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InfoComm 2026 Coverage

Your home for Higher Ed AV Media’s InfoComm 2026 coverage, bringing together the stories, conversations, tours, interviews, podcasts, and highlights that matter most to the higher education AV community. Follow along as we spotlight the people, partners, technology, and ideas shaping the show floor through a higher ed lens. Check back throughout the event for new content, fresh takeaways, and ongoing coverage from Higher Ed AV and the HETMA community. Read More

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June 16, 2026

Higher Ed AV Awards 2026 Recap

The 2026 Higher Education AV Awards saw a record number of submissions, with strong work across institutions, manufacturers, and integrators. The field was competitive in nearly every category, with projects pushing classroom design, infrastructure, and support models forward. This year’s group reflects a clear shift toward more reliable, scalable, and practical AV environments in higher education. Read More

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#InfoComm26

June 15, 2026

Spotlight on St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | Campus Spotlight

Kyle Bell walks through how St. Petersburg College supports 550+ classrooms across 10 campuses with a highly standardized, remotely managed AV approach. From a 15-minute response guarantee to a custom monitoring system that flags issues before anyone reports them, this is a practical look at scale, simplicity, and what it takes to keep spaces running with a team of one. If you want to see this environment up close, check out the St. Pete Roadshow at SPC on November 6. It’s a full day of networking, campus tours, and hands-on demos with manufacturers. Read More

Content, Features

June 15, 2026

337: The One To Start InfoComm 2026 | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on June 11, 2026: This week’s AV Life Podcast is the one to start InfoComm 2026! Join our full panel of hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, Joe Way, and James King as they welcome guests Michael Gunderson of Highland Community College and Steve Borho. The lively conversation includes reflections... Read More

Content, Media

June 15, 2026

Eleven Audio Lessons I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Earlier | Sound Perspective

In this Sound Perspective, Teddy Murphy shares eleven audio lessons he wishes he had learned earlier in his career. From microphone placement and gain structure to acoustics and troubleshooting philosophy, the focus stays on practical fundamentals that make systems easier to support and easier to use. Read More

Articles, Content

June 14, 2026

2026 Higher Ed AV Awards Finalists: The People

Higher Ed AV Awards Finalists: The People The 2026 Higher Ed AV Awards are coming to #InfoComm25 this Monday at the Cabaret Theater at the Westgate Hotel, on Monday, June 15, 2026! The finalists for the “People Awards”are out. Help us congratulate our esteemed finalists who helped define the higher ed vertical over the previous... Read More

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