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Technology Links	Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA)
Meeting Resources	Daily news from AV Interactive - http://www.avinteractive.co.uk/ The UK's top web site for a-v users and the a-v industry	Corbin Ball, meeting planning and events technology.
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		Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR)
	Daily news from AV Interactive - http://www.avinteractive.co.uk/ The UK's top web site for a-v users and the a-v industry
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The World of AV Communications and Systems Integration

Listed here are associations and trade publications related to the AV industry and for AV technology users, as well as important InfoComm International partners that increase value to the AV industry. InfoComm International is exploring the development of new relationships to help expand visibility for the AV industry, InfoComm tradeshows, and InfoComm International. Contact twalsh@infocomm.org for more information.

The following links will connect directly to the named resources. Descriptions of each resource can be found further down the page.

Audiovisual Resources
Int'l. Communications Industries Assoc. (ICIA
Gary Kayye's rAVe
National Systems Contractors Assoc. (NSCA
Pro AV
Society for Information Display
Sound & Communications
Sound & Video Contractor
Systems Contractor News

Audio, Sound, Acoustics
Audio Engineering Society (AES
DAW Buyers Guide
Pro-Audio Review
Professional Sound
ProSoundWeb

AV Resources outside North America
Audio Video International
AV Magazine
Business Tech
Cleverdis
CX Magazine -- Australia
InfoAV China
INS Asia (magazine)
Installation Europe
Latin Trade
Office Equipment & Products

Broadcast & TV, Cinema & Film
Digital Cinema Report
HD Kit Guide
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
Pro Camera Guide
TV Technology

Conferencing: Video-, Audio-, Web-, Data-Conferencing
Interactive Multimedia Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA)
ConferZone™
VTCTalk.com

Design, Architecture, Buildings, Construction
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
ARCHI-TECH
Building Industry Consulting Svcs., Int'l (BICSI)
Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)
Continental Automated Building Assoc. (CABA)
Design resources
designguide.com
International Facility Management Assoc. (IFMA)

Education Market
Campus Technology
Consortium of College & University
District Administration
e-Learning Magazine
e-Media Magazine
Media Centers (CCUMC)
T.H.E. Journal
University Business

Government Market
Government Video
Government Video Technology Expo
Government Technology

Presentations, Media Communications, Streaming, Video Production
AV Video Multimedia Producer
Awesome Powerpoint Backgrounds
CommunicateUsingTechnology.com
Communications Media Management Assoc. (CMMA)
EventDV
Extras 4 PowerPoint
Indezine
Media Communications Association Int'l -- NY Chapter
NLE Buyers Guide
PowerPoint Templates
Presentations
Presenters University
Professor PowerPoint™
Streaming Media Sourcebook
Template Ready
Video Systems
Videography

Rental/Staging, Live Events, Lighting
Club Systems International
Lighting&Sound America
PLSN
Professional Lighting
Rental & Staging
Staging Rental Operations
Total Production US

Residential Market
AVSForum.com
CE Pro
Custom Electronic Design & Installation Assoc. (CEDIA)
Gary Kayye's rAVe Home Edition
HiddenWires
Home Toys

Sales & Marketing
Sales & Marketing Strategies & News
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)

Trade Shows
BUSINESS TECH 2005 Trade Show & Congress
International Assoc. for Exhibition Managers (IAEM
Professional Convention Management Assoc. (PCMA)The Trade Show Coach

Worship and Church Market
Church Business magazine
Church Production Magazine
Christian Musician
Religious Product News
Technologies for Worship Magazine
Vision Magazine
Your Church Magazine

Business, Computer
Inc./Fast Company
LAPTOP Magazine

Audiovisual Resources

	International Communications Industries Association (ICIA) The central resource for the AV communications industry.
	Gary Kayye's rAVe A free eNewsletter service for AV Insiders only. Covering the ProAV and systems integration markets, Gary Kayye's rAVe is a news publication from Kayye Consulting, Inc.
	Pro AV Real-world "solutions" magazine for AV professionals.
	Sound & Communications The magazine for systems integrators, contractors and consultants.
	Sound & Video Contractor Provides solutions to real-life systems contracting and installation challenges.
	Systems Contractor News Advancing the business of sound, video & electronic systems.

AV Resources outside North America

	Cleverdis A comprehensive information source and decision making tool dedicated to the Display and Digital peripherals Industry.
	InfoAV China Marketing vehicle for pro-AV vendors, information source for systems integrators/end users, and catalyst for the emerging Chinese pro-AV industry.
	INS Asia Leading magazine for the integrated AV/IT industry in Asia, with a circulation of more than 12,000.

Audio, Sound, Acoustics

	DAW Buyers Guide An independent guide to professional/prosumer digital audio workstations, disk-based multitracks and tapeless recorders.
	ProSoundWeb ProSoundWeb.com is a web community for all aspects of the professional sound industry including live sound, installed sound, recorded sound, lighting and industry business trends.

Broadcast and TV

	HD Kit Guide An independent guide to high definition production and post production equipment.
	Pro Camera Guide An independent guide to digital cameras aimed at professional applications.

