Month: October 2023

Mumbai, 30 October 2023 – InfoComm India 2023, held from 25 to 27 October at Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai, has concluded with resounding success. The annual Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) and Transformative Technology show has welcomed 12,026 business visitors on an expanded show floor, marking a new milestone in its impressive history.

India’s Growing Market
The exhibition area witnessed a remarkable 19% expansion, accommodating 190 exhibiting companies, including 18 first-time participants alongside an impressive contingent of 160 high-level hosted buyers from the public and private sectors. The event attracted an unprecedented 12,026 visitors over the course of the three days, all eager to explore the latest innovations to meet their organisational needs and drive progress. Professors and students from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University joined the event to gain insights into the Pro AV industry, emphasising the importance of InfoComm India and AVIXA’s (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) role in shaping the future of Pro AV professionals.

Reflecting on the event’s tremendous success, June Ko, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia, remarked, “The latest InfoComm India has not only attracted greater numbers but also a diverse range of business visitors from key growth industries such as technology, education, healthcare broadcast and media as well as enterprise solution users. The diversified participation and increased levels of transactional conversations point to an active Indian marketplace and highlights InfoComm India as a key gateway for global brands into these vital sectors.”

New Entrants and Cutting-Edge Products
This year’s event featured an exceptional number of new and innovative entrants to the industry. Eighteen first-time exhibitors, including ALTEX Corporation, Arihant Infosys, Basssfx, Fohhn Audio AG, Shree InfoTech, Softlogic, Vestel Visual Solutions, made their first InfoComm India appearance, injecting new energy and opportunities into the show.

For exhibitors seeking an unparalleled platform to introduce their latest innovations and make inroads into new markets, InfoComm India shines as the unanimous choice. Among the well-established brands that showcased their latest offerings were AET’s fine-pitch LED 80 series, BenQ’s Google EDLA-certified board, Christie’s unique foldable LED screen, ViewSonic’s “UNIVERSE” metaverse-based education solution, and many others.

Notably, AERO Digital World unveiled their life-sized holographic display, a solution made for museums and similar contexts, as well as two new prototypes for market testing; and Pink Noise Professionals, a system integrator and distributor, introduced their very own brand ErthPot, offering audio technologies and conferencing solutions.

Vijay Sinha, Director of Sales and Marketing of Pink Noise Professionals enthused: “InfoComm India is the only show that stands out because all major dealers and consultants visit this show.”

“InfoComm India is a very important fixture for us. We get a good representation across the verticals at this show. Everyone who matters is here,” said Amar Subhash, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and India at Harman.

Empowering Decision-Makers and End-Users
InfoComm India delivered invaluable learning opportunities for senior decision-makers and end-users through its exclusive hosted buyer program and engaging summit sessions. These platforms allowed attendees to gain insights, connect with industry leaders, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The show saw 160 influential hosted buyers from various government agencies, including education, healthcare, defence and security, smart cities and urban planning, tourism, transportation, and citizen services. Additionally, there were also buyers from the education, construction, and tech industries who were seeking the latest innovations to enhance growth and user experience. The hosted buyers were provided with curated show floor tours, personal introductions to key solution providers and hands-on experience with the latest technologies and products.

Hosted Buyer Pradeep Kumar Sharma from University of Engineering & Management UEM Jaipur said: “InfoComm India 2023 is an excellent platform for different sectors like education and government organisations to participate and gain insights into emerging technologies and how they can be used in their organisations.”

In an exceptional convergence of knowledge and inspiration, the InfoComm India Summit, featuring over 40 sessions, provided attendees with transformative insights and valuable takeaways.

Summit speaker Jayant Kadam, Vice President – Service Delivery & Operations of Aegon Life commented, “InfoComm India is a must-attend show. It is a gathering of lots of like-mined people sharing their expert knowledge. The show has been amazing for me; I got to meet with leading industry experts, exchange ideas, and talk about collaborations.”

Summing it well is Ravi Shetty, Vice President of Shivam Technologies, “I attend InfoComm India every year to see new products and launches. This is a must-attend show for me!”

Ko concluded, “The overwhelmingly positive response from participants underscores the value and impact of our show. As we celebrate the success of InfoComm India 2023, we remain dedicated to delivering pertinent and high-quality content to inspire the Pro AV community. We look forward to working with our esteemed partners and collaborators for another exceptional show next year.”

Anticipation for a Larger Showcase with Expanded Halls
At the close of the show, the total exhibition space rebooked to 2024 edition surpassed this year’s net square metres by 7.5%. Next year’s event will occupy JWCC Pavilions 1 to 3, along with an expanded show floor at Jasmine Hall.

InfoComm India 2024 is scheduled for 3 to 5 September at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more information, visit www.infocomm-india.com.

