Choose the Right Digital Signage Strategy in 2026
In this interview, Yasemin Fröhlacher breaks down where companies should start with digital signage in 2026, the growing influence of AI, and why there’s more to consider than just LED and LCD displays. She also shares practical advice on how to maximize value after installation so your signage strategy truly delivers results.
How to Build a Career with AI featuring "CAIO" Blaine Brown of CTI | Practically AI, Ep. 3
How do you build a career in AI when the technology is evolving faster than most training programs can keep up? On this episode of Practically AI, host Mark Metzger sits down with Blaine Brown, Chief AI Officer at CTI, to explore his path from AI hobbyist to executive leader.
CA26-31-Desafíos de RF al Límite: Detrás de Cámaras del Show de Medio Tiempo del Super Bowl con Tecnología Shure
Esta platica comparte la experiencia de la implementación técnica y la coordinación de radiofrecuencia (RF) realizada durante el Super Bowl LX en Santa Clara para el show de Bad Bunny. Exploraremos el despliegue de sistemas de misión crítica como Axient Digital y PSM 1000, analizando cómo se garantizó una transmisión impecable en uno de los entornos de RF más saturados y exigentes del mundo. Además, se compartirán las estrategias de soporte técnico en tiempo real y la colaboración directa con los ingenieros del artista para asegurar el éxito del evento masivo más visto del año.
CA26-17- Audiencias inteligentes: cómo la IA está redefiniendo la relación entre eventos y su público
La inteligencia artificial está cambiando la relación entre eventos y audiencias de formas concretas y ya implementadas. En esta sesión conoceremos dos tecnologías de startups del ecosistema de innovación de Barcelona: una que elimina la barrera del idioma traduciendo en tiempo real a múltiples lenguas e incluyendo lengua de signos, y otra que convierte las reacciones de la audiencia en datos estratégicos para mejorar cada edición de un evento. Para la industria AV, estas tecnologías son una extensión directa de nuestro trabajo: diseñar experiencias que conecten con las personas. La pregunta no es si llegarán al sector — ya están aquí. La pregunta es cómo los profesionales AV las van a integrar en su trabajo.
CA26-15-Smart Workspaces: tecnología, IA y el nuevo lenguaje de la colaboración
La inteligencia artificial está redefiniendo los espacios de trabajo, haciéndolos más intuitivos, eficientes y centrados en las personas. Esta sesión analizará cómo la combinación de soluciones tecnológicas, infraestructura digital y ecosistemas colaborativos está dando paso a entornos más inteligentes, autónomos y fluidos. Exploraremos casos reales, tendencias y estrategias que muestran cómo la IA ya está optimizando reuniones, automatizando flujos de trabajo, personalizando experiencias y reduciendo fricciones entre usuarios, dispositivos y plataformas. También discutiremos qué capacidades necesitan las empresas para diseñar espacios preparados para un futuro donde humanos y tecnología colaboran de manera natural, creativa y sostenible.
Bangkok Bound with Pang Yee Loy & Audinate’s Vince Lepore | Backstage Pass: InfoComm Asia
Join us for a special InfoComm Asia edition of Backstage Pass as we preview one of the AV industry's premier events in Bangkok, Thailand. Host Narin Nara sits down with Pang Yee Loy, Senior Director, APAC at AVIXA, to discuss what attendees can expect at InfoComm Asia, including emerging AV trends, AI-driven innovation, education sessions, tech tours, and the rapid growth of the Pro AV market across the Asia-Pacific region. They also share insider tips on experiencing Bangkok’s culture, food, and vibrant technology scene. In the second segment, Samantha Powell talks with Vince Lepore, Director of Training at Audinate, about the latest Dante innovations unveiled at InfoComm, including new AVIO Install Adapters, Dante Preset Creator, Iris PTZ Camera Management, and Dante Director Professional. Vince also explains why interoperability, education, and training remain at the heart of Audinate’s mission and what attendees can look forward to at InfoComm Asia.
