Women in AV
Women in AV & Tech Startup Prize opens for submissions
The new $15,000 award backed by two Midwich Group executives aims to support early-stage women founders building solutions for the pro AV sector
Women In AV
Women in AV
Rise AV and Rise Broadcast unite for first joint London event
Two not-for-profit organisations are marking International Women's Day by bringing together around 150 women and allies from across AV, broadcast and technology at a...
ISE 2026
AVIXA to unite AV community with ‘dynamic gatherings’ at ISE
Organisation launches its first Women in AV Collective alongside meetups, panels, and interactive sessions designed to empower voices and strengthen industry connections
ISE 2026
Rise AV to debut at ISE with initiatives to support women
Not-for-profit organisation will showcase gender diversity programme, including mentoring, professional development and safety measures, at ISE 2026
Women in AV
Rise AV launches APAC council and mentoring programme
Initiative supporting women in the AV industry, which began in the UK, expands to Singapore and Hong Kong with six-month structured mentorships
Women in AV
Rise AV launches 2026 mentoring programme in UK and APAC
Advocacy organisation promoting gender diversity in AV sector offers six-month structured mentorships, with applications open until January 31
Women in AV
QSC becomes global sponsor of Rise AV diversity initiative
Manufacturer will support organisation's mentoring programmes and leadership development for women and underrepresented talent in AV
Women in AV
Rise AV launches Elevate Programme to boost women leaders
Six-week training initiative – which aims to accelerate development of emerging female leaders – welcomes 25 participants this year, including women from Barco, BBC,...
Interview
Monika Smetona finds her voice as president of Renkus-Heinz
When appointed president, Smetona faced the dual challenge of being a rare female leader in pro audio and daughter of the company’s founder. She...
Women in AV
Nureva CEO awarded Canada’s King Charles III Coronation Medal
Canadian Global Affairs Institute nominated Nancy Knowlton for "significant contributions" to her community and country
Women in AV
Rise AV Elevate Programme aims to smash the glass ceiling
UK advocacy group's six-week programme will blend virtual and in-person sessions, leadership challenges and group mentorship to help women reach senior management roles ...
InfoComm
InfoComm 2025 breaks show record for end user attendance
More than a third (35 percent) of the 30,998 attendees were end users at this year's InfoComm, in Orlando, Florida, which provided an expansive...
Women in AV
Noelle Russell to deliver “empowering” keynote at AVIXA Women’s Breakfast
Recognised as a trailblazer for women in AV, Noelle Russell, founder of the AI Leadership Institute, will share stories of resilience and success for...
Women in AV
WAVIT names winner of Mary Cook Empowerment Scholarship
Alexandra Garip, of AVI-SPL, is first recipient of the new scholarship from WAVIT (Women in AV/IT), created in memory of AV sector pioneer Mary...
People
Rise AV announces pairings for UK Mentoring Programme
Participants accepted onto Programme gain access to a host of exclusive benefits over six months, including a minimum of 12 hours of tailored one-on-one...
Women in AV
WSDG announces Nancy Flannery Memorial Scholarship
The pro audio company's new scholarship, named after the late former CFO of the firm, was created to provide opportunities to women pursuing graduate-level...
Women in AV
WAVIT announces the Mary Cook Empowerment Award
The Women in AV/IT organisation has introduced a scholarship award for North America in honour of the late Mary Cook who had an enduring...
Women in AV
WAVIT to host webinar for International Women’s Day
The Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organisation will host the "Accelerating Action: The Power of Mentorship & Internships in AV" interactive webinar on Wednesday, March...
Diversity
Equality in AV: Next steps?
In a companion piece to last issue’s focus on industry inclusivity, David Davies finds out what steps can be taken to ensure that more...
Diversity
Rise launches Rise AV with mission to create inclusive industry
The advocacy group for gender diversity says its mission is to create an inclusive AV industry where gender diversity thrives, building on the success...
