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Panel Discussion: Smarter Spaces: Strategic AV Investment for the Modern Campus

15 Jul 2026
Smart Tech Stage

The expectations placed on campus learning environments have never been higher. Faculty want spaces that support the way they actually teach. Students expect technology that works every time. And institutions need AV investments that deliver lasting value rather than a short shelf life.
This panel brings together experienced practitioners from across the region to share how they are meeting those expectations through strategic thinking, smart planning and a clear understanding of what their institutions actually need.
The conversation will cover how to assess and extend existing infrastructure, how to select and scale technology that grows with the institution, and how to build internal capability so that teams can manage and maintain modern AV systems with confidence. Panelists will also explore how strategic partnerships are reshaping the way universities approach procurement and long-term planning.
No conversation about the modern campus is complete without addressing artificial intelligence. From AI-driven room automation and adaptive learning environments to intelligent scheduling and predictive maintenance, the panel will explore how AI is already changing what is possible in campus AV and what institutions should be thinking about now before the decisions get made for them.
Looking ahead, the discussion will touch on emerging technologies and the decisions that forward-thinking institutions are making today to ensure their campuses are ready for tomorrow.
Whether you are building new spaces, upgrading existing ones, or shaping your institution's long-term AV strategy, this panel will give you sharper thinking and practical perspectives you can bring back to your campus.
Come with your questions. Leave with a clearer sense of where to go next.

Speakers
Ahlam Ansari, Assistant Professor and Educationalist - University of Mumbai, MHSSCE