Volume 12, Issue 2 — January 30, 2023

rAVe HOW [House of Worship] — Volume 12, Issue 2

January 30, 2023 | Volume: 12 | Issue: 2

In just one day, we’ll be live at ISE! I cannot wait for this show, especially because this is hinted to be the most “normal” ISE since 2019. Since I’ve only attended ISE 2020 and 2022, I am extra excited! From the little I’ve roamed the show floor during setup, y’all are in for a treat.

To help get you ready for this show, Emily Buchner reached out to some #AVtweeps and spoke to them about what they’re most looking forward to at the show. And there really is so much to look forward to!

Also, Bob Snyder writes about the live event AV companies that have moved toward the system integration end of things. And since we’re all moving toward experiential anyway, this “suits them well.” Read more here.

See you guys later, #AVtweeps. I’ve got to finish prepping for tomorrow!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

+ ISE 2023: What #AVtweeps Are Most Looking Forward To [Emily Buchner]

The days are counting down, but planning is only ramping up. With so much to do and so many new people to meet, how do you fit it all in one week? As an ISE newbie myself, I can only imagine what to expect. So, I turned to the trade show pros for advice and asked them to share what they are looking forward to the most at this year’s show. Here is what they had to say …

+ They’re Coming for Your Business [Bob Snyder]

For decades, it was an exception if you saw a specialized AV events company with a full business unit in the more static business of system integration. Mostly they were the fancy cousins who shared an interest in the same technologies but catered to a parallel “live event” market. But all that has changed now. When the next pandemic comes, Europe’s events firms hope not to be so exposed. And the new AV industry emphasis on “experiential,” suits them quite well.