2-4 Sept 2026 | ICC, Sydney
Trish Young is an experienced educator with over 16 years in teaching and training, now leading Pathways Programs at Kirra Services. She heads initiatives such as the Audio Visual (AV) Pathway, alongside ICT and cyber training programs, designed to create meaningful career opportunities. At Kirra, Trish is focused on building
Rod Brown is a seasoned expert in the audiovisual industry, renowned for his expertise and passion for education. Before retiring as AVIXA’s Regional Director for Oceania, Rod taught courses at InfoComm University, led seminars at industry events, and pioneered AV education webinars. He was instrumental in creating and updating educational
Kyle Barron is the Product Manager for Network AV at HARMAN Professional. Throughout his 10+ years in the industry, he has focused on the intersection between IT and AV. He has held the roles of AV System Designer, System Programmer, Network Designer, Network Engineer.
With 15+ years in education AV, Mark is passionate about harnessing technology to empower learners and educators alike. He also serves on the AETM committee working to expand and enrich the K-12 AV community. With a background in music and audio production, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise
Tim Stackpool is a 40+ year veteran of the Australian television industry. Beginning his career at Sydney’s Channel Nine, his experience now spans all Australian free-to-air channels, as well as subscription services and more recently his own FAST channel concerned with the arts in Australia. Over this time he has
Monisha has been a marketer for over 18 years, handling marketing and communication roles across diverse industries. Throughout a career working with leading IT companies, Professional Audio/Visual brands, and startups, Monisha has excelled in driving marketing goals through integrated and omni channel marketing strategies. Previously, Monisha served as a Marketing
Jasline Tay is a seasoned leader in sales and product management, with a career spanning over two decades across some of the world’s most recognized technology brands. She began her journey in hands-on engineering roles at Panasonic, specializing in sensors and vision systems—an experience that grounded her in technical excellence
Cullen Mayer is an Account Associate at Videopro, working with enterprise and government clients to deliver workplace technology solutions that merge innovation with practicality. Representing a new generation of professionals in the Pro AV industry, he offers a fresh perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming offices into smarter, more
Sahil Dhingra is the Co-Founder & CEO of XTEN-AV, the industry’s first AI-powered AV design and documentation platform. With a strong background in software, AI, and startups, Sahil specializes in building and scaling innovative tech businesses. Prior to founding XTEN-AV, he worked at Apple, where he gained deep experience in
Kate is the Industry Development Manager at the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC). VAPAC is the peak body supporting a network for performing arts venues across Victoria and Tasmania. They provide support through advocacy, professional development programs and drive touring opportunities via the delivery of their annual performing
