The Americas – AV Alliance News Roundup | April-May 2026

We look back on the exciting projects, milestones, and company announcements that happened in our Members’ camps over the course of April and May!

In this first part we take you to the Americas – from Canada to Argentina and everything in between. Let’s dive in!

Our Milpitas-based Member Riverview Systems Group is now the first and only AV company in Northern California to stock our Sponsor d&b audiotechnik‘s  CCL Cardioid Loudspeaker System.

d&b audiotechnik unveiled the CCL System (Compact Cardioid Line Array) back in January 2025. The first product in its CL Series combines broadband directivity control with low-frequency cardioid performance in a passive design, and is the first compact line array to enable single-channel amplifier operation. Ideal for smaller venues and audiences closer to the stage, the system expands installation possibilities while making d&b’s premium line array technology accessible to more users.

Designed with versatility in mind, the CCL System is well suited for a wide range of applications, from corporate events and touring to festivals and larger productions. It can also serve as a side-fill or in-fill complement to d&b’s SL Series arrays. In fixed installations, the system shines in theatres, auditoriums and houses of worship, while its controlled directivity makes it particularly effective in acoustically challenging environments such as sports arenas and highly reverberant spaces.

Congratulations to our Member company in Seattle, WA, MeyerPro Inc., for  expanding its warehouse space by over 18,000 square feet to support its growing operations. The added space will not only house the company’s newly increased AV inventory – including a significant addition of Meyer Sound loudspeakers – but will also serve as a centralized hub to prepare, test, and ship equipment for shows across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Our Tempe, AZ based Member AV Concepts was selected as the new in-house provider of the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West in Mesa, Arizona. As part of the collaboration, AV Concepts has worked with the hotel to enhance its event capabilities, including the installation of a large-scale LED wall near the pool and food-and-beverage area. The custom technology solutions are designed to support a wide variety of corporate, association, and social gatherings.

The hotel, owned by HSL Properties and managed by Desert Hospitality, offers more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space spread across seven venues, including the Canyon Ballroom, which can host up to 1,250 guests.

Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the Sheraton Mesa team selected AV Concepts for its collaborative approach and ability to deliver flexible, budget-conscious event technology solutions. Congratulations to the AV Concepts team!

Read their press release here.

Our Canadian Member Stagevision recently provided AV support to an important 15th anniversary celebration, helping mark this major milestone for the Niagara Falls Convention Centre.

Since opening its doors in April 2011, the venue has hosted more than 1,600 events, welcomed close to two million attendees and generated an estimated $500 million in economic impact for the Niagara region. To commemorate the anniversary, the convention centre reflected on its achievements while looking ahead to the future, with a continued focus on service excellence, sustainability initiatives and strengthening partnerships across the region.

As the Niagara Falls Convention Centre’s in-house audiovisual partner, Stagevision is proud to play a role in the venue’s ongoing success and contribute not only to memorable events, but also to an organization that supports tourism, local businesses and the wider community. Over the past 15 years, the convention centre has established itself as one of Canada’s premier event destinations, and Stagevision is honoured to help deliver the technology and expertise that bring those experiences to life.

Our Mississauga – and Vancouver-based AV Alliance Member Stagevision LP was named the winner of Best Technical Production Support at the 2026 Canadian Event Awards, the most prestigious recognition in Canada’s event industry, for Pure Storage SKO 2025 (for its client Everpure).

For this event, Stagevision transformed a 40,000 sq ft ballroom at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort into a sports broadcast center using a multi-tiered stage, dual 120-foot LED walls, 12 Christie 4K projectors mapping forced perspective onto custom set pieces, and 4 Barco E2 processors managing all content routing across the massive LED and projection surfaces. The audiovisual system supported a hybrid broadcast reaching three global regions. The AV design served the creative vision: every technical element reinforced the sports broadcast metaphor rather than simply displaying content.

Utah-based AV Alliance Member WEBB Production is a multi-year award winner at the Best of State Awards in Utah. Recognizing excellence in state businesses and individuals, the competition has awarded WEBB top honors in various event and service categories over the years. 

In 2026 WEBB has been named the Best of State winner for Live Streaming, and they also finished first place for their work in the Convention and Meeting Services category.

No stragers to the Best of State Awards, in the past 14 years WEBB was selected as the Convention and Meeting Services winner – under the Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism division – 6 times. In the Live Streaming category – awarded under the Arts & Entertainment umbrella – they have won 3 times, while they took home the award for best Corporate Production Services for primary corporate event planning, staging, and execution five consecutive years, last in 2024.

Our Miami-based Member Media Stage provided lighting and sound for the Racing Fan Fest in the Wynwood Arts District during the Miami Grand Prix weekend in May, where their team brought in AV support for a fan activation tent during race week.

The Atlassian Williams Racing Fan Zone was free to the public, featuring F1 show cars, the Williams STEM Education experience, and live Q&A sessions with drivers like Carlos Sainz.

Our Chicago-based Member Stage Right, Inc. has just celebrated its 35th anniversary, marking more than three decades of delivering memorable corporate and association events. Since its founding in 1991, the company has adapted alongside an ever-changing industry, embracing new technologies, evolving event formats, and shifting audience expectations while maintaining a focus on meaningful live experiences.

