Sustainability in AV Conference

Building the workplace of tomorrow

We are at the heart of a technological renaissance, where innovation and AI are not just transforming the audio visual industry, but redefining it. As technology rapidly evolves, it is imperative to embrace these advancements while addressing the sustainability challenges that come with them.

We’ll be deep diving into the latest technologies driving change in the AV sector, explaining how you can reduce the environmental footprint of your operations and helping you to balance the opportunities and risks involved in implementing sustainable practices. In addition, you’ll learn how to create an impactful and actionable sustainability strategy that leverages data and AI as powerful reporting tools to measure your progress.

10:30 - 11:00

Welcome and registration

11:00 - 12:00

AV & The future of sustainability

The first professional session addresses the sustainability challenges in AV, featuring keynote speaker Amelia Kallman, a renowned London futurist, author, and consultant for Fortune 500 companies. Recognized as one of the Top 20 World-Leading Futurists of 2024 and Top 25 Women in the Metaverse, she will provide insights on how IT and AV investments can drive impactful change. In this session we will also focus on the transition from ideas to practice, guiding IT and AV professionals on helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals.

"As emerging technologies force us to evolve our Net Zero goals, AV has the unique opportunity to lead clients and industries in achieving sustainable solutions", Amelia Kallman

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch & exhibition

Take your time to have lunch and meet our partners

13:30 - 14:30

Building products and solutions to last

In our second session, we focus on designing long-lasting products and solutions. This includes a panel discussion led by the global lead of sustainability at Kinly, addressing the growing issue of e-waste in the technology industry and the impact of AV systems. We will explore innovative methods companies use to reduce waste, including building durable products, enhancing repairability, facilitating breakdown and recycling, and implementing takeback schemes to ensure equipment gets a second life.

14:30 - 15:30

Exhibition

15:30 - 16:30

Data's Role, challenges, and carbon reduction strategies

In our third session, we explore the connection between innovation, data and sustainability with key notes and a vendor panel discussion. The focus will be on understanding the environmental impact of AV equipment and measuring carbon footprints to drive meaningful improvements. Our global innovation lead will also share views on how advancements in AV can impact sustainability solutions. Topics include reducing the embodied emissions of products, enhancing energy efficiency, utilizing AV solutions to gather and reduce consumption data, and identifying the information customers need.

16:30 - 18:00

Networking drinks & light bites

Amelia Kallman

Futurist, Speaker, Author Key note: AV & The Future of Sustainability

Liselotte van den Berg

Sustainability Lead Cisco

Rhea Horlock

Head of CSR Kinly

Alexandra Ott

Head of Strategy Logitech

Partner Expo

In addition to an exciting professional agenda, we are hosting a Sustainability in AV Expo. Here you get to meet with key vendors in our industry and hear about their sustainability efforts. Together, we aim to inspire positive change and foster collaboration towards a greener future.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore innovative solutions for sustainable practices in the AV industry.

The expo and demonstration area are open from 10:30 - 18:00.

Sustainability in AV conference

Building the workplace of tomorrow

Agenda

Partner Expo

Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam

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