Arrive Intrigued, Leave Inspired
Create meaningful connections and enjoy hands-on experience with top technology – at the place to be for all things Pro AV.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Santa Clara, CA
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Complimentary breakfast 8:00am – 9:00am | Exhibit Open 10:00am – 3:00pm
Complimentary lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm
Arrive Intrigued, Leave Inspired
Create meaningful connections and enjoy hands-on experience with top technology – at the place to be for all things Pro AV.
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
Santa Clara, CA
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Complimentary breakfast 8:00am – 9:00am | Exhibit Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Complimentary lunch 11:30am – 1:00pm
Stay on top of all-new technology & future trends in the AV industry
E4 Experience Dallas is the Southwest’s premier, award-winning event to attend! Exertis Almo brings together top educators, manufacturing partners, CTS RU certified training, new technology, and networking opportunities to learn and explore the future of AV and IT in 2023, and beyond.
1 DAY
EVENT
ENGAGING
SESSIONS
EXPERT
SPEAKERS
TOP
EXHIBITORS
EARN
CTS RUs
Stay on top of all-new technology & future trends in the AV industry
E4 Experience Dallas is the Southwest’s premier, award-winning event to attend! Exertis Almo brings together top educators, manufacturing partners, CTS RU certified training, new technology, and networking opportunities to learn and explore the future of AV and IT in 2023, and beyond.
1 DAY
EVENT
ENGAGING
SESSIONS
EXPERT
SPEAKERS
EARN
CTS RUs
TOP
EXHIBITORS
Enrich your education on the hottest topics in the world of audio-visual
With a variety of educational programs to choose from, you’ll create your own path at E4, but everyone leaves with the same inspiration and insight into the everchanging world of Pro AV.
Keynote by Gary Kayye:
8 Cool New Products and 5 New Technologies That Will Change the AV Industry Forever!
Join rAVe’s Gary Kayye for a forward-thinking keynote address discussing 13 up-and-coming technologies, and how they could change the way we do everything – and we mean everything.
9:00 - 10:15AM | 8 Cool New Products and 5 Cool New Technologies That Will Change AV Forever
Keynote Address
Time: 9:00am – 10:15am
Location: Grand Ballroom A/B
1 CTS
There are two things you can say about a Gary Kayye Keynote. First, he’s entertaining. Second, He’s been right in predicting tech trends for more than two decades – many of them he first debuted with us during former E4 Experiences, too. But, for 2023, he’s going to do something different. In addition to talking about five tech trends we all need to watch in 2023, he’s going to dissect eight new products and tell you why they are significant and why you should be integrating them into virtually every system you design and build.
Who makes these products and why does he think they are game-changers? Well, at this year’s E4 Experience, you’ll want to arrive early and grab a front-row seat when his keynote starts as some of the products he will demo for you, live, on stage. And, he’ll even allow you to participate – that means agree OR disagree!
The E4 Experiences’ first-ever, interactive keynote will leave you not only excited to hit the show floor and see each of the products in action but, the five tech trends will drive profitability and innovation in the AV, UCC and Digital Signage industries for the rest of 2023 and well in 2024!
Speaker
Gary Kayye
11:30AM - 12:30PM | Conducting a Needs Analysis
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Bayshore
1 CTS
If you don’t understand what the client is trying to do, the design may not be the right one. Forget the equipment and ask about the process. We’ll look at the proper way to approach an audiovisual project.
Speaker
Tom Kehr
12:45 - 1:45PM | How to Start a Dialogue about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Your Organization
DEI Roundtable – Kim Lonas, Alesia Hendley, Rob Vorhees
Time: 12:45 – 1:45pm
Location: Bayshore
What is diversity? You may think you know, but it’s not all about ethnicity. There are a lot of layers to diversity you might not have considered.
This session will explore the basics of DEI, how to start a conversation in your company and the financial and cultural consequences of ignoring DEI in your workforce.
Topics include designing workspaces for diversity, ongoing training and sustainable focus on the issues.
Moderator
Melody Craigmyle
2:00 - 3:00PM | The MTR (Microsoft Teams Rooms) Effect
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Cypress
During the pandemic, Zoom was all the rage. But in 2022, Microsoft leap-frogged Zoom with a redesigned Teams to become THE preferred UCC platform for the corporation. Now, they’ve added the ultimate hybrid feature in Teams Rooms Front Row. But this requires 21:9 or 32:9 displays. So, what’s out there? Who can accommodate MS Teams Front Row, and what other factors do you need to consider when designing a room with them? This session from Gary Kayye covers all of this and is the industry’s first session to address how 21:9 can be transformative in room design!
Speaker
Gary Kayye
11:00 - 11:45AM | Gary Kayye’s Official E4 Experience Live Show Floor Tour
Exhibit Hall Tour
Time: 11:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom C-F
0.5 CTS
Our keynote speaker, Gary Kayye, is offering a one-time, guided show floor tour of the Exertis Almo E4 show floor using the Listen Technologies ListenTALK 2-way headset. During the tour, Gary will demo the best new products in and around the floor and you’ll be able to ask questions, too! This is something only offered one time during each E4 tour stop. And, it always fills up, so register early!
Speaker
Gary Kayye
11:30AM - 12:30PM | What the Marketplace is Telling You About Your Strategy and What to Do About It
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Cypress
1 CTS
There are only three kinds of strategic differentiation in AV: Horizontal, Vertical, or Price. You either do one thing extremely well, or you do everything for one type of customer, or you sell on price. Ideal customers hope you will focus on their needs. Price shoppers want you to choose price.
