Caroline Carter is the Technology Delivery Manager (AV) for Imperial College London; Caroline has been instrumental in the creation and development of the strategy and AV provision at Imperial College London. The service covers a wide range of AV installations from the installation of small screens to large capital buildings.

Caroline has been pivotal to the success of the College’s investment in AV as the quality of this technology has a direct impact on student satisfaction feedback which, in turn, impacts on rankings and the College’s reputation, with being a global top 10 university; AV equipment is at the core of this delivery.

Clive edited AV Magazine for 9 years. In 2012, the magazine celebrated 40 years in business - a publishing and pro AV milestone. He is now Group Editor of AV Magazine which is currently celebrating its 50th year, and Electronics Weekly which celebrated 60 years of publishing in 2020.

A seasoned conference moderator, Clive is an award-winning, former broadcast journalist who also brings with him 40+ years of publishing experience. A former Editor of Which Computer? he launched and fronted the first business tv service for the IT and telecomms industry – The Computer Channel. He’s also enjoyed an extensive Fleet Street career writing, most notably, for The Times, The Financial Times, The Daily Telegraph, Sunday Business (and The Wall Street Journal).

Clive is well known for hosting AV Magazine's AV Awards + Electronics Weekly's Elektra Awards, and as Chairman of AV Magazine's Executive Roundtable discussion sessions, the AV TV Industry Panels and Talking Point interview sessions.

Greg is a business owner, specialist consultant, standards evangelist, writer and teacher. He’s MD of Visual Displays and specialises in projection and displays, meeting room lighting and VC lighting, plus related standards. Greg was Chairman of AVIXA (InfoComm) in 2012, serving on the board for seven years. He currently leads AVIXA’s standards group (‘SteerCo’), we was a lead writer on the ANSI/AVIXA ‘PISCR’ projected image quality standard, moderator of the recent DISCAS (image size, resolution, viewing position) standard and is working on AVIXA’s new AV User UX (User Experience) standard. Greg has several children and his hobbies include teasing them.

Guy Campos is Deputy Editor of AV Magazine where he oversees the magazine’s online news and features covering the latest project, people and company news. As a business journalist, he has previously covered everything from the Y2K bug and the dot com boom to industry trends in newspaper and magazine distribution and retailing.

Guy is currently working on his first book, A Bluffer’s Guide to Microsoft Teams Rooms, and is seeking AVIXA approval to offer CTS RUs for his new course “Communication Skills and Strategies for Pro AV Marketing Managers” which combines performance poetry, projection mapping, and volumetric video for the metaverse.

Jason has been in the industry for over 30 years. Initially starting his career in broadcast with the BBC he fell into the world of AV by accident and has never managed to climb out as the sides are just too slippery. He has worked extensively in both integration and consultancy in his time and has a broad range of experience in many kinds of projects. Jason is also passionate about Standards development and implementation and is currently serving his second term on the AVIXA Standards Steering Committee. He has previously won the Volunteer of the Year award from AVIXA for his efforts. Knowledge sharing is also important to Jason - he has spoken publicly and internationally about Standards development and implementation, and delivers electrical safety training for the Institute of Sound Communication and Video Engineers. In his spare time, he designs and operates sound and lighting for theatre and live music performances and runs a technical youth group for those developing skills in this area as he is getting too old for all the running up and down ladders.

Richard has over thirty years experience in designing, building, commissioning and operating audio, video and lighting systems. His work covers a wide range of projects from stadium audio to corporate video conferencing suites to interactive visitor attractions. His work is known worldwide, and he has a reputation for being able to deal with the most technically complex projects. Following a lot of work on large-scale voice alarm systems Richard has sat on British Standards committees helping to develop the next generation of standards. His passion is network connectivity and interoperability.

Frank is a highly experienced technologist, versatile and focused. As a leading technical authority, technology visionary and systems architect in the field of data visualisation, he provides guidance in mapping the right technology to a client’s workflow and process. This provides unification of communications and workflow with seamlessly integrated solutions to enhance productivity and ease of work.

He also provides knowledge transfer to industry peers as a recognized AVIXA InfoComm instructor on digital infrastructure, with the aim of providing a ubiquitous network infrastructure to support AVoIP, PCoIP Technologies, and HyperV technologies as well as virtualization and high-performance CGI.

