Today’s workplace is powered by more than devices and meeting rooms – it runs on platforms that enable connection, communication, and scale. In this fast-paced showdown, companies highlight the technologies behind seamless collaboration, AI-driven voice, digital signage, enterprise connectivity, and the software and subscription models that bring these solutions to market. 

Seven minutes. One solution. Live expert feedback. Endless ideas. The Vision Stage Showdown isn't your typical product presentation. Think American Idol meets Shark Tank for the AV industry. Each company gets just seven minutes to pitch its solution and demonstrate how it solves a pressing industry challenge. Then the real fun begins: our panel of industry commentators will ask questions, challenge ideas, and provide live feedback on each presentation. The result is a fast-moving, highly engaging experience that helps attendees quickly compare solutions, hear diverse perspectives, and discover new ideas that scale.

Industry Commentators: Pete Coman, NV5 and Jane Hammersley, Blue Touch Paper

Introducing Barco ClickShare Hub for Microsoft Teams Rooms: What if your Microsoft Teams room could instantly support Zoom, Webex, or Google Meet—without complicated workarounds, IT intervention, or frustrating delays for guests and presenters? The latest feature addition to ClickShare Hub is here: wireless BYOD for Microsoft Teams Rooms, designed to make meetings more predictable, simple, and secure even when plans (or platforms) change.

Gauthier Renard, Group Product Manager

AudioCodes: How AI and Intelligent AV ARe Helping Managers Regain Control of the Workday How do managers stay in control when meeting overload leaves them scattered and reactive? AudioCodes tackles this by showcasing AI-powered voice solutions and intelligent AV tools that help cut through meeting noise. You'll see how their solutions capture critical moments, support follow-up, and improve alignment—all while maintaining trust and security.

Steve Styczynski, VP AI Applications

Simple, Scalable, and Seamless Digital Signage with Embrava: How do you scale digital signage across multiple platforms and locations without creating a complicated, expensive ecosystem that requires constant IT support and specialized design expertise? Embrava is rethinking digital signage with Any Sign—a simple, cost-effective signage player that works seamlessly across leading CMS platforms, including Zoom, Korbyt, and Appspace.

Cameron Gagne, Director of Marketing & Partnerships

How Shure Is Building a Global Software Business with Cleverbridge: As AV companies shift toward software, subscriptions, and digital services, are their business operations, compliance systems, and partner models prepared to support a truly global recurring-revenue business? Learn how Shure is building the foundation for a global software business — from introducing digital products and subscription models to navigating compliance, partner workflows, and international scale.

Ben Meyer, VP Digital Strategy & Growth, Cleverbridge

Susy Liem, VP Product Management, Shure

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