17-20 August 2025
The Venetian Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada

Sunday, August 17, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:001
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Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:003
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Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Pre-Conference Masterclass: Designing Audiovisual Systems Using the ANSI/BICSI 007 Standard for Intelligent Buildings

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:009
Member Price:  $185 Non-Member Price: $275 Explore AV infrastructure and the ANSI/BICSI 007 Standard for intelligent buildings. We’ll deep dive into “Must Have Technology” like AV over IP and video over twisted pair to meet current and long-term requirements. Learn about structured cabling for university rooms, UC spaces, and corporate facilities. We’ll... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Karl Rosenberg
Regional Applications Specialist
Extron
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Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday, August 17, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:004
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Sunday, August 17, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Standards: OSP Construction & Installation Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:010
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Sunday, August 17, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

BICSI EduTour: AREA15

  • Session Number:011
Member Price:  $370 Non-Member Price: $550 Experience the Future of Immersive Technology at AREA15 Join us for an exciting tour of AREA15, where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled entertainment. This immersive experience highlights the innovative ICT infrastructure that powers interactive environments and building automation systems. On this tour we will visit the Illuminarium: A Journey... ...read more...

Sunday, August 17, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Standards: Transportation Facilities Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:012
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Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Standards: Power Facilities Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:013
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Sunday, August 17, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Pre-Conference Masterclass: Next-Gen AV Integration: Harnessing AV over IP in the ICT World

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:014
Member Price:  $185 Non-Member Price: $275 AV over IP is transforming AV systems. This masterclass covers fundamentals like uncompressed vs. compressed video, HDMI and USB connectivity, and room control systems. It explores high-quality sound with DSPs, AV design for spaces like multipurpose rooms and esports arenas, and the importance of network infrastructure,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Karl Rosenberg
Regional Applications Specialist
Extron
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Sunday, August 17, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Standards: ICT Installation Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:015
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Sunday, August 17, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ethics Committee Meeting

  • Session Number:016
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Sunday, August 17, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Professional Development Committee Meeting

  • Session Number:017
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Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:020
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Monday, August 18, 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:018
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Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Monday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:021
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Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Standards: ICT Lifecycle Management Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:028
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Monday, August 18, 9:00 AM - 2:15 PM

BICSI EduTour: Resorts World

  • Session Number:027
Member Price:  $370 Non-Member Price: $550 Explore the Pinnacle of Luxury and Technology at Resorts World  Join us for an exclusive tour of Resorts World, where luxury meets innovation through state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure. This immersive experience highlights sophisticated systems that enhance comfort, security, and entertainment.  Suite Showcase: Luxury Lighting and Automation  Step into our luxurious... ...read more...
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Monday, August 18, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Standards: Codes Workgroup Meeting

  • Session Number:029
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Monday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Standards Committee Meeting

  • Session Number:030
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Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

First-Time Attendee Orientation

  • Session Number:031
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Monday, August 18, 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:032
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Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Conference Call to Order and Opening Remarks

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:034
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Monday, August 18, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

OPENING GENERAL SESSION

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:033
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Monday, August 18, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Industry Panel - TBD

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:035
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Monday, August 18, 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:036
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Monday, August 18, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Exhibition & Reception

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:037
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Monday, August 18, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

"What's New, What's It Do?" Presentations

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:038
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Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:041
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Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:039
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Tuesday, August 19, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Keynote: "Smart-Cities, Space, and New Risk: The Future of Cyber Warfare in a Hostile World" - Don Ulsch

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:042
The United States and the People’s Republic of China are Engaged in a war of Geopolitics, Global Economic Supremacy, Militarization, and a fight for limited resources on Earth. Smart-Cities, space, and advanced communication technologies define the coming challenges of maintaining critical information integrity as the world’s two largest economies compete... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Don Ulsch
MacDonnell Ulsch Cyber Advisory LLC
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Tuesday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

ICT Field of Vision Presentation - Sponsored by CommScope; "The Need to Innovate Together to Lead"

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:043
Conventional approaches can cause stagnation. In a dynamic landscape, the industry needs to explore new ways to tackle existing and emerging challenges. Innovation is the way for the customers to lead in their different vertical markets, and first-class manufacturers, partnering with installation companies, support that vision by listening to customers’... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Luc Adriaenssens
Vice President of PLM and R&D
CommScope
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Tuesday, August 19, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

