5 Cool AV Products to Use at Trade Shows This Fall
August 28, 2019
Aria AV, a national full-service audiovisual company, launched a new Las Vegas warehouse earlier this month. Located at 4460 West Reno, the facility is near many of the city’s major event venues. In addition to its full range of AV equipment—including products like Be Matrix LED tiles, Samsung monitors and touchscreens, and Apple technology—Aria has debuted new items like quick-set kiosks, counters and chairs for events.
“For the last eight years, we have been traveling frequently to Las Vegas for events. Our enhanced production facilities in Vegas will allow us to further our goal [of having] the best customer service in the rental industry, bar none,” said Niraj Jain, CEO of Aria AV.
The Las Vegas facility will operate utilizing Flex Rental Solutions ERP, as it does at its Chicago headquarters, with mirrored inventory as well. Take a look at five of the hottest products in AV rentals right now, according to Jain, that are all available through Aria AV.
LED Tiles
Fast facts:
- 2.6 MM pixels
- Configurable up to 100 feet long
- Cubes designs also available
- Run true 4K content
LED video walls have grown in popularity over the last five years. As display sizes grow, exhibitors are looking for new ways to stand out from their competitors on the showfloor. This year has seen some innovative designs at conventions nationally. Corner tiles and cubes offer companies a unique display while maximizing your booth space. They are a great way to increase messaging square footage without renting additional floor space.
Interactive Touch Tables
Fast facts:
- 55-inch 4K touchscreens
- Ideal for wayfinding
- I7 mini PC concealed in casing
- Sleek Design for Events
With a sleek design, interactive touch tables are becoming popular as way finders at events. Allowing dynamic content to be overlaid over local user-specific content, touch tables are an upgrade from traditional poster boards or static digital signage. Integrated PCS offer easy Internet access for dual-purpose solutions and custom APPS. Tables are now readily used in both flat and angled configurations.
Turnkey Wi-Fi
Fast facts:
- Available for up to 1,000 users
- Reduce your venue Internet access by thousands
- Fast, reliable connectivity
- Custom splash pages available
- Back-end monitoring system
Attendees expect fast, reliable Internet. Aria’s Wi-Fi technology is quick, portable, reliable and cost effective, and comes with a user-friendly uptime management tool. Recently, clients have added splash pages for giveaways, messaging, reminders and tracking.
28” Surface Studio
Fast facts:
- Touchscreen
- Fast i7 processor with 32GB Ram
- Windows 10 Pro OS
- This is an upgrade from your standard all-in-one computer. Its sleek design and thin body are a perfect fit for planners looking for a modern look at their event. The flexibility of the base and wide swivel angles also make the Surface Studios ideal for registration and event check-in desks.
Custom Kiosks
Fast facts:
- Easy setup
- Available in bulk
- Packed with LED screens
- Customizable
Quick-set kiosks save exhibitors labor and setup time on-site. The Aria custom kiosks have an average setup up time of 20 minutes. By coupling 43- to 55-inch LEDs with the kiosk, you can save considerable drayage costs. All units have header space for custom branding and graphics. In addition, pre-made cabinet space is designed for laptops or mini computers.
What new AV equipment are you incorporating in your trade shows? Share with us on Twitter, @tsnn_com_US.
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started.
Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
“Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for."
What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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