Over 23,000 Take in InfoComm 2020 Connected
AVIXA hosted its first virtual InfoComm show – InfoComm 2020 Connected – from June 16-18 , bringing together AV professionals from around the globe to learn about the latest products , tune into keynotes and presentations on trends in technology and markets , and forge new relationships .
“ The enthusiasm and participation for InfoComm 2020 Connected exceeded expectations and reinforced something we already knew – the pro AV industry is resilient . Our world is undoubtedly changing , and we recognize the need to be agile and change with it . While we anticipate virtual and hybrid to be a part of the conversation , we look forward to when we ’ ll return to the in-person event and everyone joins us for InfoComm 2021 in Orlando ,” says Rochelle Richardson , SVP of expositions and events at AVIXA .
Total registrations for InfoComm Connected came to 23,408 , and 41 % of attendees were from outside the U . S . The show featured 495 exhibitors and there were 53,433 views of the exhibitor showcases . The show ’ s sessions were highly viewed – totalling 59,662 – with 74 live sessions and on-demand presentations from 67 companies . Live sessions were presented for 11 hours each day to reach attendees globally . Popular topics included conferencing and collaboration ; fusing space , technology , and content ; trends that have emerged through the COVID crisis ; higher education ; and the state of the industry .
As well , attendees embraced virtual networking during InfoComm 2020 Connected . The association says 1,117 exhibitor meetings were scheduled and 14,277 chat messages were exchanged .
InfoComm 2021 is scheduled for June 12-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando , FL . For more information , go to ww . infocommshow . org .
NAB Show NY Being Converted to an Online Event
The NAB Show New York is being converted to an online event because of COVID-19 concerns and restrictions . The 2020 show was originally going to be co-located with the AES Convention from Oct . 21-22 at the Javits Convention Center ; instead , it will now run online from Oct . 19-29 , 2020 .
“ The online event will take place in fall 2020 and include TVNewsCheck ’ s TV2025 and Post | Production World Online , produced in partnership with Future Media Conferences , among other prominent conference programs . Our goal for the digital experience is to provide a valuable forum for the industry to restart , refocus , and reengage ,” says Chris Brown , NAB ’ s EVP of conventions and business operations . “ We are developing a robust platform for exhibitors to share product information , provide demonstrations , and make announcements . Additionally , the online event will provide premium educational content and unique opportunities for the community to network virtually .”
For more information , go to www . nabshow . com / ny2020 .
LightFair Conference Still on Track for May 2021
The 2021 edition of LightFair is currently scheduled for May 16-20 , 2021 in New York . In addition to reaching a broad range of lighting professionals , the 2021 show joins NYCxDESIGN ’ s roster of design-focused events , panels , and experiences .
“ The LightFair Conference is the hallmark educational event of the year for the lighting industry , where the best and the brightest come together to cultivate the collective body of knowledge for this ever-changing and technical field ,” says Show Director Dan Darby . “ The 2021 conference ’ s staging during NYCxDESIGN expands the impact of the content by making it a part of a global discussion on design .”
The conference will feature various learning durations , modalities , and levels . In-depth studies of topics will be presented as one-day courses , two-day courses , and three-hour workshops , and in shorter 60-minute , 90-minute , and three-hour sessions . The session formats will include : Experiential Learning , where participants are actively engaged with the session ; Rapid Fire , with four presenters separately sharing big ideas on a related topic ; panel presentations ; moderated discussions , with a moderator leading a discussion or debate ; tours of local lighting installations or significant projects ; and traditional lectures . Course levels are designated as Foundational , Intermediate , Advanced , and All Levels .
For more information , go to www . lightfair . com .
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