Monthly AV News Roundup: April 2025

April 2025 witnessed significant shifts in the AV industry with notable rebranding efforts, legal victories against counterfeiters, and major event announcements.

Key Takeaways from Enterprise IT Power Hour: Integrating AI with AV Systems

Agentic AI and foundational knowledge in organizations are crucial. AI's role in the AV industry is emerging, as discussed by AVIXA's Coran Smith with insights from Byron Tarry, Erica Carroll, and Craig Durr. The panel agrees AI can transform industries but requires strategic, ethical, and practical considerations for successful integration.

How Tariffs Can Impact Your Pro Audiovisual Business? | Xceptional Insights, Ep. 19

In this episode of Xceptional Insights by AVIXA, Sean Wargo and Peter Hansen discuss how the recent news of tariffs in the United States will ripple across the professional audiovisual market. How can the cost increases affect you business, and are there any silver linings? Find out in this episode!

Smart Speaker Security: What’s The Most Important Consideration When Using a Smart Speaker?

What can be done to improve smart speaker security? Let’s count down the top 4 most important considerations to ensure your smart speaker stays secure and private.

INFOCOMM AMÉRICA LATINA 2025

¡Toda la experiencia del show InfoComm ahora llega a América Latina!

INFOCOMM AMÉRICA LATINA 2025

Experience InfoComm Latin America, powered by AVIXA! Join us from Oct 22-24 at Mexico City's World Trade Center for tech, conferences, and more.

Design & Integration Education at InfoComm 2025

InfoComm provides in-depth sessions and workshops covering the latest techniques and best practices in Pro AV design and integration.

InfoComm 2025

InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, FL

What ISE 2025 Tells Us About Tomorrow's Pro AV World | Xceptional Insights: Ep. 18

In this special episode of Xceptional Insights, Sean Wargo and Peter Hansen check in from Barcelona, Spain to be a part of Integrated Systems Europe 2025. Sean and Peter share their favorite trends, technologies, and conversations from the world's largest show for the professional audiovisual industry, and what it means for the AV market this year and beyond.

Where to Hear from AVIXA at ISE 2025

ISE 2025 is quickly approaching, and many AVIXA staff members are preparing to connect with AV professionals from across the globe.

The Road Forward in 2025 for Pro AV | Xceptional Insights Ep. 17

Welcome to another episode of Xceptional Insights, where we analyze and discuss the economics of the professional audiovisual industry. In this episode, Sean Wargo and Peter Hansen as they share their forecasts and expectations for the 2025 pro AV market. With the latest events affecting the economic climate, will things continue to progress in the right direction, or will there be challenges for certain AV verticals?

6 AV Trends to Look Out For in 2025

We’re counting down six of the top trends set to transform AV and IT in 2025.

Digital Asset Management: Guide for Video Production

Summary: In video production, collaboration is key. The right digital asset management (DAM) software offers features like asset sharing and library creation, keeping assets organized and secure on a centralized platform. This organization saves time, reduces stress, and ensures timely project completion.

CTS 2: Applied AV and AV Project Process

Creative Retail Display Ideas for the Holidays

Let’s dive into some creative retail display ideas to explore how AV technology can boost the retail experience this holiday season.

Quick Start: Onboarding the AV Industry

Virtual Weddings Explained (Plus Tips on Organizing One!)

Some couples are completely opting to say “I do” via the internet. Learn more about virtual weddings here.

6 Emerging AV Trends

As the audiovisual landscape evolves at a rapid pace, staying competitive requires mastering both core concepts and novel innovations. Let’s explore some of the latest advancements driving the AV industry forward that you need to be aware of!

Takeaways from Enterprise IT Power Hour: Training the Next Generation IT Workforce

Enterprise IT Training the Next Generation's Workforce Power Hour features a discussion on the challenges and best practices for recruiting and training the next generation of professionals. These are the key takeaways.

Pepper's Ghost: The Illusion Technique That Transformed Entertainment

Discover Pepper's Ghost, the illusion that revolutionized theatre and AV. Learn its history, technique, and impact on film, concerts, and augmented reality.