AI and Display Tech – Inside Sony’s InfoComm 2026 Plans | Backstage Pass: IC26, Ep. 6
Get ready for InfoComm 2026 with a brand-new episode of Backstage Pass! Hosts Samantha Powell and Ben Barnard kick things off with a fun (and challenging!) Las Vegas-themed surprise quiz, putting Sam’s trivia skills to the test ahead of the big show. Expect laughs, unexpected answers, and plenty of Vegas facts along the way. Then, dive into our main feature interview led by Mark Metzger with Kianna Pompa and Joe Drury from Sony Electronics. They break down what Sony is bringing to InfoComm 2026, including: - The new Sony Pro BRAVIA P Series displays - Innovations in AI-powered XR processing - Advances in Deep Black anti-glare technology - The growing role of cloud-based device management and remote monitoring - How Sony is building an open ecosystem for AV solutionsWhat attendees can expect to see live on the show floor
Agentic AI is Here – Are Your Meeting Spaces Ready?
Espen Løberg of Cisco spoke at InfoComm 2026 and described how agentic AI is reshaping meeting spaces through intelligent automation, smarter workflows, and more effective collaboration.
The Smart Workplace Powered by FORTÉ
Discover how Forté brought the Smart Workplace to life at InfoComm through AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise AV technology. In this behind-the-scenes technical walkthrough, Eric Jingst, Director of AI Strategy & Enablement at Forté, explains how the Smart Workplace experience was designed to demonstrate real business outcomes—not just technology. From AI-powered workplace workflows to intelligent meeting spaces, this experience showcases how connected systems can improve collaboration, simplify workplace management, and create more personalized employee experiences. See how Forté integrated technologies from Microsoft Teams, Crestron, Q-SYS, Sony, Logitech, Legrand, BrightSign, Zoom, and Cisco into a scalable platform that demonstrates the future of modern work. What You'll Learn ✔ Designing an AI-enabled Smart Workplace experience ✔ Intelligent workspace booking and employee personalization ✔ HTML5 applications and scalable AV integration ✔ Smart conference rooms with automated lighting, signage, and room controls ✔ Microsoft Teams Rooms and hybrid collaboration technology ✔ AI-driven workplace automation and workflows ✔ How enterprise AV technology creates measurable business outcomes At Forté, we help organizations design, integrate, and support intelligent workplaces that connect people, technology, and spaces to improve productivity and collaboration. Learn more about Forté and our Smart Workplace solutions: https://ourforte.com Website: https://ourforte.com
From Stadiums to Smart Workplaces: Exploring InfoComm 2026's Experience Hubs
What do sports venues, retail destinations, and modern workplaces have in common? They're all being transformed by AV technology. Join Dani Dade as she explores InfoComm 2026's three immersive Experience Hubs—The Pitch, the Retail Experience, and the Smart Workplace—and gets a firsthand look at the innovations shaping how we connect, engage, and collaborate. Consider this your sneak peek before stepping onto the show floor.
Inside the World's Largest Sportsbook: The Tech Behind Circa Las Vegas
What does it take to create one of the most impressive sports and entertainment destinations in Las Vegas? In this AVIXA Tech Tour, we explore Circa Resort & Casino and go behind the scenes of the technology powering its world-famous sportsbook and Stadium Swim experience. From a three-story-tall sportsbook display spanning 145 feet wide and containing 78 million pixels to the massive LED screens, audio systems, lighting infrastructure, and venue-wide AV network, Circa showcases how ProAV technology creates unforgettable guest experiences. We also visit Stadium Swim, Circa's outdoor entertainment destination where guests can watch live sports from the pool, enjoy concerts and special events, and experience large-scale audiovisual systems designed to perform year-round. Whether you're considering a career in ProAV, interested in entertainment technology, or simply curious about how large-scale venues operate, this tour highlights the people and technology behind one of Las Vegas' most unique attractions.
Digital Signage Trends to Watch: Live from XUSC's Checkered Social | InfoComm 2026
What does the future hold for digital signage? Tim Baker of Navori Labs speaks with industry professionals at XUSC's Checkered Social during InfoComm 2026 to explore the technologies, ideas, and trends generating the most excitement—from immersive visual experiences and transparent displays to content strategy, ePaper, and next-generation digital signage platforms.