Over the years, Stage Right has supported more than 6,700 meetings and events across 36 countries, 560 cities, and 625 venues. Behind those numbers lies a wealth of experience, from navigating last-minute changes to helping clients overcome complex production challenges. Its long-standing relationships have been a cornerstone of the company’s success. Many of their  partnerships with event planners, producers, and industry collaborators span well over a decade, reflecting the trust and continuity that have helped Stage Right thrive.

Here’s to another 35 years, Stage Right!

Read more here.

Our AV Alliance MembersProshow (Calgary) and XPAV (Montréal), along with a third company, Bespoke Audio Visual, will officially became Avera Audiovisual on July 1, 2026 after a transitional period announced back in April.

Between May 3-6, CIM CONNECT 2026 welcomed nearly 7,500 professionals from across the global mining community to the Vancouver Convention Centre, of which Proshow is the in-house provider, for three days of discussions focused on the future of the industry, including sustainability, emerging technologies, and innovation.

Proshow and XPAV have long been partners in AV production, and Quebec-based CIM CONNECT’s move to British Columbia showcased Avera’s ability to deliver seamless support across regions. Building on a long-standing partnership with XPAV Expert’Ease in Eastern Canada and with support from Proshow Audiovisual in the West, the teams collaborated to provide integrated production services throughout the conference.

Together, they delivered full audio and video support for the main plenary and breakout spaces. The venue also underwent several transformations during the week, evolving from daytime presentations into a gala setting and later hosting a sponsored live music event.

SocialWest 2026 recently concluded its landmark 10th-anniversary conference, which took place from May 27–29, 2026, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. As Canada’s largest digital marketing event, the conference gathered over 900 senior marketing professionals, content creators, and industry leaders in downtown Calgary.

From room flips and AV checks to catering, timing, and signage, it is the behind-the-scenes coordination that ensures everything runs smoothly on site. Every detail needs to align, often within tight turnaround windows, to keep the event experience seamless for attendees. On behalf of Avera, our local Member Proshow Audiovisual provided full AV support for the event.

In April, our Atlanta-based Member ON Services interviewed Dale Gustafson, Director of Sales and Marketing at Cobb Convention Center Atlanta and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, of which ON Services is a long-time audiovisual partner, about the major role AV plays in making an event successful.

The interview highlights the success factors of Cobb’s partnership with ON Services over the years, such as the trust that existed from the start, the AV partner’s in-depth knowledge of their customers, and most importantly, the strong, close relationship that has been forged between them.

Our Paraguayan Member Consorcio Events recently supported the Meeting of the Latin American Ozone Officers Network, held at Paseo La Galería. The international gathering, faciliated by the UNEP OzonAction program, brought together representatives from across the region to discuss issues related to ozone protection and environmental cooperation.

For the event, Consorcio Events provided audio, lighting, and production services. With a focus on technology, reliability, and attention to detail, the team helped create an environment suited to the importance and international scope of the meeting.

Peru made history as the first-ever Guest of Honor at the 50th Anniversary of the Argentine Book Fair in Buenos Aires. Our Buenos Aires Member 2MG.NET supported the Ministry of Culture of Peru  with sound and technical lighting at the La Rural exhibition center, as well as with a high-impact audiovisual display at the Parque Centenario Amphitheater with mapping, HD multi-camera coverage and 4K aerial shots.

Our Chilean Member RLA LATAM has recently welcomed Tomás Montero as CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer) of the company, which is the largest AV solutions provider in Latin America. Mr. Montero said: “I believe in strategic, close, and business-connected people management, capable of strengthening teams, developing people, and supporting the organization’s growth.” His vision aligns with RLA’s wishes to continue promote a close, strategic culture connected to the company’s regional vision.

Our Cancún-based Member INSPIRE Solutions recently took part in the 18th Annual Business Card Exchange (BCE), organized by Global Incentive Meetings at the Paradisus Cancún in May. The event once again provided a valuable platform for reconnecting with industry partners, meeting new hosted buyers, and strengthening relationships across the meetings and incentive community.

From networking sessions and social events to a catamaran excursion, golf tournament, and closing dinner, the program offered numerous opportunities for collaboration and new business connections. For INSPIRE, the event also served as a chance to demonstrate how production, technology, and creative execution can help transform meetings and events into immersive, high-impact experiences.

Expo EFI, one of the leading conventions for economics, finance, and investment in South America, concluded its 13th edition with more than 8,000 attendees on 28-29 April. The event featured seven simultaneous stages, 120 sessions, 150 participating companies and organizations, and more than 300 speakers, including economists, government officials, analysts, journalists, and business leaders.

The conference, held at the Centro de Convenciones de Buenos Aires (CEC) explored current economic trends and future outlooks, with discussions covering financial markets, investment strategies, and the challenges shaping the global economy. Our Member company Congress Rental handled the comprehensive AV and production setup—including Blackmagic Ursa cameras and vMix broadcasting—for the event’s multi-room infrastructure.