#340: Inside Lightapalooza 2026 with Tom Doherty — Education, Power, and What’s Next for Integrators
This is Automation Unplugged, and I’m Ron Callis. Today’s episode is a special one. I’m joined today by Tom Doherty, a returning guest on AU. He’s the Director of New Technology Initiatives at HTSA, Creator of Lightapalooza, and a true industry veteran with more than 40 years in consumer electronics.
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Show Notes
SHOW NOTES
In this episode, Tom and I discussed:
- What's new at Lightapalooza 2026 in Austin, TX: Education and certifications, education tracks and speakers, show floor exhibitors, and more.
- Plus: How to save 25% on conference registration.
If you’re attending Lightapalooza this year, be sure to connect with the One Firefly & Amplify People teams while you’re there. We’ll be on the show floor meeting with dealers, and we’re also leading several education sessions around marketing and AI. Check out the schedule on the Lightapalooza website to learn more and register.
With that, let’s dive into this special Lightapalooza-focused episode of Automation Unplugged with Tom Doherty.
To get transcripts, resources of what was mentioned in the show, and more visit: onefirefly.com/au340