June 17 - 19

Las Vegas

North Hall

N8063

One partner. Infinite AV possibilities.

AV isn’t a collection of rooms anymore. It’s a connected system that needs to scale, support content everywhere, and perform every day.

Diversified brings it together. We design, build, and support connected environments across broadcast, workplace, and live experiences so everything works as one. Simpler systems. Better performance. Built to scale.


Broadcast AV

Create and Distribute Content Without Friction

Build workflows that move content across platforms, teams, and environments without added complexity. 

Build Your Broadcast Workflow → 

Experiential AV

Deliver Engaging, Repeatable Experiences

Create environments that stay relevant, scalable, and ready for continuous use.

Design Your Next Experience → 

Workplace Collaboration

Standardize and Scale

Standardized design, repeatable deployment, and ongoing support ensure every space works the same every time.

Plan Your Workplace Strategy → 

Step Inside The Pitch

Where live sports, broadcast, and digital experience play as one. 

Step into a connected live-event environment where technology doesn’t just support the fan experience, it becomes part of the action.

The Pitch is an immersive, sports-inspired activation showing how AV, broadcast production, digital displays, control, audio, lighting, content, and audience participation come together to create a modern fan experience. Built around the excitement of the World Cup, The Pitch invites attendees to move through a live-event journey: enter through a dynamic stadium-style arrival, watch the match in a premium viewing environment, explore an immersive stadium visualization, participate in branded content moments, step into a strategy-driven Draft Room, hear from industry voices on the Keynote Stage, and see how it all comes together inside a professional production environment.

This is where sports technology moves beyond screens and sound systems. It becomes the full experience: the energy, the content, the participation, the operations, and the moments fans remember.

The Pitch demonstrates a simple but powerful idea: one connected technology ecosystem can serve many audiences, many moments, and many experiences.  

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InfoComm 2026 - The Pitch

The Pitch: Explore the Experience

From Stadiums to Live Media Ecosystems

The Pitch experience will showcase a fully integrated technology stack — spanning broadcast production, collaboration environments, premium hospitality, immersive lighting, audio reinforcement and real-time control systems — working together to power modern sports, entertainment and live event environments.
 
Attendees will experience how each technology layer contributes to dynamic production workflows, executive decision-making and premium audience engagement.
InfoComm 2026 - The Pitch

Lighting & Control Infrastructure

The centralized systems that synchronize lighting, data distribution and production control across the entire environment.

  • ChamSys MagicQ MQ50
    Professional lighting control console used to program and manage synchronized lighting experiences across the full activation space.
  • ChamSys QuickQ 20 
    Intuitive lighting control platform optimized for presentation environments and simplified live operation.
  • GeNetix GN2 & GS8
    Networked data distribution and PoE infrastructure systems that support reliable communication, device management and scalable lighting control.
  • Middle Atlantic AV Infrastructure 
    Enterprise-grade rack systems, power management and AV infrastructure designed to support mission-critical technology deployments.
  • Chief Mounting Solutions 
    Professional display mounting systems engineered for secure integration and clean installation aesthetics.
  • NETGEAR AV Series Switches
    Enterprise-class fully managed switches powered by NETGEAR AV OS™, engineered for AV over IP and IT networks with multi-gig PoE++ and redundant power.

     

Stadium Experience

Watch the match. Explore the venue. See what’s possible.
At the heart of The Pitch is a premium viewing environment that combines the excitement of live sports with immersive visualization. A live soccer match appears within a larger visual environment, surrounded by 3D stadium content that creates depth, context, and scale. 
This space is designed to do more than show the game. It demonstrates how a connected environment can support live viewing, visual storytelling, planning, operations, sponsorship, and fan engagement at the same time. 

  • CHAUVET Professional EPIX Strip IP
    Pixel-mapping LED fixtures capable of creating animated visual effects, branded motion graphics and synchronized lighting sequences.
  • CHAUVET Geyser Move
    Moving atmospheric effects fixture combining vertical fog bursts with integrated lighting to create impactful crowd moments and live-event energy.
  • NETGEAR AV Series Switches
    Enterprise-class fully managed switches powered by NETGEAR AV OS™, engineered for AV over IP and IT networks with multi-gig PoE++ and redundant power.
  • A professional-grade intelligent camera engineered for live production, multi-angle capture, and immersive viewpoints across broadcast and enterprise media environments.
  • A centralized AV and live media control processor delivering scalable, secure management of high-stakes production workflows.
  • A 10" touch interface providing intuitive operator and executive control across command, production, and collaboration environments.
  • Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone
    Broadcast-grade dynamic microphone designed to deliver clear, intelligible vocal capture with precise speech reproduction optimized for broadcast, commentary and live production environments.
InfoComm 2026 - Stadium
InfoComm 2026 - Draft Room

