The AVIXA Diversity Council is a group of AVIXA members interested in bringing together AV and integrated experience professionals from various backgrounds and cultures to facilitate a larger dialogue around initiatives of inclusion within the industry.

All are welcome in this council, no matter one's race, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious affiliation, disability, national origin, or any other community affiliation.

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Mission

The AVIXA Diversity Council’s mission is to encourage inclusion and promote human, cultural, and systemic diversity in all forms within the commercial audiovisual industry through the utilization of professional networking, educational opportunities, leadership development, and community awareness.

2024 Goals:

  • Building Community & Safe Places
  • Monthly Meetings with Breakout sessions
  • Event based networking opportunities (ISE / Infocomm)
  • Have Diversity Council representation at least one event outside of ISE and Infocomm.
  • Promote conversation and exposure for DEI conversations on social channels including the XChange.
  • Creating Opportunities to Spotlight Underrepresented Groups
  • Regular Webinars on current and important DEI topics
  • Quarterly Member spotlights
  • Increase Local & International Footprint o Work in progress to identify regional / local leadership
  • Partnering With Organizations for Networking and Outreach Events

 



Diversity Council Chair

Jenn Steinhardt, CTS-D, CTS
Shen Milsom & Wilke

 



Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events
May
14
Latest trends & what to look for when deploying Teams Rooms, including insights into integrating Copilot and GenAI

Panel Discussion with Michel Bouman and Greg Jeffreys. Held during the The AV Showcase by Peerless-AV at the Lord's on 14 and 15 May.

May
15
XR, Virtual Production & Hybrid Events, it's all Linked

Keynote with Sarah Cox. Held during the The AV Showcase by Peerless-AV at the Lord's on 14 and 15 May.

May
15
Learning Spaces Managers Power Hour: Classroom Support Operations with Student Staffing

Discuss professional development opportunities and establish an internal career roadmap.