The importance of building reliable, scalable and secure AV-over-IP infrastructures took centre stage at Smarter AV Infrastructure with Dante, held on 22 October 2026 at voco Orchard Singapore.
Organised by Systems Integration Asia in collaboration with Dante, the event brought together a strong turnout of system integrators, consultants, distributors and end-users, particularly from educational institutions and houses of worship, for an afternoon of technology insights, practical discussions and industry networking.
The event adopted a format that encouraged both learning and interaction. Proceedings began with lunch and an opportunity for delegates to explore the technology showcases, followed by a series of presentations addressing critical aspects of AV-over-IP infrastructure. The day concluded with cocktails and networking, providing further opportunities for participants to reconnect, exchange ideas and forge new relationships.
From Network Design to Real-World Deployment
With AV-over-IP increasingly becoming an integral part of modern AV installations, the presentations focused on the practical considerations involved in designing, deploying, managing and securing networked AV systems.
Andy Pearce, who joined the presentation remotely, and Andy Wei of Audinate opened the technical programme with “Designing a Reliable AVoIP Network with Dante”, examining the considerations involved in building dependable network infrastructure that supports professional AV applications.
This was complemented by “A Logical Approach to Troubleshooting a Dante System”, presented by Canfeng Li of Audinate, which focused on a systematic approach to identifying and resolving issues within Dante environments.
As AV systems become increasingly interconnected, network security is another critical consideration. Jason Tay of NETGEAR addressed this in his presentation, “AV Network Security in AV-over-IP Environments”, highlighting the importance of incorporating security into AV network planning and deployment.
The programme also explored how AV-over-IP infrastructures are supporting different application environments.
Stevie Ng of Shanghai Golden Bridge Infotech presented “Building Hybrid Classrooms & Learning Spaces on an AVoIP Infrastructure”, examining the role of networked AV in supporting evolving educational requirements.
Meanwhile, Adrian Lim of ihD Ltd discussed “Scalability and Flexibility in Corporate Collaboration Spaces via AVoIP Infrastructure”, focusing on the benefits of adaptable AV systems in today’s corporate environments.
Rounding off the technical programme, Andy Wei and Canfeng Li of Audinate presented “Large Venue Deployments: Lessons from the Field”, sharing the case study of the recently completed Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The installation featured over 158+ Dante AV-A Senders/Receiver as well as the Dante Domain Manager.
Collectively, the sessions reinforced an important message: successful AV-over-IP deployment is not simply about connecting devices over a network. It requires careful planning, an understanding of network fundamentals, appropriate security measures and the ability to troubleshoot and manage systems effectively.
Technology Showcases Complement Knowledge Sharing
Beyond the presentations, delegates had opportunities to engage directly with participating technology brands and explore solutions supporting networked AV applications.
The participating brands included Aavara Innovation Corp., ADTECHNO Inc., AISpeech Co., Ltd., Dante, Lumens, NETGEAR, PTZOptics, RDL, Turtle AVand Yamaha Professional Audio, with support from Electro-Acoustics Systems (ADTECHNO), KairaGlobal (Netgear and Turtle AV) and Loud Technologies Asia (Dante, PTZOptics and RDL), reinforcing the important role distributors play in connecting technology manufacturers with system integrators and end-users.
The showcase component provided an additional dimension to the event, allowing attendees to move beyond the presentations and engage in discussions about solutions, integration possibilities and practical applications.
Industry Engagement Takes Centre Stage
While technology knowledge formed the backbone of the event, the opportunity to reconnect with industry peers proved equally valuable.
For showcase partner Aloysius Tang of Yamaha, the event offered a welcome opportunity to strengthen industry relationships. “It has been a very fruitful event. It was fantastic to catch up with many of our SI partners.”
Nancy Dao of E&E echoed the sentiment, highlighting the value of face-to-face engagement. “The event is very good and useful and especially enabled me to connect with the people from the industry.”
Adeline Yon of STUDIO+65, SPH Media Limited, similarly described it as a “Great event with good networking opportunities with the industry.”
From a consultant’s perspective, the combination of technology updates and application examples was particularly relevant. Dato’ Ambran Abu Bakar of SCAVAI Alliance commented: “The technology update and the use case studies that were shared today are very important for us consultants.”
For Melody Bilegt of AVBuddy Integration, the opportunity to explore different Dante solutions was a key benefit. “I got to see the different Dante solutions, which was beneficial.”
Jacob Teo of Singapore Management University (SMU) also expressed his appreciation, saying: “I would just like to thank Systems Integration Asia for organising the event.”
These comments reflected the value of bringing together different segments of the AV ecosystem, each approaching technology from its own perspective but sharing a common interest in delivering better AV experiences.
Building Knowledge, Strengthening Connections
The event concluded with cocktails and networking, extending conversations beyond the formal programme and providing an informal setting for participants to exchange experiences and explore opportunities.
More importantly, Smarter AV Infrastructure with Dante demonstrated the value of bringing the AV community together around practical knowledge, real-world applications and meaningful industry engagement.
For Systems Integration Asia, such gatherings are an important part of its continuing efforts to facilitate knowledge sharing and strengthen connections across the professional AV industry.
“Our sincere appreciation goes to Audinate, all participating brands and supporting distributors, as well as the system integrators, consultants and end-users who joined us. Your participation, enthusiasm and engagement made the event truly worthwhile, “ said Thomas Prakasam, Publisher, Systems Integration Asia magazine.
“We look forward to creating more opportunities for the industry to learn, connect and grow together,” concluded Thomas.
Check out the video, which captures the highlights, energy and spirit of the event HERE.