Draft Room

Where strategy meets storytelling.
The Draft Room shifts the experience from fan energy to strategy, analysis, and content storytelling. Inspired by the visual language of sports media, this space uses player profiles, statistics, dynamic graphics, lower thirds, and broadcast-style segments to show how data and content can shape the way audiences understand the game. 
It also demonstrates how the same content environment can support different user needs, from fan engagement and sponsorship to team analysis, executive briefings, and live-event operations.

  • Analog Way Aquilon
    High-performance live presentation and video processing platform that manages multiple visual sources, screen compositions and real-time content switching.
  • Analog Way Picturall Media Server
    Professional media playback server used to drive dynamic visual content, motion graphics and synchronized presentations.
  • L-Acoustics SOKA & SB10i
    Immersive professional audio systems delivering clear speech intelligibility and balanced room coverage for collaborative environments.
  • CHAUVET Professional WELL STX 360
    Battery-powered wireless lighting fixtures that provide flexible accent lighting and environmental customization without visible cabling.
  • NETGEAR AV Series Switches
    Enterprise-class fully managed switches powered by NETGEAR AV OS™, engineered for AV over IP and IT networks with multi-gig PoE++ and redundant power.
  • IV-CAM-I12-B Intelligent Video Camera 
    A professional-grade intelligent camera engineered for live production, multi-angle capture, and immersive viewpoints across broadcast and enterprise media environments.
  • CP4/CP4N Control Processor 
    A centralized AV and live media control processor delivering scalable, secure management of high-stakes production workflows.
  • TS-1080 Touch Screen
    A 10" touch interface providing intuitive operator and executive control across command, production, and collaboration environments.
  • Shure IntelliMix® Foundation System IMXF5
    Microsoft Teams Rooms compute and touch panel solution engineered to support intelligent collaboration workflows, streamlined meeting control and enterprise-grade conferencing performance within modern hybrid meeting environments.

  • Shure MXP-3B Wall Mount Passive Loudspeaker
    Compact passive conferencing loudspeaker designed to deliver clear, intelligible speech reinforcement with consistent audio coverage for collaborative meeting and presentation environments.

  • Shure MXN-AMP PoE+ Powered Multichannel Amplifier
    Networked multichannel amplifier engineered to deliver efficient PoE+ powered audio distribution, simplified installation and reliable performance for integrated conferencing and collaboration environments.

  • Shure MXA320 Table Array Microphone
    Intelligent table array microphone designed to provide advanced beamforming technology, precise voice capture and natural speech intelligibility for modern conferencing and collaboration environments.

Session Stage & Presentation Area

Where the story keeps moving.
The Presentation Area is designed to shift throughout the day. It can host scheduled thought leadership sessions, partner spotlights, live demos, and interactive moments. When sessions are not active, ambient visual content keeps the area energized so the space continues to feel alive between programmed moments.

  • CHAUVET Professional Maverick Force X Profile
    Precision framing and projection fixture used to create focused presentation lighting, branded looks and architectural highlighting.
  • CHAUVET Professional Maverick Storm 2 BeamWash
    High-output hybrid lighting fixture delivering dynamic beam, wash and atmospheric effects for immersive live event experiences.
  • L-Acoustics SYVA & SYVA Low
    Premium column speaker systems designed for high-fidelity music playback and immersive audience coverage in hospitality environments.
  • NETGEAR AV Series Switches
    Enterprise-class fully managed switches powered by NETGEAR AV OS™, engineered for AV over IP and IT networks with multi-gig PoE++ and redundant power.
  • A professional-grade intelligent camera engineered for live production, multi-angle capture, and immersive viewpoints across broadcast and enterprise media environments.
  • A centralized AV and live media control processor delivering scalable, secure management of high-stakes production workflows.
  • A 10" touch interface providing intuitive operator and executive control across command, production, and collaboration environments.
  • Shure Axient® Digital Wireless System
    Professional-grade digital wireless microphone system engineered to deliver secure RF transmission, ultra-low latency audio performance and scalable channel management for live production, broadcast and stadium environments. 
InfoComm 2026 - Presentation Lounge
InfoComm 2026 - Broadcast Control Room & Studio


  • Grass Valley Densité Frame
    Modular broadcast infrastructure frame designed to support scalable signal processing, routing, conversion, and distribution within live production and technical broadcast environments.

  • Grass Valley VDA-1002 Video Distribution Amplifier
    Broadcast-grade video distribution amplifier engineered to provide reliable SDI signal duplication and distribution across integrated production and monitoring workflows.

  • Grass Valley REF-1801 Reference Generator
    Professional synchronization and timing generator designed to provide stable reference signals for coordinated operation across broadcast and live production systems.

  • Grass Valley K-Frame CXP Switcher with Kayenne Control Panel
    Enterprise-class production switcher platform paired with an advanced control surface, engineered to support complex live production workflows, real-time switching, and broadcast graphics integration.

  • Grass Valley Altair Router
    High-performance SDI routing platform designed to enable flexible signal transport, source management, and scalable routing across broadcast and live-event production environments.

  • Grass Valley LDX C150 Camera System
    Professional broadcast camera system engineered to deliver high-quality image acquisition for live production, studio broadcasting, and premium event coverage.

  • Grass Valley Creative Grading
    Real-time creative shading and color grading solution designed to enhance live broadcast productions through advanced look management and cinematic image control.

  • Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone
    Broadcast-grade dynamic microphone designed to deliver clear, intelligible vocal capture with precise speech reproduction optimized for broadcast, commentary and live production environments.

  • Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone
    Broadcast-grade dynamic microphone designed to deliver clear, intelligible vocal capture with precise speech reproduction optimized for broadcast, commentary and live production environments.

  • Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone with Gator Boom Arm
    Professional broadcast-grade vocal microphone package designed to support high-quality voice capture for live production, streaming, podcasting, and studio broadcast environments. 

Broadcast Control Room & Studio

The operational brain behind the experience.
The Broadcast Control Room and Studio reveal what is happening behind the scenes. This is where attendees can see the capture, production, routing, graphics, monitoring, and audio workflows that help bring the experience to life. It makes the invisible visible by showing the operational layer behind a connected live-event environment. 

  • Sony FW-65BZ35L Professional BRAVIA Displays
    Professional-grade 65” displays used for multiview monitoring, live feeds and operational visibility within the control room environment.
  • LundHalsey x-Type Broadcast Consoles
    Purpose-built broadcast furniture engineered to support technical production teams with ergonomic operator positions and integrated technology management.
  • Chief Tempo™ Flat Panel Wall Mount System
    Professional-grade wall mounting solution designed to support secure display integration within broadcast and control room environments.
  • Middle Atlantic BGR-4532-AV Racks
    Pre-configured AV equipment racks engineered to support organized system integration, equipment housing and cable management within technical production environments.
  • Middle Atlantic Select Series PDT Vertical Power Distribution
    Rack-mounted power distribution units providing reliable, high-density power management for integrated broadcast and AV systems.

  • CHAUVET Professional onAir Panel 1 IP
    IP-rated soft LED panel fixtures designed for broadcast-quality studio lighting with accurate color rendering for on-camera environments.

  • CHAUVET Professional Ovation Reve F-3 & Reve E-3
    Full-spectrum theatrical lighting fixtures used to create controlled key lighting, studio washes and presentation-focused illumination.
  • L-Acoustics X6i & SB6i
    Compact professional audio monitoring systems delivering clear, intelligible sound reinforcement within the production environment.
  • RED® V-RAPTOR XL [X] 8K VV 
    High-performance 8K cinema camera combining cinematic image quality, global shutter technology, high frame rates, and advanced low-light performance for live production workflows.
  • RED® Cine-Broadcast System
    Broadcast integration system enabling cinematic live production workflows with 4K HDR output, SMPTE ST 2110 support, hybrid fiber connectivity, and super slow-motion capture. 
  • Yamaha DM7 Compact Digital Mixing Console
    Dante-enabled digital mixing console delivering high-performance audio mixing, intuitive multi-touch operation and broadcast-grade reliability for live production and control room workflows.
  • Yamaha Rio1608-D3 I/O Rack
    Dante-compatible I/O interface providing flexible analog audio connectivity, low-latency signal transport and redundant power reliability for integrated broadcast audio environments.
  • NETGEAR AV Series Switches
    Enterprise-class fully managed switches powered by NETGEAR AV OS™, engineered for AV over IP and IT networks with multi-gig PoE++ and redundant power.
  • IV-CAM-I12-B Intelligent Video Camera 
    A professional-grade intelligent camera engineered for live production, multi-angle capture, and immersive viewpoints across broadcast and enterprise media environments.
  • CP4/CP4N Control Processor 
    A centralized AV and live media control processor delivering scalable, secure management of high-stakes production workflows.
  • TS-1080 Touch Screen
    A 10" touch interface providing intuitive operator and executive control across command, production, and collaboration environments.

The Pitch - Powered By Diversified and Our Partners,

In partnership with InfoComm 

Together, these partners demonstrate how a connected live-event ecosystem spanning large-format visuals, lighting, control, audio, networking, infrastructure, capture, production, display, and content orchestration can create immersive experiences that feel active, participatory, and continuously alive.

In Case You Missed It:
Watch the NAB Show Sessions On Demand

Winning Off the Court: The Business of Innovation in Sports & Entertainment

Jason Kornweiss and Charlie Myers shared how Monumental Sports leveraged technology to transform fan experiences across broadcast, digital, and in-venue platforms. From launching a best-in-class RSN to integrating advanced content strategies, they raised the bar for sports and entertainment experiences. 

Fortifying Media: Cybersecurity Strategies for a Threat-Filled Future

This panel brought together top cybersecurity minds to tackle the evolving threats facing media organizations today. They broke down why a “secure by design” mindset is critical, how third-party risk management strengthens tech ecosystems, and how risk monitoring tools can help fight misinformation while protecting brand trust.

Featured Sessions

 From technical deep dives to strategic discussions, our experts will be joining panels and presentations alongside industry leaders to tackle the real challenges shaping today’s AV, media and experiential landscape. 

Tues, June 16

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
West Hall, W231
The Role of Large-Scale Deployments for Mission Critical Digital Signage
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Wed, June 17

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
West Hall, W231
Digital Experience for Enterprise Rollouts
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Pitch | North Hall #N8063

From Legacy to the Future: Reimagining Oracle Park’s Fan Engagement
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Fri, June 19

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Grand Lobby, Booth L1

Assembling Your AV First Aid Kit: Strategies to Avoid AV Failures
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Featured Sessions

From technical deep dives to strategic discussions, our experts will be joining panels and presentations alongside industry leaders to tackle the real challenges shaping today’s AV, media and experiential landscape.

The Role of Large-Scale Deployments for Mission Critical Digital Signage

Tuesday, June 16
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
West Hall
W231
Presenters:
Steve Glancey, Digital Experience (DEx) Leader, Diversified
James Keen, EVP Marketing, Uniguest
Thuy LeDinh, Consultant, LeDinh Consulting
Misty Chalk, VP of Sales, BrightSign
Jason Ault, Co-Founder & CEO, Coffman Media

As digital signage expands in scope and complexity, content strategy has become mission-critical, particularly in industries like retail banking and global-scale operations.

This panel will explore how organizations can deliver relevant, timely, and impactful content across distributed networks and diverse audiences. You'll gain an understanding of what elevates signage content to a mission-critical function in enterprise deployments and migration. Learn actionable strategies for keeping content fresh, localized, and effective with case studies from retail banking and global rollouts.

Learning Level: 1. Introductory
Included with: Premier Pass, Essentials Pass

Digital Experience for Enterprise Rollouts

Wednesday, June 17
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
West Hall
W231
Presenters:
Tom Percich, VP of Sales, Diversified
Steve Glancey, Digital Experience (DEx) Leader, Diversified
Misty Chalk, VP of Sales, BrightSign
Stephen Jenkins, President Global Business and Innovation, Videri

Everyone wants “yes” to large-scale digital experiences, or that’s what you think until the objections start stacking up. In this session, a cross-industry panel of retail rollouts, QSR/C-store, immersive, and enterprise experts share their secrets for navigating multi-stakeholder buy-in, clarifying value, and sustaining consistency across thousands of locations. Expect candid playbooks, not product pitches, plus live Q&A to tackle your biggest hurdles.

Learning Level: 2. Intermediate
Included with: Premier Pass, Essentials Pass

Building the Intelligent Workplace: How Glenmede Designed a Modern Hybrid Collaboration Experience

Wednesday, June 17
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Phillip Shoop, Account Executive, Diversified
Brandon Bailor, VP IT Operations Manager, Glenmede
Tim Vidal, Multimedia Event Officer, Glenmede

What does it take to transform a corporate headquarters for the hybrid workplace era? In this candid discussion, Glenmede and Diversified share the strategy, technology decisions, and lessons learned behind Glenmede’s Philadelphia HQ transformation and nationwide collaboration rollout.

