High-Performing Teams Are Not An Accident | Business of AV
The audiovisual industry is filled with brilliant people. We have engineers who can solve problems no one else sees, technicians who can rescue a live event under impossible conditions, designers who can translate complex requirements into elegant systems, and sales professionals who help us understand how to move ideas from…
The Productivity Trap | Empowered by Design
We celebrate being busy. We praise productivity. We admire people who always seem to be working toward the next goal. But what happens when accomplishment becomes part of your identity? In the latest Empowered by Design, Chris Kelly reflects on the always-on mindset, the opportunities it has created, and the…
Reflections on #InfoComm26 | Business of AV with Joe Way
Every year, after InfoComm, I go radio silent for at least three to four weeks. I have to. The months of preparation and planning, set-up and lead-up, the event itself, and the energy expended to be “on” for ten days straight make it both a mental and physical overload. The…
My Take: Growing Through InfoComm
In this reflection from InfoComm, James King walks through how his focus at the show has shifted over the years from packing in education sessions to prioritizing conversations, relationships, and mentorship. Along the way, he shares stories from the show floor that highlight the value of networking and giving back,…
My Take : The Process of InfoComm 2026
Chris Kelly walks through InfoComm 2026 from the inside, from early planning and booth build to the Education Summit, show floor, and after-hours events. Along the way, he shares what worked, what didn’t, and what it actually takes to pull off HETMA’s presence, powered by volunteers, sponsors, and a lot…
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…
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….
139: The Igloo Takeover with Laura Mills and Rebecca Wade
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,…
340: Live from InfoComm 26 – Day 3 | The
Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeart RadioAmazon MusicWatch on YouTube Recorded on June 19, 2026: Missing Tim Van Woeart for the final live report from InfoComm, our hosts fight through the noise of the HETMA happening happy hour below to wrap-up InfoComm…
Checking in with NEXXT at InfoComm 2026
NEXXT is not a booth stop at InfoComm 2026. It is a partner helping the AV community create space for practical AI-era transformation. In the HETMA booth conversation, Byron Tarry, Founder & Chief Transformation Officer of NEXXT, talked about the NEXXT partnership with HETMA, eXplore ISE, The SPRINT with AVIXA,…
