Leaders from Microsoft, Cisco and Shure highlight how AI is transforming AV and the future of work.

InfoComm 2026 will spotlight how artificial intelligence is transforming the audiovisual industry through keynote presentations, education sessions and immersive show floor experiences. The event will take place June 13–19 (exhibits June 17–19) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing together companies, technologies and real-world applications shaping the next era of intelligent AV.

As AI becomes integrated into platforms, devices and systems, organizations are moving from experimentation to implementation, rethinking how people connect, communicate and experience technology. InfoComm 2026 will demonstrate how AI enables more intelligent, adaptive and human-centered environments across multiple sectors.

AI is transforming how AV systems are designed, deployed and experienced. At InfoComm 2026, we are bringing together the leaders and technologies driving this transformation, from AI-powered collaboration platforms to integrated systems that deliver real business impact, said Jenn Heinold, Senior Vice President, Expositions, Americas, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. 

AI takes center stage in keynotes

Artificial intelligence will be a central theme across the InfoComm 2026 keynote program, with global technology professionals sharing how intelligent systems are redefining collaboration and connected experiences.

Microsoft will explore the evolution of AI-powered collaboration, highlighting how intelligent meeting platforms and connected workplace technologies enable more inclusive, efficient and scalable communication. Drawing on solutions such as Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, Teams Events and Teams Premium, the company will also present its vision of how AI-driven systems are shaping the future of communication and the workplace.

Cisco will present its vision of Connected Intelligence, integrating collaboration platforms, devices, networks and AI-enabled infrastructure to create more seamless and scalable work experiences. The keynote will show how AV-over-IP networks and intelligent technologies can simplify management, provide deeper insights into workspace performance and improve outcomes for distributed teams.

As exclusive headline partner, Shure will demonstrate how audio and collaboration technologies, enhanced by AI and integrated into broader AV ecosystems, are enabling more dynamic, scalable and human-centered experiences across workplaces, live events and enterprise environments.

AI in education and thought leadership

AVIXA’s new AI Accelerator will offer a full day of content for integrators and technology managers, from foundational tools already available to advanced applications. Attendees will learn how to effectively integrate AI, address ethical considerations and foster an AI-driven innovation culture within their organizations.

AI will also be a key theme across the InfoComm 2026 education program, with multiple sessions focused on how intelligent systems improve efficiency, enhance user experience and deliver measurable outcomes.

Highlighted sessions include:

• Pushing the Boundaries: Current Design Methods and Technologies in Practice
• AI-Powered Dynamic Content Strategies for Digital Signage
• Ethical & Effective AI in Public Displays

Attendees will hear directly from industry leaders and enterprise professionals on how AI is being applied in collaboration, system design and enterprise deployment.

AI in action on the show floor

On the show floor, attendees will experience AI-powered solutions across collaboration, enterprise communications, broadcast workflows and integrated AV environments.In the Central Hall, a wide range of meeting and collaboration technologies will be showcased, including AI-powered meeting assistants, intelligent cameras and automated systems, demonstrating how AV is becoming more adaptive, data-driven and user-focused.

The Smart Workplace, powered by FORTÉ, will offer an immersive experience showing how AI-enabled technologies integrate into real-world environments, supporting intelligent collaboration, enterprise communication workflows and modern workplace design.

From innovation to real-world impact

InfoComm 2026 will not only highlight innovation, but also how AI is being deployed at scale. Through keynotes, education and the show floor, attendees will gain a comprehensive view of how organizations are integrating AI into AV systems, from design and deployment to long-term management and optimization.

As AI continues to evolve, InfoComm remains the place where the industry comes together to discover how emerging technologies translate into real-world impact.

To follow ongoing conversations and news about the pro AV industry, visit the InfoComm room on AVIXA Xchange, a community that connects thought leaders, solution providers and manufacturers with professionals seeking AV solutions.