Almo Pro AV, the value-added North American Pro AV distributor, announced it is amplifying its impact in 2026 with the return of its E4 Experience, the one-day series of regional events that offer hands-on technology, education and networking. Starting in February, the 2026 tour will feature a new keynote from influencer, author and AV thought leader, Tim Albright, who will deliver a message for integrators: “Adapt, Partner or Be Replaced.”
Fresh off ISE Barcelona, where the latest AV and IT innovations debut, the E4 Experience starts the tour by bringing what’s new, what’s next and what matters straight to integrators in their local markets.
2026 E4 Experience Tour Stops
According to the distributor, the stops for the 2026 E4 Experience Tour include the following cities:
- Anaheim: February 10 (registration open)
- D.C. Metro, March 17 (registration open)
- Dallas: September 15
- Boston: October 15
Why the E4 Experience 2026 Matters
The Pro AV landscape is changing fast, driven by growing cybersecurity demands, evolving regulations, and tighter margins. The 2026 E4 Experience delivers the products, tools and connections integrators need right now to stay competitive and profitable.
“We’re launching the E4 Experience program following ISE to give our integrators first-hand access to the technologies shaping 2026,” says Greg O’Rourke, director of tradeshows and events for Almo Pro AV. “This year’s program is bigger and bolder, and Tim Albright’s keynote will bring the clarity and regionally-customized perspective that E4 Experience attendees are looking for.”
Keynote Theme: Adapt, Partner or Be Replaced
According to Almo Pro AV, the AV industry is entering a period defined by rapid shifts in network security expectations, evolving U.S. regulations and a complex 2026 economic environment. This keynote provides AV integrators, designers and technical specialists with a forward-looking operational roadmap for the next 12 months.
The distributor notes that attendees will learn how new security standards, federal and state regulatory trends, and economic forces will directly impact system design, installation, compliance, and customer expectations.
The keynote will also dive into the business best practices for making sure an integrator’s firm is still around for years to come, says Almo Pro AV. The session will thus deliver specific checklists, frameworks and actionable steps to strengthen project quality, reduce risk, protect margins and position integrators as trusted advisors to IT, facilities and public-sector clients.
“I’m honored to keynote Almo Pro AV’s E4 Experience this year. The AV industry continues to navigate rapid change, and this keynote focuses on leadership and adaptability: how we show up, evolve, and move forward when the ground shifts beneath us,” remarks Tim Albright, president of AVNation. “I’m looking forward to sharing practical, actionable insights that help AV leaders confidently navigate the challenges ahead. This is not theory; it’s a survival and growth playbook for today’s pro AV professionals.”
