Direct from the Expo is your front-row seat to the latest innovations shaping the future of workspaces, workplace collaboration, and communication. Hosted by Craig Durr, Chief Analyst and Founder of The Collab Collective, this podcast brings you exclusive conversations with industry leaders—VPs, SVPs, CTOs, and other key decision-makers—right from the expo floor.
Each episode dives into the cutting-edge products, solutions, and strategies that will transform how businesses connect, collaborate, and operate. Whether it’s advancements in AI-driven workplace technology, AV & IT integration, or smart office solutions, this is where you’ll hear firsthand insights from the companies leading the charge.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve and understand the trends shaping the modern workplace, tune in to Direct from the Expo—where innovation meets conversation.
On this special edition, the Collab Collective’s Craig Durr goes inside Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona to explore Crestron’s technology deployment across Espai Barça, FC Barcelona’s major redevelopment project. Craig speaks with Brad Hintze, EVP of Marketing and Customer Success at Crestron; Antonio Ortega, Regional Salesman; and Miguel Castro, Lead Integrator, about the people, technology, and planning behind one of the world’s largest connected sports and hospitality environments.
26 Jun 2026
Direct from the Expo at InfoComm 2026 with Cisco
On this episode of Direct from the Expo, Craig Durr interviews Rich Bayes, Senior Director and Head of Product for Cisco Collaboration Devices, live from InfoComm 2026. Their conversation explores Cisco's vision for the AI-powered workplace and how collaboration devices are evolving into intelligent infrastructure for hybrid work. Rich shares insights into Cisco's latest innovations across AI-enabled meeting experiences, collaboration hardware, cloud management, and IT operations, highlighting how the company is connecting devices, data, and AI to create smarter, more adaptive workspaces.
25 Jun 2026
Direct from the Expo at InfoComm 2026 with Logitech
In this episode of Direct from the Expo, I welcome Jed Williams, Chief Commercial Officer of Logitech for Business, as we explore the latest innovations from InfoComm 2026. We discuss Logitech's strategic focus on expanding its B2B portfolio, aiming to increase its business revenue to over 50%. Jed shares insights into Logitech's holistic approach, from home office solutions to boardroom technology, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the user experience in video conferencing and collaboration tools. We also touch on the new Spot device for workspace analytics and the Logi Sync management platform, which streamlines device oversight for IT administrators. Join us for a deep dive into how Logitech is shaping the future of workplace collaboration.
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