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AVIXA Women’s Council UK - Recognising and supporting strong women in AV in 2023
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023 has been a fantastic year of celebration, gratitude, awareness and recognition. The AVIXA Women’s Council UK, part of the global AVIXA Women’s Council, goes from strength to strength every year, thanks to the commitment of the Council’s committee, its diverse members and continued support from industry driving forces. The Council meet virtually once a month and face-to-face whenever possible around industry shows and networking events to plan
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A great turnout at the Peerless-AV AV Showcase at Lord’s, 16-17 May.
new topics and ideas. This year, the Council organised a series of webinars around themes that were not only close to the hearts and minds of the council but that appealed and encouraged positive interactivity from all areas of the AV world. Visit the AVIXA Women’s Council UK Events page to watch the following webinar recordings from this year. * Men’s Mental Health Webinar, 14 November #ZEROSUICIDE The last event of the year was a first for the AVIXA Women’s Council UK, in response to feedback from male colleagues and connections for an open forum around International Men’s Day. For over 20 years, the day has been held globally on 19 November, in celebration of men’s contribution to society, highlighting positive male role models as well as raising awareness of men’s well-being. This year’s theme was around ‘Zero Male Suicide’. Iffat Chaudry of Involve and the ‘Whatiff?’ podcast hosted the webinar and was joined by panellists Stephen Davies, Nuvias UC, Matthew De Gannes, AREC - JacobsMassey AV Specialists, Russell Harpham, Sound Control Technologies, and Dan Rowe #ANDYSMANCLUB. * Creating a Menopause-Friendly Workplace Webinar, 18 October
