AV Sustainability Summit 2026

KEY THEMES 2026

The AV Sustainability Summit explores the strategies, standards, and solutions shaping a more sustainable future for the AV industry. This one-day event equips professionals with practical insights and expert-led content focused on driving measurable impact. Themes include:

Designing for Net Zero: Embedding Carbon Thinking into Every AV Project

Sustainability in AV now begins at the design stage. This session explores how integrators and consultants are incorporating whole-life carbon assessments into system design; balancing embodied and operational emissions while aligning with UK frameworks such as BREEAM and public sector requirements from organisations like the NHS. The focus is on practical strategies for delivering low-carbon AV without compromising performance.

AV-as-a-Service: Enabling Circularity Through Smarter Ownership Models

As organisations shift from capital expenditure to service-based models, AV-as-a-Service is emerging as a key enabler of sustainability. This discussion examines how subscription-based delivery supports longer product lifecycles, refurbishment, and reduced waste. It also considers how these models align with UK procurement frameworks and evolving client expectations.

Intelligent Efficiency: Reducing Energy Through Smart, Integrated AV Systems

Energy efficiency in AV is no longer just about low-power devices, it’s about intelligent systems that respond dynamically to how spaces are used. Here, we look at how AV integrates with building controls to optimise energy consumption, support compliance with UK Building Regulations Part L, and contribute to wider sustainability goals.

Software-Defined AV: Doing More with Less Hardware

The transition to software-based AV is transforming both performance and sustainability. This topic explores how virtualisation and network-based systems enable organisations to reduce physical infrastructure, energy consumption, and e-waste. The result is more flexible, scalable, and sustainable systems, particularly in space-constrained UK environments.

Proving Sustainability: Transparency, ESG, and the Future of AV Procurement

Sustainability claims must now be backed by data. This strand focuses on how AV manufacturers and integrators are responding to increasing demand for transparency in supply chains, carbon reporting, and ethical sourcing. With procurement frameworks led by bodies such as the Crown Commercial Service, and certifications like TCO Certified, the industry is moving toward measurable, auditable sustainability.

Hybrid by Design: Using AV to Reduce Travel and Carbon Emissions

The most significant sustainability gains in AV may come not from the technology itself, but from how it changes behaviour. This final theme explores how high-quality hybrid collaboration is helping organisations reduce travel, lower emissions, and rethink how people connect. The emphasis is on designing AV experiences that prioritise remote participants and deliver meaningful carbon savings.

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