APTA is the leading force in advancing public transportation. APTA members are public organizations that are engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne passenger services, and high-speed rail. To strengthen and improve public transportation, APTA serves and leads its diverse membership through advocacy, innovation and information sharing. APTA and its members and staff work to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country.
The members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are a network of more than 6,000 committed zoo and aquarium professionals, organizations and suppliers world-wide. All share a commitment to wildlife conservation, education, science and animal care. AZA also welcomes non-professional members who support the conservation work of zoos and aquariums.
AVIXA™ is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, producer of InfoComm trade shows around the world, co-owner of Integrated Systems Europe, and the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. Established in 1939, AVIXA has more than 5,400 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and distributors, consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, technology managers, IT professionals, content producers, and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. AVIXA members create integrated AV experiences that deliver outcomes. AVIXA is a hub for professional collaboration, information, and community, and the leading resource for AV standards, certification, training, market intelligence and thought leadership.
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) membership unites 2,100 companies within the U.S. consumer technology industry. Tap into valuable and innovative member-only resources: exclusive information and unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry, CEA, promoting and advancing member needs and interests. Invest in the Consumer Electronics Association to strengthen your business' future and to help ensure technology's brightest future.
CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. CEDIA is a not-for-profit association based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is controlled by its members, who annually elect officers and board members. CEDIA's members are found throughout the world. A map of the CEDIA zones can be found here. To find residential electronic systems contractors throughout the world, use the free CEDIA Finder Service.
The Digital Signage Federation is the only not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry, reflecting the diverse constituencies that make up our industry. Our goal is to continue building a strong foundation for the advancement of the industry. To this end, we partner with our members and key organizations to provide education, networking, and advocacy to continue moving the growth of the industry forward. So whether you are launching a new ad-based network or you’ve been around since the inception of digital signage, our hope is that you will find the resources you need to thrive.
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association IHLA is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(6) trade association consisting of over 500 hotels and their employees throughout the state as well as related industry partners and suppliers. IHLA provides significant benefits to its members by protecting against government intrusion, educating through quality, relevant seminars and webinars, and providing promotional exposure and access to current industry news, resources, and contacts through IHLA’s website, marketing initiatives, member programs, and networking events.
This a new era for customer-facing businesses, as technology ushers in the customer-centric model of today and tomorrow, and the mission of the Interactive Customer Experience (ICX) Association is to connect the brands, suppliers, agencies and more who are working to create transcendent customer experiences so we can all work together create a better CX ecosystem for us all — and for all of our customers.
The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) and Kiosk Industry Group are a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better self-service options for all types of customers and employees through a self-service machine and information technology (IT). KMA leads efforts to optimize self-service engagements and engagement outcomes using information technology such as kiosks. Members of KMA have a strong interest in standards like ADA, EMV, HIPAA, UL, and many more.
The Stadium Managers Association (SMA) is an organization that educates and provides industry resources to assist professional and collegiate stadium managers in achieving the highest levels of facility administration and operation. SMA supports and promotes the professional relationships and networking among stadium managers, league officials and industry suppliers that contribute to the success of our members. The Association is committed to being the primary industry resource for Sports Facility Managers and Leading Suppliers in the stadium industry.
Peerless-AV® is a proud sponsor of Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the first industrywide U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders in the audio visual (AV) field together take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An independent, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, SAVe relies on sponsor support to enable outreach. SAVe initiatives include SAVe Certification, a process by which organizations can develop an action plan to advance the SDGs, and SAVe: A Second Life, a program designed to reduce e-waste by giving AV equipment a second life at the end of its first one. In addition to advancing sustainability in the AV industry, SAVe serves as a bridge to other industries, NGOs and partner organizations who recognize the need to take urgent action to preserve the health of our planet, communities and people.
Women represent a small fraction of the AV/IT industry. We need a firm headwind to keep us on course and we choose to be our own headwind. WAVIT is an organization created by and for women in the AV/IT industries. Our goal is to provide a network that supports and empowers women in the AV and IT industries, through education, representation, and inclusion.
Women in Consumer Technology is focused on empowering women, building networks and supporting career opportunities across the breadth of the consumer technology industry.