297: Catch Up from April: HETMA Roadshow Toronto Review

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Host Tim Van Woeart of Rutgers University discusses topics relevant to the commercial AV industry.

Technology

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297: Catch Up from April: HETMA Roadshow Toronto Review

The AV Life

38 minutes

2 months ago

297: Catch Up from April: HETMA Roadshow Toronto Review

Recorded April 1, 2025

In this catch-up episode, Tim Van Woeart and Nancy Blanchard (now with PPDS Professional Display Solutions) reconnect to share updates, swap stories, and dive into Nancy’s on-the-ground review of the recent HETMA Roadshow in Toronto. From wild weather shifts to standout campus tours, they explore what made this stop unique — including the impressive sustainable “Timberlost” building project at George Brown College and how the event drew strong local higher ed participation.

The conversation blends personal updates with professional insights, covering how roadshows meet a critical need for local vendor–campus connections, the value of competitive two-minute vendor pitches, and what makes certain campus locations and builds truly memorable. Tim and Nancy also veer into Disney trip planning, conference travel quirks, and what’s next for HETMA Roadshows. Whether you’re in higher ed tech, AV, or just love hearing about industry events with a human touch, this is a fun, wide-ranging catch-up with plenty of nuggets for event planners and tech managers alike.

Topics Discussed

Nancy’s Canada travels, family updates, and weather extremes
The HETMA Roadshow Toronto: turnout, vendor list, and local higher ed engagement
Highlights from the “Timberlost” sustainable building tour at George Brown College
Competitive vendor “speed pitch” format and why it works
Why roadshows meet an important regional need for AV/IT engagement
Comparing campus design choices: concrete vs carpet from an acoustic perspective
Disney World trip overlaps and conference travel stories
Travel limitations for Canadian attendees due to exchange rates and current events
Volunteer-driven nature of HETMA and how to get involved
Upcoming HETMA Roadshow dates and InfoComm 2025 plans

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