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.” 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.

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E-mail: Jessica.Lane@avispl.com