The Cutting Edge featuring Draper

Join us on Apr. 7 for the fourth episode this season of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to feature Joe Burke, Market Director for Pro AV Products, from Draper. Tune in as we dive into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and discuss how to be announced is driving innovation. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Apr. 7, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge March Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Mar. 31, at 11 AM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall on Mar. 31 for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Draper. Please contact Patrick Whipkey below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, login to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Sponsoring Partner: Draper

Presenting Speakers: Kevin Barlow

Kevin is Director of Sales for Pro AV at Draper, Inc. With decades of experience in the professional audiovisual industry, he is a results-focused leader who enables partner success through effective teaming and developing creative solutions. Barlow has a solid record in enterprise, commercial, and mission critical technology sales and marketing management, with broad expertise in displays, collaboration, control rooms, and unified communications. He and his team support North America markets through authorized dealers and distributors while working with the industry's finest Pro AV rep firms.

Joe Burke

Joe is an experienced audio‑visual industry professional with over 17 years at Draper, Inc. He currently serves as Market Director for Pro AV Products while also leading AV Consultant Relations, supporting AV consultants across the Midwest U.S. and the UK. Joseph is known for his strategic product leadership, technical expertise, and consultant-focused approach to delivering high-performance Pro AV solutions.

Edge Partner Town Hall - Q1

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights. Stay tuned for more details!

Join us virtually on Thursday, Mar. 5, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

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Agenda

The Cutting Edge featuring Lightware

Join us on Mar. 3 for episode 3 of this season of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to feature Roger Takacs, Executive VP of Sales, Americas, from Lightware. Tune in as we dive into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and discuss how Lightware is driving innovation. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge February Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 11 AM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall on Feb. 17 for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Almo ProAV. Please contact Patrick Whipkey below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, login to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

• 2026 Member Program

Sponsoring Partner: Almo ProAV

Presenting Speaker: John Riley, Sr. VP of Sales- East

The Cutting Edge featuring Avocor

Join us on Feb. 10 for season 2 episode 2 of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to feature Jackson Root, Product Marketing Manager from Avocor. Tune in as we dive into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and discuss how Avocor is driving innovation. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge January Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 11 AM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall on Jan. 20 for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor NSCA. Please contact Patrick Whipkey below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, login to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

• BLC 2026 https://www.nsca.org/events/business-leadership-conference/

• What’s new at NSCA in 2026!

  • XBO - Fall 2026

  • New Resources from NSCA

  • InfoComm 2026

Sponsoring Partner: NSCA

Presenting Speaker: Mike Abernathy, Director of Business Resources

Mike Abernathy is Director of Business Resources at NSCA. He has been part of the systems integration industry since 2001. Mike began his career with NSCA before spending 10 years with a commercial audio manufacturer, where he managed international sales. Today, his role at NSCA is to assist members with business resources that help them operate their systems integration firms. He is based in Wisconsin, where he enjoys time with his wife and two kids.

Edge Partner Town Hall - Q4

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights. Stay tuned for more details!

Join us virtually on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

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Agenda

1. 2026 Outlook

2. Upcoming Events

3. Edge New Member Updates

4. Topic Submissions for Edge Partner Town Halls

The Cutting Edge featuring Windy City Wire

Kick off the new year with us on Jan. 6 for the season 2 premiere episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to feature Bill Stang from Windy City Wire. Tune in as we dive into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and discuss how Windy City Wire is driving innovation. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge December Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Legrand | AV. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Legrand | AV will provide a brief partner update; sharing new resources and support that are available to keep you competitive in the market space and make your job easier. We’ll discuss our focus on Voice of Customer and how your feedback and insights help to shape the future of Legrand | AV. And finally, we’ll highlight two solutions from Middle Atlantic Products.

• RackLink™ simplifies the installation and integration of your IoT devices. This next generation technology delivers industry-leading monitoring, control, security and power protection for your most demanding AV and IT applications.

• TruTile™ Acoustic Wall Tiles are a quick, easy and cost-effective way to improve noise and reverberation levels. They offer design flexibility with a wide range of colors and unique patterns that make sound absorption look cool.

Presenting Speaker: Stephen Frazee

Regional VP of Sales

Stephen Frazee is the Regional Vice President of Sales for Legrand AV, leading sales strategy and teams across the Eastern US. 

Based in Dallas, TX, Stephen has over 20 years of experience driving growth, building partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions from top industry brands in the audio visual industry. 

With a proven track record in sales leadership, Stephen is committed to team development and customer success.  Outside of work, Stephen is a dog and a cat person that enjoys outdoor activities with friends and family.

The Cutting Edge featuring Edge

Join us on December 2 for the final episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to reminisce on 2025 and wrap up a successful year with our partners!

