Edge Partner Town Hall - Q3

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights. Stay tuned for more details!

Join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

Do you have a topic you'd like discussed during the Edge Partner Town Hall? Submit your topic suggestion below!

Agenda

1. How are you as a manufacturer defining AI? What are your plans for products with AI built into them?

2. Upcoming Q1 Events

3. 2026 Sponsorships

4. Topic Submissions for Edge Partner Town Halls

The Cutting Edge featuring Legrand AV

Join us on October 7 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to welcome David Albright, senior product manager at Legrand AV as he leads a conversation on the evolving DVLED landscape. Discover how Chief’s TiLED™ mount solutions and services are empowering integrators to design and deliver seamless, impactful installations that bring bold visual experiences to life.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 7, at 9:15 AM MT.

What is E4 Experience?

Honored with a platinum award for Best Supporting Content in the SCN 2024 Stellar Service Awards, the E4 Experience is well-known throughout the AV industry as the most valuable, free, one-day traveling education, training and AV tech expo for Exertis Almo resellers, integrators, consultants and their end users.

E4 Experience is the place where connections come to life. With hands-on experiences with all-new solutions, expert-led education and unparalleled networking opportunities, E4 is designed to spark powerful ideas.

EDUCATE yourself with the newest technology

ENGAGE with industry experts, manufacturers & peers

EXPLORE new products, concepts & solutions

EXPO hundreds of products & numerous manufacturers

Edge September Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Almo Pro AV. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. Stay tuned for more details regarding this month’s town hall!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Discover how LinkLab has evolved from offering basic labor and installation support to delivering a full suite of scalable services designed to help integrators streamline operations, expand capabilities and grow their business. Join us on Sept. 30, to gain insight into how expanded offerings from engineering and drafting to programming, project management and digital signage, can solve real challenges and create new opportunities for your business.

Presenting Speaker: Morgan Glandorf

Director of Services

Morgan Glandorf is the Director of LinkLab Services at Almo, where she leads with a focus on project management, operational efficiency and customer success. With extensive experience in coordinating complex initiatives and aligning cross-functional teams, Morgan excels at developing processes that drive consistency and scalability across services. She is passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet customer needs while strengthening long-term partnerships. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to balance detail with big-picture strategy, Morgan continues to play a key role in shaping the growth and evolution of LinkLab’s service offerings.

What is E4 Experience?

Honored with a platinum award for Best Supporting Content in the SCN 2024 Stellar Service Awards, the E4 Experience is well-known throughout the AV industry as the most valuable, free, one-day traveling education, training and AV tech expo for Exertis Almo resellers, integrators, consultants and their end users.

E4 Experience is the place where connections come to life. With hands-on experiences with all-new solutions, expert-led education and unparalleled networking opportunities, E4 is designed to spark powerful ideas.

EDUCATE yourself with the newest technology

ENGAGE with industry experts, manufacturers & peers

EXPLORE new products, concepts & solutions

EXPO hundreds of products & numerous manufacturers

The Cutting Edge featuring Lightware

Join us on September 9 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Roger Takacs, executive vice president of sales at Lightware Visual Engineering, to explore how Lightware is pushing innovation and delivering cutting-edge AV solutions.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 9, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge August Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, August 26, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor NSCA. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

NSCA’s Mike Abernathy will be presenting on the upcoming NSCA XBO, happening Oct. 28-29 in Austin, Texas. XBO is a two-day “un-conference” that blends Next-Gen Academy curriculum with interactive, hands-on learning. Designed for integrators, consultants, manufacturers and emerging leaders, it focuses on building leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inspiring innovation.

Agenda

1. Presentation by Mike Abernathy

2. New: Revenue Streams (credit unions, gov’t, cannabis)

3. New: ERP Systems

4. Workforce changes

5. Expenses / Labor - Outsourcing***

Presenting Speaker: Mike Abernathy

Director of Business Resources

Mike Abernathy is Director of Business Resources at NSCA. He has been part of the systems integration industry since 2001. He started his career with NSCA before spending 10 years with a commercial audio manufacturer where he managed international sales. Today, Mike’s role at NSCA is to assist members with business resources that help them operate their systems integration firms. He’s based in Wisconsin where enjoys time with his wife and two kids.

