Experience Epson in a New Way with Expanded Projection and Its First-Ever dvLED Portfolio, Offering Inspiration for Every Space, Light Condition and Application Read More
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
Standardization is a core part of supporting AV across higher education, but it’s easy to take it too far. In this piece, Dustin Myers looks at how institutions sometimes drift from consistency into uniformity, and what gets lost when every room is forced into the same mold. Drawing on real examples, he explores why good standards should focus on how spaces function, not just what equipment they contain, and why flexibility is still critical as AV continues to evolve. Read More
The InfoComm show floor is huge, be we've got your back!
We five education-focused show floor tours ready for InfoComm 2026, including member tours, Future Classroom tours, and the AV SuperFriends Hidden Gems tour.
Find the right tour, grab a spot, and see the floor through a higher ed AV lens! Read More
Failure is not the end of the story, and Tim Albright’s new book Building on Ashes proves that what feels broken may still hold the foundation for what comes next. In this honest conversation, Joe Way and Tim unpack failure, grief, resilience, and the hard but hopeful work of learning how to build again. Read More
InfoComm is the Super Bowl of the AV industry. And HETMA and Higher Ed AV Media are there to make it an experience to remember. Listen as Joe Way breaks down the week along with members of the HETMA Board and Chairs. Read More
The 2026 Higher Ed AV Hall-of-Fame class has been announced. Join us in congratulating Frank Alaimo, Ernie Bailey, Mark Dunlop, Dan Noullet, and David Labuskes. Celebrate with us live in Las Vegas on June 15. Read More
Recorded on June 4, 2026: With InfoComm 2026 just around the corner, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Brandy Johnson, and Murphy Daley preview the upcoming show, share booth information, discuss networking opportunities, and highlight key events attendees should not miss. The conversation covers HETMA activities, the Higher Ed AV Awards, community meetups, vendor events, and... Read More
The HETMA Roadshow in Mechelen, Belgium, proved something bigger than any single event. It proved the EU market is ready, eager, and asking for more. What happened over two days in a beautiful historic city showed how honest conversation and shared purpose can turn curiosity into momentum for a truly global movement. Joe Way unpacks this in the latest Business of AV article. Read More
What happens when a parent's journey to support their child leads to a deeper understanding of themselves? Justin Dawson shares a powerful story of discovery, advocacy, and embracing neurodiversity. Tune in for insights that will resonate with parents, educators, leaders, and anyone striving to build more inclusive communities. Read More
Ryan Gray walks the NWMET 2026 table expo for quick conversations with exhibitors serving the higher ed AV community. Along the way, the episode becomes an unofficial road to InfoComm preview, highlighting new products, campus-ready solutions, and what attendees can expect to see next in Las Vegas. From audio, video, displays, furniture, procurement, Zoom workflows, and managed services, the episode captures the practical side of innovation for higher ed technology teams. Read More
Ryan Gray checks in from NW/MET 2026 at the University of Utah for a series of conversations with voices from across the higher ed AV community. Treb Padula from UCSD talks about bridging classroom technology and pedagogy, Christopher Dechter explores local AI tools for AV work, and Ron Epstein from Epiphan Video reflects on what real vendor partnership should look like in higher education. Together, the episode captures the value of regional community, practical experimentation, and the conversations that happen when higher ed AV professionals get in the same room. Read More
