Realcomm to Co-Locate with InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas
Realcomm, the annual conference and exposition on technology, automated business solutions and intelligent buildings for executives in commercial and corporate real estate, and InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry and producer of InfoComm, the world's largest audiovisual tradeshow, announced the co-location of events in 2010. Realcomm, with an expected 80 exhibitors and 1,200 attendees, will be held June 9-10, 2010 at the Las Vegas Hilton, alongside InfoComm 2010, with an expected 900+ exhibitors and 32,000+ attendees at the Las Vegas Convention Center. InfoComm 2010 will be held June 9-11. More

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InfoComm Gets Lobby Makeover
Salitek, Kramer and da Vinci Bridge generously donated equipment and services for the renovation of InfoComm's lobby. Visitors can now experience the power of AV. More

In addition to the lobby makeover, InfoComm is transforming its headquarters into a greener facility by fostering stronger sustainability practices, including more recycling and a commitment to purchasing goods made from recycled materials, more watchful power management, a move from bottled to filtered water, greener meetings and more.

Get a closer look at the lobby display featuring the history of the AV industry and InfoComm. To obtain high resolution graphics that you can print for your facility, email InfoComm.

InfoComm Announces New Awards for Green AV
In 2010, InfoComm will recognize AV professionals who are taking a lead in adopting green measures. The InfoComm Green AV Awards will be presented for the first time at the second annual InfoComm 100 event, being held April 30, 2010 in Virginia.

"The AV industry is doing its part to conserve energy, reduce waste and recycle," said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director of InfoComm. "It's time to recognize members who are leading the way and to encourage even more innovations to reduce the AV industry's environmental footprint."

Submit an online nomination or learn more.

Nominations Open for InfoComm Awards
InfoComm is accepting nominations for the association's industry awards presented at the InfoComm 100 event. Awards include InfoComm Green AV Awards, InfoComm Young AV Professionals Awards, InfoComm Women in AV Awards and the Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Awards.

Nominations are due March 2, 2010. Learn more and submit a nomination today.

Enter Now for 2010 ARCHI-TECH AV Awards
ARCHI-TECH and InfoComm invite AV professionals to participate in the seventh annual ARCHI-TECH AV Awards honoring outstanding examples of creative and effective integration of technology into nonresidential buildings. Submit entries.

LDC Appoints 2010 InfoComm Council Chairs
InfoComm International's Leadership Development Committee (LDC) has appointed the following Council Chairs:

InfoComm thanks the following individuals who dedicated their time as leaders in 2009.

• Ernie Bailey, CTS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Technology Managers Council Chair 2007-2009
• Todd Dunn, CTS, Keystone Resources, Presentations Council Chair 2006-2009
• Tim Cape, CTS-D, Technitect, LLC, ICAT Council Chair 2006-2009
• Matt Emerson, CTS, CEAVCO Audio Visual Company, Inc., Rental & Staging Council Chair 2008-2009
• Steve Greenblatt, CTS, Control Concepts Inc., Independent Programmers Council Chair 2008-2009
  

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Call for Participants: Economic Snapshot Survey
InfoComm is looking for your input once more, for the fifth Economic Snapshot Survey. The survey reveals the economic health of the AV industry and brings into focus the issues, factors and trends affecting business performance on an international scale. The report tracks changes in the AV economy during the last year and a half, so you can easily compare your business. Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey.

View past Economic Snapshot Surveys and other available research at www.infocomm.org/marketresearch.

New Report Guides AV Pros Interested in Building Automation
Acclaro Growth Partners, a research-based strategy consulting firm, has released a report for audiovisual firms potentially interested in expanding into the field of building automation. The report, Building Automation — Opportunities and Challenges for the Audiovisual Industry, was prepared on behalf of InfoComm International. More

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Performance Standards Program Seeks Liaisons to Other Associations

As InfoComm's Performance Standards Program has started work on its sixth standard development project, there is recognition that this work involves interfaces with many other professional organizations. In an effort to formalize these interactions, the Performance Standards Planning Committee has authorized the formation of the Performance Standards Liaison Committee. Currently, 14 volunteers are covering the following associations: AIA AAJ (Academy of Architecture for Justice), AES, ASA, BACNET, BICSI, CEDIA, IALD, IES, InfoComm Green AV Task Force, NFPA, SES, SID, Syn-Aud-Con and USGBC.

Additional liaisons are being sought with the following associations: AECT, AIA, ASHRAE, ASID, ASTC, BCA, BSI, CSI, ESTA, IMCCA, ISO, NAB, PLASA, PMI, SIA, SMPS, SMPTE, TIA, USITT and others that InfoComm members may see as valuable. Liaisons must be a member of the other association, and be active in its standards, education or governance. Liaisons will have minimal responsibility, including quarterly web conferences, calls to InfoComm if there are interesting or pressing developments, and representation of InfoComm Performance Standards within the other association. If you would like to participate, please email standards@infocomm.org.

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ISE 2010 to Feature More than 100 New Exhibitors
When the 2010 edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) opens its doors on February 2, more than 20 percent of its 500-plus exhibitors will be completely new to the show.

Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, says, "No tradeshow can thrive without bringing new customers and new markets to its exhibitors. Right from its first showing in Geneva in 2004, this is something ISE has proved it can do. AV manufacturers are turning to ISE as a platform from which to launch their products and services into new and emerging sectors, and that is one reason why we are hosting so many new exhibitors in Amsterdam in February."

Integrated Systems Europe 2010 will take place at the Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands, February 2-4, 2010. For further information, please visit www.iseurope.org.

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Registration Open for Almo Professional A/V's E4 AV Tour in Anaheim Next Month
Resolve to make 2010 the year you take your business to the next level. Earn valuable CTS RUs, see the latest products and spend time with the industry's top manufacturers during Almo Professional A/V's E4 AV event. Next stop: Anaheim, CA on February 16. Register today.

Not convinced? Read what attendees from last month's E4 kick off event in New York City had to say about their experience.

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