Event AV Demystified: Top Questions Planners Ask—and How the Pros Deliver Seamless Experiences
August 5, 2025
We spoke to three industry leaders—Brian Siebrandt of Video West Inc., Paul Aubuchon of Ironman Sound Industries, and Terra Sedillo of AVFX—to break down the most common AV questions event planners ask, and how top-tier production teams answer them.
Whether you’re planning a high-stakes product launch or an internal leadership summit, audio-visual production can make or break the attendee experience. But AV doesn’t have to be overwhelming—if you have the right partner and ask the right questions.
Read the full article including expert advice from these three EPN members at Special Events:
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