Amy Stoneham looks at the Technical Theatre line up for this year’s EI Live! show.
14th September:
10:00-11:15
Certified HDBaseT Installer Expert Training
Aiden Jones – Blustream
Presented by the HDBaseT approved training team at Blustream, this course provides a detailed introduction to HDBaseT technology and best practices for installation. Attendees will specifically learn about the science behind HDBaseT, the elements of 5-Play integration and recommended installation guidelines. Once completed, all attendees will receive a personal certificate, official HDBaseT installer digital logo, certified HDBaseT installer t-shirt and AVIXA developmental points. Places are limited so register ASAP.
11:30-11:50
Reference? What’s that, exactly?
Peter Aylett – CEDIA
Standards ensure consistency of experience, and the experience in a high-performance entertainment space is defined by the totality of many different elements all coming together. This talk will discuss some of those elements that we do have control over from an engineering perspective, and how the new CEDIA Recommended Practices finally put peer-reviewed objective metrics, at four different levels, around many of the audio and video elements that dominate the user experience.
12:05-12:25
Dante & AES67 – The Future of Audio Distribution
Barry Sheldrick – DbM
Traditional analogue and digital audio matrixes are point to point, subject to introducing noise, low fidelity and runs outside of the network architecture. What does the future look like? We’ve been using ethernet connections in network for years, it is well understood, utilises standardised connectors and universal switches. Dante and AES67 offer integrators a simple, high-quality, universal, noise-free and easy distribution of audio all over the home or yacht. Join us to learn more about these systems, what they mean for your business and how to get on board.
12:40-13:00
Networking for the Modern Day Smart Home
Nicholas Bovill – Snap One
The most important technology in today’s smart home is the network; if the network isn’t quite right and/or hasn’t been planned out and installed efficiently, a return to site is inevitable. Snap One presents an insight into networking best practices, overcoming common issues and an overview to working with standard networking tools and applications.
13:15-13:35
Ci-Fi – Why Performance Matters
Andy Oattes – Fine Sounds UK
What is Ci-Fi (Custom Install High Fidelity) and why does it matter? In this presentation, we will explore music and video consumption trends, including various formats to IP and ask what the future holds. This course will also examine the evolution of cinema and immersive audio, will emphasise the “power and art of the demonstration”, focus on designing systems to maximise consumer happiness, while also top-down selling and how to create a profitable business. The best outcome is a very happy customer and a profitable project.
13:50-14:10
How Smart Technology Can Drive Healthy and Green Living
Jason Girardier – Snap One
Join Snap One to explore how an automated home can be good for the planet and for people by exploring existing ideas, technologies, and solutions, as well as future innovations. Not only will this session educate you as an integrator, but it will give you useful tips for positioning the concept with design professionals and specifiers.
14:25-14:45
Recurring Monthly Revenue
Ricky Campitelli – simPRO
Based around RMR (Recurring Monthly Revenue), simPRO will open the floor to questions and discuss how it can help. RMR allows business to upsell, maintain and strengthen their relationships as well as increase revenue from existing customers and maintain cash flow.
15:00-15:20
KNX Central to New Building Regulations
Paul Foulkes – KNX UK
In line with the recent changes to Buildings Regulations, Paul Foulkes highlights how KNX is central to achieving these from both an economical and ecological standpoint. He highlights the opportunities these changes are bringing to KNX integrators, especially in view of the alternative solutions mentioned in the new Part O regulations. He will also talk about the importance for integrators to be involved at the early planning stage of each project to bring their expertise to overcome issues and to ensure client needs are met. If you are not yet a KNX certified integrator, he will also tell you how to become one.
15:35-15:55
TBC
Visualization
15th September:
10:00-10:20
Home Technology Integration – Competence, Building Safety and Raising the Bar
Andy Reakes – CEDIA
With the Building Safety Act now in force and the launch of Building Safety Regulator later this year, there is a huge amount of work and focus on the skills, knowledge and experience of individuals working in people’s homes. In the AV sector, organisations are collaborating on how to raise the bar, improve safety, and enhance recognition of contractors that design, manufacture and integrate technology. We will take a look through what is likely to change and why you should take pride to show off your skills, training and experience in an industry which is better connecting families in the home.
10:35-10:55
Ci-Fi – Why Performance Matters
Andy Oattes – Fine Sounds UK
Repeat session – see synopsis 14th September, 13:15-13:35.
11:10-11:30
Networking for the Modern Day Smart Home
Nicholas Bovill – Snap One
Repeat session – see synopsis 14th September, 12:40-13:00.
11:45-12:05
Social Media Made Simple
Charlotte Oakman – Visualization
Social media has fast become a necessary activity in business, creating a wave that will leave you behind if you don’t get on board. During this session, Charlotte will provide an overview on the key elements involved in building your online presence. With 11 years of AV marketing experience, she will share knowledge around the different platforms available, along with hints and tips to help you leverage tools and techniques which will develop awareness of your brand and grow your audience.
12:20-12:40
Cyber-Attacks on Smart Building Control Systems
Iain Gordon – KNX UK
Iain discusses the potential for cyber-attacks on smart building control systems, what has happened to date, where the weak spots in a system are and how to ensure your clients security. KNX takes these threats seriously and has been ahead of the curve for some years with KNX Secure, but it is the responsibility of the individual integrator to ensure each client’s installation is secure. The KNX UK Code of Conduct and Project Management Toolkit provides support to integrators and offers peace of mind to end-users.
12:55-13:15
How Smart Technology Can Drive Healthy and Green Living
Jason Girardier – Snap One
Repeat session – see synopsis 14th September, 13:50-14:10.
13:30-13:50
TBC
Visualization