Easy Access Distribution Hosts 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo

Easy Access Distribution – the New England region member of the Catalyst AV Distribution Network – is holding its 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo.The event takes place September 23 – 24 at the Billerica, Massachusetts Courtyard by Marriot from 9:00AM – 7:00PM.

Participating vendors include 2GiG, Arlington, APC, Atlona, Boston Acoustics, BrightSign, Catalyst AV Wire & Cable, Chief, Clearview, DaLite, Definitive Technology, Denon, Dynamat, enerG, EnGenius, HEOS by Denon, IC Realtime, ICE Cable, Just Add Power, LaunchPort / iPort, LIFX, Luxul, Marantz, Nest, PPC, Pro Control, Raxxess by Chief, Ring, RTI, Russound, Sonance, TiVo, Vanco, Vivitek, Wilson Electronics.

Vendor trainings will be offered by the following:

Heos by Denon: New Product Applications

Sonance: New DSP Amplifiers

Atlona: 4K & Your Business

Just Add Power

BrightSign: Digital Signage Made Easy

Nest

Join David Stacey, North American Sales Leader – Pro Channel Group at Nest Labs, from 5:00 – 6:00PM for a dinner buffet.  David will present an overview of all new products and Nest Eco System, Bigger Than the Sum of the Parts.

Experience Rooms: Live Demos

Throughout the event live demos will take place in dedicated “Experience Rooms.” Demos include “Dolby Atmos: Reward Your Ears” by Definitive Technology, Vivitek and DaLite and “Selling the Knockout Punch” by Heos by Denon.

“Now is the time to get this event on your calendar and register for the trainings. Don’t miss the NEXT LEAP in the Technology Revolution,” exclaimed Steve Presti, Easy Access Distribution principal and Catalyst AV board member.  “This is a comprehensive two-day event that you and your staff need to attend to profitability grow your business. Visit the Experience Rooms. See all new products from the most important leaders in our industry. Attend the trainings and talk one-on-one to the industry’s top leaders.”

The Technology REVOLUTION Expo will take place September 23 and 24 at the Courtyard by Marriot in Billerica, Massachusetts from 9:00AM – 7:00PM. Breakfast will be served 9:00AM – 10:00AM, lunch will served 12:00PM – 1:30PM and a buffet dinner will be served 5:00PM – 7:00PM. Dealers and integrators may register by calling 781-893-3999 or register online at [email protected]

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