Sponsor of the Integrator of the Year Award

Hikvision is a world-leading IoT solution provider with video as its core competency. With 72 subsidiaries and branch offices globally, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of comprehensive products and solutions for a broad range of vertical markets, featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce.

Covering the full range from LED, LCD, IFPD and Digital Signage, its UK branch operates with its own local warehouses and RMA Centre to ensure highest possible level of localised service and support to AV Resellers and end-users, which aims to satisfy diverse needs in any commercial scenario and vertical such as Education, Retail and Corporate.

Sponsor of the AV Professional of the Year Award

Established in 2001 in Shenzhen, Absen is a world leading manufacturer of high quality LED solutions and the largest LED exporter in China. Combining traditional values with a global approach and state of the art LED display and screen technology, Absen is represented in over 120 countries and has been involved in over 30,000 projects worldwide. Absen opened its European HQ near Frankfurt in 2013.

Sponsor of the Communication Tech of the Year Award

AOTO was established in 1993 and listed in 2011, as the first listed LED display company in China, AOTO is proud to be an industry pioneer over the past two decades of development. Our products have been used across the globe, we have grown to include 17 member companies spread across America, Europe, and Asia.
We specialize in the R&D, manufacturing, and professional services of LED products, which cover XR studios, transportation, conference rooms, digital media, sports, events, control rooms, and various other applications. We also have banking technology products for the finance system.
We create more excitement for the world, provide more convenience for information dissemination and bring value to customers

Sponsor of Audio Technology of the Year Award

Audiologic has led the market in recent years providing innovative audiovisual services to enhance the visitor experience in public spaces and large venues. Founded in 2004, the Company is a highly respected UK-based solutions provider for world-leading manufacturers of audio equipment known for their high standards of performance, flexibility and reliability. Audiologic pays close attention to all innovations and developments within the industry in order to maintain its comprehensive knowledge base for superior technical support throughout - with the very highest standards of customer service an absolute priority.

Sponsor of AV Apprentice of the Year

AVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 3,000 enterprise members representing over 20,000 AV professionals, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes for end users. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and is the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership.

Sponsor of the Enabling Technology of the Year Award

Display manufacturer BenQ specialises in Interactive Displays, Projection including wireless connectivity, digital signage and professional monitors. BenQ cloud services supports the complete product offering for remote device management.

The hardware is supported by proprietary software including EZ Write Live, a web-based interactive whiteboard solution and X-Sign for digital signage applications, as well as partnerships with leading software providers to create complete, secure meeting room solutions with full interoperability.

BenQ has recently been awarded the number one DLP projector brand worldwide for 12 consecutive years, and in the education market for 14 years.

Sponsor of Event/Experience Technology of the Year

As the global leader for event technology and production services, Encore’s team of creators, innovators and experts transform events into immersive, collaborative experiences. The Encore team deliver real results through strategy and creative, technology, digital and staging solutions for events of any size, at any venue, anywhere in the world

Sponsor of AV Start Up of the Year Award

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world-renowned annual tech show for the systems integration and audiovisual industry. The event provides a unique showcase of technologies and solutions for commercial and residential applications. The extensive show floor is complemented by a four-day professional development programme curated by the show’s co-owners, AVIXA and CEDIA. ISE also showcases a range of summits, track sessions, keynotes and events that take place before, after, and during the show. ISE 2027 will take place from 2-5 February 2027 at the Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via complex. The event is a joint venture of AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association and CEDIA, the global trade association for companies that design, manufacture, and integrate technology for the home. For further information, please visit: www.iseurope.org.

Sponsor of Manufacturer of the Year Award

Leyard Europe is the European branch of Leyard Optoelectronics, the global market leader for LED video displays, narrow pixel pitch LED and the indoor LED video wall market (Futuresource 2022).
Visualization technology from Leyard includes best-in-class LED products for indoor and outdoor applications, professional LCD products from Planar, as well as DLP cubes, video wall controllers and software from eyevis.

With our production facilities in Presov (Slovakia) and service locations all over Europe, we are able to offer customers in our region a broad selection of display solutions "Made in Europe" for applications ranging from digital signage and broadcast to events and large-scale visualization in control rooms.

