HETMA Virtual Conference 2026: Day 1 Wrap Up

The first day of the HETMA Virtual Conference 2026 set a pragmatic and reflective tone, with conversations spanning accessibility, infrastructure, staffing realities, and the evolving role of AV in higher education. From universal design and AV‑over‑IP to the value of informal peer discussions, day one highlighted both the challenges facing the field and the strength of a community committed to shared solutions. Read More

Content, Features

February 18, 2026

132: The AV Nerd with Tom Segers | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Part 2 continues Ryan’s conversation with Tom Segers from Belgium, live on the busy ISE 2026 show floor. They dig into what it looks like to support multiple campuses with a small team and why LED walls and BYOD workflows are never as simple as they sound. Read More

Content, Media

February 17, 2026

347: HETMA Virtual Conference #RoadTo10K Preview Episode | Higher Ed AV Podcast

In this short solo episode, Joe Way gives less of a preview and rather a reminder to log in for the HETMA Virtual Conference, emphasizing that it is free, easy to access, and built to fit into a normal work week. He explains that all you need to do is create a free account on... Read More

Content, Media

February 16, 2026

HETMA Approved: ScreenBeam Flex and Admin Tools

ScreenBeam Flex and ScreenBeam Admin Tools have earned HETMA Approved status, expanding ScreenBeam’s presence in higher education classrooms and IT-managed environments. The evaluation highlights reliable native wireless presentation, cross-platform support, and centralized management designed for real campus workflows. Read More

Content, News

February 16, 2026

Value of Continual Learning | Business of AV

Continual learning is a key factor in keeping tech professionals employable. Skills and expectations change fast, and employers reward people who can adapt, collaborate across teams, and apply new knowledge to real problems. Staying curious and consistently building your capabilities protects your career through disruption and keeps your professional story current. Read More

Articles, Content

February 16, 2026

HETMA Presents… An ISE Special: The Plus Ones

From the HETMA booth at ISE in Barcelona, this special episode flips the mic to the people who usually stay off camera. The plus ones. Spouses and friends who helped run booth life, kept the vibe light, and somehow learned just enough AV language to survive a week on the show floor. Erica Fleming hosts a roundtable with Amy Murphy, Andrea Myers, Jay Matz, and Jessi Taylor calling in from an airport on the way home. Read More

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