2016 Press Room

Nov 28, 2016, 18:39 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide and host of InfoComm 2016, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers and sellers in the Western Hemisphere, was honored with two awards in the International Association of Exhibitions and Events' (IAEE) Art of the Show competition. IAEE is the global association for the exhibitions and events industry.

Nov 22, 2016, 19:24 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce that Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS®) study courses and testing will be offered at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2017, Feb. 7-10 at the Amsterdam RAI. In addition, InfoComm will host more than 80 professional development sessions at the show, including a new series of hands-on Application Labs, a selection of half-day conferences and more. For the first time, ISE attendees will be able to access any and all InfoComm education sessions using one pass.

Nov 4, 2016, 18:28 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce the election results for the 2017 InfoComm International Board of Directors and Leadership Search Committee (LSC).

Nov 4, 2016, 18:26 by Allison Tardif

Nov 2, 2016, 18:29 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has partnered with Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT in Boston to create an AV technology program at the college.

Nov 1, 2016, 18:31 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has signed an agreement with e-sharp Consultancy of the United Arab Emirates to offer AV courses in the Middle East. Their first official joint education session will be a one-day InfoComm AV Installation Skills Day training workshop in Dubai on 10 December.

Oct 12, 2016, 18:33 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has signed an agreement with Downey Unified School District in Southern California to offer foundational AV coursework.

Oct 6, 2016, 18:35 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to welcome the 50th AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) company, Integrated Audio Systems (IAS) of Peoria, Ill.

Oct 4, 2016, 18:37 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has signed an agreement with the Secretary of Education of the District of Bogotá, Colombia, to offer AV education to 400 students in Bogota’s public schools.

Sep 29, 2016, 18:45 by Allison Tardif

The InfoComm India 2016 Exhibition and Summit, which was held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre 12-14 Sept., 2016, closed its three-day run with record numbers of visitors, exhibitors and summit delegates for the fourth consecutive year. Visitors, exhibitors and stakeholders were of one accord in commending the organiser for delivering not only another superbly-managed show but also setting a highly visible stage for exhibitors to debut new innovative products and new-to-India solutions as well as platforms for robust discussions on the promise of smart solutions to drive India’s cities into the digital future.

Sep 20, 2016, 18:48 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has released the 2016 Global Pro-AV Distribution Channel and Trends Report. This new report explores the ways pro-AV products and services move through the market — from manufacturer to end-user organization — and identifies factors that influence the various channels. It also includes market forecasts through 2017.

Sep 19, 2016, 19:01 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce a joint initiative with Stampede, a leading value-added distributor of integrated AV/IT technology solutions. This new partnership between the two organisations will see Stampede offer free one-year InfoComm Affiliate Memberships to AV professionals in Europe as part of their value-added services. Due to launch initially in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain, the offer may be rolled out to other countries in the future. The InfoComm Affiliate Membership is offered to individuals, is valid for one year, and gives them access to free courses, discounts on paid training, and the latest InfoComm standards and updates.

Sep 14, 2016, 19:02 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has announced that Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) of Doha, Qatar, has become the Middle East’s first AV company to receive its AV Provider of Excellence (APEx) designation.

Aug 29, 2016, 19:05 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is partnering with Valencia College, based in Orlando, Fla., to offer InfoComm coursework within the college’s Entertainment Design and Technology program. The agreement with Valencia College reflects InfoComm’s progress in workforce development for the AV industry.

Aug 25, 2016, 19:07 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has announced the summit program for InfoComm India, set for Sept. 12-14, 2016 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, in Mumbai. The InfoComm India Summit’s three days of sessions will focus on key issues in the pro-AV industry, with headlining speakers talking smart-city design and planning and cyber security.

Aug 10, 2016, 19:09 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce Shara Evans, Technology Futurist and CEO of Market Clarity, as keynote speaker for the Women of InfoComm Network breakfast during Integrate Expo 2016 in Sydney, Australia. The Women of InfoComm Network breakfast will take place Wed., 24 Aug., in the Forest Room at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park from 7.30 am to 9.30 am. Evans will be sharing her perspective on "Inspiring Women in Technology — The Role of Mentors in Fast-Tracking Your Career."

Jul 29, 2016, 19:12 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has released the 2016 Environment Scan Report. The report analyzes economic, political, social and technological trends that may impact the pro-AV market, as well as internal trends within the AV industry.

Jul 28, 2016, 19:18 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce the program lineup for its fourth annual AV Executive Conference (AVEC), set for Nov. 9-11, 2016, at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. This year’s theme, Driving Profit Through Customer Experience, will be captured through sessions focused on how to shift a company's revenue-building capability toward creating a memorable and distinctive experience for customers, rather than having price be the deciding factor.

