Things get set to launch InfoComm Asia 2008 from 19-21 November at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. Around 226 companies from 20 countries including three group pavilions–Singapore, Taiwan and USA–will take part in the pan- Asian anchor event. Dedicated to the pro- AV industry, the event is expected to attract thousands of potential trade representatives, such as system integrators and professional end-users from various industries like building & facility management, leisure & entertainment, corporate & IT, transportation, education, etc.

AV applications engineered for the Asian markets will be one of the major highlights during the mega event. Witnessing an array of AV and integration products on display like digital signage and display systems, command and control equipment, HD conferencing, information processing, management and display systems, InfoComm Asia 2008 will be a landmark event that would facilitate those industry people searching for viable AV solutions.

Summit programme

In an attempt to provide deeper insight of digital signage, InfoComm Asia 2008 Summit comprising educational seminars, manufacturers’ presentations, industry-focused conferences and technical site visits will be held on the sidelines of the three-day event. Key component of the industry conferences will be technical visit programme to give participants a better appreciation of AV application in various aspects.

Jay Rogina, CTS, InfoComm presidentelect and CEO of Spinitar will be keynote speaker on the topic ‘Digital Signage: Why do it? What are the gotcha’s? Who, what, when and where?’ Other attractions at the summit include certain tips on how to grow digital signage business to be delivered by the Minnetonka-based company Broadsign International while the pioneer of digital signage solution Scala from Philadelphia will discuss a topic Digital Signage Open Road: Turbo-Charging the Scala Solution with IADEA Hybrid Signage Engine.

Digital signage pavilion

A special pavilion has been dedicated to digital signage to showcase latest systems from the industry’s leading players like AMX, C-nario, Lighthouse Technologies, 1-2-1 View, Broadsign, Cayin, Medialon, DT Research, Dynascan, IEI Technology, LG Electronics, Oripix, Scala, Sharp-Roxy, Vega Technology and Vivitek. The leaders will present their outstanding digital signage solutions including interactive touch-screen panels, indoor and outdoor display systems, content creation and management software, viewer validation tool, and scaling platforms.

Other pavilions

et4 Pavilion: Specified as a unique spot at InfoComm Asia 2008, et4 Pavilion will showcase the latest AV hardware and software applications including highimpact media such as immersive, 3D and large-format LED display and projection systems, live events, architectural video and other high techs. The display will also include touch-panel control systems to automate and streamline lightings and AV equipment presented by notable companies like AMX, Crestron, Barco, Lighthouse, Beyerdynamic, Bowers and Wilkins, Christie, Extron, Kramer, Lighthouse, Medialon and Projection design.

iHS Pavilion: Smart home systems will be main focus in this pavilion. Led by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association), other major international brands presenting their technological excellences at this pavilion are Ammamsic, Lutron, Cinetron, Milestone AV, Anthony Gallo Acoustics, Liberty Wire, RTI, Kordz, DVI, TC Plus and Elite Screens famous for providing cutting-edge solutions to homebuilders.

HD Conferencing and Telepresence

Pavilion: This pavilion will showcase applications of high-definition conferencing and telepresence technologies. Prominent companies like Ultra Active Technologies (Polycom), Vega Technolgies (Tandberg and Clearone), Tom Lee Engineering (Yamaha), Extron, Beyerdynamic, BxB, Danish Interpretation Systems, Sennheiser, Shure, Smart Tech and VTRON will mark their landmark presence in this pavilion.