Joe Way, Erin Maher-Moran, and Ryan Gray close out InfoComm 2026 by reflecting on HETMA’s biggest moments of the week, including the Higher Ed AV Awards, the Education Summit, booth activations, tours, sponsor support, Prism Scholar events, and the launch of HETMA Homecoming.

The AV Life captures live insights from InfoComm 2026, highlighting emerging AV trends, evolving interoperability standards, and real-world deployment challenges discussed directly from the show floor. The discussion with HETMA emphasizes how higher education is adapting to innovation while maintaining the user experience.

SAVe stops by the HETMA booth to share sustainability initiatives that continue to shape AV decision-making in higher education. The discussion outlines efforts to reduce waste, promote lifecycle planning, and encourage vendor accountability across the AV industry. The conversation reinforces the growing importance of sustainable AV practices, along with opportunities for professional development such as workshops and certifications.

HETMA-approved sponsor Computer Comforts details the design with their classroom products. These include the EVOLVE Lectern which provides accessibility for AV and teaching use. Learn how these details reduce the technical friction in classrooms.

Britt Yenser presents a curated list of unconventional professional skills designed to help individuals overcome creative blocks. Yenser emphasizes adaptability and creative problem-solving through a method called “forced connection,” which supports idea generation.