From immersive meeting environments and AV-over-IP infrastructure to Cisco-powered remote office standardization, attendees will hear how Glenmede reimagined collaboration within a highly regulated financial services environment. IT leaders behind the project will discuss the RFP process, deployment challenges, corporate standards alignment, and long-term support strategy.

This session explores the realities of workplace transformation, from stakeholder alignment and user adoption to building scalable support models that deliver long-term operational value across locations.

From Legacy to the Future: Reimagining Oracle Park’s Fan Engagement

Wednesday, June 17
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Duane Yoslov, Senior Vice President, Diversified
Bill Schlough, CIO, San Francisco Giants

Oracle Park’s control room is the center of fan engagement and has remained operational for nearly 20 years through strategic upgrades, practical innovation, and a long-term approach to technology investment.

In this session, the San Francisco Giants and Diversified share how they are modernizing the replay and production environment to support evolving broadcast workflows, operational efficiency, and fan engagement. Learn how the team extended the life of critical systems, approached infrastructure refreshes, and planned a future-ready production ecosystem without constant rebuild cycles.

From Draft Room to Diamond: How the Phillies Built Technology That Performs When It Matters Most

Wednesday, June 17
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Phillip Shoop, Account Executive, Diversified
Matt Bryan, Senior Director, Technology Services, Philadelphia Phillies

Every great season starts with decisions made long before opening day. For the Philadelphia Phillies, it started with one of the most demanding rooms in professional sports: the MLB Draft Room. The technology had to be invisible, reliable, and fast enough to keep pace with franchise-shaping moments.

In this fireside chat, the Phillies pull back the curtain on a major technology transformation that started in the Draft Room and expanded across their entire organization. From baseball operations and player development to executive leadership and fan experience, hear how a commitment to standardization and operational simplicity created environments that let their people focus on baseball—not troubleshooting.

Whether you're managing a single facility or a portfolio of spaces, this session offers an honest look at what it takes to build technology that performs when the pressure is highest.

Beyond the Install: Aligning AV Strategy, Systems, and Experience for Long-Term Impact

Wednesday, June 17
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Yitzy Shapiro, COO, Blue Square X
Chanan Averbuch, CXO, Blue Square X
Stephen Glancey, DIGITAL Practice Leader, Diversified

Successful AV environments are not created through isolated decisions or measured by installation alone. The most effective spaces are planned holistically from the beginning, aligning hardware, software, infrastructure, content strategy, operational workflows, user experience, and long-term support before problems surface and long after systems go live.

This panel will explore how owners, operators, consultants, architects, IT teams, designers, and integrators can work together earlier in the process to reduce deployment risk, avoid costly rework, and create environments that deliver measurable value over time. The discussion will focus on the planning decisions, operational strategies, and experience considerations that influence not only how systems are installed, but how they are adopted, managed, supported, and evaluated after launch.

Whether designing a workplace, briefing center, retail environment, sports venue, broadcast studio, immersive experience, or corporate lobby, the conversation will examine how organizations can move beyond fragmented AV deployments toward integrated environments built for usability, engagement, operational efficiency, and long-term performance.

Pitch Partner Tech Talks

Thursday, June 18
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Crestron, Grass Valley, L-Acoustics, Legrand, NETGEAR, Shure, and Yamaha

Join Grass Valley, Yamaha, Shure, NETGEAR, L-Acoustics, and Crestron for a fast-paced series of TED Talk-style technology presentations designed to spotlight the innovations shaping modern media, collaboration, networking, and live experience environments.

Each partner will deliver a focused 10-minute session answering three essential questions:

  • Who are we?
  • What challenges do we solve?
  • How can you learn more?

Built around a concise three-slide format, these presentations are designed to deliver maximum insight with minimal fluff—giving attendees a high-impact look at emerging technologies, real-world applications, and the strategic value each partner brings to the industry.

Expect sharp perspectives, practical takeaways, and direct access to the teams driving innovation across broadcast, audio, networking, control, and live production ecosystems.

