The AV Life crew returns with a three-part episode recorded live from the show floor at InfoComm 2025. Across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Nancy Blanchard and Renee Benson to reflect on the energy of the show, highlight key moments at the HETMA booth, and share their own experiences navigating a packed InfoComm schedule. With surprise guests—including a championship belt–wearing Ryan Gray—this live series captures the spirit of community, exhaustion, and excitement that only InfoComm can deliver.
Over the course of these daily recordings, the crew discusses traffic patterns, social events, standout technology, and the evolving presence of HETMA on the show floor. From chaotic booth setups to an Amazing Race–style showdown and the emotional highs of the Higher Ed AV Awards, this episode is an authentic snapshot of the higher ed AV community’s biggest week of the year. Whether you were there in person or watching from afar, this one brings the floor to you.
- Daily booth traffic, attendance trends, and scheduling surprises
- Reflections on the Higher Ed AV Awards and Renee’s back-to-back wins
- Swag strategies and the art of last-day scavenging
- HETMA’s Camp-themed engagement, including the sash-and-pin challenge
- Reactions to major manufacturers pulling out vs. creative partner activations
- Highlights from vendor meetings and product discoveries (Sony, Absen, Newline, Q-SYS, etc.)
- Social events and after-hours meetups including CTI, Midwich, and Universal Studios
- The “Tech Tangle” and “Amazing Race” contests featuring higher ed leaders
- Commentary on tariffs, budget cuts, and their impact on InfoComm attendance
- Behind-the-scenes moments with the AV Life crew reconnecting in person
- Host: Tim Van Woeart
- Co-hosts: Nancy Blanchard, Renee Benson
- Special Guest: Ryan Gray (HETMA, Higher Ed AV Media)
Connect with Tim:
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-45416826/
Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TVanWoeart
Connect with The AV Life:
Twitter (X) – https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePod
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337
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