Jul 27, 2016, 19:45 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® will host its IoT Insights New York conference on Sept. 8, 2016, at the Renaissance New York Times Square, to explore the role of the Internet of Things in professional AV solutions. Organizers announced that the event will conclude with a tour and reception at the brand-new technology experience center Samsung 837, in the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Registration is now open at infocomm.org/IoTinsights.

Jul 18, 2016, 19:47 by Allison Tardif

After a successful collaboration in 2015, InfoComm Connections New York will again co-locate with the National Association of Broadcaster's NAB Show New York, Nov. 9-10, 2016, at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. InfoComm organizers have announced an all-new program for Connections New York focused on collaboration, digital signage, education technology and corporate events. Registration is now open at infocommconnections.org.

Jul 7, 2016, 19:52 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has created new advisory groups in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively. With a mission to address local challenges in AV communities and provide resources to nurture member participation and support, the new groups are in addition to advisory groups in India and Australia, broadening InfoComm's engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

Jun 28, 2016, 04:00 by Alejandro Smith

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, will provide professional development consultations for individuals and companies during Integrate 2016 from 23 to 25 August in Sydney.

Jun 16, 2016, 19:57 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced that Dycap Media Solutions won the 2016 Innovations Showcase People’s Choice Award, handed out during InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas.

Jun 10, 2016, 20:00 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce the release of a new standard for sizing displayed images for audiovisual systems: ANSI/INFOCOMM V202.01:2016, Display Image Size for 2D Content in Audiovisual Systems.

Jun 10, 2016, 19:58 by Allison Tardif

A record 1,000 exhibitors, including 211 new exhibitors, filled the Las Vegas Convention Center June 8-10 for InfoComm 2016, occupying 527,105 net square feet of exhibit and special events space — also a show record. Attendees registered for more than 12,000 seats at InfoComm University sessions throughout the week, more than double the number engaged in training and education in 2015. Approximately one-third more unique attendees took InfoComm University™ training at InfoComm than in the past. The spike in training interest was driven in part by the 2,620 seminar and workshop packages sold. InfoComm 2016 was the first time attendees could pay one price and take any of more than 100 courses during exhibition days.

Jun 2, 2016, 20:02 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Field Nation, the leading marketplace platform for contingent and on-demand workforce management. Under the agreement, InfoComm members will have access to Field Nation's workforce initiatives, including its extensive contract labor pool, while technicians using the Field Nation platform will have access to InfoComm training and industry certification. As part of the agreement, InfoComm will offer Field Nation users discounted membership and access to InfoComm benefits, including free online training, industry standards, admission to networking events and trade shows, and discounts on advanced and classroom education.

May 31, 2016, 20:04 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce that its fourth annual AV Executive Conference (AVEC) is set for November 9-11, 2016, at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. Focused on the management side of running an AV business, the event will host industry leaders for three days of strategic business planning, industry insight sharing and networking.

May 25, 2016, 20:09 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce the Digital Signage Summit will make its first North American appearance at InfoComm 2016 on June 7, 2016, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Presented by Invidis Consulting and Integrated Systems Events, the daylong summit will give attendees a unique opportunity to learn about digital signage trends and use cases from industry experts.

May 23, 2016, 20:50 by Julian Bullock

What does it feel like to be an astronaut in space? Visitors to InfoComm 2017 will find out. InfoComm has joined forces with Freeman, the global leader in brand experiences, and Presenting Show Partner Samsung to create the new Immersive Technologies Pavilion on the InfoComm 2017 show floor, where attendees can experience a far-out, mixed-reality simulation, orbiting the earth at 17,000 miles per hour and touring the International Space Station.

May 17, 2016, 20:12 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce the debut of the Content Creation and Streaming Pavilion at InfoComm 2016, June 4-10 (exhibits June 8-10) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

May 6, 2016, 21:05 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® posthumously awards its 2016 Women in AV Award to Rose L. Shure, former Chairman of Shure Inc., for her longstanding commitment to industry education and product innovation. Mrs. Shure will be recognized in an awards ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 5, 2016, 20:13 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, today announced the promotion of Rod Brown, CTS®-D, CTS®-I, to Regional Director – Oceania. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing InfoComm membership services, the education programme in the region, InfoComm certification and the Australia Advisory Group.

