How AI-powered AV is getting you coffee faster and more efficiently. Cutting-edge AV training and education are shaping the future of the industry. An industry icon is retiring. From Extron’s next-generation training facility redefining hybrid learning, to Bocca Felice’s AI-driven drive-thru experience, to QSC’s vision for smart spaces, we dive into the innovations transforming how AV and IT professionals design, deploy, and manage technology. Join us as we discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities driving the next wave of AV evolution.

Join guests from UAMS, AV Magazine, and Caster Communications as we explore the cutting edge of audiovisual technology with industry leaders who are revolutionizing how we interact with our environments. We'll examine Extron's remarkable five-week transformation of their education center, featuring advanced hybrid learning capabilities that seamlessly connect in-person and remote participants. We'll also discuss the impact Joe Pham of QSC has had on AV. Plus, discover how Sodaclick's conversational AI is bringing human-like interaction to retail environments, challenging traditional approaches to customer engagement.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Guy Campos – AV Magazine
• Rachel Bradshaw – Caster Communications

Links to sources:

• AV Network – QSC's Joe Pham to retire
• AV Magazine – Drive-thru powered by AI
• AVNation – Extron's new training facility

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