ICT Field of Vision Presentation - Sponsored by CommScope; "Practical Considerations for AI Network Cabling"

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:044
There are multiple options for cabling and connectivity for evolving AI networks. Pre-planning your approach can simplify and speed up initial installation and day two migrations. This presentation reviews considerations and options based on global site experience over the past several years....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kenneth Hall
Data Center Solutions Architect
CommScope
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Sponsored by:

Tuesday, August 19, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:045
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Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Ribbon Mass Fusion Splicing Do's and Don'ts

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:048
This 20-minute session will cover the best practices for ribbon/mass fusion splicing....
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Tuesday, August 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

AI Power Tools for Telecommunications Project Management

  • Room: Titian 2204
  • Session Number:052
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Innovative Applications Using 5G Indoors

  • Room: Bellini 2101 B
  • Session Number:046
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Tuesday, August 19, 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Qualification Testing vs. Certification Testing

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:049
This 20-minute session will cover the difference between qualification testing and certification testing....
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Tuesday, August 19, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Midspan Fiber Best Practices

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:050
This 20-minute session will cover the best practices for using tools to create a midspan splice....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Wayne Bunce
Managing Sales Director, NA Operations
Jonard Tools
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Tuesday, August 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch on Your Own

  • Session Number:054
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Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

The OT Network

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:057
What is so special about the OT network? How is it different than IT? Why is it different?...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dave Seiling, RCDD, Pe, PSP, CTS, PMP
Principal
Salas O'Brien
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Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

The Revolution of Wireless Evolution

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:056
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Twisted and Light AV - AV Cabling

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:062
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Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:063
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Tuesday, August 19, 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Breaking Barriers with Photons: How Free Space Optics Are Shaping Tomorrow's Networks

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:058
Discover how Free Space Optics (FSO) iarerevolutionizing connectivity with fiber-like performance - without the fiber. Offering greater range, throughput, and speeds up to 10 Gbps, FSO enables secure, high-speed, and flexible networks. From urban links to rural reach and 5G backhaul, FSO is reshaping broadband with photonic innovation....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Steve Harris
Founder
Harris DigiTech Academy
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Tuesday, August 19, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Smart Data Centers: Utilizing AI and Machine Learning to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Achieve Sustainability and ESG Goals

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:059
This session equips leaders and ICT pros to harness AI for sustainable, efficient data centers. AI slashes energy 30%+ via predictive cooling/resource optimization, balancing workloads with ESG. Case studies show low-cost retrofits cut costs/carbon. Scalable to grids, manufacturing, telecom. Stakeholders transform challenges into innovation, aligning with regulations/investors, future-proofing for net-zero....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  Manuel Vexler
Executive Director
AKFI
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:064
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Product Demo - Sumitomo Electric Lightwave

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:065
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:066
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 1: The Preparation (Knowledge)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:069
Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 1 of three will encourage confidence in sharing your expertise, explore the use of inspiration... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  Sean Kelly RCDD
Technical Director/ Head of Marketing
Light Brigade
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Cabling an All-Wireless Office (AWO)

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:068
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Lead, Don't Follow the Limited Energy Transition

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:074
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:35 PM - 2:55 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 2: Engaging and Memorable (Understanding)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:070
Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 2 of three will highlight that you are the expert and people want to learn... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  Sean Kelly RCDD
Technical Director/ Head of Marketing
Light Brigade
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Tuesday, August 19, 2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Comfort in Presenting – Part 3: The Act (Application)

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:071
Having the courage to submit a proposal to speak in front of an audience can be difficult for many. This three-part lightning learning session aims to ease the anxiety and instill comfort in presenting. Part 3 of three addresses the importance of being yourself and not over rehearsing, eye contact... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr  Sean Kelly RCDD
Technical Director/ Head of Marketing
Light Brigade
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Tuesday, August 19, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Product Demo - Softing, Inc.

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:075
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Tuesday, August 19, 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:076
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Tuesday, August 19, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Intelligent Buildings With AV over IP Infrastructure

  • Room: Titian 2204
  • Session Number:081
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Tuesday, August 19, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Product Demo - Jonard Tools

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:083
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Tuesday, August 19, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Exhibition & Reception

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:084
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Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

"What's New, What's It Do?" Presentations

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:085
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Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Attendee & Exhibitor Registration & Information

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:086
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Credential Holders Lounge

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:088
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Wednesday, August 20, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Visitor Registration

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:089
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Inside or Out? Which Way Should Hook and Loop Be Installed?

