Cisco Keynote: Powering the modern workplace with Connected Intelligence

As work becomes more distributed and technology ecosystems grow more complex, organizations often manage collaboration, AV, IT, and AI in silos—creating friction, inefficiency, and limited insight into how workplaces truly perform. Watch as Espen Loberg explores Cisco’s vision of Connected Intelligence, showing how converged AV‑over‑IP networks, AI‑enabled collaboration, and partnerships with leaders like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Zoom can deliver more seamless, intelligent, and measurable workplace experiences.

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.

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

SPL Weighting Curves: The Relationship Between SPL Weighting & Human Hearing (Week 4 Video 1)

Learn how A-, C-, and other SPL weighting curves reflect human hearing and affect sound level measurements. Review key concepts for CTS exam preparation.

Frequency, Wavelength, and Amplitude (Week 1 Video 1)

Review frequency, wavelength, and amplitude and how they define sound. Connect these core concepts to real-world AV systems and CTS exam questions.

PAG NAG (Week 9 Video 3)

Learn Potential Acoustic Gain (PAG) and Needed Acoustic Gain (NAG), including how they relate to gain before feedback and sound system performance.

How Loud Should My Audio System Be?

Learn how to determine appropriate audio system levels using SPL, listening environment, audience needs, headroom, and system performance.

EPR – Estimating Loudspeaker Power Requirements

Learn how to estimate loudspeaker power requirements using sensitivity, SPL, distance, impedance, and headroom. Apply key concepts to AV system design.

Sound System Equalizing (Week 6 Video 2)

Learn the fundamentals of sound system equalization, including frequency response, system tuning, intelligibility, and practical troubleshooting.

Signal to Noise Comparison

Learn signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and how it affects AV system performance. Review noise, signal quality, and measurement concepts for CTS exam preparation.