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INFOCOMM 2023 Events
Encouraging Global
Discussions with
Congreso AVIXA
Congreso AVIXA was created as a
response to the suspension of live
events during COVID-19, and the
continuous need for learning, sharing
and networking in the commercial
AV industry in Latin America. We've
hosted five virtual editions of Congreso
AVIXA so far. In fact, our event
in October 2022 drew an impressive
audience of 5,240 attendees, with
60 experts sharing their knowledge.
Congreso AVIXA, presented in
AVIXA Xchange is a 24/7/365 online community platform that fosters more open dialogue
on various topics pertaining to the AV industry. At InfoComm 2023, members will
again have the opportunity to engage directly in person at the Xchange Live booth.
each and every one of them! "
Richardson extends her excitement to the
much-anticipated AVIXA Diversity Council
sessions and the AVIXA Women's Council
Breakfast. " Diversity, equity and inclusion is
- as I like to say - our DNA at AVIXA, " she
underscores. " We will be presenting sessions
that spotlight the gender gap relative
to pay compensation and the importance
of DEI in the workspace. " Additionally,
Richardson says, AVIXA will continue the
" Pass the Mic, " initiative at InfoComm 2023
in which speakers are encouraged to invite
others as presenters for programs. " From
our speaker sessions to the panelist lineup,
we hope to showcase diversity across all
our stages, " she declares.
AVIXA Women's Council Breakfast
Discussing the AVIXA Women's Council
Breakfast, Richardson states, " This is probably
one of our largest and most successful
events consistently, year every year. " She
reiterates that the event is open to all - not
just to women. " We try to foster an inclusive
environment, and, so, we encourage
everyone to attend and partake in addressing
the challenges facing our industry
professionals, " Richardson explains.
This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Tarika
Barrett, is CEO of Girls Who Code. As part
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of the session, Barrett will spotlight the
transformative power of learning spaces
for women to innovate and envision
themselves as leaders and equals in their
respective fields. " With this topic, we're
looking to bring awareness for the next
generation, as well as [to provide] greater
visibility for women in our industry, " Richardson
adds.
For Richardson, DEI also includes
fostering a sense of belonging for all AV
professionals. She points to the formation
of AVIXA Xchange, the 24/7/365 online
community platform that has allowed for
more open dialogue on various topics
pertaining to the AV industry. Richardson
adds, " The AVIXA Xchange Live at InfoComm
brings these [online] conversations
to members so that they can continue
them in person. "
In her opinion, the in-person event enhances
the dynamics among the different
attendees and sparks deeper engagement
within the community. " I'm an advocate
for the in-person experience, and I look
forward to the new connections, as well as
the direction of topics that will take place in
this forum, " she says.
Overall, Richardson emphasizes the
fact that there is a lot of ground to cover
at InfoComm 2023. " We've tried to make
Spanish, will make its in-person debut
at InfoComm 2023 on Tuesday,
June 13. Here, AVIXA's education,
expo and Latin America (LatAm)
teams have collaborated to provide
a platform for AV professionals in
Latin America to exchange ideas and
stay up to date on the latest industry
trends. The debut of the in-person
event this year is an exciting milestone.
We will be sharing practical
strategies and insights to help
attendees succeed in the ever-changing
AV landscape. We are confident
that the in-person debut of Congreso
AVIXA will be a valuable and memorable
experience for all who attend.
By Rodrigo Casassus Coke, senior
director of Latin America and
Caribbean, AVIXA.
sure there's something for everyone
who will be at the show, " she enthuses.
Richardson further opines that, as we
continue to come out of the pandemic,
there's increased demand for gaining new
education, experiencing innovative products,
and connecting with peers and other
industry professionals.
" People are looking to get reconnected
and be part of something big again, " she
concludes. " And that is what we aim to
give to every single person who attends
InfoComm 2023. " CI
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