In this Episode of Backstage Pass, join hosts Sowmya Siddippaji and Manoj Kumar as they discuss the vibrant culture and excitement people can discover when they visit the InfoComm India show in Mumbai.

Ashish Bajaj from Harman India joins Manoj to discuss the evolution of immersive experiences in audio-visual technology, emphasizing the importance of integration, storytelling, and the impact of spatial audio and visuals in transforming audience engagement. Ashish highlights Harman's innovations showcased at Infocomm India, focusing on how technology can simplify workflows for designers and integrators while enhancing the overall experience for users.

Also, Ben Barnard and Samantha Powell return to catch up on their recent experiences, including travel, cultural insights, and upcoming events. They share stories about officiating weddings, attending shows, and exploring different cuisines and the upcoming InfoComm India show, with Ben sharing his experiences from his previous visit to India.

Welcome to the first of a three-part InfoComm India 2025 special of Backstage Pass! In this episode, get to know the two hosts for the India edition – AVIXA's Sowmya Siddippaji and Manoj Kumar. The duo share some intel on what to expect at this year's show in Mumbai, as well as what to expect over the next few episodes of Backstage Pass.

In this special episode of Backstage Pass, we continue the conversation from the Vision 2030 keynote at InfoComm 2025. Mark Metzger sits down with Chris Schyvinck of Shure, Brad Hintze of Crestron, and Eric Hutto of Diversified to chat more about the future of AI's impact on AV, the trends in the in-office AV experience, and the how the workforce will shape the industry moving forward.

In this episode of AV Unplugged, we revisit a conversation between Mark Metzger, Sarabeth Mullins, and Brian Katz from January 2025 on how the acoustics of Notre Dame were rebuilt after the devastating fire that took down the cathedral. Sarabeth and Brian break down their experiences, and what went into reconstructing this historic site back to its glory from the audio perspective.

Join host Matt Pana, Assistant Director of Media Technology at ISDA for this episode of AV Unplugged featuring a discussion on how committees can help shape the systems integration world.

In this episode, recorded at InfoComm 2025, Matt sits down with industry experts David Lopez of MediaCentric, and Drew Lobley from Paladin. They share invaluable insights on the role of independent technical specialists, the importance of networking, and the benefits of joining the Systems Integrators Council and its subcommittee. Listen as they discuss stories from the industry, project management best practices, and opportunities for young professionals in the AV field.

In this special episode of Backstage Pass, join hosts Samantha Powell and Narin Nara as they chat about the InfoComm Asia 2025 show in Bangkok Thailand. Joining this episode is Vince Lepore of Audinate to talk about their plans for InfoComm Asia, as well as June Ko and Jimmy Cheong to discuss what's happening at the show this year.

In this episode of AV Unplugged, join host Mark Metzger as he dives into an engaging conversation with Harmeet Bhatia from Amazon Web Services and Matt Morgan of Ross Video. Together, they explore the cutting-edge advancements in broadcast technologies and their transformative impact on corporate environments.

Harmeet sheds light on the innovative strategies AWS is implementing within the audiovisual sector, while Matt discusses Ross Video's pioneering solutions that are redefining how businesses communicate and collaborate.

In this episode of AVIXA's "Tech Support," host Matt Pana of ISDA sits down with Dack Patrick from Barco to explore the intricate world of display technologies. Learn more about the nuts and bolts behind Barco's display technologies, as Dack answers pressing questions from the AV community. Tune in to uncover the innovations powering Barco's industry-leading technology!

In this episode of Xceptional Insights, join host Sean Wargo and special guest Sanju Khatri of Omdia as they discuss the tech trends at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando. What does the continued development of AI and smart technologies mean for the pro-AV market moving forward? Tune in to learn more!

In the final Backstage Pass episode for the InfoComm 2025 season, the road to the show has reached Orlando! Join host Samantha Powell as she chats with AVIXA's CEO, Dave Labuskes as well as Jason Moss of QSC to chat about their experiences from this year's show floor, and what they look forward to in the exciting AV industry.