The AV industry loves a big partnership announcement. But as more companies bundle solutions into larger ecosystems, are we creating smarter experiences… or limiting flexibility and innovation? And bring the popcorn, the fight over wireless spectrum is becoming impossible to ignore, while harsh real-world environments continue exposing the weaknesses of traditional AV design.

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode covering the partnerships reshaping commercial AV, the growing urgency around spectrum protection, and why smarter AV design matters more than ever in demanding environments.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Ryan Gray – Yavapai College
• Mark Corbin – Vanco

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Leyard Europe Showcases Tool-less LED Video Walls
• AV Magazine – Interactive Hologram Deployed at LaGuardia Airport
• ProSound Web – AVIXA Opens Applications for Michael Verguawen Scholarship
• Higher Ed Media – HETMA Joins Media & Learning Association
• Installation International – Registration Opens for IBC2026

Roundtable Topics:

• Inavate – Wireless Audio Spectrum at risk in Europe
• AV Magazine – ClickShare & Logitech Bundle Certified for Teams Rooms

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