# 355: AVIXA CEO, David Labuskes, Kicks Off the Road to #InfoComm26

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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: 2026-05-05T14:53:36+00:00
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Overview In this annual InfoComm preview episode, Joe Way welcomes back David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, for what may be Dave’s final Higher Ed AV Podcast appearance before his retirement at the end of the year. Together, they discuss why InfoComm is more than a trade show, how end users and higher education continue to shape the future of AV, and why community-centered organizations like HETMA have become essential to the industry’s growth. The conversation also reflects on Dave’s leadership, the importance of intentional networking, and the legacy of leaving the industry better than he found it. Show Notes InfoComm season is here, and that means it is time for one of the Higher Ed AV Podcast’s favorite annual traditions: a conversation with Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA. As the countdown begins to the industry’s biggest event, Joe and Dave preview what attendees can expect in Las Vegas, from new show floor activations to keynotes, education, networking, and the growing presence of the higher ed AV community. Dave shares how the role of the end user has evolved from attendee to central community member, noting that end users now represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the InfoComm audience. For higher education, that shift has created new opportunities for connection, advocacy, professional growth, and industry influence, especially through the continued growth of HETMA. The conversation also explores why InfoComm works because it is owned and produced by AVIXA, an association whose mission is rooted in advancing the AV profession rather than simply producing a profitable event. Dave explains that when the show’s purpose is tied to the health of the industry, it becomes a platform for standards, education, community, and the future direction of AV itself. Joe and…

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