# 338: Byron Tarry, NEXXT Chief Transformation Officer, eXplore ISE '26 Barcelona

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Podcast: [Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way](https://stenobird.com/podcast/higher-ed-av-podcast-with-joe-way-789807)
Published: 2026-01-06T08:00:08+00:00
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Epsiode 338 Byron Tarry, NEXXT NEXXT eXplore ISE '26 Joe Way kicks off the pre-ISE preview series (and debuts a new AI-made bumper) with Byron Tarry, Chief Transformation Officer of NEXXT, the industry initiative focused on AI-era transformation in pro-AV. Together they unpack why AI isn’t “a tool” so much as a toolbox and why the real opportunity isn’t slapping “AI” on products, but transforming how we run organizations, measure outcomes, and evolve the AV industry from “hanging stuff on walls” to delivering accountable, data-driven collaborative experiences.They also preview NEXXT eXplore ISE ’26, a free, two-day leadership + innovation + hands-on program happening Sunday–Monday, February 1-2, 2026, before the ISE show floor opens, built to serve everyone from executives to frontline technicians.Why “NEXXT” exists: AI went from abstract to tangible (hello, ChatGPT), but many people felt overwhelmed by the “you should be doing something” pressure. The AV industry lacked a trusted, industry-native voice to help people translate AI hype into real strategy and action. Byron’s core belief: AV is the collaboration industry, so we should be leading the AI collaboration moment, not waiting on others. Where AI fits in AV (beyond buzzwords): Byron challenges “AI = product feature” thinking. Cameras tracking aren’t new; stickers don’t equal strategy. The bigger play is business model transformation, especially around: Analytics (measuring outcomes, not just uptime) Automation (workflow redesign, not just faster ticket queues) Agents (proactive digital collaborators inside meetings and learning spaces) Culture, leadership, and the “reinvested hour”: If AI saves two hours, don’t just fill it with more work—reinvest time into experimentation to build an innovation culture. This is…

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