Recently named one of the 'Top 25 Women in the Metaverse', Amelia Kallman is a leading London futurist, speaker and author. As a technology communicator, Amelia regularly consults brands, agencies, and governments on the impact of new technologies on the future of business and our lives. She forecasts global trends and behaviours helping clients navigate innovation, build strategies, and deliver industry leading initiatives.

She specialises in the emerging opportunities - as well as the risks - of AI, XR, the metaverse, and Web 3.0 and is the host of XR Star, Blockchain in the Metaverse and The Big Reveal. www.ameliakallman.com

Abdul Rafique leads Bloomberg's Audio Visual team for EMEA and APAC from the company's EMEA headquarters in London. In this role, he manages a diverse, multi-national, multi-gender, multi-ethnic team of CTS-certified professionals who are responsible for bringing technological and operational excellence across these regions.

Abdul began his career at Bloomberg in 2001 as a Technical Operator. He soon moved into leadership and management positions, responsible for Bloomberg's broadcast Transmissions/Master Control Room. In 2013, Abdul moved over to the company's newly established AV team, seeking a new opportunity to bring continuity and technology excellence to Bloomberg.

Abdul is a graduate of City, University of London, where he studied a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Media Communications Systems.

Deborah Jones CTS MBA is AV/IT Sales Manager at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, planning the technical aspects of the Centre’s client list. There are 32 areas equipped with an extensive audio-visual portfolio and a team of AV project managers and specialists running 400+ live events per year.

She is also a director for the AV User Group, with members in UK, Europe, USA, Canada, & Hong Kong, an informal not-for-profit organisation of end-users.

Deborah is a member of the AVIXA Diversity Council, the AVIXA Women’s Council and their Membership and CTS committees. She has facilitated on AVIXA webinars in the past.

Anna Shahin is an Application Support Engineer at Audiologic, a leading distributor in the UK for all things audio. In addition to being recognized as the Rising Star of the Year at the 2021 AV Awards, Anna looks after system design and commissioning on a variety of projects, ranging from corporate meeting rooms to higher education.

Patrick has over thirty years' experience in the workplace industry, delivering award-winning technology solutions for clients around the world. He has an ability to engage a human centric approach to design and specification of technology solutions and by intertwining that with his business strategy and digital transformation experience and understanding, provides his clients with a broad viewpoint of how to develop the right technology ecosystem for each client challenge.

Patrick is also a past winner of two AV Awards himself, the 2010 Business Installation of the Year for the Deloitte Greenhouse space in London and in 2020, the Business Installation of the Year for the JLL Asia Headquarters Office in Singapore.

Patrick is currently the Technology Project Director for the rebuilding of the iconic AIA Headquarters building in Stubbs Road, Hong Kong. This project will deliver groundbreaking technology integration, in a very people focused workspace with technology enabling a great user experience, in a building owned and occupied by AIA.

“As the world shakes off the last remnants of the pandemic and technology takes hold of more and more elements of our lives, I look forward to seeing how the entries this year reflect this changing landscape.”

Mina has championed video conferencing for education in the UK for over 15 years. She is currently co-chair of the Global VC Education Group (GVCEG) and Co-ordinator and founder of the National VC Education Group (NVCEG) in the UK. Her interests are not only in the implementation of VC across a school but the online safety of our young people. As the Executive Director, of Video Conferencing for Global Learning delivering English classes to children across the globe, VCfGL, won an AV Award in 2017 for Breakthrough Company of the Year.

Mina is a TEDx speaker and her talk, “Rise of the Global Teacher” describes her vision for the future of education led through video conference. Mina’s work as an adviser and consultant for the London Borough of Redbridge has involved her initiating and delivering global projects, connecting classrooms to remote locations in Brazil, Tanzania, France, Croatia and content providers from Australia and Indonesia and beyond.

As Associate Director at Recursive with nearly 30 years of dedicated AV, lighting and broadcast experience in all major sectors including hospitality, commercial, medical, corporate, academic, government and very high-end residential, Paul has been the Senior Technical Designer and Consultant focusing on the user experience for many exclusive projects including a 2022/23 double award-winning medical and educational building. Paul is a Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology.

