InfoComm International

March 2012

Asia-Pacific and Oceania Regional Update

Dear Members,

The InfoComm India Roadshow was held in three major cities; New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, 13-17 February, and presented the Indian market with select innovative solutions for communication, display, entertainment and presentation. The event was well attended in all three cities with a total of more than 1,500 people attending. This is an overwhelming increase compared to 1,100 visitors in 2011. The exhibitors were very happy and were urging InfoComm to launch a full show in India as soon as possible.

A series of industry conferences and Manufacturers' Training complemented the roadshow with interesting seminar tracks and learning opportunities for visitors to the event. In addition, there was much interest and discussion about InfoComm certification during the three-day show.

We held the first InfoComm University™ onsite education in Saudi Arabia in early February with 16 students attending the class. The Essentials of AV Technology program was organised by Hani Farchoukh of FARB Consultancy based in Riyadh, and taught by InfoComm volunteer instructor L. William Nattress III CTS®-D, CTS-I of Shen Milsom Wilke based in Chicago, IL, USA. We would like to congratulate everyone involved on the success of the class.

In Africa, we are happy to announce the renewal of the InfoComm University license agreements with SACIA for 2012. SACIA continues with licenses for the Essentials of AV Technology and CTS Prep materials.

We would also like to congratulate Woodstock Electronics in Nigeria on the decision and commitment to license the InfoComm University curriculum to further educate the company's staff, contractors and customers.

InfoComm China 2012 is 11-13 April at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, Halls 1-4 and will assemble the widest range of AV systems and technologies to help you bring your business to greater heights.

More than 270 companies — both international and local brand names — will offer the latest products and expertise for diverse applications. You can see the newest AV and information communication equipment being demonstrated, learn new ways of using AV/IT technologies in your business from the free education programs presented, and consult with specialists and experts about your particular requirements. Pre-register and use InfoComm code AK001 for free admission (online registration closes on 4 April). All visitors will have a chance to win one of 10 iPhones 4S in our lucky raffle.

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Sincerely,

Andy Tan, CTS
Asia

Jonathan Seller, CTS
Oceania, Middle East and Africa