Cadmium University

Mastering AV for Association Meetings: What Meeting Planners Need to Know

Join us for this insightful webinar where we’ll explore the essential partnership between association meeting planners and their Audio Visual (AV) company(s) to ensure a seamless event experience. We'll cover AV101, giving you a foundational understanding of technical requirements, so you’re never caught off guard by last-minute requests. We'll share industry best practices on planning budgets and anticipating on-site expenses. Join us to build a stronger relationship with your AV team and make your next event a success. 

Key Takeaways:

Speaker Ready Room Essentials – Learn what a speaker ready room needs to ensure presenters are prepared and confident.

Budget Planning – Understand how to effectively budget for AV services, including identifying hidden costs and negotiating with vendors.

Onsite Expenses – Gain insight into additional AV expenses that often arise onsite and how to manage them.

AV101 for Planners – Get a breakdown of basic AV terminology and equipment so you can communicate clearly with your AV team.

Building Better AV Relationships – Discover how to foster a more collaborative partnership with your AV provider for smoother events.

Erin Bawono

Senior Product Marketing Manager

Cadmium

In early 2024, Erin joined Cadmium as our Sr. Product Marketing Manager.  Her years of experience span roles in strategic marketing, local marketing, operations, and product marketing within the telecom industry.  Here at Cadmium, Erin bridges the gap between product development and market needs by driving high-quality go-to-market plans, creating compelling product positioning and driving customer engagement.

Erin earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and later her MBA at Webster University.  She resides in Kansas City with her husband and two children and enjoys movies, hiking, and local sporting events.

Amanda Law (Moderator)

Event Marketing Manager

Cadmium

Amanda Law combines her expertise in creative event design, bold marketing strategies, and customer-first experiences to drive success at Cadmium. Before joining the company in 2024, she brought two decades of hands-on experience shaping events spanning industries and audiences of all kinds—leading fundraising and mission-driven programs for the American Diabetes Association, producing large-scale events for Lenovo and Biltmore Estate, and teaching event experience and design at Duke University. Along the way, she mastered both the art of meticulous logistics (ask her about planning hillside events around cattle!) and the craft of designing immersive, memorable experiences that spark connection. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Appalachian State University and lives in Apex, NC with her husband and two zany kids. In her spare time, she enjoys hand lettering and experimenting with unusual watercolors—a hobby she insists is under control despite an ever-growing collection.

James Rut

Chief Information Officer

Cogent Global Solutions

Having served as a Senior IT Event Manager, an IT Project Manager, a Consultant, and an IT Director, James knows IT and how it impacts the customer experience. With a strong track record as an IT Project Manager in the entertainment industry, James also has experience working with cyber security, nonprofits, streaming media, video, audio engineering, and production management. James excels at developing, planning, and implementing information technology strategies that meet our client's business needs deliver optimal return on investment, and maintain utmost security while ensuring that the event network infrastructure adequately supports all computing and communication needs. In addition to extensive IT and project management expertise, James has a degree in Networking and Systems Administration Technology. Although he enjoys nerding out on IT, James is incredibly communicative, personable, and approachable. When he's not planning or strategizing premium events, he likes to fish and relax in his native Texas.

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11/14/2024 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 11/19/2024
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