InfoComm 2024 Will Spotlight the Future of Conferencing and CollaborationThe future of conferencing and collaboration will take center stage at InfoComm 2024 on June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show's wide-ranging program spotlights the latest developments in hybrid working with insightful presentations by industry experts, leading solutions providers on the trade show floor, and expert-led tours. "Conferencing and collaboration solutions continue to thrive, especially now that many organizations are embracing hybrid work," says Annette Sandler, senior director of live content, US and Canada, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. "At the show, we'll explore the benefits and pitfalls that emerging technology like AI, virtual reality, and the metaverse bring to conferencing and collaboration, and also examine the important staples of this pro AV solution -- clear audio connections and flexible meeting spaces." On Tuesday, June 11, InfoComm will present the half-day Emerging Trends program, which will uncover the disruptions that are paving the way for a new era of integrated, intelligent pro AV solutions. In the session "How Clear is Your Crystal Ball? Future Trends in Conferencing and Collaboration," Linda Gedemer from Faith Group and Pete Coman of NV5 will share trends for developing flexible meeting spaces, including space planning, furniture design, and technology. The Emerging Trends program will also feature a discussion on how market dynamics, changing user needs, and technological advances are altering the pro AV landscape and explore how to transform spaces with pioneering AV design. Attendees will also experience a chat session with an AI personal assistant, which will provide real-time, personalized insights into the future of conferencing, collaboration, and pro AV design. On Wednesday, June 12, at AVIXA Xchange LIVE (W2847), Scott Josephson from Google will share his company's approach to selecting and replacing videoconferencing technology in "Supporting Videoconferencing at Google." Also on June 12, Jared Timmins and Blaine Brown from Diversified will explore advanced tools and strategies that are reshaping the future of work in their examination of the marriage of generative AI and AV tech: "Diversified: Enhancing UX Through Intelligent Workplace Transformation." On the Technology Innovation Stage on June 12, Joshua Peterson from Lenovo will be joined by Alistair Johnston from Futuresource Consulting for "Back to the Future of Hybrid Work," where they'll tie together the hybrid work explosion with future collaborative technologies and AI-enabled UC applications. On Thursday, June 13, a panel of speakers from Republic Services, Frost & Sullivan, Blue Touch Paper, Wesco, and Yamaha Unified Communications discuss navigating AI, sustainability, and commodification in "Trend Forecast: Conferencing and Collaboration." InfoComm will also present sessions on Microsoft's vision for intelligent shared spaces; productivity and inclusivity in hybrid workplaces; compliance and security; harnessing ROI from collaboration tools; and the changing nature of conference room support. View the full schedule of conferencing and collaborative sessions at www.infocommshow.org/focus-areas/conferencing-collaboration. The InfoComm trade show floor will feature more than 260 exhibitors showcasing conferencing and collaboration solutions. Two sold-out show floor tours led by experts from Blue Touch Paper will introduce attendees to the latest solutions in videoconferencing, cloud technology, and collaboration platforms. To register for InfoComm 2024, visit www.infocommshow.org. InfoComm 2024 is sponsored by strategic show partner Crestron and supporting show partner Shure Incorporated. For ongoing conversations and news about InfoComm 2024, visit the InfoComm room on AVIXA Xchange, a unique community for the AV industry designed to connect thought leaders, industry-leading solution providers, and innovative manufacturers with AV solution seekers. 
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