Seminars, Labs and Workshops

Welcome to InfoComm Academy! With more than 90 sessions designed to bring you the best in AV education, we can’t wait to kick off the week at InfoComm 09 with topics that will educate, illuminate and inspire.

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Green AV

Everyone is talking about it, but who can really explain it to the AV professional? Focused on the issues that you face every day, Green AV 2009 addresses every topic from an AV perspective.

Business Executive Symposium

Come to this lively session to hear the latest economic predictions for the year ahead and to learn how your peers in the AV industry are responding. Dr. Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research, is noted for his engaging presentations and his ability to translate complex economic issues into easily understood language. Duffy Wilbert, CTS, InfoComm’s Senior Vice President of Membership, will highlight newly released market research data in his presentation on the state of the industry. Together, they provide an insightful and highly informative session, offering valuable perspectives to keep your company moving forward in this challenging economy.

Master Classes

The demand for advanced topics for renewal units (RUs) is strong. Check out more new, hands-on programs, including:

• Advanced Mixing: Buford Jones, Meyer Sound (IS94)
• Display Metrology: Joe Miseli, Sun Microsystems (IS53)
• Stage Lighting Control Networks: Richard Cadena, PLSN (IS40)
• Display Color Management: Steve Somers, Extron (IS39)
• Future Audio — Where Are We Headed?: Pat Brown, Syn-Aud-Con (IS06)
• Advanced Acoustics in Architecture: Steve Thorburn, CTS-D, CTS-I, Thorburn Associates (IW4)

Fiber Optics

Last year you requested more courses on fiber optics. This year, InfoComm is offering sessions on fiber technology for the AV industry. We have courses for all levels of expertise. Come to class and get up to speed on all the latest AV-related fiber optic aspects and applications.

Digital Signage

A special series of courses, developed by industry expert Lyle Bunn, will provide a rare opportunity to learn the details of planning and selling digital signage solutions and to explore the best practices for digital signage content.

Performance Standards

InfoComm is an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer and its first draft standard was recently available for public review and comment. Learn about the four standards InfoComm is currently developing, what steps are required for implementing them and how they affect your business.

InfoComm Design Curriculum

InfoComm has improved its design curriculum and all new programs will be offered at the IPD preceding the Show. Need to learn more about design but don’t want the detail to make you a designer? Attend the new three-day Elements of Design — perfect for sales professionals and technology managers.
 

Staging and Live Events

Let InfoComm help you elevate your staging and live events expertise! In response to enthusiastic demand, InfoComm is expanding staging and live events training. Take an in-depth look at staging and events management in a new IPD taught by Andre LeJeune. During the Show, don’t miss the legendary Buford Jones as he shares his 30 years of experience in beginning and advanced mixing workshops. Our newly expanded staging and live events offerings also include Stage Lighting Control Networks taught by industry guru Richard Cadena, and Green AV Staging.

Need even more info?

Go in-depth with InfoComm Academy’s pre-show Institute for Professional Development courses or choose a seven-hour Super Tuesday training course.

Need Renewal Units? 

InfoComm 09 is the place to get them! There’s such variety at this year’s Show — check the schedule, fill the gaps in your knowledge base and earn renewal units you can use toward certification.  When searching for sessions online, be sure to note the number of RUs earned!

Not sure how many RUs you have earned through InfoComm? Visit www.infocomm.org/transcript to find out.

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