In this session, strategy expert Tom Stimson will show you how to make the transition from an undifferentiated price-based supplier to a value-based expert in the segment of your choosing, so you can make more money, consistently and with less stress.
Key concepts we will explore:
- Which services provide value to your customer
- Which services you should outsource
- How that affects your strategic positioning
- How to get your legacy customers to join you in this journey
Speaker
Tom Stinson
2:00 - 3:00PM | Conducting a Proper Site Survey
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Bayshore
What are getting yourself into? There’s only one way to find out: Perform a proper Site Survey. Reduce your risk – Turn unknowns into knowns as you look at the questions to ask, things to look for and the instrumentation needed for doing surveys.
Speaker
Tom Kehr
Learn from the best & brightest in the industry
Engage with our expert panel of instructors in our classrooms and around the event to gain insight on the topics that matter to you most.
Gary Kayye
Director &
Co-founder
THE rAVe Agency
Tom Stimson
The #1 Executive Coach
& Advisor in the AV Industry
The Stimson Group
Tom Kehr
In-House System
Designer & Trainer
Exertis Almo
Get An Up-Close Look at All-New Products
This year, we’re bringing a packed show floor led by Pro AV industry leaders. Meet with regional manufacturer reps, enjoy hands-on experience with all-new technology, and see your favorite products in action – on your own custom schedule.
*Exhibiting manufacturers and products may vary at each location.
Get An Up-Close Look at All-New Products
This year, we’re bringing a packed show floor led by Pro AV industry leaders. Meet with regional manufacturer reps, enjoy hands-on experience with all-new technology, and see your favorite products in action – on your own custom schedule.
*Exhibiting manufacturers and products may vary at each location.
Discover the Latest Technology Solutions for:
With the newfound necessity of remote and hybrid learning spaces, audio-visual technology is transforming K-12 and higher education by creating innovative solutions for interactive learning. From improved recording devices and auto-tracking cameras to improved lecture hall audio and collaboration boards, the education space is constantly changing -- and we bring the audio-visual solutions to keep up with the post-pandemic world.
With spoken word, live music, and much more, the House of Worship space calls for top-quality audio and video that inspires listeners during every service. And with the growing popularity of hybrid and remote services presented on live-stream, AV products are more than necessary for an incredible user experience. By providing the capability for a wider reach through social media, more efficient fundraising campaigns, and hybrid services that accommodate each and every attendee, AV solutions allow for a stronger worship community.
By providing affordable solutions for agencies on the state and local level, audio-visual innovators ensure that emergency messaging, public announcements, television coverage, and other services are delivered clearly and efficiently. With improved services for users in hospitals, government spaces, and much more, AV technologies provide citizens and professionals with efficient, accurate information at their fingertips.
Corporate work spaces are ever-changing, and AV solutions have quickly evolved to accommodate the post-pandemic hybrid work environment. From wireless presentation devices and audio soundbars to room-scheduling devices and conference room cameras, contemporary AV technologies create an enjoyable and productive experience for both in-person and remote participants.
Create Your Own Experience at E4
EXPLORE
new products,
concepts & solutions
ENGAGE
with industry experts,
manufacturers & peers
EDUCATE
yourself with the
newest technology
EXPO
hundreds of products &
numerous manufacturers
E4 is packed with so much to see and learn, we know you’ll want to make a day of it. Can’t stay all day? No problem! Come for all or part of the day, whatever fits your schedule – just don’t miss it.
Breakfast and lunch are free!
Venue & FAQ
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
FAQ
Is there a cost?
Thanks to our exhibitor partners, E4 Experience is completely free for you to attend!
How do I get RUs?
Be sure to register with the same email address of your AVIXA account. At the event, scan your badge as you enter our classrooms and your RU credits will be applied to your account within 10-14 days after the event. If you experience any issues, contact [email protected]
Is there food?
Breakfast will be served from 8–9am and lunch from 11am-1pm. Coffee breaks are provided in the morning and afternoon.
Register today to reserve your spot
Sign up is fast and free – you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with all things proAV.
Early Registration Now Open for all 2023 Shows!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
TEANECK
Teaneck Marriott
Teaneck, New Jersey
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
PHOENIX
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Phoenix, Arizona
Gary Kayye
Director & Co-founder | THE rAVe Agency
Gary Kayye is a co-founder of rAVe [PUBS] and the director of THE rAVe Agency, the AV industry’s only creative agency. Also a teaching assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, Gary has a longstanding history in AV – more than 25 years – in roles like VP of sales and marketing for Extron and executive VP at AMX (now Harman); he is an expert in technology marketing and branding.
Tom Kehr, CTS-D, CTS-I, Network+, LEED Green Associate, ISF-C, ATD Master Trainer In-House System Designer & Trainer | Exertis Almo
Tom Kehr, CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED Green Associate serves as Exertis Almo’s full-time system design and training resource for manufacturers and authorized resellers. A technical subject matter expert, he is responsible for the development and delivery of a curriculum to improve the education, performance and certification levels of all Exertis Almo stakeholders. He is also a lead trainer for Exertis Almo’s regional E4 Experience and virtual E4 Evolution (E4v) programs.
Tom is a member of SynAudCon and AES and is a licensed amateur radio operator. Tom is certified by AVIXA as a CTS-D and CTS-I. He also holds CompTIA Network+, ATD Master Trainer, LEED Green Associate and ISF-C professional designations.
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Job Title | Company
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Instructor Name, Certifications
Job Title | Company
Brief bio that has 350 – 400 characters. Gary Kayye’s bio is a little over 300 characters – for example.