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336: One Week Until InfoComm 2026: Booths, Parties, and Predictions
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- The AV Life
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 3045
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Summary
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 the importance of building relationships across the AV industry. Murphy delivers a project management segment focused on running efficient meetings and the value of strong agendas. The group also explores AI adoption, autonomous vehicles, workplace automation, and balancing technology with human expertise. Nancy announces ScreenBeam’s sponsorship of the HETMA Happy Hour, while Brandy shares exciting news about PTZOptics’ newest hire. Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize that InfoComm is about far more than products—it’s about reconnecting with colleagues, learning new solutions, and strengthening the AV community. Topics Discussed: InfoComm 2026 planning and event schedule HETMA booth activities and AV Life live recordings Higher Ed AV Awards and Education Summit Vendor booth previews and product demonstrations ScreenBeam sponsorship of the HETMA Happy Hour PTZOptics booth activities and partnership showcases Networking opportunities and industry meetups Project management best practices and meeting efficiency AI adoption and workplace technology trends Autonomous vehicles and trust in automation Building relationships within the higher education AV community InfoComm travel preparation and attendee tips The AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com. Connect with Tim: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-45416826/ Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TVanWoeart Connect with The…