AVI-SPL successfully hosted its flagship VIBE Bengaluru event, bringing together architects, workplace strategists, IT leaders, consultants, and AV professionals for a day of insightful discussions, technology demonstrations, and industry networking.
The event was formally welcomed by Mala M. Prasad, Managing Director, AVI-SPL India, who highlighted the increasing importance of workplace technology in enabling collaboration, innovation, and business growth. She emphasized AVI-SPL’s commitment to helping organizations create connected and intelligent workplace experiences.
This was followed by a keynote address from John Zettel, Chief Executive Officer, AVI-SPL, who shared the company’s global vision for the future of collaboration and workplace transformation. He spoke about the growing convergence of technology, workplace design, and employee experience in shaping modern enterprises.
The conference commenced with an engaging panel discussion titled “Collaboration Without Borders: Designing Smarter Workspaces – Where Architecture Meets Technology & Human Experience.” Moderated by Tim Riek, Chief Strategy Officer, AVI-SPL, the session brought together a diverse group of industry experts representing architecture, enterprise IT, consulting, and workplace technology.
The panel featured Reema Bhandari, Director at M Moser Associates, Anil Khatri, Head IT – South Asia at SAP, Shailesh Kujur, Associate Director – IT Operations at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Mradul Sharma, Managing Director of 3CDN, and renowned acoustics consultant Manu Sharma.
The discussion explored how organizations are reimagining workplaces by integrating technology, architecture, and human-centric design. The panelists shared valuable insights into hybrid work strategies, user experience, workplace flexibility, acoustics, collaboration technologies, and the growing role of data-driven decision-making in designing future-ready environments.
A key highlight of the event was the fireside chat titled “From Automation to Augmentation: How AI is Redefining Employee Experience.” The session featured Julian Phillips, Senior Vice President, AVI-SPL, in conversation with Prashant Bishnoi, AI-Powered Workplace Partner Program Manager at Microsoft.
The discussion examined the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on workplace productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement. The speakers explored how organizations are moving beyond automation to leverage AI as a strategic tool that augments human capabilities and enhances workplace experiences.
In addition to the knowledge-sharing sessions, attendees experienced an extensive technology showcase featuring innovations from AVI-SPL’s leading technology partners. The exhibition floor demonstrated the latest advancements in collaboration, unified communications, audio, video, conferencing, and workplace solutions from industry leaders including Crestron, Cisco, Logitech, Q-SYS, Sennheiser, Legrand AV, and Barco. Supporting partners Christie and Ross Video also showcased technologies designed to enhance enterprise communication, visualization, and collaboration environments.
The sponsor showcases provided attendees with hands-on opportunities to explore next-generation workplace solutions, engage directly with technology experts, and gain insights into emerging trends that are shaping the future of enterprise collaboration.
VIBE Bengaluru once again reinforced AVI-SPL’s position as a leading force in workplace transformation, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue between architects, consultants, technology providers, and end users. Through insightful discussions, real-world case studies, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations, the event highlighted how organizations can create smarter, more connected, and more engaging workplace experiences in the era of AI and hybrid work.
As the workplace continues to evolve, AVI-SPL VIBE Bengaluru served as an important forum for industry leaders to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and explore the technologies that will define the future of work.
