339: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 2

Day two of The AV Life's live coverage from InfoComm 2026 focuses on the momentum building across the show floor as attendees juggle booth demonstrations, networking events, and evening receptions. Murphy shares the overwhelming response to her AV Project Management Handbook, including selling out the books she brought on her first day.The panel also highlights one of the week's most impactful events—the AVIXA Women's Council Breakfast—where NBC journalist Mariana Atencio delivered a keynote centered on trust, human connection, and leadership. The discussion expands into the growing importance of manufacturer partnerships, integrated AV solutions, and collaboration across the industry rather than standalone products.Topics Discussed:Day two observations from InfoComm 2026Navigating the expanded convention floorMurphy Daley's AV Project Management Handbook successIndustry partnerships and integrated AV ecosystemsPTZOptics technology demonstrationsSony partner ecosystem and solution-based demonstrationsAVIXA Women's Council Breakfast with Mariana Atencio's keynote on trust and leadershipHETMA networking events and happy hoursThe AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.Connect with Tim Van Woeart:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-van-woeart-cts-45416826/X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.x.com/TVanWoeartConnect with The AV Life:X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheAVLifePodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theavlife3337