Show #257 features Tom Doherty, David Weinstein and Joaquin Rivera
Join us for a special episode of Automation Unplugged, where we dive into the much-anticipated Lightapalooza 2024, happening February 26th-29th, 2024 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel and Spa. We're thrilled to bring you exclusive insights and a sneak peek into what promises to be an electrifying event in the world of lighting and automation. We live-streamed this interview on Youtube, LinkedIn, and Facebook on Friday, January 5th at 12:30 p.m. EST. Today's show features 3 industry luminaries - Tom Doherty, Director of New Technology Initiatives at HTSA, and a veteran of the Consumer Electronic Industry with a remarkable 40-year career. From pioneering Tom Doherty’s Custom Audio and Video in 1985 to instrumental roles in founding Escient and expanding Gracenote, Tom is a CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Awardee and a Lutron Hall of Fame inductee. Joining Tom is David Weinstein, the Vice President of Residential Sales at Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. David's vast 45-year experience in the lighting control, shading, and lighting systems business is an invaluable asset to our discussion. Completing our lineup is Joaquin Rivera, Co-Founder of ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing. With a 15-year tenure at Stewart Filmscreen and a series of industry accolades, Joaquin's journey from production to VP.
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Show Notes
During our time together, we discussed:
- What is new for Lightapalooza 2024
- Lutron and Ketra's plans for the event
- Why integrators should not miss this event
- The growing importance of the lighting category in the CI channel
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SHOW NOTES
Today's show features 3 industry luminaries - Tom Doherty, Director of New Technology Initiatives at HTSA, and a veteran of the Consumer Electronic Industry with a remarkable 40-year career. From pioneering Tom Doherty’s Custom Audio and Video in 1985 to instrumental roles in founding Escient and expanding Gracenote, Tom is a CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Awardee and a Lutron Hall of Fame inductee.
Joining Tom is David Weinstein, the Vice President of Residential Sales at Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. David's vast 45-year experience in the lighting control, shading, and lighting systems business is an invaluable asset to our discussion.
Completing our lineup is Joaquin Rivera, Co-Founder of ByDesign Vision & Sound Marketing. With a 15-year tenure at Stewart Filmscreen and a series of industry accolades, Joaquin's journey from production to VP.
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