Dave first joined the AV industry in 1978 when he joined the Heathrow Penta Hotel’s in-house production team as a Senior Engineer working in their television studio. In 1986 Dave joined Viewplan as a Guarantee Engineer in their Production Hire department. Dave then moved on to Credit Suisse in 1993 where he started the in-house AV Support team. Having worked on many installations across the globe Dave became Head of Global AV Engineering in 2004. In 2018 Dave took early retirement from the bank and joined Kromers, an independent AV consultancy. Dave currently runs Kromers Channel Engagement Programme.

Industry veteran with over 25 years experience, Lisa has worked her way through the ranks having started as a rental coordinator to Account Director and now Board Member. She is an experienced event professional with an unwavering focus on the client experience. Over the last few years, she has become a sustainability advocate and works closely with clients to help them adopt sustainable solutions throughout their event journey.

AV / IT professional with many years’ experience working on AV/Media projects within IT departments for Global enterprise companies across several sectors, including finance, retail, consultancy and media.

Emma Bigg runs her own consultancy, Octavius RE, advising a range of clients on AV solutions and project manages her own and other Integrator’s installation projects. Previously she held various roles at SSE Audio Group starting in their hire business in 1999 and setting up their London-based Installations Division in 2006, which she headed up as Installations Director until 2016. Other roles include Technical Production Manager for George P Johnson. She sat on the Production Services Association Council for 4 years, also serving as Chairwoman for one year. Previously sat on the IOA EA Group Committee and helped organize their annual Reproduced Sound conference. Emma is passionate about good design and solutions that work for people.

Adam Harvey is Solution Architect – AV & Digital Media at the University of Hertfordshire as part of the IT Developments Team within the IT Services Department. Adam has been at the University of Hertfordshire for 29 years and has held a number of AV roles in that time.

Over his time at the University, Adam has been involved in delivering well over 700 AV projects, including work on 20 new buildings, ranging from ‘standard’ technology refreshes to innovative projects to change the way teaching and learning is delivered to students. The most recent large projects to be completed have been the Enterprise Hub, a mix of social, learning and business incubation space and the UH Institute of Sport, a new purpose-built home of the University Sports Science Dept. Currently working on a new building for the School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science.

Currently Adam is the Joint Chair of LTSMG, Learning and Teaching Space Managers Group, who are an education focused end user community made up of circa 400 HE/FE AV, IT and Learning Space Managers. Adam is an active member of the AV industry and an active member in a number of end user groups, several manufacturers focus groups and has been an AV Awards Judge for several years. He has also held the InfoComm CTS Certification since 2007 along with several other manufacturer certifications.

Sanj is an award winning multi-disciplined Digital Atelier with over twenty years of experience within the music, fashion and luxury industries.

London-based Sanj has been working within digital and technology since 1998. He has seen the cultural shift in human habit and behaviour as we all evolve into digital consumers.

Some of his successes have been burgeoning, ground breaking and, more importantly, culturally relevant. Sanj started work in the Music Business developing an understanding of ecommerce and social trends within the web back in the late 90s. From there he started to help Digital Start Ups target Music Industry Professionals during the seismic shift of consumer habit evolution from physical products to digital.

His exposure to luxury began when the Head of Music at Burberry approached him regarding the use of holographic technology for a show in Beijing back in 2011. Over 120 million viewers watched the show live. Since then, he has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world including BMW, Gucci, Charlotte Tilbury and Louis Vuitton.

He has worked with many award-winning artists as well and has brokered some exciting initiatives. His most notable project so far being part of the team that delivered the 2Pac hologram at Coachella back in 2012. This initiative won Titanium at the Cannes Lions and broke Digital PR Records faster than anything before that feat.

Tiger Heart is his agency where his specialty is working with technology to develop new live digital experiences for the purpose of product launches, retail experiences and experiential events.

He believes that we are still in the early stages of the 4th Industrial revolution. That there is a vast amount of great creative technology and digital ideas that are being conceived, designed, developed and delivered into the consumer space. That technology now is a part of everything we do, see and remember.

That current technology developments are exciting, exploratory and for some businesses very frightening. Sanj’s history of future thinking proves that the right application of technology can change the world and can communicate with people in an unforgettable way.

