New membership expands opportunities for global collaboration around audiovisual technology, learning spaces, and emerging educational media Read More
The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Board of Directors and Chair positions. This annual process gives HETMA members the opportunity to help shape the organization’s leadership and support the continued growth of the higher education technology community. Read More
Prism Scholarship Program Recognized for Advancing Diversity in Audiovisual Industry LAKE FOREST, Calif. , March 12, 2026 – The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) is proud to announce it has been honored with the AV Awards – Americas 2025 award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in AV. The award recognizes HETMA’s Prism Scholarship Program... Read More
HETMA opened its 2026 Virtual Conference with its annual State of HETMA keynote, highlighting continued membership growth, expanded roadshows and regional meetups, and increased visibility at major industry events like ISE. Leaders also previewed plans for an international event in Belgium and discussed progress on the HEX micro credential initiative as a structured professional development pathway for higher education AV teams. Across the session, panelists repeatedly returned to a central message: the organization’s next phase depends on converting passive followers into active contributors through committees, community participation, and other low lift entry points. Read More
Day 3 of the HETMA Virtual Conference 2026 brought together practical insights and thoughtful conversations around leadership, analytics, accessibility, and emerging technology in higher ed AV. From meeting people where they are to using data to guide decisions and cutting through the noise of new tools, the sessions emphasized intentional progress, community learning, and sustainable support for teaching and learning environments. Read More
Day two of the HETMA Virtual Conference 2026 dug into AI, accessibility, and AV operations, with a clear takeaway: higher ed AV is no longer just supporting instruction. It is helping shape the future of teaching and learning. Read More
