AI is rapidly becoming part of how live events are designed, planned, managed, and executed—but the bigger question is not simply what the technology can do. It is how we choose to use it.

This human-led conversation will explore the real-world implementation of AI across event design, production, logistics, management, content, communication, and execution. Panelists will examine where AI is already creating meaningful efficiencies, where it still falls short, and the opportunities, risks, ethical concerns, and unintended consequences that come with increased adoption.

From faster workflows and smarter planning to questions surrounding creativity, privacy, employment, accuracy, accountability, and overreliance on technology, this discussion will look at both the pros and the cons without the hype.

Ultimately, AI can process information, identify patterns, and accelerate decisions—but live events still depend on something technology cannot fully replicate: human judgment, experience, relationships, intuition, trust, and the ability to read a room.

The goal is not to decide whether AI belongs in live events.

It already does.

The conversation is about how we use it intelligently while keeping people at the center of the experience.

Omar Colom is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, AV industry leader, and founder of AV Educate, a nonprofit focused on equipping, enabling, and empowering the next generation of live-event professionals. With over 15 years in the field, Omar operates at the intersection of real-world production, education, and entrepreneurship. He holds dozens of industry certifications and manufacturer authorizations, but what defines his work is not credentials, it’s application. If he teaches a system, he’s used it under pressure. Omar is known for translating complex technical workflows into practical understanding, and for challenging the idea that access to information equals expertise. His approach emphasizes critical thinking, accountability, and mastery not shortcuts. Whether in the classroom or on show site, his mission is simple: build people who can think clearly, lead confidently, and perform when it matters most.

Allen Wu is the Product Specialist at PIXELHUE Technology.
As the Global Marketing Lead for the flagship Product Q8 and Technical Director for the U.S. Midwest and Canada regions, Allen holds the Certified PMA Silver Medal Trainer credential, having trained over 200 freelancers on PIXELHUE product solutions. He specializes in market expansion strategies and industry research within the video switcher sector.

• Who is Stagetec?
• General overview of AXIO line and design
• Integration into existing tour workflow
• Comparison to existing system technology
  • Redundancy
  • Sound Quality
  • Integrated spitter w/ Independent Gain Control
  • Less rack spare, more functionality!
• Unique benefits from this workflow
  • Distributed Virtual Sound Check
  • Control all signals from a single GUI

Chris Phillips has spent more than 20 years in the industry working in product management, market development, and project engineering roles after graduating with a degree in Commercial Music Business from Missouri Western State University. His integration experience has extended to all phases of project work including system design, DSP programming, and final commissioning for large venues. Chris is part of Sennheiser’s Global RF Experts team and works on the Technical Applications Engineering team for Sennheiser for the Americas.

Dan Scalpone is part of Sennheiser’s Technical Applications Engineering team which handles product training and supports project business in the US/Canada. He has been designing audio and wireless microphone systems for over 20 years covering house of worship, recording studios, broadcast and touring/live sound applications.