The team will look back at favorite memories from this year, talk about our wins and losses, and give a sneak peak into what’s coming up in 2026!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, December 2, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge November Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, November 18, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Q-SYS. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Topic: Reimagining Enterprise AV: Discover how the Q-SYS full stack AV platform is transforming audio, video, and control into a unified, cloud-first platform that will empower integration partners with real-time data, device synergy, and actionable insights.

Overview of the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform, overview of how this industry changing platform has a place in the enterprise, overview of how integrators can take advantage of deploying the Q-SYS platform into these spaces and the unique benefits to their customers.

Presenting Speaker: Jason Baez

Director of Sales

Jason Baez is an accomplished sales leader with nearly 15 years of experience in the professional AV industry. As the Director of Sales for the Central U.S. at Q-SYS, Jason has spent the past seven years driving strategic growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering impactful results across a dynamic region. He also leads the Edge Group partnership, where his leadership over the past four years has fueled significant expansion and deepened collaboration with key integration partners. Jason is known for his ability to connect vision with execution, champion innovation, and inspire teams to embrace the future of integrated AV solutions.

The Cutting Edge featuring Sharp

Join us on November 4 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to welcome Ben Hardy, senior product manager at Sharp, for an engaging discussion on the latest innovations shaping the display technology landscape. Learn how Sharp is helping integrators deliver exceptional visual experiences through cutting-edge solutions designed for performance, reliability and impact.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, November 4, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge October Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Thursday, October 30, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Sharp. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. More details regarding this month’s town hall coming soon!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Topic: The Sharp Display Line Up is better than ever!

Join to hear about the latest display line up from Sharp. They will be sharing the latest Sharp product innovations along with recent display launches. All available to support business growth. “Simply Smarter Solutions”. Hope you can join us!

Presenting Speaker: Rob Schuster

Associate Director of Sales

Rob is an accomplished sales leader with over two decades of experience in the ProAV industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of Sales at Sharp Business USA, Rob brings a deep understanding of visual display technologies and a proven track record of driving national sales strategies.

Prior to his current role, Rob spent nearly 20 years at NEC Display Solutions of America, where he held multiple sales and leadership roles.  Rob’s career reflects a strong commitment to customer engagement, team development, and delivering innovative display solutions that meet evolving market needs.

Edge Partner Town Hall - Q3

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights. Stay tuned for more details!

Join us virtually on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

Do you have a topic you'd like discussed during the Edge Partner Town Hall? Submit your topic suggestion below!

Agenda

1. How are you as a manufacturer defining AI? What are your plans for products with AI built into them?

2. Upcoming Q1 Events

3. 2026 Sponsorships

4. Topic Submissions for Edge Partner Town Halls

The Cutting Edge featuring Legrand AV

Join us on October 7 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re excited to welcome David Albright, senior product manager at Legrand AV as he leads a conversation on the evolving DVLED landscape. Discover how Chief’s TiLED™ mount solutions and services are empowering integrators to design and deliver seamless, impactful installations that bring bold visual experiences to life.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 7, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge September Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Almo Pro AV. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings. Stay tuned for more details regarding this month’s town hall!

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

Discover how LinkLab has evolved from offering basic labor and installation support to delivering a full suite of scalable services designed to help integrators streamline operations, expand capabilities and grow their business. Join us on Sept. 30, to gain insight into how expanded offerings from engineering and drafting to programming, project management and digital signage, can solve real challenges and create new opportunities for your business.

Presenting Speaker: Morgan Glandorf

Director of Services

Morgan Glandorf is the Director of LinkLab Services at Almo, where she leads with a focus on project management, operational efficiency and customer success. With extensive experience in coordinating complex initiatives and aligning cross-functional teams, Morgan excels at developing processes that drive consistency and scalability across services. She is passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet customer needs while strengthening long-term partnerships. Known for her collaborative approach and ability to balance detail with big-picture strategy, Morgan continues to play a key role in shaping the growth and evolution of LinkLab’s service offerings.

The Cutting Edge featuring Lightware

Join us on September 9 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Roger Takacs, executive vice president of sales at Lightware Visual Engineering, to explore how Lightware is pushing innovation and delivering cutting-edge AV solutions.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 9, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge August Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, August 26, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor NSCA. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

NSCA’s Mike Abernathy will be presenting on the upcoming NSCA XBO, happening Oct. 28-29 in Austin, Texas. XBO is a two-day “un-conference” that blends Next-Gen Academy curriculum with interactive, hands-on learning. Designed for integrators, consultants, manufacturers and emerging leaders, it focuses on building leadership skills, fostering collaboration and inspiring innovation.

