Join InfoComm International® on 20th November 2014 as the university day returns to London, on the prestigious HMS Belfast for a day of education and networking. This event is free to members, and there is a nominal fee to non-members.

Venue:

HMS Belfast, Queens Walk, Tooley Street, London. SE1 2JH

Agenda:

09:00-09:30
Coffee/Arrivals

09:30-10:30
Using the ANSI/InfoComm Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification Standard
Jason Brameld, PTS Consulting

This session will work though how you can implement the InfoComm Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification Standard with the help of the newly published guidebook. We’ll recap on the contents of the Standard, and then look at what you need to do to comply and how the free guidebook can help. We’ll look at the structure and content of the guide, and how this applies to the implementation of the Standard. This session is intended for integrators, consultants and end-users.

10:30-11:15
Big Pictures, Projection or LED
Bob Kronman, Kronman Associates

11:15-11:45
Coffee Break

11:45-12:45
Value Engineering AV Projects: What Do You Do When the AV Project Scope Exceeds the Budget? Peter Lloyd, Freelance Writer

The first step is value engineering, which is a process to reduce costs while maintaining scope, function and quality. The concept of value engineering should help inform systems design and integration strategies to the benefit of both users and suppliers. This presentation looks at the ideas behind the discipline of value engineering and how they can be applied to a changing AV market. This includes assessment of user requirement and the potential implications for intelligent design, implementation, service and project management.

12:45-13:45
Lunch

13:45-14:45
Cloud Computing and Big Data. What Is It? How Does It Work? Why You Should Care.
David Snipp, Stardraw

Understand what Cloud Computing really is and how it works. Understand what Big Data is and how it is built on top of Cloud Computing. Mobile First, Touch First, Consumer First — how software is dramatically changing What about privacy and security? How does all this affect you?

14:45-15:45
The Evolution of Projection Mapping
Richard Porter and Tosin Oladipo, d3

15:45-16:00
Coffee

16:00-16:45
IT Meets AV in an Audio World
Tom Griffiths, Audio-Technica

This seminar explores innovations in the audio industry that are set to impact both the current and future world of networking technology. The presenter will discuss the growth of digital audio networking and the benefits new technology holds for systems integrators and consultants looking to create simpler, more scalable installations for their clients.

16:45-17:30
Projection “Constant Brightness”
Garry Pennell, Canon

Projector brightness claims are made based on a set of pre-defined test parameters that are not represented in real life application on a regular basis, it’s our aim to show you what really happens to the ANSI lumen of projectors when put in real life applications, we will also demonstrate how by changing our thoughts to installation and projector expectations we can deliver a more powerful display at more affordable levels.

Prize giveaways will include a compact digital camera and a pair of Audio-Technica headphones!

For information or to register contact Sarah Carless, scarless@infocomm.org, +44 (0)1442 345100

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