His current clients include: BMW, Gucci and Alphabet.

As Technical Director, Chris is responsible for developing and managing the technical department, ensuring that all projects have a clear approach in terms of technology and cost, which in turn compliments the creative process. He is also very pro-active in the development of individuals within the department and bringing in new talent to work under his guidance.

Chris has a wealth of experience in all aspects of the technical delivery of live events. He has worked on everything from cutting edge technology solutions, through gruelling global events in challenging environments, to major public events. Chris has led the technical department and developed specific areas such as procurement, health & safety and new technology with emphasis on applying the very latest thinking to projects. He also plays a key role in developing the IT systems for on-site implementation ( Networking, wireless topologies cloud technology, RFID) He has experience across various aspects of delivery from Olympic, Commonwealth games, large scale corporate, virtual and is part of some of the key client accounts at Jack Morton.

Dan a highly motived Consultant and technologist within Workspace Technology, Smart Buildings & AV.

With a proven track record of enabling businesses to achieve their goals and aspirations through technology projects and programmes; delivering highly innovative real estate technology projects with focus on creating frictionless & inclusive user experiences, offering excellent ROI and exemplary levels of service, Dan has a wealth of experience in future of work. AV, broadcast and smart building design, strategic visioning, workplace evangelism, solutions engineering, project management & digital transformation & change.

As a Senior Consultant and CTO Office for PTS, Dan was responsible for some of the most innovative real-estate projects in the world with wellness, inclusivity and sustainability at the forefront of the technology strategy and design.

Chris Power has 30 years of experience in the AV field having worked at the British Museum in Bloomsbury. He began as a projectionist and eventually became Head of Audio Visual, running internal, external and public events delivery.

It was during this time he formed the AV Cultural Forum (AVCF) as a way to contact other technicians in similar roles. It has now widened its remit to include many disciplines within AV all driven by the purpose of becoming a knowledge exchange within the museum and cultural sector.

He has been full time since 2017.

Vince started his career as an Army Royal Engineer before managing projects for several top-tier fit-out contractors. Vince later switched to consultancy services, strategically advising end user occupier clients’, and overseeing complex, and user focussed fit-outs. Vince believes AV and technology need to come to the forefront of the design and project delivery process.

Named the “5 Most Influential Women to Watch in 2022” and “10 Most Influential Women Leaders of 2021”, Dorothy is one of the world’s foremost voices in the global phenomenon of immersive and interactive art curation. As the creator/founder of Molten Immersive Art, she leads a collective of international experiential artists and researchers working at the cutting edge of new technology and art.

Jeremy is currently Futuresource Consulting’s Interactive Displays service lead analyst. He also covers other cross-over areas in Pro AV.

During 21 years with Futuresource, Jeremy has managed a variety of analyst teams, and research projects and has been a speaker, moderator, or panellist at a number of global conferences.

Jeremy studied at Kings College, University of London.

Mike is responsible for the technology strategy and architecture that has created Outernet, as well as for the operations that deliver the amazing experiences and events.

Prior to joining Outernet, Mike was based in Hong Kong as CTO for Fox Networks Group Asia Pacific and MENA, and before joining Fox, Mike worked with ITV on the successful launch of their PPV sports strategy and operation. As Director of Operations & Technology at Sports Information Services Mike led technology strategy and major operational transformation including real-time data-gathering solutions for in-play sports coverage and the development and launch of fully automated live sports coverage. Mike has also held senior global technology and operations roles at Technicolor, OSN and the BBC.

Mike holds BA (Hons) and MBA degrees, is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and is a Trustee of Rose Bruford performing and production arts conservatoire.

Dan has worked in the creative industries for nearly 40 years, since joining the Architectural Association in central London as AV technician straight from school in 1981. In the intervening years he has balanced work in the technology world with his passion for music. Dan has toured and recorded with multiple well-known acts over the years playing trombone, alongside his AV work for events, integrators and in media production.

Having installed AV displays in many of the major art galleries around the globe, such as MOMA in New York and Beaubourg (Centre Pompidou) in Paris, he has for the last 13 years been busy as Audio Visual Service Manager for the Tate. Running teams at Tate Britain and Tate Modern, he has responsibilities across the family of Tate galleries to help support his colleagues’ use of sound, image, lighting, stage and set for exhibitions, performances and events of all kinds imaginable.

