Digital Signage Expo 2015 to Feature 109 Educational Sessions at Annual Tradeshow

When: Thursday, March 12, 2015: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Expo floor

Speakers: Chris Devlin, Director of Sales for Omnivex Corp, John Pepelnak, Solutions Specialist for Omnivex Corp.

Engaging and interacting with a generation of students raised surrounded by media is driving significant change amongst schools, colleges and universities. Students today expect and prefer digital communications, and as a result, digital signage has become a cost-effective tool for schools to utilize. Dynamic digital signage is enabling schools to improve communications ranging from emergency notifications to wayfinding to events and employee communications.

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When: Wednesday, March 11, 2015: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Expo floor

Speakers: Angelo Kosmidis, Director of Business Development, Capital Networks LTD, Jim Vair, VP of Business Development, Capital Networks Ltd.

This session will discuss the process of planning, installing and running a centralized digital signage network in a campus environment, including the implementation and daily operation of a campus-based digital signage network. The discussion is intended to cover everything from benefits to opportunities to problems encountered along the way.

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When: Wednesday, March 11, 2015: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Expo floor

Speakers: David Wilkins, President of X2O Media, Vern Freedlander, VP of Production, X2O Media

Traditionally, digital signage technology has satisfied campus-wide communication requirements such as general information broadcasts and emergency notification messaging. With the emergence and popularity of online learning environments, digital signage infrastructures are now being used to power collaborative classrooms that combine the interactivity of live seminars with the flexibility of virtual learning. In this session, participants will not only learn about the basics of traditional campus-wide digital signage, but also gain a better understanding of how innovations in digital signage systems are creating collaborative online learning experiences that increase virtual communication and collapse geographic limitations — allowing students and teachers anywhere in the world to exchange ideas and interact with the familiarity of a campus-based class.

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When: Thursday, March 12, 2015: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Expo floor

Speakers: Jared Padgett, D.B.A, Manager, web Development & Digital Media at Pepperdine University School of Law, Jimmy Dun, CMO, Dynasign Corporation

This roundtable will discuss the evolutionary changes in today’s campus visual communication technologies. Digital signage screens on campus are no longer isolated message boards, but an integral part of the institution’s visual communications network, involving cable channels, live streaming events, websites, event management systems, emergency alerts, social media and regional public facility information. This session will share examples of best practices and address practical deployment issues the attendees may face.

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When: Thursday, March 12, 2015: 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Where: Expo floor

Speakers: Jill Perardi, Creative Services Manager, Visix, Inc.

With a successful interactive wayfinding design, you can provide your visitors with a convenient one-stop source for maps and information. During this session, Jill Perardi, creative services manager for Visix, will walk attendees through the 10 essential steps for anyone considering digital wayfinding. Key learning objectives include: What do you want to map? Do you want to show a directory with contact information? Who is responsible for updating wayfinding/directory files? Do you only need directional indicators or should you include paths? Have you considered ADA requirements? and more.

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