Diversity
Women-led companies triumph in PSNI’s annual “Best Places to Work in AV” awards
PCC, led by Samantha Haun, won the PSNI Global Alliance award for top workplace for organisations with under 50 employees, while ClarkPowell, under Kathi...
Installation magazine
New edition of Installation: Focus on Women in AV
AV stakeholders are working hard to even out gender diversity & equality, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Installation content...
Diversity
Breaking the glass ceiling? Pointing the way to equality in AV
Women have long been part of the AV workforce, but AV remains largely a male-dominated industry. And as Kevin Hilton reports, in the first...
Thought Leadership
The evolving role of women in the AV industry: A journey of progress and empowerment
Rebecca Khelifa-Bonk, PR manager for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) gives her views on gender diversity in the AV industry
Diversity
AVIXA Women’s Council hosts sustainability event
The open event exploring multiple aspects of "sustainability in the AV market", supported by PPDS, is at Flux Innovation Lounge, Greenwich Design District, London...
Diversity
AVIXA Women’s Council lands in Liverpool for networking event
Despite train strikes hampering journeys, the networking afternoon, at The Spine, Liverpool, on May 8, was well-attended and offered a platform to hear from...
Latest Events
Former rocket scientist set to boost WiCT networking lunch
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) announced Sylvia Acevedo, distinguished leader and former rocket scientist, will deliver its keynote during its networking luncheon at CEDIA...
Latest Events
Softball tournament raises funds to promote women in AV
Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing women in AV, will use their participation in the Northeast Regional Service Provider Softball Tournament...
Diversity
AV User Group collaborates with AVIXA to celebrate women’s achievements
Networking evening on March 13, in London, was tied to the celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8. For the last two years,...
Diversity
International Women’s Day: PPDS staff discuss ways the company is embracing diversity
Women team members – including Ellie East, key accounts manager, UK, pictured – have come together to share their views and experiences on how PPDS is...
Diversity
WAVIT, NSCA, & AVIXA Women’s Council come together for “The Future is WE” event for International Women’s Day
Annual event on March 5th looks to empower women and foster equity in AV/IT
People
Digital signage veteran Carrie Garcia joins WAVIT board
Garcia began her career on the IT side of the industry, working for major corporations like AT&T and Comcast
Thought Leadership
Inside Track: Jessica Golding, Absen
Jessica Golding, European brand & marketing director for Absen, on how she got started in AV, advice for women starting out in the industry,...
Diversity
“If she can see me, she can be me”: Women in AV special report
As it was International Women's Day this week, we look back on Sarah Edward's discussions with some of the women who made the cut...
AV-IT
Women of AV/IT acquires Women of Digital Signage
Women of Digital Signage will now be a sub-group of WAVIT to allow its members to continue to grow their network in the world...
Diversity
Lastminute.com founder criticises UK tech industry diversity
Martha Lane Fox says that gender diversity in UK tech has not progressed in 25 years
People
LED video walls: Why content is truly KING!
Lainie Mataras, consultant, architect, design group director at Planar, and one of our Pro AV Watch List winners for 2022, explains to end users...
Installation magazine
How corporate AV is driving a Covid-influenced revolution in the workplace
The latest edition of Installation is a corporate AV special, packed with features, insight, case studies, news, views, interviews and technology. It's available now...
Business
March / April 2021 edition of Installation
Read our latest issue, right here, right now! It's our corporate AV special, packed with features, insight, case studies, news, views and interviews.
Diversity
Women in AV: Never give up, and always wash your hands
To mark International Women's Day on March 8 – and featured in the latest edition of Installation – Sarah Edwards highlights the environment for females in...
Awards
Women in Consumer Technology inducts legacy class of 2021
Awards honour six recipients for outstanding industry contributions and service
CEDIA
Exclusive: CEDIA’s Sam Ventura on women in the AV industry
Senior VP on how can we work to support more women entering the industry