Recorded on February 12, 2026:
In this HETMA Takeover episode of The AV Life, the hosts welcome leadership from the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) to preview this year’s highly anticipated virtual conference. The discussion highlights HETMA surpassing 10,000 members and the continued growth of its free, community-driven professional development model.
Panelists outline key sessions including accessible AV design, overcoming higher ed AV challenges, AV over IP, AI in AV, Wi-Fi and cloud-based assistive listening, classroom standardization, proactive monitoring, data analytics, digital whiteboards, and evaluating new technology through the HETMA Approved Program.
A recurring theme is the power of the live chat, where peer-to-peer interaction drives deeper learning. The conference’s flexibility, free access, and highly engaged community continue to make it a standout event for higher education AV professionals.
Topics Discussed:
- HETMA surpassing 10,000 members
- Overview of the HETMA Virtual Conference
- Community-driven session development
- Accessible AV design and Flex spaces
- Overcoming higher ed AV budget and infrastructure challenges
- AV over IP trends
- AI in higher ed AV
- Wi-Fi and cloud-based assistive listening systems
- Classroom standardization strategies
- Proactive monitoring and single-pane-of-glass management
- Data analytics for upgrade and lifecycle decisions
- Digital whiteboards and faculty adoption challenges
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