CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2024 VOLUME 14 NO. 8 CI FEATURES 18 18 | Simply the Best The 40 Influencers Under 40 Class of 2024 reflects a broad cross section of changemakers, emerging superstars and young industry leaders. By Dan Ferrisi 30 | Commercial Integrator Expo 2024: Bigger and Better Than Ever CIX 2024 promises to deliver on the synergies between residential AV and commercial AV with an impressive lineup of exhibitors and sessions. By Amala Reddie 36 | Cultivating Diverse and Youthful Talent NextLVL Learning supports young, diverse AV leaders, ensuring the industry becomes a lasting home for them. By Alyssa Borelli SSI FEATURE 52 | Bates Security Adds 2024 Police Dispatch Quality Award to List of Honors The company plans to bring its proactive, data-driven approach to emergency monitoring and dispatch to the Pye-Barker family following its recent acquisition. By D. Craig MacCormack 52 36 30 To check out exclusive content that we couldn't get in print, check out our websites, to see the latest information. FOR CI CONTENT FOR SSI CONTENT 2 Commercial Integrator+Security Sales & Integration | September 2024 ALYSSA BORELLI/EMERALD PACE UNIVERSITY BATES SECURITY