Following the cancellation of InfoComm 2020 in Las Vegas due to Covid-19 pandemic, trade association AVIXA announced a virtual replacement for the show called InfoComm 2020 Connected. Held between June 16-18, the event saw registrations of 23,408 people, with a significant proportion (41%) of attendees coming from outside the U.S.
The show featured 495 exhibitors, and views of the exhibitor showcases came to 53,433.
“When we made the decision to cancel the InfoComm 2020 show in Las Vegas, the AVIXA team was determined to gather the industry together for an immersive experience of learning, engagement, and networking in a virtual online event.” said Rochelle Richardson, CEM, SVP of Expositions and Events, AVIXA.
“The enthusiasm and participation for InfoComm 2020 Connected exceeded expectations and reinforced something we already knew – the pro AV industry is resilient. Our world is undoubtedly changing, and we recognize the need to be agile and change with it. While we anticipate virtual and hybrid to be a part of the conversation, we look forward to when we’ll return to the in-person event and everyone joins us for InfoComm 2021 in Orlando.”
The show’s sessions views totaled 59,662. There were 74 live sessions and on-demand presentations from 67 companies. Live sessions were presented for 11 hours each day from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EDT to reach attendees globally. Popular topics included conferencing and collaboration; fusing space, technology, and content; trends that have emerged through the COVID crisis; higher education; and the state of the industry.
Attendees embraced virtual networking during InfoComm 2020 Connected – 1,117 exhibitor meetings were scheduled, and 14,277 chat messages were exchanged.
The InfoComm 2020 Connected virtual platform will remain live through Aug 21 for attendees to browse exhibitor showcases and view on-demand sessions. Visit infocommshow.org/connected.
InfoComm 2021 will take place June 12-18 (exhibits June 16-18) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.