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 Exhibition Days and Hours
June 18-20, 2008
Wed 9 - 5 | Thu 9 - 5 | Fri 9 - 4
It's too early to give you the all the details, but you can be assured this will be another milestone event for Crestron and for your business. Once again our booth will be impossible to miss right at the front entrance of the exhibit hall. We'll be introducing revolutionary new technologies and solutions that will help you grow your business and implement reliable, robust systems for your clients. We'll be conducting booth tours and demos along with live presentations throughout the day. It's never too early to contact your Crestron Account Rep to set up your booth tour. See you at InfoComm 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada!
 Back by popular demand, this unique opportunity gives CAIP members a chance to showcase their work. Each of the participants will receive identical equipment - a 15-inch Crestron touchpanel and processor. Using the equipment, along with their design and programming talents, they'll develop a custom GUI.
The gallery will be located in the Main Lobby between North & Central Halls in the convention center. This exciting addition to InfoComm is sponsored by Crestron with support from the InfoComm International's Independent Programmers Council.
Crestron will be showcasing our latest products and technology such as the new Media Presentation Controllers (MPC). Visit us to see how Crestron scalable solutions will enable you to provide a standardized solution for ease-of-use, campus-wide control and remote management. Crestron will also sponsor an EduComm 2008 training session discussing the benefits of a fully integrated system approach to classroom technology and campus management.
Crestron's Integrated A/V Distribution and Environmental Control Solutions - Focus on the Teaching and not the Technology
Wednesday, June 18th
3:45pm - 4:45pm
Room: Hilton Pavilion 9
This fast-paced introduction to Crestron's industry-leading technology will demonstrate our limitless range of customizable and integrated control solutions for A/V distribution, lighting, and environmental control and management. Learn about the innovative MPS-series - a complete presentation control and signal routing solution, the cost-effective iMedia and QuickMedia™ A/V transports, the new DigitalMedia™ transport for distributing HDMI content, Crestron touchpanels, and the award-winning RoomView® AV resource and asset management application. Crestron will seamlessly simplify the control of the presentation environment allowing your educators to focus on the teaching and not the technology.
 For a free pass courtesy of Crestron, simply download the PDF below from our website:
www.crestron.com/downloads/pdf/upcoming_events/1066.pdf
Crestron Consultant Summit
Registration Closed - Event Filled to Maximum Capacity
 Wednesday, June 18th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center; Meeting Room N251
Our invitation-only Consultant Summit is a cannot miss event at InfoComm 08 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Take advantage of this special opportunity to learn from Crestron Vice President of Technology Fred Bargetzi, who will introduce you to the Crestron "View of the Future." A review of our approach to new technologies and latest products targeting the design challenges of HDMI and environmental system management will be included, along with a great lunch and special prize drawing.
For more information please contact Michael Frank at mfrank@crestron.com.
A+/GSS/COG Partner Day of Education
Registration Closed - Event Filled to Maximum Capacity
 Thursday, June 19th
8:00am - 10:45am
Las Vegas Convention Center; Meeting Room N251
The public sector has been driving Green building initiatives: government buildings and schools were among the first to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Today, one school a day registers for the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED certification program, and 12 federal agencies – from the Department of Agriculture to the Smithsonian Institution – have established LEED mandates for new or renovation construction. Currently, 22 states and 75 cities require new commercial construction and major renovation projects that meet LEED standards.
One impact of the growing adoption of green rating systems is that the design process of new buildings and renovations has become more integrated than ever. Green building goals need to be identified up front, and key players brought to the table early to develop the strategy to achieve those objectives. These new design considerations and processes represent interesting technical challenges and tremendous business opportunities for our industry.
The annual, invitation-only Creston A+/GSS Summit, is a great occasion to have breakfast and meet with your peers, hear case studies, experiences and success stories, and learn how Crestron can help you to "make life greener" across your campuses and facilities.
Topics and Presenters:
- ERC presentation and RoomView reporting capabilities
Charles Minihan, Emory University
- Using RoomView for Emergency Alerting System
Jason Atkinson, University of Delaware
- Using RoomView as Helpdesk Tool with intercom and lighting tied into control systems
Jonathan Wessell, former Coordinator of Media Equipment for Western Michigan University
- "Green Campus"
Doug Jacobson, Crestron
For more information contact Catherine Bell at cbell@crestron.com.