Mumbai, 25 October 2023 – The highly-anticipated InfoComm India 2023 opened its doors today at a new venue, Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) in Mumbai. This year’s show started on a strong note with a significant 19% show expansion, hosting a full-house of 190 exhibiting companies, including 15 first-time exhibitors. Having a record-breaking number of exhibitors and thousands of visitors transversing the show floor on opening day since its inaugural edition, InfoComm India 2023 stands as the quintessential annual gathering for India’s Professional AudioVisual (Pro AV) and Transformative Technology community.

“InfoComm India is on a promising growth trajectory, mirroring the remarkable expansion of India’s Pro AV and technology market. The show has become a vital hub for industry leaders and innovators to collaborate, share expertise, and showcase cutting-edge solutions, all with the primary goal of bringing the community together to grow and thrive,” said June Ko, Executive Director of InfoCommAsia.

“We are committed to provide our visitors unparalleled opportunities to stay at the forefront of industry trends, connect with key solution providers, and access the resources they need to excel in India’s dynamic Pro AV and technology market.”

New Names on the Block

For visitors who were after fresh offerings by new names, 18 exhibiting companies made their debut at InfoComm India 2023. These include names like ALTEX Corporation, Arihant Infosys, Basssfx, Fohhn Audio AG, Shree InfoTech Pte Ltd, Softlogic, Vestel Visual Solutions, and more.

Among the 190 exhibitors, over 80 new products and solutions were exhibited, ranging from innovative K12 content software like Globus Contentshaala to ViewSonic’s first lamp-free high-brightness short-throw smart projector, the ViewSonic X2. There were also the Logitech Rally Hurdle Bar and the ATEN Podcast AI Audio Mixer MicLIVE, marking the industry’s first AI-optimised audio mixer.

Guided Experience for Top-level Decision-makers

InfoComm India 2023 hosted over 150 key senior decision-makers from India as part of the exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme. These guests represented various government agencies, encompassing education, healthcare, defence and security, smart cities and urban planning, tourism, transportation, and citizen services. Buyers directly from education, construction and tech industries also joined to see the latest innovations and solutions to enhance growth and user-experience.

The hosted buyers were accompanied on a curated Guided Show Floor Tour matching their business needs, offering them personal introductions to leading solution providers to experience the latest technology and products.

Focused Educational Sessions

This year’s Summit features over 40 sessions – including the highly sought-after Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Prep Workshop by AVIXA – delivered across four specialised tracks.

The summit sessions deep dive into the Pro AV and transformative technology industry’s current and future developments, including their impact on the marketplace and specific industries, with relevant, insightful and practical learning for strategic decision-making.

Summit highlights from opening day at InfoComm India 2023 include:

AV Leaders Connect is an exclusive session for AV Channel leaders to gain the latest market insights, identify future growth opportunities and potential collaborations. Themed “Steering the Course: Charting the Future of AV Integration in a Changing Landscape”, the half-day forum kicked off with a welcome address by June Ko. Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA delivered the keynote on “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for AV Innovation”. The forum ended with a panel discussion on “The Customer Perspective: Evolving Expectations and Requirements in the AV Market”.

Next Integrated Experimental Technology (NIXT) Summit covers successes and challenges of digital transformation practices in key sectors. Bala Prasad Peddigari, Chief Innovation Officer and Global Head of Technology Advisory Services offered his insights into the future of workplace in “Tech in the Corporate World: Reshaping Business Operations in India”. On second and third day of the show, the track will centre on Education, Retail, and Venues and Live Events.

Industry Forums, featuring AV technology applications and real-life case studies in difference industries, focuses on “India Future Ready – Safety and Cyber Security Planning Considerations”, in collaboration with the Computer Society of India (CSI), Mumbai Chapter. Forums on subsequent show days will focus on urbanisation challenges and Smart CIO, co-organised with All India Institute of Local Self Government and CSI respectively.

AVIXA Seminars, which emphasises hands-on AV technical proficiency, highlighted conferencing and collaboration, and learning solutions on opening day. On subsequent days, it will explore solution areas including digital signage, security and control, and emerging AV technologies.

InfoComm India 2023 is held at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, at Pavilion 1 to 3 from 25 to 27 October. The opening hours on the next two days are 26 October from 10am – 6pm, and 27 October from 10am – 4pm (Indian Standard Time). For more information and to register for a show badge, visit www.infocomm-india.com.

Mumbai, 13 October 2023 – InfoComm India Summit 2023, the educational platform of InfoComm India, is happening from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the event’s new venue – Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

There are more than 40 free-to-attend learning sessions at InfoComm India Summit, divided into four specialized tracks, each tailored to meet the needs of different industry players as well as vertical-market organisational leaders and decision-makers. Summit attendees can thus look forward to hear from renowned experts who will offer comprehensive and meaningful insights into technological advancements, current challenges, and to spark ideas on how adaptive companies and organisations can outrun disruption.