The Cutting Edge featuring SAVe

Join us on August 5 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Christina De Bono, president & founder of SAVe | Sustainability in AV, and Joe Perez, vice president of SAVe, to discuss what’s new with SAVe, including their growing membership and what to expect at the upcoming SAVe 2025 Global Conference: Sustainability in AV this September.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, August 5, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge July Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor NETGEAR AV. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Unlock your potential with NETGEAR AV! Join this exclusive town hall meeting and discover how NETGEAR AV’s ecosystem of networking solutions — WIFI access points, pro routers and ethernet switches, paired with the Engage Controller and our expert Design Services, empowers you to deliver seamless, scalable AV networks. See how our technology and support are purpose-built to help you win more projects, simplify deployments and drive your business forward.

Agenda

1. Sponsoring partner presentation

2. Evolving client needs (hybrid workspaces, experiential retail, etc.)

3. Talent check in: Creating cultures where next-gen leaders thrive (Who is actively Hiring?)

4. XBO and Edge’s event

5. What's keeping you up at night.... besides indigestion

Presenting Speaker: Patrick Mancenido

Regional Sales Manager, Pro AV

With 25 years of sales experience, Patrick Mancenido has spent the past decade specializing in the AV industry. Now in his third year at NETGEAR, he represents the Pro AV Division across his home state of Texas, neighboring states and Canada.

Edge Partner Town Hall - Q2

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights.

Join us virtually on Thursday, July 17, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

Agenda

1. First-Half Recap
A look at how we performed in the first half of the year—key wins, numbers and areas of momentum.

2. Second-Half Pipeline & Focus
An overview of what’s ahead, including goals, opportunities and where we’re doubling down to drive results.

3. Tariff Updates
Discussion on the latest government changes and how shifting tariffs may impact our strategies moving forward.

4. Market Trends
Insights into what end-user markets are heating up—and which ones are cooling off.

The Cutting Edge featuring Liberty

Join us on July 8 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Kevin Peterman, Director of Product Management & Development at Liberty, as we delve into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and highlight the innovations shaping the AV industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 8, at 9:15 AM MT.

Missed InfoComm 2025 or want a recap of the biggest highlights? Join Lightware two weeks after the show for an exclusive one-hour post-show rundown of Lightware’s presence at the industry’s biggest event! They’ll cover the key takeaways, top innovations and major announcements. Don’t miss this chance to catch up on everything you might have missed. Register now!

Join Virtually at 10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific Time

Edge June Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 17, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Shure and a full recap of InfoComm 2025, the premier pro AV tradeshow where all things AV take center stage. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

1. Discover What’s New from Shure at InfoComm – Plus a Chance to Win!

   • Key Topic of Focus: Shure Product Launches & InfoComm Recap

     • Shure has unveiled several exciting new products in the past month with even more announcements on the horizon at InfoComm. Join presenting speaker Sam Bicak for an exclusive session to explore the latest innovations and technology from Shure.

Special Offer for Attendees: Shure will be giving away a pair of Aonic50 Bluetooth headphones! At the end of the session, Sam will ask a question related to one of the new product announcements. The first person to answer correctly will win. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve—and possibly walk away with a great prize!

2. Edge InfoComm Recap

Presenting Speaker: Sam Bicak

Sales Manager – Southwest U.S.

Sam Bicak is the Sales Manager covering the Southwestern U.S. for Shure and has been with the company over 10 years. With a background in live sound and performance, he has a passion for audio that extends beyond the stage.

Get ready for InfoComm 2025 with an exclusive 30-minute sneak peek at what Lightware has in store! Join them the week before the show for an inside look at the cutting-edge solutions, live demos and must-see innovations they’re bringing to Orlando. Don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the game—register now and be the first to see what’s coming!

Join Virtually at 10:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time

The Cutting Edge featuring ADI | SnapOne

Join us on June 3 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Cynthia Menna, VP & General Manager, AV from ADI | SnapOne as we delve into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and highlight the innovations shaping the AV industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 3, at 9:15 AM MT.

What you’ll learn:

• Jabra video portfolio overview including introducing the newest small-rooms video solution.

• PanaCast 40 VBS first look and live demonstration.

• The Power of AI for a dynamic video experience for natural inclusive meetings and more!

• Meet our new Head of Marketing for NA Enterprise: Tim Hernquist

Reserve your spot today to get a sneak peek of the PanaCast 40 VBS before InfoComm!

Join Virtually at 1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Time