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Connecting in the Cloud

The Connecting in the Cloud series is an opportunity to come together in an informal, online setting to discuss challenges you're facing everyday. Registered members will participate in a facilitated brainstorming session around a specified topic, similar to an interest group but without the geographical challenges.

Do you have a session idea or proposal you would like to be considered as a Connecting in the Cloud session? Submit your idea or proposal to the Professional Development Committee for consideration. 


Upcoming Events

Connecting in the Cloud: ADA Standards in Classroom Design
Join us Thursday, April 302026, from 2-3 pm ET. 

Are your classroom AV systems accessible to everyone? This webinar will explore the 2010 ADA Standards relating to classroom AV system design and installed AV equipment, including assistive listening systems, lecterns/teaching stations, user interfaces, and wall/ceiling/floor/rack-mounted devices. Attendees will learn about the sections of the 2010 ADA Standards that AV designers and technology managers need to know. ADA complaints at educational organizations are becoming more prevalent and can become a big commitment of time and money to remedy ADA violations. Take the time to learn about ADA Standards now to make sure your existing and future classroom AV designs and installations are compliant.

Get to Know Your Speaker
Mike Tomei, CTS-D, CTS-I
Associate Principal | NV5 Technology & Acoustics

Mike Tomei is an Associate Principal at NV5 Technology & Acoustics in upstate New York (Ithaca), bringing over two decades of expertise in the audiovisual technology design industry. Throughout his career, Mike has focused on delivering innovative technology solutions for higher education and corporate environments. He has held full-time roles at Harvard University and Ithaca College's classroom design & support departments and also operated his own consulting firm (Tomei AV Consulting), specializing in technology design, project management, and strategic planning.

 A recognized thought leader in the field, Mike has presented at AVIXA, ETC, and HETMA conferences, contributed articles to Campus Technology Magazine and other industry publications, and appeared as a guest on multiple industry podcasts. In 2015, he was honored on Commercial Integrator’s “40 Influencers Under 40” list.

Mike holds numerous industry certifications, including AVIXA CTS-D and CTS-I. His work combines a passion for innovative technology design with a focus on practical solutions that enhance learning and organizational outcomes.

Join us Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 2-3 PM ET.

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Past Events

Previous Connecting in the Cloud Sessions are available for viewing in the Member Resource Center