Learning Sessions for AV Professionals

AV Leaders Connect is an exclusive half-day program on show opening day for the AV industry’s C-suite and directorate-level leaders. The program provides them with valuable insights into emerging technology trends and disruptions, enabling them to identify growth opportunities.

The program will feature a welcome address by InfoCommAsia Executive Director, June Ko; a keynote presentation on “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for AV Innovation” by Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA; and a panel discussion, moderated by Mradul Sharma, Managing Director of 3CDN Workplace, on “Evolving Expectations and Requirements in the AV Market”. Panel members include Abhimanyu Gupta, Managing Director of Actis Technologies; Shankar Jadhav, Managing Director, Investments and Head Strategy of Bombay Stock Exchange; and Trupti Shah, Head – Collaboration of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.

AVIXA Seminars – designed and delivered by leading AV system integrators and consultants – support the AV community in enhancing their technical expertise, and foster the development of future AV leaders. This year’s program covers four solution areas: Conferencing & Collaboration, Learning Solutions, Digital Signage, Security & Control. It is the first time at InfoComm India that the AVIXA Seminars feature a series of panel discussions focusing on these solution areas.

AVIXA will also reprise the highly sought-after Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) Prep Workshop at this year’s InfoComm India Summit. This two-hour session will help ease nerves and boost confidence as Rod Brown, CTS-D, CTS-I of AVIXA, highlights specific areas of AV design that upcoming CTS exam-takers can focus on.

To name a few highlights at AVIXA Seminars, the Conferencing & Collaboration line-up will kick off with a panel discussion on strategies and technologies in “The New Workplace”, moderated by Abdul Waheed, CTS, Managing Director of EYTE Technologies. This will be followed by a case study, by Puneet Dhar, National Product Manager of Crestron India, on “Creating a Multi-purpose Hybrid Room for Indian Oil Cooperation Ltd”; and by Grifiths Zachariah, CTS, Associate Vice President of ClearOne, on “Elevating Hybrid Work and Learning Environments”.

Meanwhile, the Digital Signage line-up will begin with Florian Rotberg, Managing Director of invidis Consulting GmbH, delivering the keynote on “The Power of Pixel – Global Digital Signage Trends and Drivers”. Then, after a panel discussion, a case study on “South Asia’s Largest Outdoor Transparent LED Display” by Sumit Sharma, Assistant Vice President of Xtreme Media Pvt Ltd. This case study deep dives into the remarkable installation of a 17 meters-by-9 meters LED display in just three days, complete with 3D anamorphic content.

AV professionals can also boost their technical expertise at AV Technologies – sessions dedicated to sharing best practices and application use-cases on motion tracking, AV over IP, auditorium acoustics and more.

For AV Professionals, Vertical Market Leaders and Solution-seekers

NIXT Summit (Next Integrated Experimental Technology Summit) focuses on the successes and challenges of digital transformation practices in various vertical markets. This year’s programme covers four industries: Corporate / Enterprise Strategies (which is applicable to all industries), Education, Retail, and Venues & Events.

At the Education Forum, Hari Balachandran, CEO of ICT Academy, will deliver the keynote on “The Digital Evolution – Reshaping Education in India”. Then – after a case study by Dr K Karunakaran, CEO of Hindusthan Educational Institutions, Coimbatore, on “Enriching Classroom Engagement” – Manmeet Singh, VP of Sales of Globus Infocom Ltd, will moderate a panel discussion on “Future-proofing Education, Embracing Challenges & Opportunities”.

Industry Forums, co-organised by InfoComm India’s partner government agencies and trade associations, will deliver insights into tech adoptions and applications across key industries with a series of real-life case studies and panel discussions.

Sessions includes:

• India Future Ready – Safety & Cyber Security Planning Considerations for Government Installations
  Co-organised with Computer Society of India (CSI), Mumbai Chapter
• The Urbanisation Challenge for India – Expectations & Roadmap
  Co-organised with All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG)
• Smart CIO 2023
  Co-organised with CSI, Mumbai Chapter

The latest InfoComm India Summit 2023 program is available on the show’s official website at www.infocomm-india.com.

To be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai from 25 to 27 October, InfoComm India 2023 will feature 190 exhibitors, including 15 first-time exhibitors, and over 80 new-at-show products and solutions, as well as three full days of educational content. Opening hours are on 25 and 26 October from 10am – 6pm, and on 27 October from 10am – 4pm (Indian Standard Time).

Visitors can register online at www.infocomm-india.com for their free show badge.