DALLAS SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Step Into a New Era of AV NEW! Keynote on AI in the AV Industry with Amanda Stewart presented by Where innovative education, technology & people come together to redefine the future of AV New Classes & More CTS RU Opportunities AV TECH EXPO AV Tech from 50+ Manufacturers AV TECH EXP0 Build Connections that Last AV TECH EXP0

September 15, 2026

DALLAS

8:00AM – 3:00PM
Westin Dallas Park Central Hotel
12720 Merit Drive
Dallas, Texas, USA, 75251

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AGENDA

8am – 9am Breakfast
9am – 10am Keynote Address
10am – 3pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:15am – 11am Live Show Floor Tour with Steph Beckett
11:30am – 1:30pm Lunch
11:30am Concurrent Sessions: (CTS RUs)
2:00pm Concurrent Sessions: (CTS RUs)

Educate

Elevate your career with award-winning education led by industry experts and explore all-new CTS RU courses designed to keep you ahead of the curve. At E4, you’ll connect with renowned AV professionals, gaining valuable insights and practical knowledge to shape the future of the industry.

 

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Steph Beckett

Managing Editor at rAVe [PUBS]
rAVe [PUBS]

Tom Kehr

Tom Kehr

In-House System
Designer & Trainer
Almo Pro AV

Amanada Stewart

Tim Albright

President
AVNation

Todd Heberlein

Eric M. Jameson

Business Development Manager
Almo Pro AV

SESSIONS

NEW! KEYNOTE

Sponsored by Epson

Your Pro AV Business:
Adapt, Partner, or Be Replaced


Speaker: Tim Albright
President
AVNation TV

9:00 – 10:00AM
CTS, CTS-D, and ANP: 1
Main Stage

The AV industry is entering a period defined by rapid shifts in network security expectations, evolving U.S. regulations, and a complex 2026 economic environment. This keynote provides AV integrators, designers, and technical specialists with a forward-looking operational roadmap for the next 12 months. Attendees will learn how new security standards, federal and state regulatory trends, and economic forces will directly impact system design, installation, compliance, and customer expectations.

 

We will also dive into the business best practices for making sure your integration firm is still around next year. The session delivers specific checklists, frameworks, and actionable steps to strengthen project quality, reduce risk, protect margins, and position integrators as trusted advisors to IT, facilities, and public-sector clients.

Steph Beckett’s Handpicked Highlights Tour at the E4 Experience

10:15 – 11:15AM
CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I: 0.5
Exhibit Hall


Steph Beckett
Managing Editor at rAVe [PUBS]

Modern Meeting Room Design

11:30AM – 12:30PM
CTS and CTS-D: 1
Training Room 1

Is the new meeting room merely a revamped version of the old space only now with more “technology stuff”?  Throughout this session, we’ll look at what’s required to give the technology the best opportunity to do what it’s supposed to do – help people communicate with one another.  Our goal is to leverage the available resources to truly begin building high performance rooms that foster connections in the modern workspace.


Tom Kehr | CTS-D, CTS-I, Network+, LEED Green Associate, ISF-C, ATD Master Trainer
In-House System Designer & Trainer
Almo Pro AV

Basic Acoustics for Meeting Rooms

 2:00 – 3:00PM
CTS, CTS-D, and CTS-I: 1  
Training Room 1

We’ll focus on two main issues: Acoustics and Background Noise.  Why does this room sound the way it does?  Why do you like certain rooms and not others?  Why does communication seem easier in some rooms?  Each room has a unique “sound” to it.  Learn why they sound the way they do and what you might be able to do about it.  Meeting rooms are for communicating.  Learn how to remove the barriers and create a comfortable space for people to exchange ideas.


Tom Kehr | CTS-D, CTS-I, Network+, LEED Green Associate, ISF-C, ATD Master Trainer
In-House System Designer & Trainer
Almo Pro AV

Network Security for Pro AV Systems

11:30AM – 12:30PM
CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I and ANP: 1  
Main Stage 

As Pro AV systems increasingly rely on IP networks, integrators and designers are now responsible for devices that are visible, addressable, and vulnerable on enterprise networks. This course provides a practical, AV-focused introduction to network security concepts, risks, and responsibilities specific to Pro AV systems. Participants will learn how unsecured AV endpoints create business, technical, and reputational risk, and how to apply baseline security principles without becoming cybersecurity experts.


Tim Albright
President
AVNation 

Connecting the Dots.....Unlocking Command and Control Opportunities in Emerging Tech

11:30AM – 12:30PM
CTS, CTS-D and ANP: 1
Training Room 2

This future-forward session will focus on how to integrate Emerging Technologies like Drones and XR into Command and Control capabilities. These capabilities are growing rapidly and understanding how to properly build the architecture is important to prevent costly mistakes.

What equipment works best together (DVLED vs LCD, Signal control, etc) with emerging technology, developing secure data management, building comprehensive quotes, and the ability to find sources for all of the materials required; these are the issues that will come to the forefront as emerging technologies are integrated at scale within large organizations. This will be a business differentiator for integrators when providing comprehensive quotes for those large-scale operations.


Capt.(ret) Eric Jameson 
Almo Pro AV

From Specs to Strategy: Communicating AV Technology With Clarity

2:00 – 3:00PM
CTS, CTS-D, and CTS-I: 1  
Training Room 2

Understanding AV technology specs is one thing — but being able to explain them to clients in a way that’s both accurate and accessible is another. This course offers a technical walkthrough of commonly referenced AV specifications across categories like displays, projection, AI-enhanced devices and audio. We’ll also explore ways to translate these specs into language that clients understand, helping you set expectations, strengthen trust and guide smarter purchasing decisions. Whether you’re navigating questions about resolution, interoperability or AI capabilities, this session helps you bridge the gap between deep technical knowledge and real-world application.


Steph Beckett
Managing Editor at rAVe [PUBS]

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