Annual CAIP Reception
 Wednesday, June 18th
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Las Vegas Convention Center; Meeting Room N251
CAIP Programmers are invited to an invitation only wine and cheese reception. This is a great opportunity for CAIP members to meet and learn about Crestron's latest design software, GUI templates, control modules.
CAIPs, Don't miss Systems Programming Showcase and GUI Gallery in the main lobby. For more information, contact: caip@crestron.com.
Integrated Partner Protocol Development Seminar
 Friday, June 20th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Las Vegas Convention Center; Meeting Room N251
The Integrated Partner protocol development seminar is a chance for Crestron's Industry Integration Partners to discuss the most effective methods in ensuring successful interfacing between Crestron products. Look for the Integrated Partner logos on the InfoComm show floor. For more information, contact: partners@crestron.com.
Crestron Media Booth Tour & Presentation
Thursday, June 19th
7:45am - 9:00am
Booth N5600
The press is invited to the Crestron booth before the official show floor opening on Thursday morning for a special tour and personal presentation. This will be an opportunity for the media to see, feel and hear Crestron technology first-hand and have any of their questions answered by Crestron staff. For more information, contact: jsinger@crestron.com.
InfoComm events are free to all attendees.
Crestron President George Feldstein Joins the Manufacturers Forum
 Tuesday, June 17th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Las Vegas Hilton: Ballroom A
See the future of the industry through the eyes of these leaders in audio, display and networking. Questions from the audience will be solicited during the program, so don't miss this once-a-year opportunity!
Opening Reception
Tuesday, June 17th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Las Vegas Hilton: Conrad Ballroom
The InfoComm Opening Reception, now incorporating the NSCA Contractor Caper, is THE ONE event to kick-off the biggest InfoComm ever! You'll enjoy music, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while you meet new colleagues and catch up with old friends at InfoComm's most legendary networking event.
InfoComm 08 brings the leaders, innovators and rising stars in our industry together for the industry's most important networking events of the year. You won't want to miss it!
ExpoJam!
Tuesday, June 17
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Las Vegas Hilton: Barron Ballroom
NSCA's popular ExpoJam! is coming to InfoComm this year. Join thousands of your industry colleagues as they kick off the show with drinks, music and their industry colleagues. In previous years, ExpoJam! Entertainment has been provided by the Commitments, Steve Winwood, Kansas and the Brian Setzer Orchestra. This event is free to all InfoComm attendees.
Awards Presentation
Wednesday, June 18th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
InfoComm Central - LVCC Main Lobby
ARCHI-TECH's AV Awards and Systems Contractor News' Product Awards
Thursday, June 19th
3:30pm - 4:30pm
InfoComm Central - LVCC Main Lobby
Rental & Staging Magazine's Product Awards and Lighting&Sound America's Staged Events Awards
Thursday, June 19th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
InfoComm Central - LVCC Main Lobby
Lighting&Sound America's Awards Reception
Honor the best in the Pro AV industry during this fast-paced free event! InfoComm International presents the Harald Thiel Volunteer of the Year, Distinguished Achievement and Educator of the Year awards. NewBay Media's SCN honors the best installation products and its Rental & Staging Systems recognizes products. ARCHI-TECH pays tribute to the best fixed installations and PLASA's Lighting&Sound America acknowledges the best staged events of the year.
Digital Signage Application Showcase
June 18th - 20th
9:00am - 5:00pm
LVCC North Hall 3, Booth N7131
Immerse yourself in digital signage environments to experience how multiple industries use digital signage today. Walk through these fully functional digital signage applications that are deployed around the world. In addition to everyday deployments visit the technology lounge and experience the future wave of interactive digital signage.
Immersive Audio Experience
June 18th - 20th
9:00am - 5:00pm
Central Hall 5, Booth 5656
Back by popular demand! The Immersive Audio Experience will feature real-world multi-channel audio and video environments in two fully-integrated exhibits on the InfoComm show floor, one featuring a "themed entertainment" application and the other focusing on retail environments. Managed by Frederick J. Ampel, principal of Technology Visions S.A. with design consulting by Thorburn Associates, this exciting event will dazzle you with high-definition AV programming to provide education on how to enhance listening experiences in various commercial AV applications.
Large Venue Display Gallery
June 18th - 20th
9:00am - 5:00pm
North Hall 4
This unparalleled digital cinema and large venue high definition display showcase impresses visitors every year. Leading manufacturers demonstrate their latest large venue projection technologies in screening rooms located right on the show floor. The gallery features numerous high-definition sources centrally fed to multiple projectors from a full-featured control room via digital video and audio over fiber optic cabling.