Building Broadcast Grade Enterprise Media Ecosystems

Thursday, June 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
TJ Kortlever, Senior Solutions Architect, Diversified
Matt Morgan, Market Development Manager, Broadcast AV, Ross
Mike Sullivan-Trainor,Senior Industry Analyst, AVIXA

 Enterprise media is evolving beyond webcasts and meeting room AV. Learn how organizations are adopting broadcast grade infrastructure, IP workflows, and centralized production models to build scalable, reliable media ecosystems designed for multi platform content delivery and long term operational growth. 

Behind the Screens of Integration

Thursday, June 18
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:

What does it really take to build a winning integration story—one that resonates on the show floor, in the pitch room, and long after InfoComm ends?

Join engineering leaders and core technology partners from Blue Square X, Crestron, and Grass Valley for an inside look at how strategic integration partnerships come together behind the scenes. This panel discussion will unpack the collaborative process of aligning technologies, workflows, messaging, and technical expertise to create compelling, real-world solutions that go beyond a single event or demonstration.

More than just a conversation about the pitch itself, this session explores how integrated partner ecosystems can extend the value of a solution across customer engagements, vertical markets, ongoing demos, digital storytelling, and future business opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into how strong technology alignment creates scalable narratives, accelerates innovation, and strengthens long-term customer impact.

Expect candid perspectives from the teams engineering these experiences—from technical interoperability and workflow design to the strategic thinking that transforms a booth demo into a lasting market story.

Women Without Boundaries: The Power of the Pivot

Thursday, June 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Pitch
North Hall #N8063
Presenters:
Heather Best, Engagement Manager, Diversified
Amy DeLouise, Founder, #GALSNGEAR
Nicki Sun, CEO, Nicki Sun Media, and Head of Media Production, Puget Systems

The industry is evolving faster than ever. Technology is shifting. Roles are transforming. Career paths no longer move in straight lines. For women in media, production, live events, and entertainment technology, success increasingly depends on the ability to adapt without losing momentum.

Women Without Boundaries: The Power of the Pivot explores the real stories behind reinvention, resilience, and leadership across the industry. This session moves beyond technical talk to spotlight the women driving impactful productions, navigating career pivots, expanding their skillsets, and redefining what leadership looks like in a rapidly changing landscape.

Through candid conversation and powerful examples from across the industry, the discussion will examine the challenges mid-career women face, the support systems still missing, and the opportunities emerging for those willing to evolve beyond traditional boundaries.

This conversation also marks the beginning of something bigger: a new initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the women reshaping the future of the industry through innovation, leadership, and fearless

Assembling Your AV First Aid Kit: Strategies to Avoid AV Failures

Friday, June 19
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Grand Lobby
Booth L1
Presenters:
Jason Jacoby, Sales Engineer, Diversified
Frank Padikkala, Snr. Technical Sales Architect - Zoom Spaces, Zoom

Every AV professional knows the feeling - a project that looked flawless in design suddenly flatlines in the field. In this session, Frank Padikkala and Jason Jacoby step in as your Field Instructors, guiding you through the process of assembling your own AV First Aid Kit - a personalized toolkit of strategies, practices, and design habits to keep your projects alive and healthy. Through a series of fictional yet frighteningly realistic AV Nightmares, Frank and Jason unpack what really causes system failures - from unmanaged network loops to security missteps and collaboration breakdowns. They’ll perform live “design forensics” to expose the technical and procedural gaps behind each failure and show how proper planning, documentation, and communication can stop the bleeding before it starts. This isn’t a fundamentals lesson - it’s an interactive conversation for seasoned professionals who want to move beyond reactive troubleshooting into proactive design medicine. You’ll leave with your own AV First Aid Kit: a structured, repeatable framework for diagnosing issues, planning for resilience, and preventing your next AV nightmare before it ever takes shape.

Connect With Our Experts

Connect with our thought leaders who offer deep technical experience and sharp analytical skills to help transform businesses and deliver results. Bring your roadmap. Bring your challenges. Bring your vendor questions. We will meet you where you are and help define what comes next.

Tim
Corder

VP, Faith & Performance

Sam
Craig

VP, Media Solutions Architecture

Justo
Gutierrez

Vice President, Sports & Live Events

Jason
Kornweiss

SVP, Advisory Services

Mark
McPherson

Managing Director, CAN

Johannes
Stehr

VP, Enterprise

Steve
Stubelt

SVP, Sales

Zach
Toback

VP, Business Development

Christine
Williamson

Account Executive, College Sports

Rich
Zabel

Director, Media Supply Chain

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