Emerging Trends

From the convergence of IT and AV technologies to the rise of smart systems and automation, Emerging Trends will uncover the disruptions that are paving the way for a new era of integrated, intelligent solutions.

• Explore the future of conferencing, collaboration, and Pro AV design.
• Witness visionary presentations that will redefine your understanding of technology integration and its impact on modern spaces.
• Uncover the latest advancements in conferencing and collaboration tools that are set to revolutionize the way we connect and communicate through AI-driven enhancements to immersive virtual environments.
• Unleash the potential of your spaces with pioneering immersive AV designs that captivate and inspire.
• Discover the seismic trends that are shaking up the Pro AV industry.
• Stay ahead of the curve and discover how today’s emerging trends will shape tomorrow’s solutions.

The InfoComm Emerging Trends Program is designed for AV professionals, technologists, educators, and innovators looking to stay ahead of the curve. Dive into the forefront of AV innovation—discover how today’s emerging trends will shape tomorrow’s solutions.

Hosted by Pete Coman, NV5

Unveiling Convergence: Trends Disrupting Pro AV

Ron Sklaver, EY

Market dynamics, changing user needs and technological advances are combining to fundamentally change the ProAV landscape. Manufacturers and AV integrators face challenges from new entrants, powerful partners, and the inevitable forces of economics. This provocative presentation suggests changes the industry will likely see over the next five years…a list guaranteed to have at least one thing attendees will disagree with.

Future Insights: An Interactive Chat with an AI Personal Assistant 

Pete Coman, NV5

Join us for an insightful chat session with an AI personal assistant, where we'll explore the forefront of emerging trends in technology and design. This dynamic interaction will offer real-time, personalized insights into the future of conferencing, collaboration, and Pro AV design.

Stealing the Scene: Pioneering AV Design to Transform Your Space 

Steve Woods, Gensler

Unpack the process of approaching conferencing spaces like small studios. The goal is to capture the dynamic and the context unfolding within the room to enhance engagement and create relevance to the space; space is an important tool for engagement. Let’s empower AV designers to move away from traditional design limitations. Develop use-cases that lean into the capabilities of the room itself VS constraining the room to the limits of a camera, or reducing the experience to the limits of conferencing software.

How Clear is Your Crystal Ball? Future Trends in Conferencing and Collaboration

Linda Gedemer, Faith Group, LLC and Pete Coman, NV5

This session is geared towards anyone who is challenged with developing “future-ready” conferencing and collaboration spaces for ever-changing work environments. This session will cover current and future trends for developing flexible meeting spaces, including space planning, furniture design, and technology. During this session, explore the latest and potential future trends in creating effective flexible meeting and conferencing spaces.