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The InfoComm 09 website has launched: www.infocommshow.org! Check out the site for the latest information on exhibitors, sessions and special events. Registration will be available early February.  ♦ Introducing Regional RU Events - NEW for 2009! Register today for InfoComm’s first regional Renewal Unit Event. InfoComm Academy@Baltimore will take place Friday, April 24, 2009. Attendees can earn up to six renewal units, while catching up on the latest industry trends. Fast-paced sessions and in-demand topics, including LEED and Green AV, Systems Commissioning, DTV and the Media Revolution, Working with Architects and more, will be presented by some of the most highly regarded industry experts. (more)  ♦ AVSP is Now InfoComm’s Company Recognition Program
♦ InfoComm Foundation Offers AV Scholarships InfoComm International established the International Communications Industries Foundation (ICIF) to address the industry's need for a high-quality workforce. If you or someone you know is pursuing AV- related studies, InfoComm International is now awarding scholarships to members and non-members. Visit www.infocomm.org/scholarships for more details. ♦ 2009 Roundtables Begin in Phoenix and San Diego InfoComm is starting the new year with two Regional Roundtables in February. The events will take place in Phoenix on February 18 and in San Diego on February 19. Roundtables bring AV professionals together for discussion of major topics and networking. Join InfoComm staff and fellow members at a regional roundtable in 2009. For the complete schedule, visit: www.infocomm.org/roundtable. Roundtables are open to InfoComm members only. To attend a regional roundtable and enjoy other benefits, join InfoComm today.  ♦ Videoconferencing Lighting Standard Task Group Seeks Subject Matter Experts The Videoconferencing Lighting Performance Standard, being developed in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), needs subject matter experts in the following areas to help write the document. Manufacturers and manufacturers’ representatives are particularly welcome.
If you would like to participate as an expert contributor, please email standards@infocomm.org
♦ First Standard Available for Public Review InfoComm is making a draft performance standard, "Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas", INFOCOMM 1M:2009 DS 1, available for public review. The standard provides a characterization of, and a procedure to measure, the spatial coverage of audio systems in a variety of venues. Application of this standard assists in verifying that all listeners will hear an audio system at approximately the same sound pressure level throughout the desired frequency spectrum range, no matter where the listeners are positioned in the designated listening area. This review process is in accordance with the ANSI Accredited Standards Developer process. <more> Commenting procedures and more information in the form of a single-page summary are available at www.infocomm.org/standards. Comments are encouraged from InfoComm members and all interested parties, internationally. The review period will remain open until February 16, 2009. For additional information please email standards@infocomm.org.  ♦ InfoComm India 2009 Cancelled Amid Security Concerns The organizer of InfoComm India 2009 has announced the cancellation of the show amid security concerns expressed by the exhibiting companies. (more) |
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InfoComm’s CAVSP Program is now the AV Solutions Provider (AVSP) Program. The AVSP Program will recognize organizations with high percentages of staff who hold InfoComm CTS and advanced CTS credentials or who have completed InfoComm Academy courses. 