Which allows AVIXA, the industry organization that promotes the trade show, to at least claim that InfoComm 2025 set a new show record for "end user attendance," representing 35% of verified attendees. In total, the show welcomed 30,998 verified attendees from 97 countries. International attendance made up 18%. Total registrants for InfoComm 2025 reached 39,579.
For reference, total registrants for InfoComm 2023 (also in Orlando, since InfoComm also takes place in Las Vegas in odd years) reached 36,639, while the show welcomed 29,325 verified attendees. International attendance made up 20%. Also for reference, InfoComm 2019 actually set the record for Orlando, with 44,129 registrants (we don't know how much was the verified attendance figure for that year), 18% coming from outside the US, and 950 exhibitors.
This provides some perspective for a very successful show under the difficult circumstances the US is going through. InfoComm 2025 hosted 817 exhibitors showcasing products and solutions across 400,100 net square feet in the West Hall of the Orange County Convention Center.
"From the moment the doors opened, the energy at InfoComm was palpable. What was most fulfilling to see was the business being done on the show floor," says Jenn Heinold, Senior Vice President, Expositions, Americas, AVIXA, producer of InfoComm. "We were very intentional about attracting end users to the show – they are a critical part of growth for the pro AV, IT, and broadcast ecosystem. They drive product enhancements from manufacturers and push for more innovative technology. Solution providers came out in full force – with product launches and interactive experiences."
And even for those who didn't go there to stock their warehouses before the next round of tariffs, this show is always a unique education opportunity. The InfoComm 2025 conference and activities program was vast – featuring dynamic speakers, education, networking events, and certification exams.
On Wednesday morning, Dang Ly of Universal Destinations & Experiences, Jeff Zabel of Amazon Web Services (AWS), and moderator Todd Hougland of Ripley Entertainment discussed the rising demand for immersive, personalized experiences that blend the digital and physical worlds, like Universal's Epic Universe. They shared the critical role that cloud infrastructure and AI-powered intelligence play in driving these experiences.
Brad Hintze from Crestron, Eric Hutto of Diversified, Christine Schyvinck from Shure, Jason Antinori from TELUS, and David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, took the stage on Thursday for a discussion on the future of AV, covering topics from the workplace to collaboration, standards, and AI.
Also on Thursday, the AVIXA Women's Breakfast drew hundreds of attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of women in pro AV. Technologist Noelle Russell, founder and chief AI officer of the AI Leadership Institute, provided the keynote "Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution," sharing stories from her career, which includes roles with AWS and Microsoft.
Also at the show, several attendees took the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) and Audiovisual Network Professional (ANP) exams. A total of 121 attendees earned their CTS at the show – 78 earned their CTS, 22 attained CTS-D (Design), and 21 attained CTS-I (Installation). The total number of CTS holders is now over 14,800. In addition, 10 attendees earned their Audiovisual Network Professional (ANP) certification, bringing the total number of ANP certification holders to 230.
"It was evident this year that the future of the pro AV industry is created here," says David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, CEO of AVIXA. "The importance of InfoComm is directly reflected by the quality of attendees who brought their questions and needs to our amazing exhibitor presence."
InfoComm 2025 was sponsored by Headline Partner Shure Incorporated. For ongoing conversations about InfoComm 2025, visit the InfoComm room on AVIXA Xchange.
InfoComm 2026 will take place June 13-19 (exhibits 17-19) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
InfoComm is produced by the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (AVIXA). AVIXA is also the producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 3,000 enterprise members representing over 20,000 AV professionals, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, live events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries.
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