2023 SPEAKERS

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YOU CAN REGISTER FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE SESSIONS, WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKET TO THE SHOW.

Wednesday 13th September

Aiden Jones
Blustream

10.00 – Demystifying Video over IP

Synopsis

A look into the world of Video over IP. In this presentation, we will take a look into the different platforms available on the market and compare the differing technologies and codecs being used by different manufacturers. We will also compare this technology against HDBaseT, pointing out the key USP’s of each technology to ensure that the right technology is being specified in your projects.

Alan Matthews
CEDIA

10.50 – How to easily add ‘Independent Living Technology’ to your company portfolio

Synopsis

With population demographics shifting and people living for longer, costs of residential care increasing, budgetary pressures on local authorities and NHS to do more with less as well as labour shortages across the entire care sector, there are significant opportunities for companies that can provide ‘Independent Living Technology’ solutions.

As Smart Home installers there are numerous home automation solutions, which as an industry we have a track history of providing, that can also be utilised to support people to live independently in their homes or to assist care facility’s staff and owners.

In this presentation we’ll give you an overview of the following:

• The Problem
• The Solution
• Several Target Client Types
• Why Now
• Market Size/The Opportunity
• Example Integrator Revenues

Come and learn how easily you can add ‘Independent Living Technologies’ to the portfolio of solutions that your business provides.

11.20 – Smart Home Installer Secrets

Synopsis

Discover insider tips for guaranteed smart home success from our panel of expert installers. Learn what truly hooks customers, which cutting-edge technologies are trending (and which to avoid). Plus, get the scoop on the latest emerging applications that will take your smart home installation game to the next level.

Chair

Gary Hayers

Panellists

Craig Gifford

Alex Sime

Ron Callis
OneFirefly

12.40 – The Website Blueprint: Essential Elements for a Standout Business Website

Synopsis

It takes 1/10 of a second for a visitor to form an impression of your website that determines whether they’ll leave or stay to learn more about you. Is your current website design making the best impression possible? During this session, we’ll be covering the essential elements that every business website should have. We’ll break down the key ingredients for a fantastic website, including easy-to-find contact information, engaging imagery and content, a mobile-friendly design, and compelling calls-to-action. You’ll leave the session with actionable strategies to create a website that captivates your audience and drives meaningful engagement and conversion actions. One Firefly has built 700+ websites for AV and integration businesses over the past 15 years — don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from the experts!

Damien Smith
New Wave AV

Abby Fox
LC-AV

13.50 – TECHNOLOGY AND WELL-BEING

Synopsis

How can smart technology drive a healthier lifestyle and promote greener living? And, how can installers use this knowledge to grow their business? Following the recent launch of its new RIBA accredited Control4 CPD course on Wellness & Sustainability, Control4 Certified Showroom Partners explain.

Andy Oattes
Fine Sounds

15.30 – The Art of Slowdown – a digital antidote
(for modern hearts and minds)

Synopsis

Have you had the feeling recently, and certainly since the word “Covid” became a part of the modern English lexicon, that our lives are becoming increasingly busy, your mind is overloaded with information and sometimes, seemingly out of nowhere, you feel anxious for no reason, tired and frazzled? Do you get that nagging feeling, that although you insist to friends and family that you aren’t, you may, just possibly, be addicted to scrolling endlessly on your phone, aimlessly seeking something that you can’t quite put your finger on that’s missing? But still, you sneak another peek at the latest reel on Instagram or just another meme on Tik-Tok. Is this a MUST?! That feeling of being overloaded, drained, and anxious is literally us burning out our dopamine receptors, by the way… and we probably need to do something about. But just to reassure you, you’re not alone. It seems that EVERYONE I meet these days feels very similar, at least some, if not most of the time. Let’s call this a digital overdose. And we’re in need of a serious antidote!

Lee Roche
WeQuote

16.00 – Product update and exclusive new platform launch for UK installer

Synopsis

Join Lee Roche for an exciting overview of the latest innovations at WeQuote! During the last 3 years WeQuote has grown to become an essential quotation tool for over 350 residential integrators in the UK. With live product information and pricing from over 70 distributors and 900 manufacturers, installers can save precious time and deliver market leading project proposals for their customers. The WeQuote platform is constantly evolving with enhanced features and plugins added every few weeks. At EI Live! Lee will provide an overview of all the latest updates and also introduce an exclusive new app that has been developed to further help installers save time and win more business.

Thursday 14th September

Aiden Jones
Blustream

10.00 – Demystifying Video over IP

Synopsis

A look into the world of Video over IP. In this presentation, we will take a look into the different platforms available on the market and compare the differing technologies and codecs being used by different manufacturers. We will also compare this technology against HDBaseT, pointing out the key USP’s of each technology to ensure that the right technology is being specified in your projects.

James Ratcliffe
Homeplay

Naim Cohen
NGC Systems

10.50 – LIGHTING THE WAY TO FUTURE SUCCESS

Synopsis

Lighting has the potential to make a hugely positive impact on the comfort and well-being of homeowners and their families, not to mention the attractiveness of a property. So, what can integrators do to achieve these results? And, how is the pathway to growing the lighting side of an integrator’s business now so much easier to navigate? Control4 Certified Showroom Partners explain.

11.40 – Is Wireless the Future of Smart Home Installation?

Synopsis

Discover the future of wireless technology for smart homes through the eyes of our expert panel. They’ll explore the question on everyone’s mind: can it match professional standards for reliability? Plus, we’ll delve into the exciting new Matter wireless communication standard and its impact on the smart home industry.

Panelists
Ray Molony – Editor – Designing Lighting Global
Peter Broome or Brett – Rako
Michael Gorman – Michael Gorman Lighting Design

Chair

Gary Hayers

Ron Callis
OneFirefly

13.00 – The Website Blueprint: Essential Elements for a Standout Business Website

Synopsis

It takes 1/10 of a second for a visitor to form an impression of your website that determines whether they’ll leave or stay to learn more about you. Is your current website design making the best impression possible? During this session, we’ll be covering the essential elements that every business website should have. We’ll break down the key ingredients for a fantastic website, including easy-to-find contact information, engaging imagery and content, a mobile-friendly design, and compelling calls-to-action. You’ll leave the session with actionable strategies to create a website that captivates your audience and drives meaningful engagement and conversion actions. One Firefly has built 700+ websites for AV and integration businesses over the past 15 years — don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from the experts!

CEDIA

14.10 – CEDIA’s new Immersive audio recommended practice (RP22) – what does it mean to clients, integrators, and suppliers?

Synopsis

A better way to deliver exceptional entertainment spaces? This cross-industry panel explores the benefits for all stakeholders during the sales, design and engineering process of embracing the new CEDIA performance level framework.”

Moderator

Ben Goff – Cinema Lusso

Panellists

Andy Oattes – Fine Sounds UK

James Drummie – AWE

James Ratcliffe – Homeplay