Agenda

1. Presentation by Mike Abernathy

2. New: Revenue Streams (credit unions, gov’t, cannabis)

3. New: ERP Systems

4. Workforce changes

5. Expenses / Labor - Outsourcing***

Presenting Speaker: Mike Abernathy

Director of Business Resources

Mike Abernathy is Director of Business Resources at NSCA. He has been part of the systems integration industry since 2001. He started his career with NSCA before spending 10 years with a commercial audio manufacturer where he managed international sales. Today, Mike’s role at NSCA is to assist members with business resources that help them operate their systems integration firms. He’s based in Wisconsin where enjoys time with his wife and two kids.

The Cutting Edge featuring SAVe

Join us on August 5 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Christina De Bono, president & founder of SAVe | Sustainability in AV, and Joe Perez, vice president of SAVe, to discuss what’s new with SAVe, including their growing membership and what to expect at the upcoming SAVe 2025 Global Conference: Sustainability in AV this September.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, August 5, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge July Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor NETGEAR AV. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Unlock your potential with NETGEAR AV! Join this exclusive town hall meeting and discover how NETGEAR AV’s ecosystem of networking solutions — WIFI access points, pro routers and ethernet switches, paired with the Engage Controller and our expert Design Services, empowers you to deliver seamless, scalable AV networks. See how our technology and support are purpose-built to help you win more projects, simplify deployments and drive your business forward.

Agenda

1. Sponsoring partner presentation

2. Evolving client needs (hybrid workspaces, experiential retail, etc.)

3. Talent check in: Creating cultures where next-gen leaders thrive (Who is actively Hiring?)

4. XBO and Edge’s event

5. What's keeping you up at night.... besides indigestion

Presenting Speaker: Patrick Mancenido

Regional Sales Manager, Pro AV

With 25 years of sales experience, Patrick Mancenido has spent the past decade specializing in the AV industry. Now in his third year at NETGEAR, he represents the Pro AV Division across his home state of Texas, neighboring states and Canada.

Edge Partner Town Hall - Q2

Attend the quarterly Edge Partner Town Hall, a dedicated hour for Edge partners only. No integrators - just manufacturers, distributors and service providers coming together to connect, collaborate and share insights.

Join us virtually on Thursday, July 17, at 10 - 11 AM MT.

If you have not received the invite from Patrick Whipkey already, please complete the form below to attend.

Edge partners only

Agenda

1. First-Half Recap
A look at how we performed in the first half of the year—key wins, numbers and areas of momentum.

2. Second-Half Pipeline & Focus
An overview of what’s ahead, including goals, opportunities and where we’re doubling down to drive results.

3. Tariff Updates
Discussion on the latest government changes and how shifting tariffs may impact our strategies moving forward.

4. Market Trends
Insights into what end-user markets are heating up—and which ones are cooling off.

The Cutting Edge featuring Liberty

Join us on July 8 for the next episode of our monthly LinkedIn Live series, The Cutting Edge! We’re thrilled to feature Kevin Peterman, Director of Product Management & Development at Liberty, as we delve into cutting-edge topics, explore industry insights and highlight the innovations shaping the AV industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation!

Join us virtually on Tuesday, July 8, at 9:15 AM MT.

Edge June Town Hall

Take advantage of your membership and attend the monthly town halls! The town halls cover AV industry trends, best practices, state of the integrator, networking and educational opportunities.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 17, at 11 AM - 12 PM MT.

Attend this month’s town hall for invaluable insights with presenting sponsor Shure and a full recap of InfoComm 2025, the premier pro AV tradeshow where all things AV take center stage. If you are not receiving the invites already, please complete the form below to attend. If you can't attend or have missed previous town halls, log in to Edge and visit the Town Hall page to view the meeting recordings.

Edge integrators and sponsoring partner only

Agenda

1. Discover What’s New from Shure at InfoComm – Plus a Chance to Win!

   • Key Topic of Focus: Shure Product Launches & InfoComm Recap

     • Shure has unveiled several exciting new products in the past month with even more announcements on the horizon at InfoComm. Join presenting speaker Sam Bicak for an exclusive session to explore the latest innovations and technology from Shure.

Special Offer for Attendees: Shure will be giving away a pair of Aonic50 Bluetooth headphones! At the end of the session, Sam will ask a question related to one of the new product announcements. The first person to answer correctly will win. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve—and possibly walk away with a great prize!

2. Edge InfoComm Recap

Presenting Speaker: Sam Bicak

Sales Manager – Southwest U.S.

Sam Bicak is the Sales Manager covering the Southwestern U.S. for Shure and has been with the company over 10 years. With a background in live sound and performance, he has a passion for audio that extends beyond the stage.