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Smart Stage Schedule
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| 10:35 am - 10:45 am | Opening/Welcome Moderator: Arlen Schweiger, Editor-in-Chief, CE Pro |
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| 10:45 am - 11:20 am |
State of the Industry - CE Pro Speakers: Arlen Schweiger, CE Pro; Panelists: Daryl Friedman, CEDIA; Jon Robbins - HTSA; Hank Alexander - Oasys/Nationwide Marketing Group; Chris Whitley - Ellipsys; Jim Pearse - ProSource; Patrick McCarthy, Interim Director - Azione Unlimited Arlen Schweiger of CE Pro will moderator a powerhouse panel of industry elite from CEDIA to the leaders of buying groups to share insights on the State of the Industry, identifying business opportunities, pitfalls, and what custom integrators need to be doing to continue to thrive. |
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| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Understanding 8K Content and How it Can Influence the Viewing Experience Presented by 8K Association Learn from leading experts about the critical role that 8K content capture, production and system integration can play in defining home entertainment’s future. |
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| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
IMCCA's State of the industry: Remote, Return or Hybrid - what the heck is going on Presented by IMCCA Moderator: David Danto, Principal Analyst - TalkingPointz
Speakers: Amelia Vrabel, Alliance GTM Manager - QSC; Mitchell Hershkowitz, Market & Channel Development Specialist -AMLOS - Canon USA; Katie Macfarlane, Regional Sales Leader - Cisco Systems; Joel Mulpeter, Director- Product Marketing, Crestron This illustrious panel of UC industry experts will shed light on the trends shaping the future of remote and hybrid workplace technologies.
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| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
LED Display Technology Trends Speaker: Mona Liang, Senior Sales Manager; Elmer Espinoza, Technical Support Engineer AOTO will be discussing trends in LED display especially as they apply to home theater, and the advantages of AOTO MIP Technology. |
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| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Lighting the Path to Success: Insights from Industry Leaders Speakers: Tom Doherty, HTSA; David Warfel, Light Can Help You Join us for an enlightening 30-minute session with David Warfel of LCHY and Tom Doherty of HTSA, as they explore the past 5-7 years of the Custom Integration industry’s journey toward incorporating lighting fixture sales into their technology offerings. Discover the key factors that have set successful and profitable integrators apart from their peers who have also ventured into this new category. Learn from these market channel experts about the strategies, challenges, and innovations that have driven growth and success in this competitive field.
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| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | CE Pro BEST Product Awards, CE Pro Home of the Year Awards Presentation and CI Integration Awards Speakers: Arlen Schweiger, CEPro; Dan Ferrisi, CI/SSI |
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| 9:45 am - 10:00 am | Opening/Welcome Moderators: Arlen Schweiger, CE Pro; and Dan Ferrisi, CI/SSI |
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| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
The Latest Trends in Display Technology hosted by the Digital Signage Federation Presented by the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) Moderators: Ryan Cahoy, DSF Chairman, Managing Director - Rise Display Panelists: Jonathan Brawn, Principal - Brawn Consulting and Michelle Montazeri, Manager, Digital Signage - Legrand AV The panel of DSF board members and industry leaders will share examples of the latest advancements of display technology applications and will have a discussion sharing their perspectives on the state of the digital signage industry. |
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| 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
Harmonizing Light: Integrating Interior Lighting with Daylight in Residential Design Presented by Lutron Moderator: Melissa Andresko, Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador, Lutron Electronics Join Lutron as we explore the convergence of intelligent interior lighting and daylight and how technology has changed how we can create optimal experiences in luxury residences. Learn how to educate clients on the benefits of well-executed lighting strategies, best practices for optimizing natural light, and how integrators can collaborate with architects and lighting designers to achieve optimal lighting solutions. |
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| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
Raising the Bar for Excellence: Introducing CEDIA’s New Networking Certification Moderator: Amanda Wildman, Owner, TruMedia Panelists: Matt Manalis, CEO, eXperience ONE; Bjørn Jensen, CEO, WhyReboot; Pete Trauth, CEO, Nirvana Home Entertainment; Matt Adams, Houston Community College At the heart of every great integration project is a robust, reliable and secure network. The increasing demands and complexities of the home network requires that integrators develop a strong set of networking skills. This session will discuss how the CEDIA Residential Networking Specialist (RNS) certification was designed and what it means for the industry to adopt professional certifications. The panel will provide insight on how certifications can be leveraged to advance technician careers, grow an integration firm’s business and develop the workforce through education partnerships |
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| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Home Theaterology - New Book Presented by AcousticSmart Speaker: Richard Charshan New coffee-table book Home Theaterology will debut! It celebrates the art of home theater design and is intended to educate and inspire the design community to embrace this luxury as a centerpiece for modern homes. |
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| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Unified Communications and Digital Signage – Blurring The Lines Speakers: Fireside Chat between Michelle Loret - AVCoIP & Lainie Mataras - Planar
What is the employee experience of communications systems? Team chat platforms are used to keep project groups and teams on the same page, videoconferencing is used for one-on-one or group to group conversations, and on-demand video or video streaming is used to communicate from senior leadership to employees. However, a modern digital signage network is also a piece of the employee communications network – with everything from lunch menus to special events like blood drives and bring your kids to work announcements. This discussion will cover:
• The opportunities for digital signage in public spaces
• Using digital signage as the ‘resting’ screen saver in conference rooms
• The types of messaging that would resonate with employees, and would help support company culture
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| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Commercial Integration Trends Speakers: Chris Whitley, Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group and Mark Coxon - AVI-SPL Panelists will discuss commercial audiovisual technology trends, vertical market observations, and growth opportunities for integrators seeking to maximize their profitabiilty and success in 2025 and beyond. |
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| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Social Selling – Building And Leveraging Your Brand In AV and Technology Presentation from Chris Neto, CTS - Starin
What should individuals in our industry do to increase their visibility and brand? Which roles and career paths is that important for? Chris Neto, the AV professional who took a Sunday morning social media chat to the largest weekly conversation in AV (AVInTheAM) will present his ideas and strategies for growing one’s impact in the industry. This will include:
• Detailing various platforms and opportunities
• Strategies for creating and growing interest
• Leveraging the best tools to grow
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| 10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Wrap-Up Speakers: Arlen Schweiger, Editor-in-Chief, CE Pro; Dan Ferrisi, Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Integrator The industry's favorite editors discuss the show highlights that captured their attention |
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| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Social Media Influencers - Show Recap Moderators: Arlen Schweiger, Editor-in-Chief, CE Pro; Dan Ferrisi, Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Integrator Speakers: Tim Albright, AVNation TV; Michael Restrepo, Restrepo Innovations; Chris Oram, Eagle Sentry Industry social media luminaries discuss the hot brands and new products that made news at this year's shows |
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| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Integrators Pick Best-in-Show Products Moderators: Arlen Schweiger, Editor-in-Chief, CE Pro; Dan Ferrisi, Editor-in-Chief, Commercial Integrator CEDIA Expo and CIX integrator attendees discuss their top product picks from the show floor |
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