With over 15 years in the industry, starting in the high-end residential market, Morgan has worked on installation, commissioning and the design for custom projects across Europe. A passion for event technology then led him into live events. As a Technical Producer he has led all technical aspects of shows across operation, specification and design.

Following this, he took the opportunity to become Facebook’s first EMEA-based AV Deployment Engineer. Merging the experience and skills he learned across the install and live event markets, he is now responsible for a talented team of engineers delivering large-scale broadcast event spaces and studios across EMEA and APAC.

Having spent over 20 years in AV (so far!), working his way up to the position of Managing Director of Hewshott, Dan has oversight of technology projects across a number of sectors. Dan believes an inspired and motivated team is directly linked to positive client experiences, seeding a culture where finding the right work-life balance is welcomed and encouraged. Dan isn’t content creating a smooth client experience – he wants to make it effortless. By sitting alongside the client and asking good questions, Dan and the Hewshott team mirror their thinking, becoming fully aligned on exactly what needs to be delivered. As a judge, Dan looks for projects and products that are delivered well, but by teams who are looked after just as well.

Darragh Dandurand is an award-winning creative director, photojournalist, and new media / emerging technology curator. She currently works as an senior creative for branded content and experiential activations at VICE Media Group, booking and directing campaigns with Art Basel, Ralph Lauren, Expedia, CVS, 1800 Tequila, Hulu and others. Darragh recently consulted organizations such as The New York Times and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, and served for a second year on the advisory board of SXSW Pitch, a competition for start-ups across numerous industries.

With 25 years in the Audio Visual industry, Jerry is part of the dynamic consultant team at MiX, specialising in corporate relocation projects. Coming previously from a Pro Audio and sound engineering background, Jerry has a gained a wide range of experience in AV, including system design, programming, commissioning and project management, initially as a systems integrator until making the move into AV consultancy.

His current position builds on a wealth of experience in strategic planning, technical design and implementation management of many large scale innovative and prestigious projects both in the UK and worldwide. Balancing meticulous attention to detail with technology and the user experience, Jerry is keen to ensure that the AV industry continues to show its worth through innovation and high standards.

The current focus is on workplace strategy and technology incorporating agile working and hybrid meetings in a rapidly changing world

Jim Smith is an Associate Director with global infrastructure firm AECOM. He has over 28 years’ experience working in Acoustics. Jim is a Chartered Engineer and the lead for AECOM’s Electro-Acoustics business. He has been involved in a diverse range of acoustic design, analysis and testing including building acoustics, environmental acoustics and industrial noise since graduating with a BEng in Electroacoustics from the University of Salford in 1994.

He is best known for his involvement in the field of electro-acoustics and PAVA design having been involved in projects within the UK and overseas including cultural and leisure facilities, airports, rail stations (over-ground and underground) and arenas and stadia over the last 20 years. Jim is a Member of the Institute of Acoustics, a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology and a Fellow and current Vice President of the Institute of Sound Communication and Visual Engineers.

Bob Kronman is the director of Kronman Associates, an Independent LED and Digital Projects consultancy. Bob’s been in the entertainment and AV industry since 1987, and he focuses on working with clients to design and deliver the best solutions for their LED and digital system needs. Recent projects in the USA, UK and Middle East have focused on creating tenders for clients, supporting clients throughout the procurement process and providing oversight on projects through to completion.

Ben is a Principal Consultant within SM&W and the London office Director, to date Ben has 16 years of experience within the AV industry spanning the live events industry, permanent Integration and Consultancy services. Starting in AV as a live event technician and moving into Consultancy 8+ years ago, Ben has a wide appreciation for all aspects of the AV industry. Ben has been involved in projects globally for some of the world's largest corporate brands and has supported multiple market verticals over the years including Government, Entertainment, Hospitality, Mixed Use and high end residential.

As an AV subject matter expert, Ben has been leading the London office of SM&W for the last 5+ years.