Sponsor of the Leisure & Hospitality Project of the Year Award

MAXHUB creates collaboration technology that helps teams connect and communicate without barriers. From huddle spaces to boardrooms, its ecosystem includes interactive displays, unified communications, Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions, all-in-one LED displays and digital signage. Designed for simplicity and reliability, MAXHUB supports engaging presentations and hybrid collaboration across modern workplaces globally.

Sponsor of DE&I Initiative of the Year

Midwich is an award-winning specialist AV distributor to the trade market, with operations in the UK and Ireland, EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America. The Group’s long-standing relationships with more than 600 vendors, support a comprehensive product portfolio across major audio-visual categories such as large format displays, projectors, digital signage, unified communications, broadcast, security, and professional audio.

With technical expertise, extensive product knowledge, and a strong customer service offering that has been built up over several years, Midwich is passionate about distributing technological solutions and adding value with its specialist services.

For more information about Midwich, please visit: https://www.midwich.com/

Sponsor of Venue Project of the Year Award

NovaStar Technology was founded in 2008 and is a global leading LED display solution provider. Our three main product lines consist of control systems, video processing equipment, and cloud-based service, and we also have industry-leading calibration technology.We serve over 10,000 clients around the world, with 6 subsidiary company offices.

Sponsor of the End-User Team of the Year Award

Q-SYS is a powerful, cloud-manageable platform that unifies audio, video, and control under one flexible foundation. At its core is the Q-SYS OS, a modern, software-based operating system designed with industry-standard IT principles and mission-critical reliability. This OS drives and manages an entire ecosystem of Q-SYS products, including native software, services, and hardware, while also enabling seamless integration with third-party solutions through Q-SYS Open tools.

Scalable and adaptable, Q-SYS delivers performance across diverse applications—from enterprise collaboration to live entertainment—empowering users to build systems that evolve with their needs. The robust audio, video, and control engines work together at the software layer, simplifying workflows and reducing the time required for complex programming or integration. Backed by a global community of developers, programmers, and partners, Q-SYS offers endless possibilities for innovation, ensuring that organizations can stay future-ready while maintaining streamlined, efficient, and reliable AV&C experiences.

Sponsor of The Corporate Project of the Year Award

ROE Visual delivers cutting-edge LED display technology that empowers creatives, designers, and technical professionals worldwide to bring their visions to life.

Founded in 2006, ROE Visual creates the world's finest LED display solutions by combining advanced technology, premium components, and a passion for innovation. This dedication has set ROE Visual as the industry standard in markets spanning Touring, Virtual Production, Broadcast, and Fixed Installation. With headquarters in China and a robust network of regional offices, ROE Visual provides expert knowledge, personalized service, and comprehensive global support.

Sponsor of Distributor of the Year Award

For almost 100 years Shure has been making people sound extraordinary, excelling with innovative solutions for professional audio environments: from the world’s biggest stages to conference rooms, boardrooms, and educational institutions. For conferencing, its cutting-edge products ensure superior audio clarity, confidentiality, ease of use, straightforward installation and seamless integration with leading AV and video conferencing platforms. Shure’s focus on reliability, advanced technology and enhanced security has made it a trusted partner for IT and AV professionals, driving high-quality, efficient communication and collaboration for business, corporate and educational organizations.

Shure recognizes the importance of a successful channel not only as a business strategy but as a catalyst to enable the best possible experience for end-customers. Our ability to provide exceptional audio performance whether in the classroom, boardroom, or training room is only possible with these valuable channel partnerships, underscoring Shure’s pivotal role in bringing the best audio to the IT and AV landscape.

Sponsor of Rising Star of the Year Award

For more than four decades, the Northamber Group has helped IT and AV resellers turn technology opportunities into lasting success.

Combining the scale and resources of an established UK distributor with deep specialist expertise, the Group spans professional AV, cyber security, unified communications and collaboration, document management, software, networking and infrastructure.

