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| Infocomm (AVIXA) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Infocomm (AVIXA) |
| Type | Nonprofit professional association |
| Founded | 1939 (as Audio Engineering Society predecessor events) |
| Headquarters | Richmond, Virginia |
| Fields | Audio visual technology, professional audiovisual industry |
Infocomm (AVIXA) Infocomm (AVIXA) is a trade association and standards-setting body representing the professional audiovisual industry, convening manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users across global markets. Founded through the consolidation of longstanding exhibition and standards activities, the organization organizes major trade shows, administers certification programs, and publishes technical guidelines used by corporations, venues, and government agencies. Members include equipment makers, systems integrators, consultants, venue operators, and education providers from North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Infocomm traces roots to early 20th-century exhibition and technical societies that paralleled developments in Bell System sound research, RCA broadcast equipment, and postwar audio innovations associated with Dolby Laboratories and AES. During the late 20th century, trade fairs such as those coordinated by National Association of Broadcasters and exhibition organizers like Reed Exhibitions influenced consolidation of AV trade events that led to the formation of a dedicated audiovisual association. Strategic mergers and rebrandings tied to standards efforts similar to those of IEEE and ITU shaped Infocomm's evolution, culminating in a structure that mirrored professional bodies such as ACM and IETF. Throughout the 21st century Infocomm expanded international outreach in parallel with global shows like Integrated Systems Europe and technologies driven by companies such as Sony, Samsung Electronics, Panasonic, Crestron Electronics, Barco, Sharp Corporation, Christie Digital, LG Electronics, NEC Corporation, Canon Inc., Hitachi, Toshiba Corporation, Harman International, Yamaha Corporation, Bose Corporation, Sennheiser, Shure Incorporated, JBL, AKG, Zoom Video Communications, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Google, Apple Inc., Blackmagic Design, Avid Technology, Acer Inc., AsusTek Computer Inc., BenQ, Epson, Optoma, Philips, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu, Intel Corporation, AMD, NVIDIA, Rohde & Schwarz, Extron Electronics, Kramer Electronics, Atlona, Biamp Systems, QSC Audio Products, Electro-Voice.
Governance follows nonprofit association models used by entities like American National Standards Institute and Underwriters Laboratories with a board of directors, executive leadership, and volunteer committees drawn from member companies such as Siemens, Honeywell International, and Johnson Controls. Committees coordinate with standards organizations including ISO, IEC, IETF, and SMPTE to align audiovisual specifications with broader interoperability frameworks exemplified by AES67 and Dante (audio networking). Regional chapters and advisory councils operate similarly to networks maintained by IEEE Standards Association and ACM SIGCOMM, enabling liaison with municipal venue operators such as those managing Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium, and Sydney Opera House.
Infocomm administers certification programs and publishes technical guidelines that parallel credentialing frameworks from CompTIA, Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Project Management Institute. Certifications such as Certified Technology Specialist follow competency models seen in LEED accreditation and Certified Information Systems Security Professional pathways. Technical standards address interoperability protocols influenced by USB Implementers Forum, HDMI Forum, VESA, and time-sensitive networking concepts developed within IEEE 802.1. Published standards guide installation practices used in systems deployed by integrators working with technologies from AVIXA member companies and platforms adopted by Universities and Fortune 500 enterprises.
Flagship events mirror the scale and industry role of CES, IBC (amsterdam), and NAB Show, attracting exhibitors including Sony Professional Solutions, Panasonic System Solutions, Christie, Barco, NEC Display Solutions, LG Business Solutions, Samsung Display Solutions, Crestron, Extron, Kramer, Atlona, Biamp, QSC, Shure, Sennheiser, Bose Professional, Harman Professional Solutions, Blackmagic Design, AJA Video Systems, Ross Video, NewTek, Telestream, BrightSign, Datapath, Matrox, Haivision, VITEC, QSR Automations, and Clear-Com. Events provide exhibition floors, conference programs, and product launch stages comparable to venues used by Las Vegas Convention Center, Rai Amsterdam, and McCormick Place.
Educational initiatives are structured like university extension programs and corporate training partnerships exemplified by Harvard Extension School and General Assembly, offering curricula, workshops, and online learning tied to competencies similar to those defined by TOGAF and ITIL. Partnerships with academic institutions and technical schools mirror collaborations between MIT Media Lab, Carnegie Mellon University entertainment technology centers, University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, New York University Tandon School, Georgia Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University, Georgia State University, McGill University, Imperial College London, and Tsinghua University for workforce pipelines.
Advocacy efforts engage policymakers and regulators in ways comparable to lobbying by CTIA, Consumer Technology Association, and National Association of Broadcasters, focusing on procurement standards, accessibility practices akin to ADA compliance, and sustainability initiatives paralleling Green Building Council objectives. Impact metrics cite deployment in venues operated by entities such as Airbnb, Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, AccorHotels, Live Nation, AEG Presents, and public assemblies like Congressional spaces. Standards adoption influences broadcast, corporate collaboration, and distance learning platforms used by Coursera, edX, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex.
Infocomm forms alliances with standards bodies and industry groups comparable to collaborations between IEEE, ISO, IEC, SMPTE, CTA, NAB, IABM, AMX (company), CEDIA, AVIXA member associations, and regional chambers of commerce to coordinate certification reciprocity, joint events, and technology roadmaps. Strategic partnerships include manufacturers, integrators, higher education institutions, venue operators, and government procurement frameworks modeled on public–private cooperation seen in National Institute of Standards and Technology programs and consortiums such as Open Compute Project and Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions.