Entertainment and Sports

The pro AV industry is having a transformative role in entertainment and sports by reshaping how events are produced and experienced by audiences. The immersive audience experiences are having an impact across live events, broadcast media, venues and fan engagement.

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D=Sign Digital Signage Power Hour: Intro to LED Video Walls

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, British Summer Time

LED video walls are now essential in retail, corporate, and public spaces. Many AV professionals find the core technology obscured by marketing jargon. This webinar provides an independent overview of direct view LED (dvLED) displays. Gain a foundational understanding of how the technology operates, which specifications truly matter, and how to assess performance and suitability for real-world applications. Whether you're embarking on your first LED project or seeking to enhance your technical knowledge, this session will equip you with the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions. 1. Describe the core operating principles of direct view LED (dvLED) displays, including key components such as LED modules, pixel structure, and signal processing. 2. Interpret key LED video wall specifications—including pixel pitch, brightness (nits), contrast, refresh rate, and viewing distance—and explain their impact on image quality and system performance. 3. Assess the suitability of LED video wall solutions for specific applications by analyzing environmental conditions, installation requirements, and typical use cases across retail, corporate, and public environments.

AV Unplugged | Behind the Build - Inside the Spotify Camp Nou Transformation
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AV Unplugged | Behind the Build - Inside the Spotify Camp Nou Transformation

Go behind the build of one of the most ambitious stadium transformations in the world. Recorded live at the AVIXA TV desk, this session brings together the team directly responsible for delivering the Crestron AV systems in the home of the legendary FC Barcelona. Join in as they explore a first‑hand look at how Spotify Camp Nou is being reimagined as a 365‑day, always‑on destination. From early design decisions to real challenges encountered on the ground, this conversation offers candid insight into what it actually takes to design, integrate, and operate a connected environment at global scale. Through stories from key spaces across the stadium, you’ll hear how collaboration, content, and control come together behind the scenes to create a unified experience across hospitality, business, and operational environments.

Inside the World's Largest Sportsbook: The Tech Behind Circa Las Vegas
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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.

Inside the World's Largest Free-Roam VR Experience | Interstellar Arc Las Vegas
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Inside the World's Largest Free-Roam VR Experience | Interstellar Arc Las Vegas

Step inside Interstellar Arc at AREA15 and discover how immersive technology, virtual reality, location tracking, storytelling, and experience design come together to create one of the world's largest free-roam VR experiences. In this AVIXA Tech Tour, we explore the technology powering a 60-minute journey through the future aboard the Interstellar Arc. Guests physically walk through a massive virtual world, interact with the environment, unlock achievements, and travel from the year 2406 to a distant exoplanet—all while experiencing the seamless integration of VR hardware, tracking systems, audio, and narrative design. Whether you're interested in ProAV careers, immersive entertainment, experiential design, or cutting-edge virtual reality technology, this tour showcases how audiovisual professionals create unforgettable experiences for audiences. Learn more about the technologies shaping the future of immersive experiences and discover the many career paths available in ProAV.

CA26-11-Señalización Digital rumbo al Mundial Cómo se preparan las marcas y negocios
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CA26-11-Señalización Digital rumbo al Mundial Cómo se preparan las marcas y negocios

El Mundial no solo mueve multitudes, mueve carritos de compra. En 2026, las marcas que ganen no serán las que griten más fuerte, sino las que hablen con mayor precisión en el lugar y momento exactos. En esta charla exploramos cómo la señalización digital, integrada dentro de un Retail Media Network, se convierte en el canal estratégico de la temporada: pantallas contextuales, audiencias basadas en datos e inteligencia artificial que define qué se muestra, a quién y cuándo. Analizaremos cómo retailers y marcas están preparando sus espacios y utilizando la señalización digital como un canal activo de comunicación y monetización en el punto de venta. Porque el Mundial es una oportunidad para evolucionar: pasar del impacto masivo a una conexión relevante y medible. La señalización digital ya no es decoración de tienda. Es infraestructura de negocio. Con el apoyo de DSLatam

CA26-10-Liderazgo femenino en proyectos AV de alto impacto decisiones estratégicas que transforman resultados
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CA26-10-Liderazgo femenino en proyectos AV de alto impacto decisiones estratégicas que transforman resultados

Los proyectos AV de mayor escala e impacto no dependen únicamente de la tecnología, sino del liderazgo estratégico que guía su ejecución. Este panel reúne a mujeres que están al frente de iniciativas audiovisuales complejas en tres de las verticales más exigentes de la industria: venues deportivos, educación superior y retail. A través de casos reales, las panelistas compartirán cómo toman decisiones tecnológicas en entornos de alta presión, cómo integran sistemas AV con infraestructura IT existente y cuáles son los principales retos y aprendizajes en la implementación de soluciones a gran escala. La conversación también explorará qué implica liderar este tipo de proyectos desde una perspectiva femenina, así como el valor que aporta la diversidad de enfoques en la evolución de la industria AV. Los asistentes obtendrán una visión clara y práctica sobre cómo se están diseñando, ejecutando y liderando los proyectos que están definiendo el futuro de los espacios audiovisuales.