The Northamber Group comprises Northamber AV, Audio Visual Material (AVM), Avail Support, Epatra, Nuvias UC, Renaissance and Tempura Communications. Together, these businesses connect resellers across the UK and Europe with leading technologies, expert guidance and value-added services at every stage of the journey.”

Sponsor of Public Sector Project of the Year Award

Established in 2004, Unilumin Group Co., Ltd. is a world-class provider of high-quality LED display and lighting products and solutions.

Unilumin has the world's largest smart manufacturing base covering 400,000sqm, also maintaining the world's No.1 supplier of LED displays for over 8 consecutive years.
With over 20 global offices, Unilumin provides cutting-edge LED innovations and localized services to its customers all around the world.

Unilumin’s LED displays and lighting solutions have been applied in over 160 countries by leading companies and organizations such as FIBA and Manchester City Football Club, offering clients with premium visual experience in broadcast, commercial, retail, entertainment, sports, lighting, and many other industries.

Allen & Heath is a UK-based designer of audio mixing consoles for live sound, AV, installation, recording and DJs. Born in the heart of London's swinging music scene in 1969, we hand-built mixers for the era's biggest bands, including Genesis, Pink Floyd and The Who. Today, our consoles are used and loved by bands, rental companies, installers, houses of worship, DJs, clubs and studios in virtually every country across the globe.

Every mixer is designed at our headquarters in Cornwall, UK, where our R&D team pushes the leading edge of mixing technology, shaped by real-world feedback from active sound engineers and audio professionals.

From the compact ZED-i8 to the flagship dLive touring system, every product bearing the Allen & Heath name meets our exacting standards for audio and build quality, built on a shared passion for audio excellence, in both the analogue and digital domains.

Since 1932, Lindy has been a trusted global partner for professional AV connectivity, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions for projects of every scale.

From video walls and control rooms to meeting spaces and large-scale digital signage, Lindy’s portfolio—spanning cables, extenders, and signal management—ensures seamless, high-quality AV performance in even the most demanding environments. Designed for reliability and compatibility, Lindy solutions support smooth, future-ready installations across a wide range of applications.

Backed by decades of expertise, rigorous quality standards, and continuous innovation, Lindy products are built to perform where it matters most. With expert support, responsive service, and a strong global supply network, Lindy provides the confidence and consistency needed to deliver AV projects on time and to the highest standard.

For 85 years, passion and innovation have been at the heart of Peerless-AV’s success. We design and manufacture industry-leading AV solutions, including outdoor displays, dvLED systems, LCD video wall solutions, integrated kiosks, professional trolleys and stands, and a comprehensive range of AV mounting and support products.

From large-scale global deployments to high-volume custom projects, Peerless-AV is committed to building long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional service. By choosing Peerless-AV, you gain the support of an award-winning team of experts dedicated to helping your business succeed at every stage of the project lifecycle.

We believe a solution extends far beyond the product itself. It includes how the product is designed and manufactured, how it is delivered, and the level of service and support provided throughout the customer experience. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our AV solutions to ensure we meet the full scope of our customers’ needs.

TD SYNNEX Maverick is a specialist AV, collaboration, digital signage and UCaaS distributor, connecting more than 50 leading technology vendors with over 17,000 channel partners across 16 European countries. Combining specialist expertise with the scale and capabilities of TD SYNNEX, Maverick helps AV integrators, IT resellers, MSPs and communications specialists design, deploy and scale modern workplace and communication solutions.

Its support extends beyond product distribution to solution design, technical consultancy, demonstrations, configuration, financing, logistics, training and lifecycle services. Through its platform-led approach, pan-European Solutions Team and network of Connect Spaces, TD SYNNEX Maverick helps partners navigate increasingly complex technology environments across Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google and other collaboration platforms.

With ongoing investment in digital signage, AI, sustainability, customer experience and specialist talent, TD SYNNEX Maverick continues to support growth and innovation across the European channel.

Yealink offers a full portfolio audio and video devices solution for Microsoft Teams and Zoom that allows different professionals to work the way they love in meeting rooms, in the office, and on the go, as well as working remotely.

The bespoke experience helps the joint customers realize the vision of Intelligent Communication backed by a top tier one-stop UC endpoint solution provider.