AI-Ready Meeting Rooms (in English)

How is AI transforming meeting rooms? Microsoft's Kim Matlock joins Shure's Mariana Cerutti to explore Copilot, the importance of high-quality audio, smarter Teams Rooms, and how technology partnerships are shaping the future of collaboration.

The Future of the Workspace (in English)

John Bailey, Vice President of Technology and Innovation at AVI-SPL and a member of the AVIXA Board of Directors, discusses the future of workspaces, artificial intelligence, the evolution of AV integrators, and opportunities for Latin America with Rodrigo Casassus.

Espacios inteligentes (en español)

¿Qué hace que un espacio sea realmente inteligente? Antonio y Karla, de Akamatech, conversan con Sergio Gaitán sobre automatización, inteligencia artificial, integración AV y cómo crear entornos conectados que simplifican la tecnología y mejoran la experiencia de las personas.

20m 43sec

Technology and Best Practices for an Exceptional Virtual Environment for Production | Tech Support: Ep. 4

In this episode of Tech Support, AVIXA's Mark Metzger is joined by Max Paiement, Technical Solutions Manager of Ross Video, to answer your burning questions about the setup, technology and best practices for an exceptional virtual environment for production. This episode was recorded at Integrated Systems Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

28m 40sec

Pro Studio Design Questions Answered w/ Ryan Haberman of Forecast Consoles | Tech Support

Ever wonder how furniture can help enhance a production space? In this episode of Tech Support, AVIXA's Leon Prather is joined by Ryan Haberman, CEO of Forecast Consoles, Inc. to answer your burning questions on how to best optimize your studio setup w/ purpose-built furniture.

51m 39sec

Engaging Visual Experiences with Nexmosphere and BirdDog | Backstage Pass: ISE 2026

In the Backstage Pass before ISE 2026, Sam and Ben chat about last minute travel preparation and are joined by two special guests. In the first segment, Mark Metzger interviews Hubert Van Dorn from Nexmosphere. Hubert discusses the evolution of the company over the past decade, highlighting their three main pillars: engaging experiences, data gathering, and device management. He emphasizes how their sensors can transform digital signage from static displays into interactive, data-driven tools that optimize customer engagement and improve operational efficiency. Next, Sam chats with CJ Farrell of BirdDog to chat about how a Zoom call can easily be transformed into a full-blown production with the right applications, as well as what the company will be bringing to this year's ISE. CJ also provides a demonstration of BirdDog's Connect software and how it can be utilized to take remote productions to the next level.

56m 24sec

Futures Made of… Virtual Tech (and more!) w/ Q-SYS, Cisco, and GoBright |Backstage Pass: ISE 2026

In this feature-packed episode of Backstage Pass, Sam and Ben discuss pre-show preparation, the important of a proper ISE fit, and Jamiroquai (?) Also in this episode, the hosts welcome three special guests to the show! Kicking off the episode, Ben interviews Patrick Heyn from Q-SYS about the company's latest innovations and offerings for 2026, particularly focusing on the Room Suite Modular System designed for collaboration spaces. They discuss the ease of deployment, the immersive experience at the upcoming ISE trade show, and how Q-SYS is enhancing user experiences through technology. Next, Sam and Patrick Eustace of Cisco discuss the evolving landscape of workspaces, focusing on the integration of technology and AI in enhancing collaboration and productivity. They explore the challenges organizations face in modernizing their work environments, the role of connected intelligence, and the future of collaboration devices. Then, Ben sits down with Chris Wiegeraad of GoBright, to discuss the evolution of smart workplace solutions and their plans for ISE. Chris shares insights into GoBright's journey over the past decade, highlighting their focus on creating a comprehensive smart workplace platform that enhances user experience while optimizing building management. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode as you prepare for ISE!

50m 20sec

Revisiting the Vision for 2030 with Chris Schyvinck, Brad Hintze and Eric Hutto | Backstage Pass: IC25

In this special episode of Backstage Pass, we continue the conversation from the Vision 2030 keynote at InfoComm 2025. Mark Metzger sits down with Chris Schyvinck of Shure, Brad Hintze of Crestron, and Eric Hutto of Diversified to chat more about the future of AI's impact on AV, the trends in the in-office AV experience, and the how the workforce will shape the industry moving forward.

34m 20sec

How Crestron Captivates with Content, Collaboration, and Control | Backstage Pass IC25

In this special episode of Backstage Pass: IC25, Samantha Powell is joined by Brad Hintze and Joel Mulpeter of Crestron to discuss how they are going into InfoComm 2025 with "three C's" in mind – content, collaboration, and control. Brad and Joel also chat about tech ecosystems, sustainability, the emergence of AI, and much more.

48m 22sec

The AVIXA TV Crew Visits Orlando on a Mission | Backstage Pass: IC25

In this episode of Backstage Pass, Samantha Powell is joined by "Substitute Ben" Narin Nara to chat about their recent adventure to Orlando for a pre-production video project prior to InfoComm 2025. Also featured in this episode is Roger Takacs to talk about how Lightware is redefining video signal management. Av Utukuri also joins the show to chat about how Vizetto is changing the game in creating more engaging conferencing solutions.