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:092
This 20-minute session will cover one of the biggest questions with hook and loop, which way should it be installed....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brad Minter
Key Account Manager
Velcro USA, Inc.
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The AI-Enabled AV Workflow: From Proposal to Preventative Maintenance

  • Room: Bellini 2101 B
  • Session Number:090
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Why Are Converged Wireless Networks Gaining Momentum?

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:097
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Wi-Fi Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting

  • Room: Titian 2201 A
  • Session Number:095
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

How Does Fill Ratio Work and Why Does It Matter?

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:093
This 20-minute session will cover the how fill ratio is calculated and the impact it has on firestopping....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
John Zalepka
Director of Training & Industry Engagements
Specified Technologies, Inc.
Speaker
Justin Mentuck
Product Manager
Specified Technologies, Inc.
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Product Demo - Velcro USA

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:098
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:099
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Wednesday, August 20, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Best Practices for Bonding Lugs

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:094
This 20-minute session will cover the proper methods for installing bonding lugs on stranded #6 cables....
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Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:100
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Wednesday, August 20, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Leveraging Key Partnerships to Optimize Colo-Space Deployment

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:103
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Wednesday, August 20, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Product Demo - Specified Technologies, Inc.

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:107
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Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Product Demo - Harger Lightning & Grounding

  • Room: BICSI Theater - Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:108
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Wednesday, August 20, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:109
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Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Distributed Edge Network Architectures for IT and OT Systems Using FMP, LVDC, and PoE

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:112
Today’s public and private institutions face advancing technology demands and upgraded infrastructure, yet construction costs keep rising. A cost-effective, resilient solution converges IT and OT systems with sustainable, safe-to-touch DC power. This adaptable infrastructure powers both lighting and IT – unlimited amounts of data - allowing it to do more... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Luis Suau
Chief Business Officer
Sinclair Digital Services, Inc.
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Wednesday, August 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Testing Trends for AI Data Center High-Density Networks

  • Room: Bellini 2101 B
  • Session Number:110
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The Hardest Link in AV - USB for AV

  • Room: Bellini 2104
  • Session Number:111
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Wednesday, August 20, 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Building Better Business—and Better Installs: Rethinking BD as a Tool for Elevating ICT Standards

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:113
The channel is underutilized - and that’s a missed opportunity. This session makes the case for channel-wide business development as a tool for improving ICT quality. Learn how aligning messaging, engaging RCDDs early, and reframing value across the project lifecycle can change how infrastructure is delivered....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mr.  David Barnwell, RCDD
Vice President - Global Business Development
ProenteQ Corporation
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Wednesday, August 20, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-Out

  • Room: Hall D via Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:118
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Wednesday, August 20, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

How to Improve Connectivity in Small to Midsize Venues Quickly and Cost-Effectively

  • Room: Veronese 2401 & 2501
  • Session Number:114
Reliable connectivity is vital for any organization to ensure productivity, security, and guest experience. Yet, small to midsize offices, hospitals, or schools may not be able to afford a full-scale DAS platform. This session will outline a fast, simple DAS deployment approach that uses “off-air” signal sources to deliver cost-effective,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Slavko Djukic
VP, PLM/Technology
SOLiD
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Wednesday, August 20, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:119
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Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Technical Presentation - TBD

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:121
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Wednesday, August 20, 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:120
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Wednesday, August 20, 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom F
  • Session Number:122
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Wednesday, August 20, 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

BICSI Cares Presentation and Door Prize Drawing

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:123
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Wednesday, August 20, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Keynote Speaker: "Together We Are Limitless" - Jeremy Poincenot

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:124
Jeremy Poincenot is not your ordinary motivational speaker. With a powerful personal narrative, a little wit, and a strong inspirational message, he provides perspective to audiences and opens their eyes to see the power of interdependence in their lives, personally and professionally. After losing his sight at 19, Jeremy won three World Blind Golf... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Keynote Speaker
Jeremy Poincenot
World Blind Golf Champion
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Wednesday, August 20, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Conference Wrap-up, Closing Highlights Video, and Door Prize Drawing

  • Room: Venetian Ballroom E
  • Session Number:125
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