Leading audio visual integrator AVI-SPL will take Boston area professionals back to school for the final program in the 2009 AVI-SPL University series. The program, held at the Sheraton Braintree, Braintree, Mass., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, offers attendees access to industry-leading educational seminars taught by experts and certified trainers. AVI-SPL University is regarded as the largest professional audiovisual (AV) education series to be sponsored by a comprehensive AV solutions provider.

Special guest Beth Jones-Schall, founder and president of Spirit of Success, Inc., will present two unique seminars entitled “I have to work with WHO?� and “Courage for Challenging Times.� Other University sessions highlight various subjects including collaborative meetings, telepresence, video teleconferencing, “green� AV solutions, digital signage and audio optimization.

A special higher-education session will be presented by Menko Johnson, an instructional technologist at Stanford University’s Wallenberg Hall. The session is entitled “Transforming the Classroom Experience - How Interactive Whiteboards have changed the Nature of Teaching and Learning at Stanford University.â€? Johnson’s work at Stanford focuses on effective integration of technology in teaching spaces, emphasizing collaboration and flexibility.

AVI-SPL University will also feature a Tech Expo showcasing the latest technology products from more than 30 industry-leading manufacturers.

“This year’s theme of ‘Save Time. Save Money. Make An Impact.’ resounded with both attendees and exhibitors making 2009 our most successful series to date,� said Michelle Oswald, AVI-SPL’s vice president of marketing communications. She continued, “We are looking forward to announcing the 2010 AVI-SPL University schedule later this year.�

This free event is open to all professionals who are interested in learning more about AV technology. For more information about the AVI-SPL University series and to register for the event, visit www.avispl.com and click on the “Professional Series Events� link.

About AVI-SPL
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., AVI-SPL is the result of a merger between Audio Visual Innovations (AVI) and Signal Perfection, Ltd. (SPL). In aggregate the company has more than 40 years of experience providing innovative audio and video communications solutions with a strong tradition of high quality and exceptional customer service. As the largest global integrator for audio and video communications systems and services, AVI-SPL is uniquely positioned to deliver the most comprehensive line-up of presentation solutions, including: systems integration, sales and rentals, complete staging and production, managed conferencing, IP integration and event management. For more about AVI-SPL, visit www.avispl.com.

Media Contact:
Jessica Lane, AVI-SPL
Ph: 813.884.7168, ext. 2218
E-mail: Jessica.Lane@avispl.com