Rise AV officially announced it has launched its North America Regional Council. The organization said this marks an important next step in its global expansion efforts. Rise AV said that this expansion was made possible through continued support of its global partners, QSC and Neat. The council aims to unite experience professionals from across the […]
London, 2 July 2026 – Following the successful launch of its inaugural APAC Mentoring Program last month, the Rise AV APAC Regional Council will bring the conversation around mentoring to InfoComm Asia, hosting a fireside discussion focused on the role mentoring plays in developing talent, strengthening organizations, and supporting women across the AV industry. While […]
Rise officially announced the global mentoring cohort for 2026. The initiative spans the UK, Europe, ANZ, APAC and India, as well as North America, aligning with Rise’s mission of fostering inclusivity and diversity in the industry on a global scale. The company said that the 2026 program includes 125 carefully selected mentee-mentor pairings. Rise said […]
Women in AV/IT announced that it has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors alongside the nomination of a new Vice President. Joining the board are Vanessa Tolisano, Gisela Ramirez, Kristy Demsay, Kim Lonas and Susan Milwit, and Cheryl Walton has been nominated to serve as Vice President. Vanessa Tolisano is a program […]
Rise AV officially announced the return of Elevate, its program with a mission to accelerate the progression of women into senior leadership roles across the industry. “It helped me build confidence, strengthen my leadership skills, and gain clarity in my professional direction… empowering me to contribute more meaningfully,” said Elizabeth Callens, Barco. The Rise AV […]
Rise AV has announced the mentor-mentee pairings for its inaugural 2026 APAC mentoring program, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s global expansion and mission to support women in the AV industry. Following the successful launch of its U.K. program in January 2025, the nonprofit is expanding into the APAC region in response to growing […]
London, United Kingdom – 7 April, Following the success of its UK launch in January 2025, Rise AV, the global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing women in AV, announces the mentor–mentee pairings for the 2026 Rise AV UK Mentoring Programme. This year’s cohort unites an inspiring mix of emerging talent and seasoned industry […]
Rise AV and Rise Broadcast, the global not-for-profit organisations dedicated to improving gender diversity across technical industries, have today announced a joint International Women’s Day event taking place on Thursday, 12 March 2026, at the Curzon Cinema, London. The event is proudly supported by Vizrt and Diversified. For the first time, the event will bring […]
