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338: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 1
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- The AV Life
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 1149
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Summary
Recorded live from InfoComm 2026, hosts Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley, along with live reports from Renee Benson (Sony Electronics), Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics), and Nancy Blanchard (ScreenBeam) from the HETMA booth on the first day of InfoComm 2026! The group shares their first impressions of the opening day, discussing attendee traffic, the redesigned exhibit hall layout, and the excitement of reconnecting with colleagues across the AV industry. Brandy highlights PTZOptics' collaboration with LayerJot and Intel showcasing AI-assisted medical cart tracking, while Renee discusses Sony's new P Series displays and the industry's growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Murphy previews conversations around AI-assisted project management and the continued evolution of her AV Project Management Handbook. The conversation also covers travel delays, networking, HETMA activities, staying hydrated in the Las Vegas heat, and what each guest hopes to accomplish during the remainder of the conference. Topics Discussed: Opening day attendance and show floor observations HETMA community booth and member activities Redesigned exhibit hall layout and attendee flow PTZOptics, LayerJot, and Intel AI medical cart demonstration Sony's new P Series professional displays Sustainability and power efficiency in AV technology AI applications in AV project management Networking and reconnecting with industry colleagues Flight delays and travel challenges Planning meetings and maximizing time during InfoComm Preview of upcoming Day 2 and Day 3 coverage The AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com. Connect with Tim Van Woeart: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-cts-45416826/ X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.x.com/TVanWoeart Connect with…