Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn on the Era of the Agentic Co-Worker
Artificial intelligence is transforming workplace collaboration, from meeting equity to AI-powered workflows. Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn shares what it means for AV, hybrid work, and InfoComm 2026.
The end of MOCAP suits? AI's impact on Virtual Production | Practically AI, Ep. 2
34m 38sec
Artificial intelligence is no longer a buzzword in virtual production—it’s actively reshaping how content gets made. In this episode of Practically AI, host Mark Metzger (AVIXA) sits down with Florian Gallier, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Mo‑Sys, to explore how AI is changing the virtual production pipeline—from pre‑production planning to real‑time, on‑set interactivity. Mark and Florian chat about how AI-driven techniques like Gaussian splats let creators scan real locations and bring them into LED volumes, motion capture without mocap suits, how AI helps creators work faster, reduce costs, and maintain creative control and more.
Unified Automation for Buildings
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TR-111:2019 -- This Report gives a building automation overview. It identifies the need for unified standards to integrate multiple building systems into cohesive and functional systems into cohesive and functional systems and/or sub-systems for increased benefits.
AI Is Already in Your Meeting Rooms. Governance Isn’t.
If you’re an AV manufacturer, integrator, or enterprise leader, here’s the truth: Your meeting rooms have quietly become AI‑powered decision engines capable of summarising, analysing, nudging, and influencing outcomes in real time but governance hasnt quite caught up, it’s miles behind.
Deepfakes Are Now an AV Problem and the AV Industry Must Take Responsibility.
Deepfakes aren’t just an IT or cybersecurity threat anymore. They’re entering meeting rooms, collaboration platforms, digital signage, broadcast systems, and AV‑over‑IP networks. If AV manufacturers and integrators don’t address this now, we’ll be reacting to a crisis later.
Can AI Help You Pass the CTS Exam? Introducing AVIXA’s Study Buddy | Practically AI, Ep. 1
13m 16sec
In the premiere episode of Practically AI, host Mark Metzger sits down with Zachary Fisher, AVIXA’s Director of Learning, to reveal the newly developed CTS Chat Buddy—an AI‑powered study assistant designed to support CTS candidates and AV professionals alike. This episode dives into how AVIXA trained this custom AI model using vetted educational content, why it’s a trusted companion for exam prep, and how it personalizes study plans, delivers sample questions, and supports ongoing learning in the field. Mark and Zach explore the broader implications of artificial intelligence in the audiovisual industry, discuss how AI can complement instructors rather than replace them, and share insights into what’s coming next as the tool evolves beyond its beta phase. Pursuing your CTS certification or curious about practical AI applications in Pro AV? This conversation offers a clear look at how AVIXA is shaping the future of learning.
Takeaways from D=SIGN Power Hour: How AI Can Supercharge Your Digital Signage Operations
AI is transforming digital signage by improving personalization, monitoring, and content production. Experts stress starting with the business problem, ensuring strong data, and using AI to move from reactive to proactive operations. AI boosts scale and quality but only works with clear direction and context.
AI-Media at ISE: Accessibility, Language Services and Broadcast-AV Convergence
7m 51sec
Adrian Britton (AI-Media) explains what’s driving broadcast and AV convergence, how solutions like Lexi Voice support localization and global reach, and what AI-Media is enabling behind the scenes for AVIXA TV at ISE—along with where accessibility and monetization opportunities are heading next.
Tech In 2- Ep 9 - Intelligent Cameras
1m 59sec
In this episode of Tech in 2, Jason Roberts, Vice President of Workplace Strategy at FORTÉ, meets with Andy Bennett, Sr. Vice President, Commercial at Crestron. Together, they discuss how AI is reshaping expectations for meeting room technology and why organizations now expect cameras that do more than capture a room. Andy shares how Crestron’s 1 Beyond camera solutions use built-in neural processing to automatically track speakers, recognize gestures, and adapt to real-time movement, creating a more natural and intelligent collaboration experience. If you’re planning meeting space upgrades or exploring AI-powered AV solutions, this episode is a must-watch.
AI Glossary for AV Integrators
Artificial intelligence (AI) is streamlining workflows, predicting failures, and improving system performance across the AV landscape. To fully benefit from these capabilities, understanding the language behind the technology is essential.
A Practical Guide to Integrating AI into Your AV Business
AI is revolutionizing the AV industry by streamlining workflows, enhancing design processes, and enabling predictive system management. This guide outlines practical steps for adopting AI, from identifying quick wins and piloting tools to ensuring security and ethical governance, empowering AV professionals to work smarter and deliver exceptional results.
Forward Momentum: How AV Launchpad Disrupts the Industry
Cutting edge on a human level, harnessing the power of AI into real solutions for #proAV!
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