If you're looking to integrate large venue video for rental and staging applications, entertainment, digital cinema, corporate events, museums, command and control and other applications, the Large Venue Display Gallery is your one-stop ultimate projection shopping and learning experience.
Be sure to swipe your ExpoCard at the Gallery - you could win a Sony projector!
Don't miss Crestron's special training classes at InfoComm 2008. Pay only $25 on a Manufacturers Training course, and get $25 back to spend at the InfoComm Show Store!* The store is packed with useful items you can only buy at InfoComm, including AV-relevant books, market surveys, hats, shirts, posters, and much more! Pick up your gift certificate when you attend your session.
*You must attend the session for which you registered to receive the $25 gift certificate. No refunds apply.
Location for all Crestron Manufacturers Training classes:
Las Vegas Convention Center
Central Hall (C5)
Room: MT1
New Technology Showcase
June 18th, 8:00am - 10:00am (Class ID: MT25)
June 19th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Class ID: MT26)
Level: Basic
Innovative technology is the cornerstone of Crestron. While our products flourish in businesses, schools, government facilities, hospitals, and virtually any environment that comes to mind, Crestron engineers and product designers never stop innovating and developing new generations of Crestron products. This class will show you the latest hardware and software innovations that Crestron is offering and how they will provide you with the best solutions to help grow your business.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Solutions for Today's A/V Environment Using QM and the MPS series
June 18th, 10:30am - 12:00pm (Class ID: MT27)
June 19th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm (Class ID: MT28)
Level: Intermediate
Crestron's MediaManager is a comprehensive family of affordable products fusing high-performance AV signal distribution, device control, and facility-wide AV system management. MediaManager simplifies the art of system design and installation with complete hardware, software and, low-cost wiring solutions geared to cover a vast range of ProAV system applications. The new Crestron MPS series is a complete presentation control and signal routing solution for boardrooms and classrooms, auditoriums, conference rooms, training facilities, and courtrooms. Integrating the control system, multimedia switcher, audio controls and amplifier into a single 2-space rackmount package, each model of the MPS series eliminates the need for separate components without forfeiting performance or flexibility. Learn how Crestron's innovative MediaManager products and single cable QuickMedia transport system will allow you to offer the best solution for any application in the least amount of time.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Crestron's DigitalMedia™ Technology - HDMI Systems Solution
June 18th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Class ID: MT31)
June 19th, 8:00am - 10:00am (Class ID: MT32)
Level: Intermediate
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the industry standard for true HD content, but HDMI creates many challenges for professional AV systems integration. Crestron's DigitalMedia™ product family integrates analog audio/video, digital audio/video formats including HDMI, and control into a complete systems solution. Learn more about the only Professional HDMI Systems Solution along with the latest developments in HDMI technology.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Go Green with CRESTRON GREEN LIGHT™ Building Management Solutions - Integrated Lighting and Environmental Control, and Remote Systems Management
June 18th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm (Class ID: MT29)
June 19th, 10:30am - 12:00pm (Class ID: MT30)
Level: Intermediate
As the green building movement and LEED Certification comes to the forefront in building design and construction, environmental design strategies that incorporate concepts such as daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, scheduling, and remote monitoring and control are now a necessary consideration. Lighting control is just as much a part of the integrated Boardroom system as the Audio Video equipment. This course will examine and discuss what it takes to expand the Audio Video control to be a complete system control solution and include infrastructure controls such as iLux™ lighting, HVAC and shade controls. Learn how these systems are not stand alone systems but rather are part of the entire integration picture. In addition, when they are connected using RoomView® SE, a complete browser-based solution for remote systems management and control can be provided throughout the facility, across the campus, or around the globe.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Management, Meeting and Event Scheduling, and Real-Time Control at your fingertips with Crestron Roomview®SE
June 20th, 8:00am - 10:00am (Class ID: MT33)
Level: Intermediate
In this course, students will learn how Crestron Roomview® SE software will provide facility managers, media directors and IT specialists unmatched real-time control and cross-platform accessibility. Administrators and support staff can manage AV resources, perform remote system diagnostics, track the usage of projector lamps, log network activity, and automate tasks through event scheduling. Meeting and Event Scheduling is as simple as clicking on the calendar. RoomView® allows you to schedule events, edit properties for a meeting, and assign individuals. The calendar displays highlighted days that have been scheduled, along with the total number of meetings and events. An alert icon is displayed in the event of a scheduling conflict.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
SystemBuilder™ Overview
June 20th, 10:30am - 12:00pm (Class ID: MT34)
Level: Basic
Build your QM, IM, and distributed audio systems faster and more efficiently with the new SystemBuilderTM software. This simple 2-hr course will show you how to be more productive by using this powerful software tool to create some of the most complicated systems. Learn how SystemBuilderTM can quickly generate a quote and proposal for your customers. Be more productive, make more money!