May 2, 2016, 21:02 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® has named Jeremy Caldera, CTS®-D, CTS-I, the association's 2016 Educator of the Year. Caldera, Lead Audiovisual Design Engineer for Zdi Inc., will receive his award in a ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 2, 2016, 20:58 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce that Christa Bender, CTS®, Account Manager at Pivot Communications, and Hope Roth, CTS, Programmer at Riordan Brothers, have won its 2016 Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year Award for their efforts to help women in the commercial audiovisual industry study for and pass the Certified Technology Specialist™ (CTS) exam. Bender and Roth will receive their awards in a ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 2, 2016, 20:53 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce that Luke Jordan, CTS®-I, Service and Small Systems Manager for Electro Acoustics Inc., has won the CTS Holder of the Year Award. Jordan will receive his award in a ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 2, 2016, 20:25 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce that David Bright, President of Kramer Electronics USA, has won the 2016 Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award. Bright will receive his award in a ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 2, 2016, 20:17 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce that Dr. Roger Hajjar, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Prysm, has won the 2016 Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award. Dr. Hajjar will receive his award in a ceremony preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

May 2, 2016, 20:15 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of its annual awards.

May 2, 2016, 19:54 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced today that Kelly Perkins, CTS®, Marketing and Communications Manager for AVI Systems, and Josh Srago, CTS, Design Engineer for TEECOM, have won its 2016 Young AV Professionals Award. Perkins and Srago will receive their awards in a ceremony immediately preceding the keynote address at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, held June 4-10.

Apr 27, 2016, 21:07 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, has announced its first InfoComm on Campus program in Asia, sponsored by the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Apr 27, 2016, 18:18 by Alejandro Smith

AVIXA has partnered with information and communication technology association BICSI to develop a new online education course titled How to Install and Validate Category Cable, foundational training for AV and IT professionals working with high-resolution video and real-time audio.

Apr 25, 2016, 21:11 by Allison Tardif

The International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF), a non-profit charitable and educational organization created by InfoComm International® to support the audiovisual industry, is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2016 Michael Vergauwen Scholarship. Lauren Koske, a junior from the University of Central Missouri, and Sarabeth Mullins, a junior from Biola University in California, will both receive $5,000 to support their education in the audiovisual field.

Apr 18, 2016, 21:16 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm China was held 13-15 April 2016 at the China National Convention Center. This year's expanded show floor hosted 287 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions, showcasing a wider range of professional audiovisual (pro-AV) and information communications technology (ICT) solutions, including those that help businesses tap the potential of today's hyper-connected environment. Along with this exciting lineup was the inaugural Hospitality Technology Expo® (HTx®), whose co-location with InfoComm China brought cross-show visitor traffic and business opportunities.

Apr 14, 2016, 21:18 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce that Stephen Dubner, best-selling co-author of Freakonomics, will deliver the keynote address at InfoComm 2016, the largest audiovisual trade show in North America. The annual event takes place this June 4-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

Mar 30, 2016, 21:19 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® announces the launch of a new conference program created to explore the role of the Internet of Things in professional audiovisual solutions. IoT Insights will debut May 9 at the Marriott Santa Clara, in Santa Clara, Calif.

Mar 17, 2016, 21:21 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, is pleased to be a sponsor and exhibitor of the 4th USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 16-17, 2016 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. At the InfoComm booth (937), students will immerse themselves in the science of audio and video technology and explore career possibilities.

Mar 14, 2016, 21:23 by Allison Tardif

InfoComm International® is pleased to announce that software provider Stardraw.com has licensed a standardized set of architectural floor plan and reflected ceiling plan symbols for audio, video and control systems, with associated technologies such as environmental control and communication networks. The symbols are part of the American National Standard Institute-accredited J-STD-710, Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard.

Feb 16, 2016, 22:27 by Allison Tardif

The Internet of Things will make its presence felt at InfoComm 2016, June 4-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. Show organizers expect nearly 1,000 exhibitors, occupying more than 500,000 net square feet of show space, making it the largest AV tradeshow in North America. InfoComm 2016 builds on last year’s record attendance, with attendees from all 50 United States and more than 100 countries around the world.

Feb 10, 2016, 22:30 by Allison Tardif

At Integrated Systems Europe 2016, InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced plans to partner with COMM-TEC to increase the number of trained and tested AV professionals throughout German-speaking Europe.

Feb 10, 2016, 22:28 by Allison Tardif

At Integrated Systems Europe 2016, InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced plans to partner with Leteng AS to offer professional AV training in Norway.

Feb 10, 2016, 05:00 by Alejandro Smith

At Integrated Systems Europe 2016, InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced it has partnered with leading AV distributor TD Maverick to award 40 European AV companies with InfoComm memberships.

Feb 10, 2016, 05:00 by Alejandro Smith

At Integrated Systems Europe 2016, InfoComm International®, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide, announced plans to partner with LINDY to develop four educational webinars in 2016 in four languages: German, Italian, French and English.

Jan 27, 2016, 05:00 by Alejandro Smith

InfoComm International® announced the publication of a new audiovisual standard, Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems (CLAS).