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Join us for an insightful session as we discuss revolutionizing ordinary screens and transforming them into meaningful, content-responsive engagements. In this session, we will uncover pivotal technologies and strategies that extend beyond traditional connectivity, opening new dimensions of engagement and interaction.

This session caters to creative technologists, AV specialists, and those driven to push the boundaries of audio-visual engagement. Be part of the conversation as we discuss the future of screens, examining how these transformative technologies reshape the landscape of content generation and user interaction. 

Join this October Power Hour to:

• Gain insights into the use of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other applications used to redefine the positioning and functionalities of screens.
• Understand gesture control technologies and their impact on user interfaces. From sensors and cameras to 3D depth-sensing, discover how gestures seamlessly communicate with screens, offering an intuitive and captivating mode of interaction.
• Learn about the role of AI, witnessing the empowerment of screens to recognize, adapt, and respond to audiences. Explore how facial recognition, object detection, and emotion analysis contribute to crafting personalized and immersive user experiences.
• Explore how screens can nurture interactive and multi-user experiences, fostering seamless collaboration across various settings.

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A rising focus on enhanced customer service is prompting verticals like hospitality and retail to study investments in interactive and LED screens, according to AVIXA’s IOTA report. Digital signage and network technology managers and integrators can get the latest on new trends, technologies, and applications for digital signage systems in AVIXA’s monthly D=SIGN Power Hour. Learn more  about the D=SIGN Power Hour series.

Speakers:

Meghan Athavale
CEO
LUMOplay

• Meghan Athavale has spent the past 20+ years mastering interactive design and display technologies combining a wide variety of sensors with 2D and 3D animation, audio design, and game development.
• She is currently the CEO of LUMO Interactive and the spokesperson for the software platform LUMOplay.
• LUMOplay combines sensors with digital displays to create customizeable large scale interactive floor and wall experiences.
• Meghan works with parents, teachers, businesses, agencies, and brands all over the world.
• She also taught her cat to demonstrate her software's capabilities on zoom calls.

Brandon Harp
Director of Digital Experiences
McCann Systems

• Brandon Harp is the Director of Digital Experiences at McCann and operates out of the New York City metro, helping clients find practical AV solutions worldwide.
• Brandon is a creative technologist and a nominee for the 2022 AV Person of the Year from AV Magazine.
• He takes a consultative approach to his projects, especially on big-thinking experiential technology installations. 

George Preston
VP Sales North America
SpinetiX

• George Preston, VP Sales North America at SpinetiX, brings 17 years of AV, networking, and digital signage expertise to SpinetiX, where he leads sales strategy for the region.
• Primarily supporting distributors and technology partners, he is leading the growth of SpinetiX USA as thought-leader in the Digital Signage space. 

Moderator:

Samantha Powell
Manager, Industry Advocacy
AVIXA

• Samantha Powell serves as the Manager of Industry Advocacy on the Content Creation Team at AVIXA.
• She is responsible for working with Pro-AV and IT subject matter experts to create InfoComm education sessions, webinars, podcasts, and DEI content for AVIXA’s various channels.
• She also cultivates relationships with valued strategic partners and serves as a host on AVIXA TV, which is the premier video destination for the AV industry, attracting integrators, IT managers, end users, and key decision-makers worldwide.
• Samantha’s role helps AVIXA realize its strategic goal of serving as the catalyst for growth and the information hub for the pro-AV and IT industry.