Cinema and Film

Digital Cinema Report

Conferencing: Video-, Audio-, Web-, Data-Conferencing

		ConferZone™ ConferZone™ — an objective e-conferencing resource covering webconferencing, videoconferencing, audio-/voiceconferencing and collaborative conferencing.
		Interactive Multimedia Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) IMCCA is an organization of end users, vendors and other interested professionals involved in interactive multimedia and collaborative communications technologies and their applications.
		VTCTalk.com

Design, Architecture, Buildings, Construction

		American Institute of Architects (AIA) The Institute has been advancing the value of architects and architecture for more than 135 years through AIA member resources and as the collective voice of the profession.
		Archi-Tech Magazine Bridging the Gap Between Design & Technology -- a magazine for architects and designers of high-tech buildings.
		Continental Automated Building Association (CABA) North America's key source for information, education, and networking relating to home and building automation.
		designguide.com Products and services in the design & construction industry. Premium directory lists thousands of construction materials & furnishings manufacturers, plus architects, engineers, landscape & interior design professionals.

Building Industry Consulting Services, International (BICSI)
Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)
designguide.com - products and services in the design & construction industry
Design resources -- a directory of design related websites and discussion groups.
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

Education Market

	District Administration A publication for leaders in K-12 education. Partnering with ICIA to produce EduComm 05 at InfoComm 05, June 8-10, 2005, in Las Vegas.
	University Business A publication for presidents and senior officers at U.S. two- and four-year colleges and universities. Partnering with ICIA to produce EduComm 05.

Government Market

	Government Video Reporting on how video, television and digital imaging technologies are being used in the public sector at federal, state, county, municipal and local levels.
	Government Video Technology Expo GV Expo 2004 is a conference and exposition created exclusively for government communications professionals and their specific product and service needs.
	Government Technology Provides state and local government executives a reliable source of information on the vital role technology will play in re-engineering the public sector -- and assists the technology industry to better understand and meet the needs of government.

Presentations, Media Communications, Streaming, Video Production

	Communications Media Management Association (CMMA) CMMA is a professional association dedicated to the professional growth of corporate, education and government communications media managers.
	Indezine Everything you need to know on PowerPoint - tutorials and tips - and reviews of add-ins as well as ideas, resources and links.
	Media Communications Association International -- NY Chapter MCA-I is a global community of media communications professionals devoted to the business and art of visual communication. The New York Chapter is one of MCA-I's largest.
	NLE Buyers Guide An independent guide to nonlinear video editors and disk recorders/servers for editing.
	Presenters University Download FREE PowerPoint® templates, Corel masters, Keynote themes and clip art. Try out presentation software and learn from the experts’ presentation tips and advice.
	Professor PowerPoint™ Solving the technical and thematic communications challenges of presenters by using the latest technology, without detracting from the underlying story or message.
	Video Systems Premier source of in-depth information on professional video technology.
	Videography The Daily Video Resource

AV Video Multimedia Producer
Awesome Powerpoint Backgrounds
CommunicateUsingTechnology.com -- Home to courses, articles, learning tools and useful links for making the most out of technology in presentations.
EventDV
Extras 4 PowerPoint -- Extras 4 PowerPoint features how-to articles plus a wide selection of learning aids, graphic images, and helpful add-ins for presenters.
PowerPoint Templates -- Download professional-quality MS PowerPoint templates and backgrounds for your presentations. More then 25 presentation themes with nice pre-made shells.
Presentations
Streaming Media Sourcebook
Template Ready

Rental/Staging, Live Events, Lighting

	Club Systems International The country's only magazine dedicated to the look, sound and feel of nightclubs.
	Lighting&Sound America Published by PLASA Media, Inc., a monthly publication dedicated to covering the entertainment technology industry.
	Rental & Staging The Ultimate Guide for Corporate and Entertainment Staging Solutions
	Staging Rental Operations Practical information on technology, business and applications for the rental & staging industry.
	Total Production US For the live event production industry, covering lighting, staging, sound and video technology in concert touring, theater and special events.

Residential Market

	CE Pro The leading information source for the custom electronic installer.
	HiddenWires The European resource for custom install home automation and home entertainment.
	Home Toys HomeToys.com is the place to be if you want to learn about Home Technology or promote your products and services.

Sales & Marketing

Trade Shows

BUSINESS TECH 2005 Trade Show & Congress

International Association for Exhibition Managers (IAEM)
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)
The Trade Show Coach -- "How to" coach specializing in the tradeshow industry.

Worship and Church Market

	Church Production Magazine Helping churches grow in their application of audio, video and lighting.
	Religious Product News The latest information and resources about products, furnishings, building supplies, technology, media and more for today’s growing churches.

Business, Computer

Inc./Fast Company
Inc.com delivers "best of breed" information, products, services, and online tools for virtually every business or management task.

LAPTOP Magazine

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Australian-American Chamber of Commerce
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Brazil-California Chamber of Commerce
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British-American Chamber of Commerce (Los Angeles)
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British-American Chamber of Commerce (Orange County)
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British-American Business Council
www.babc.org

California-Asia Business Council
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Canadian-American Chamber of Commerce
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Chinese US Chamber of Commerce
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Danish-American Chamber of Commerce
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