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Location for all Crestron Industry Training classes:
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall
2nd Floor
Control System Design
June 18th, 8:00am - 12:00pm (Class ID: NW142)
Level: Intermediate
Room: N236
Participants will learn how to become an Architect of control systems employing a proven multi-step process that includes emphasis on defining and establishing control system criteria, GUI development, system topology, and the primary human interface. Participants will develop and design a control system solution bases on a given scenario. How to select a control system processor - based on the class developed criteria - including network deployment options, the importance of GUI development as a part of the design process, and human interface options ranging from simple keypads to sophisticated multimedia touchpanels will be covered in-depth. Participants will gain useful knowledge in control system design and become equipped with new methods and confidence allowing skillful and efficient design of their own projects.
Surround Sound for Commercial Applications - The next A/V "Must Have"
June 18th, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (Class ID: IS20)
Level: Basic
Room: N253
Surround Sound, long associated with home entertainment, is no longer just for Home Theater applications. In today's commercial market, surround sound systems are becoming more prevalent in A/V systems. Properly configured and tuned surround sound systems add impact and enhance the presentation environment. This course will take an in-depth look at the evolving commercial applications of surround sound systems such as in board rooms, banquet halls, sports bars, professional and medical offices, and educational facilities. The course will define and explain the various types of surround sound configurations including 5.1, 7.1, and 9.1, and discuss the pitfalls and advantages of the different product choices. The instructor will present concepts of system design and then further guide attendees toward selecting the configurations that are the most suitable for specific commercial applications. After taking this course, attendees will have a solid understanding of the benefits surround sound can provide in commercial applications and how to offer it in their new design projects.
WiFi Networking for the AV Professional
June 19th, 8:00am - 10:00am (Class ID: IS36)
Level: Intermediate
Room: N253
In this course, students will learn how Crestron Roomview® SE software will provide facility managers, media directors and IT specialists unmatched real-time control and cross-platform accessibility. Administrators and support staff can manage AV resources, perform remote system diagnostics, track the usage of projector lamps, log network activity, and automate tasks through event scheduling. Meeting and Event Scheduling is as simple as clicking on the calendar. RoomView® allows you to schedule events, edit properties for a meeting, and assign individuals. The calendar displays highlighted days that have been scheduled, along with the total number of meetings and events. An alert icon is displayed in the event of a scheduling conflict.
Attendees will receive 1 RU for CTS.
Lighting and Environmental Control Solutions for Commercial Applications
June 19th, 12:30pm - 2:30pm (Class ID: IS55)
Level: Intermediate
Room: N257
Lighting control is just as much a part of the integrated board room system as the Audio Video equipment! As the green building movement and LEED Certification comes to the forefront in building design and construction, environmental design strategies that incorporate concepts such as daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors, scheduling, and remote monitoring and control are now a necessary consideration for any lighting control solution. This course will examine and discuss what it takes to expand the Audio Video control to be a complete system control solution and include infrastructure controls such as lighting, HVAC and shade controls. Learn how these systems are not stand alone systems but rather are part of the entire integration picture. In addition, when they are connected by Ethernet, a complete browser based solution for remote systems management and control can be provided throughout the facility, across the campus, or around the globe. After taking this course you will understand how to talk the talk of the electrical community and start to expand your sales through environmental control with Lighting, HVAC and Drapes.
How To Configure a Wireless Network
June 20th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm (Class ID: IS88)
Level: Intermediate
Room: N256
Learn networking terminology to improve your ability to interface with corporate IT personnel by using the lingo. Learn the hardware and cabling used in wired and wireless networks. Gain an understanding of a variety of network protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, SNMP and the ins and outs of WIFI technology. Learn about SSID's, Channels, WEP, WPA and more. Discuss various ways that networks are secured such as firewalls, data encryption, and software.
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