Thorsten Prohm has been working in the media industry for more than 20 years. In his current role as Chief Technical Officer at WELTN24, he is responsible for WELTN24's TV products. He is also responsible for ensuring broadcasting operations, signal distribution and contribution, as well as technical support. Thorsten Prohm is also in charge of all broadcast projects within the company. Most recently, the new construction of the WELT studios using the latest technologies was one of these projects. In his role at WELTN24, Thorsten is also a member of the management board at PoolTV.

Kate Dawkins is a multi-Bafta-winning designer and director who specialises in bringing live performances, shows, and brand experiences to life through mesmerizing video and projection design. With a strong foundation in design-driven concepts and expertly crafted storytelling, Kate seamlessly integrates suitable technologies and processes into her work. Her ultimate goal is to create unparalleled, emotionally resonant experiences that deeply connect with audiences.

Throughout her remarkable journey, Kate has collaborated with world-class directors on globally recognised spectacles, leaving an indelible mark on events such as the London 2012 Olympic Ceremonies, prestigious BBC Studios Events, Intimissimi showcases, and Talisker extravaganzas. Notably, she has collaborated closely with renowned artists like Elton John, Ellie Goulding, Griff, and numerous other distinguished talents. Yet, Kate's true passion lies in the art of designing extraordinary narratives on distinct canvases, capable of forging profound emotional connections with audiences.

Whether she is immersed in a grand-scale production or a more intimate brand event, Kate's unwavering focus is always on crafting something genuinely unique and unforgettable. Her creative process involves meticulous attention to detail, collaborating closely with her studio team to ensure every design element is flawless. Driven by her profound love for storytelling and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Kate continuously pushes the boundaries of what is artistically achievable.

Tristan is a dynamic and results focused technical program manager, responsible for the implementation of workplace technology solutions across the EMESA region for a top global financial consulting firm. He provides guidance and the right technical solutions for end users with ease of use at its heart. Over the past 17 years, he has a developed an in-depth knowledge of technology which he shares openly with colleagues and peers to establish a growth mindset within his teams, while cutting through the technical terminology to ensure a greater understanding for all.

Mike Halliday is Director of the Multimedia and infrastructure division at Cordless Consultants. Mike has extensive experience in collaborative AV and Unified Communications System design and workplace AV Project Management and delivery. Mike has worked on demanding, high-profile relocation and innovative technology change projects worldwide to support the delivery of digital workplace strategies for smart, hybrid spaces with great user experiences. Mike is known in the AV industry for his expertise and often contributes to panel discussions, articles and events.

Richard is a Director of Recursive, a company known for providing experiential and innovative technology consultancy. An experienced technology consultant with over 20 years’ experience, beginning his career first with a lighting control manufacture, before moving to AV integration & control system programming and then into technology consultancy.

Richard has worked on projects across most sectors, has a history of working globally with clients and design teams on projects of various scales and complexity. Richard’s focus is always on the user experience, and seeks to apply insight gained from past projects, technology advancements and personal experience to each new project.

Christian is a leading AV industry specialist, accomplished management and sales professional and a leading strategic consultant with many years’ experience across multiple market sectors and services in the Audio Visual and technology sector.

Working in the Audio-visual industry since 2000 where he started in the tech music industry in Australia, Christian has worked in all sectors of the AV industry.

Christian has designed and delivered complex AV systems to some of the most difficult and challenging locations on the planet both on and offshore, including the Congo, Angola, Canada and the US, Middle East, and Far East. Christian has worked for many of the worlds best know companies including KPMG , JP morgan, BP , Shell, Fidelity international, Michelin , Google and many more. Christian also delivered one of the worlds largest and most complex collaboration projects the design and delivery of the collaboration solutions for the world’s largest floating vessel, Shell’s Prelude, for both the vessel and the onshore collaboration office.

Entrepreneur and Career Driven Damian Welch has owned two companies in Qatar and Saudi which were sold. He is a Specialist in GCC and Europe project deployments with over 28 years of experience in Audio Visual.

Damian also specialises in complete overhaul and growth in companies by driving technology and standards which included FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar Petroleum, Citibank, Comtec Qatar and Al Ula.

Damian has been privileged to work with some of the most loved and high profile clients in the world, allowing him to develop a true understading for the clients. He is a strong believer in the power of the team, and fully supports and encourages the continual development of his team members & colleagues, keeping them at the leading edge of delivery and service.