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Accessibility Showed Up at InfoComm 2026 | Empowered by Design

Accessibility was a clear focus at InfoComm 2026, with sessions spanning nearly two full days of programming. In this piece, Chris Kelly reflects on the shift from accommodation to universal access, highlights key moments from the HETMA Higher Ed Summit and beyond, and shares both the progress made and the gaps that still exist on the show floor. Read More

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June 25, 2026

Accessibility Doesn’t Stop at the Ramp | AV Under the Hood

Dustin Myers reflects on what he saw at InfoComm 2026 and raises a simple but important point: accessibility doesn’t end with meeting code. Ramps were there, but many booths were still hard to navigate in real use. This piece looks at the gap between “technically accessible” and actually usable, and why better booth design is really about the experience for everyone. Read More

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June 24, 2026

HETMA Presents… Best Of InfoComm 2026

Joe Way, Erin Maher-Moran, and Ryan Gray close out InfoComm 2026 by reflecting on HETMA’s biggest moments of the week, including the Higher Ed AV Awards, the Education Summit, booth activations, tours, sponsor support, Prism Scholar events, and the launch of HETMA Homecoming. Read More

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June 24, 2026

139: The Igloo Takeover with Laura Mills and Rebecca Wade | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Ryan continues his conversation with Philipp Gude of GUDE Systems, this time focusing less on product specs and more on personality, company culture, family business, customer feedback, and the human side of smart power. Also included: pronunciation help, German beer guidance, sandwich theory, and the inevitable development of Mr. Strom, the power management movie we apparently all need now. Read More

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June 24, 2026

Spotlight on Sameh Youssef | Prism Spotlight

Sameh Youssef shares his path from large-scale AV integration projects in Egypt to leading event and learning space technology at The American University in Cairo. As a HETMA Prism Scholarship recipient, he reflects on earning his CTS, balancing global responsibilities, and the impact of community and mentorship on his growth. Read More

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June 23, 2026

Homecoming | Troy Story

In this piece, Troy Powers reflects on HETMA’s 2026 theme, Homecoming, and what it really means for the community. As the organization grows past 10,000 members, the focus shifts back to connection, participation, and the technical conversations that brought people together in the first place. More than a look back, it is an invitation to step in and be part of what comes next. Read More

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