Systems Contractor News invites the most forward-thinking minds in AV and experiential design to explore the next-level technologies and techniques that will position their business for the next wave. This symposium is designed for AV integrators, consultants, content creators, developers, creative services providers, designers/architects, and manufacturers to exchange ideas with leaders from the fields of UX design, content creation, music curation, digital signage, and venue operations.
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| Wednesday April 18 | |||
| 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Meet and Greet | Join us for a casual networking meet-up at the bar at the Hilton San Jose before the event begins. Meet SCN and AV Technology editors and pitch yourself for a story. Network with your peers, trade stories and business cards, and score exclusive product information from our vendor partners. Fun fact: 50% of AV Technology's 2017 cover stories resulted from great impressions made at an AV/IT Leadership Summit. | |
| Thursday April 19 | |||
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Networking in the New Venture Hall at The Tech Museum of Innovation | ||
| 9:00 AM | Welcome: Megan A Dutta, Content Director of Systems Contractor News | ||
| 9:10 AM | Keynote: Break the Rules, Build the Future, Imagine | Walt Disney created the concept of a Theme Park and Walt Disney Imagineering
is continually inventing its future. Disney Imagineers take advantage
of technology or invent technology needed to tell new, compelling,
and immersive stories.
Recently retired, Greg Kadorian worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 30 years. At Imagineering he received a patent for Star Tours and developed many of the audio and video technologies in use at Disney Theme Parks worldwide. Join us as Kadorian takes a look at the evolution of audio and visual/video technology in use at Walt Disney Theme Parks, starting with the original Disneyland in Anaheim to the latest rides and attractions worldwide. What have been enabling technologies and what will be future enabling technologies helping Imagineers tell stories that entertain and educate? "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." Walt Disney |
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| 9:45 AM | Mental Processing Break in the New Venture Hall | ||
| 10:00 AM | What's next for the UX? | Experience designers, AV integrators and consultants identify the
hallmarks of a solid user experience, both from a customer perspective
and a user point of view. In an ROI-driven, big-data scenario,
what are the quantifiable metrics in the great equation of experience?
Moderated by Margot Douaihy, Editor-at-Large of AV Technology Panelists: John Arpino, CTS-D, Manager Audio Visual Design Engineering at Google James Copello, Head of Global A/V at Aruba, A Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Garth Hemphill, Associate Principal, Audio/Video at Jaffe Holden Mohammad Sigari, Senior AV Engineer at Uber |
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| 11:00 AM | The Softer AV Ecosystem | A drill down into the new AV/IT Model and software-based AV designs.
We explore needs analysis, refresh cycles, upgrade paths, network
investment, BYOx, and how to ensure better RoI. Lifecycle wisdom
and global procurement strategies for growing organizations.
Moderated by Margot Douaihy, Editor-at-Large of AV Technology Panelists: Steven Lamphear, Channel Development Manager at Barco Patty Mead, Assistant Dean - Infrastructure & Information Technologies at UC Berkeley: College of Environmental Design Josh Srago, CTS, Design Engineer at TEECOM Mark Taylor, Principal Technology Manager at Microsoft |
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| 12:00 PM | Lunch & Sponsor Networking Networking on the Rooftop | ||
| 1:00 PM | Integrated Experiences: What's Next? | Foremost experience designers specializing in merging the digital
with the physical talk about their work creating unforgettable
experiences for museums, stadiums, and all manner of brand activations
and events. This panel of experts reveals what we can expect
from a future where storytelling determines technology.
Moderated by Margot Douaihy, Editor-at-Large of AV Technology Panelists: Bradford Benn, Industry Expert, Solutions, Themed Attractions Tim Boot, Director of Digital Products at Meyer Sound Joseph Conover, LA 2028 Olympic Liaison, AV Technical Solutions Panasonic Media Entertainment Co Sasha Harris-Cronin, Lead Creative Programmer at BBI Engineering Liz Smith, Experience Producer at Dammit Liz Productions |
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| 2:00 PM | Networking, Sponsor & Caffeine Break in the New Venture Hall | ||
| 2:30 PM | Enterprise Deployments: What's Next? | Tech managers and integrators/consultants share success stories in
unified collaboration adoption, real-time operations support
models, commissioning AV on secure networks, and standardized
system designs.
Moderated by Margot Douaihy, Editor-at-Large of AV Technology Panelists: Cheryl Badley, Sr. Regional Business Manager at ViewSonic Corporation Mark Berlo, Project Manager, Integrated Communication Systems Joey D'Angelo, President, Joseph D'Angelo and Associates Peter Kolak, Senior Manager, Conferencing Services Juniper Networks Klaus Trilck, Instructional Designer at San Jose State University |
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| 3:15 PM | Lessons Learned | Through case studies AV integrators, tech managers, and IT experts
from the AVT Summit and Think Tank discuss how they labor together
to redefine working relationships. We will synthesize what we've
discussed today and how you can take those lessons home to create
more effective teams and a more profitable business.
Moderated by Cindy Davis, Contributing Editor of AV Technology Panelists: Joseph Conover, LA 2028 Olympic Liaison, AV Technical Solutions Panasonic Media Entertainment Co Mark Coxon, CTS-D, CTS-I Regional Sales Manager Barco |
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| 4:00 PM | The Briefing Room in the Group Greeting Room | ||
| 4:30 PM | The Tech Museum of Innovation Tour | ||
What is a Think Tank anyways?
SCN Think Tank is series of sessions in which panelists from different sides of the design, integration, manufacturing, and experience development process ask tough questions about technology and the future of the AV industry. As these factions take turns moderating and answering questions, with audience participation encouraged, the resulting conversations will provide real-world in-depth insights and contrasting viewpoints on evolving challenges and opportunities. No slide shows, this is a chance to challenge those who know.Who attends Think Tank?
SCN's Think Tank is open to audiovisual integrators, consultants, and technology design practitioners. This includes content creators, developers, creative services providers, designers/architects from the fields of UX design, content creation, music curation, digital signage, venue operations, and more.I'm sold. How do I attend?
Begin registration here!Why should I sponsor Think Tank?
Think Tank isn't your average industry event. We're looking to challenge the best and brightest minds in the biz. If your company is looking to connect with forward-thinking integrators, consultants, and designers, this is the place for you. You'll get to spend one-on-one time with industry thought leaders. Contact Adam Goldstein at 212.378.0465 or agoldstein@nbmedia.com for more info.
