Technology Record - Issue 40: Spring 2026

VIEWPOINT At InfoComm 2026, enterprises can explore the technologies and strategies that are transforming the way we work together JENN HEINOLD: AVIXA Advancing AI-powered collaboration Conferencing and collaboration deployments are no longer just about connecting people. They’re about creating intelligent, inclusive and secure environments that support the way modern organisations actually work. Virtual conferencing and collaboration technology has advanced quickly in recent years. Meeting platforms have developed rapidly, evolving from the essential communication tools that connected people during the pandemic to the AI-powered experiences enhancing the way we work together today. Hybrid work models, user expectations and the potential to yield business value have evolved alongside the advancing technology. Project managers are tasked with designing an environment – and devising a strategy – that meets all those expectations. As a result, enterprises are rethinking everything around their conferencing and collaboration technology investments – from room design to interoperability, ongoing support strategies and long-term return on investment (ROI). They’re focusing on how they can create a virtual environment that delivers on business goals and provides an inclusive experience where teams can do their best work. It’s a complex picture that involves understanding what is possible now, while visualising future possibilities. It’s an exciting time for the industry, but for businesses exploring this fast-changing landscape, it can be difficult to envisage the technology’s full potential to shape how they communicate, collaborate and connect. InfoComm, the largest professional audiovisual (AV) trade show in North America, brings together the latest innovations, knowledge and experience in virtual conferencing and collaboration. This annual event, produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA), has become the essential destination for businesses navigating the convergence of AV, IT and broadcast. collaboration strategy. InfoComm 2026 will provide an unprecedented opportunity for 96

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