The ETC NYC First Mondays events series brings production professionals together to socialize and share knowledge.

This month, guest speaker John Huntington will discuss the evolution of live show technology and networking and how the current, mature state of that technology impacts shows now and in the future.

The event will be preceded by a reception in our NYC lobby, where you can mix and mingle with lighting peers and mentors.

Session Description

Have We Reached a Live Show Technology Maturity Point?

John Huntington, CityTech Professor Emeritus and author of several books on entertainment technology, argues that we are now operating in a mature show technology environment. This maturity process was gradual enough that those of who lived through the transition may not even have been aware. In this talk, Huntington traces the evolution of show technology, and its transition phases on its way to maturity. Next, he discusses the implications on the industry of a mature, stable toolset, and speculates about the maturity’s impact on future show technology development.

About our guest speaker

John Huntington is an author, educator, entertainment and show control systems consultant, and sound system engineer. He is also an award-winning photographer and storm chaser. Huntington is a Professor Emeritus of Entertainment Technology after more than 24 years at New York City College of Technology, also known as Citytech, which is part of CUNY. At Citytech, he led the audio, live video and networking/control areas, and for more than 20 years designed the show control systems and oversaw the A/V for the Gravesend Inn®. Huntington's book Show Networks and Control Systems was the industry standard until it was retired in 2023 and replaced with two books, Introduction to Show Networking and Introduction to Show Control.

WHEN:

Monday, April 1st

Doors and reception open at 6pm

Talk begins at 7pm

WHERE:

ETC NYC

630 9th Avenue, Suite 1001

New York, NY 10036

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