Founder of Proto Hologram, David Nussbaum, has been named on Time100’s Health 2025 list for developing ‘holograms’ for healthcare applications.

Barco has signed a partnership deal with Samaya Investment Company, a specialist in the creation, production and implementation of cultural projects, to supply AV equipment for projects in the holy cities of Makkah (Mecca) and Madinah in Saudi Arabia.

A coalition of AV manufacturers have announced the launch of OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative created to accelerate the AV industry's transition to the cloud by promoting openness, interoperability, and customer-first innovation. Founding members include Sony, Panasonic, Legrand, Shure, BrightSign, and Xyte.

British manufacturer of pro-audio products, EM Acoustics, has announced its partnership with 7Hertz, a supplier of audio technology across the Middle East.

Following the recent announcement of Mediatech Africa's return in 2026, organisers have confirmed the venue and a date change. After consultation with industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg from 1–3 July 2026.

Ventum Tech, a Doha-based system integrator specialising in AV, lighting, immersive technologies and ELV, has announced its strategic partnership with global media and entertainment platform Disguise will be launched during a two-day Open House Demo Experience (May 27–28) at its Experience Centre in West Bay.

Dimension has launched a virtual production system that uses robotic arms to enable real-time motion controlled VP. ViV - or Vectored Imaging Volume - has been created with the goal of allowing existing LED volume shoots to achieve ‘impossible’ shots, as well as bringing the significant benefits of virtual production to more people in an accessible way.

Google has announced in a blog post that the 3D video communications platform known as Project Starline, will now be called Google Beam.

Atenti Global has announced its launch, combining decades of industry leadership with manufacturing capabilities to deliver customisable LED displays.

Sonance has announced that it has acquired Blaze Audio, as well as the company’s sales and marketing operations.