We talked with Brad Hintze from Crestron at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for higher ed classrooms and collaboration spaces. The conversation covers Collab Compute for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, plus deployment details that matter when you are standardizing at scale. We also dig into intelligent video setup improvements, including AutoMeasure and ArUco markers, and how Crestron is approaching flexible audio with pods and AV over IP. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Crestron is in Hall 3 at Stand 3H300.

In this conversation with Jay Lyons we catch up on the latest from Logitech. We dig into the Rally ecosystem, including Rally AI Camera Pro, and what campuses have been asking for around tracking, control, and room predictability. We also talk through the Rally Camera Streamline Kit and why camera control, not just camera placement, is often the real friction point in classrooms. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Logitech is in Hall 2 at Booth 2K100, with the Connected Classroom at Stand 2W100.

CDW is at ISE 2026 focused on the part of higher ed AV that is hardest to standardize: turning technology choices into repeatable, supportable campus experiences. In this conversation with Mike Peters and Tim Russell, we talk about moving beyond “shipping tin” into end-to-end work that connects sourcing, design, implementation, and managed services. They also dig into why specs only matter when they map to the student experience, and how institutions can keep consistency across distributed and international footprints. If you are building a roadmap for the next refresh cycle, this is a useful listen.

PlexusAV is at ISE 2026 making the case that AV over IP should be built on open standards, not proprietary lock-in. In our quick conversation with Jim Reinhart, we dig into why IPMX matters for higher ed, and how real interoperability changes the long-term support and refresh story. We also talk about practical migration paths, including gateways that let campuses connect existing HDBaseT rooms into an IPMX network without ripping everything out. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PlexusAV in Hall 5, Booth 5J700.

Panasonic’s ISE 2026 story is focused on what higher ed teams feel every day: keeping display and projection fleets stable, supportable, and easier to manage at scale. In this quick conversation with Joe Dolce, we dig into new remote monitoring capabilities aimed at clearer diagnostics and more preventative maintenance, plus education support programs designed to reduce downtime. We also talk about the practical path from projection to dvLED, including modular approaches that fit real refresh cycles instead of one-off special projects. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Panasonic is at Booth 3J500.

PSNI Global Alliance is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of AV that often matters most in higher ed: consistent delivery and support, not just the hardware. In this conversation with Executive Director Chris Miller, we dig into why outcomes and user experience have to lead the discussion, especially as software and AI reshape expectations. He also explains how PSNI’s global network of vetted integrators is built around trust and a high membership bar, because quality is only as strong as the weakest link. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find PSNI at Booth 2W480.

NETGEAR AV is at ISE 2026 talking about the part of modern AV that has to be right before anything else works: the network. In this quick show-floor conversation with Richard Jonker, the focus is what AV over IP really means for higher ed, including why low latency matters, how campuses end up supporting multiple standards and profiles, and why “simple” only stays simple when the infrastructure is designed to scale. The conversation also stays practical on manageability and security, including why you cannot cloud-manage a USB cable and what it looks like to do more with less as expectations keep rising. If you are in Barcelona, NETGEAR AV is at Booth 2U240.

XTEN-AV is at ISE 2026 showing how to speed up the parts of AV work that usually eat the most time: design, documentation, quoting, and keeping everything aligned when requirements change. In this quick conversation with co-founder Sahil Dhingra, we talk about why that matters for higher ed teams trying to standardize room types and deliver more projects with the same staffing. 

We also dig into XAVIA, XTEN-AV’s AI agent built to turn text or voice inputs into schematics and supporting documentation like rack elevations and cable schedules. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find XTEN-AV in Hall 1, Booth 1G800.

This episode is a quick, on-the-show-floor conversation with Jay Taylor from ScreenBeam at ISE 2026. We talk through what ScreenBeam is focused on this year at Booth 2V150, including updates around active learning workflows, advanced video routing, and BrowserCast, plus where their roadmap has shifted based on what customers are asking for. 

A big chunk of the discussion is about campus-wide communication on top of the displays you already have, including administrative tools for digital signage, messaging, and alerts, and why that matters operationally in higher ed. If you are thinking about standardizing wireless display or reducing the number of separate systems you support across campus, this is a useful listen. 

In this special edition of Chair to Chair, Erin Maher-Moran sits down with Joe Way (UCLA; HETMA co-founder; Higher Ed AV Media founder) to unpack two major recognitions: induction into SCN’s Hall of Fame and inclusion in a Top 100 innovators and entrepreneurs list. Joe frames the awards as bigger than personal accolades—signals that higher ed AV’s voice is increasingly being treated as a peer in the wider industry, and a reminder of how much progress the community has made in earning its seat at the table. 

From there, the conversation turns into an honest reflection on what innovation actually looks like in practice: taking risks, learning business fundamentals, leveraging relationships, and building teams with complementary strengths. Joe also digs into mentorship, trust, and legacy—why doors get held open, why people still have to walk through them, and why the most meaningful impact is measured in the people who grow beyond your shadow. The episode closes with Joe’s focus on a next chapter theme: letting go—not just delegating, but truly creating space for others to lead. 

Topics Discussed 

• What Joe’s SCN Hall of Fame recognition represents for higher ed AV’s standing in the broader industry 
• Why awards matter (and why they don’t), especially for credibility inside institutions 
• The role of timing, institutional context, and “stars aligning” in career growth 
• Joe’s approach to innovation: risk tolerance, iteration, and embracing failure as tuition 
• A blunt take on innovation in commercial AV and why that creates opportunity for leaders who push 
• Mentorship as intentional giving back—and as a long-term leadership multiplier 
• Building trust and loyalty: ambition, visibility, and genuine care for others’ success 
• Legacy in two places at once: UCLA transformation and community-wide influence through HETMA 
• HETMA’s evolution from a focused gap-filler to a durable organization that outgrows its founders 
• What’s next: letting go, creating bandwidth, and redirecting energy into lifting others up 

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Erin Maher-Moran
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Joe Way
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