Fall Integrators Meeting 2025 Recap

Edge Fall Integrators Meeting 2025 Comes to a Successful Close

Edge members and partners gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for three unforgettable days of learning, laughs, and next-level networking. From inspiring presentations to hands-on roundtables and deep-dive education sessions, the vibe was all about connection and collaboration.

Collaboration drives our shared success, and events like this one play a vital role in making that happen. We were thrilled to welcome representatives from 22 member companies, along with our elite partners — creating valuable opportunities to connect, especially with some fresh new faces in the mix. If you joined us, we hope you found the event meaningful and left with insights to take back to your teams. If you couldn’t make it, check out the highlights below — and we hope to see you at the next one!

Monday, Sept. 22

Automation Arts Tour and Welcome Reception

At the opening reception, the group had a chance to visit Automation Arts (special thanks to Shaun Trudell and Mike Stocklin) for an inside look at how innovation comes to life in the field. The evening continued with dinner and networking at 3rd Street Market.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Fireside Chat and Facility Tour with Automation Arts and Edgar Perez of Baird Moderated by Mike Abernathy of NSCA

As we moved into a full day of learning the next day, Automation Art’s client Baird welcomed us to their 29th floor for a tour of the conference center. During the tour they shared how their team is pushing the envelope in real-time AV solutions. NSCA’s Mike Abernathy lead a great discussion with Automation Arts as they walked us through the project process with Baird.

AVIXA State of the Industry with Mike Sullivan-Trainor

The sessions continued with industry education, as we heard from the best in the business. AVIXA’s, Mike Sullivan-Trainor give us an industry outlook with a peek into the future.

Award Winning Case Study with Trinity Dynamics

When the Virginia State Police (VSP) Special Investigations and Programs Division (SIPD) wanted to renovate their facility they sought cutting-edge audiovisual (A/V) technology to enhance operational collaboration and communication. Specifically, the project focused on two main conference rooms and a centralized server room. Read more on this case study below!

The New Era Edge Journey

Next up, an engaging panel discussion with New Era Technology’s Chris Turner and Paul Schneider, who told their inspiring story of growing from a systems integrator into a global service powerhouse, with a little help from their Edge partnership.

Roundtable Discussions and Partner Tables

Edge integrators and sponsors discussed several topics among the tables, which they later shared with the group. The combined mindshare that this group represents is second to none, and the sharing of ideas is at the heart of what makes the Edge network tick. Alongside the roundtables, we weaved in our partner one-on-one sessions, so we covered quite a bit of ground during the afternoon.

Awards Dinner at the Harley Davidson Museum

Closing out the day, an awards dinner celebration at the iconic Harley-Davidson Museum, an incredible setting to celebrate our community’s standouts. Huge congrats to our award winners: New Era Technology, Creation Networks, AVDG, and AV Tech Media!

2025 AWARD WINNERS

Wednesday, Sept. 24

The Experience Exchange with Arc Integrated

The final day featured a powerful and interactive session, The Experience Exchange, led by Clayton Creed and Michael Chastain from Arc Integrated. We learned a new way to engage with our clients and push the level of consulting to ultimately become stickier with our clients. It was the perfect way to reflect, share, and head home inspired!

Closing Remarks & Adjournment from the Edge team

If you attended, we hope you had a great event and brought some insight back to the office. If you did not attend, you missed out on an opportunity to collaborate with the group, and we hope to see you at our Spring Partner Meeting in April. Until then, continued success, and thank you for the unparalleled partnerships that define Edge!