PLASA hosts Members' Day & AGM
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PLASA MD Peter Heath then welcomed a series of active members who have helped to steer the Association and wider industry. ETC’s Adam Bennette provided an update on the single lighting EU Ecodesign regulations, followed by Peter Willis (Howard Eaton Lighting) and Wayne Howell (Artistic Licence) who celebrated the success of PlugFest, the annual event for lighting interoperability. Board members Matt Lloyd and Koy Neminathan then reported on PLASA’s recent Manufacturers’ Forum event, while Steve Giudici discussed the importance of ASPEC’s work for the film industry. Jessica Allan (Productionomics) and Trevor Wilkinson (Purple Market Research) followed with an update on the recent research commissioned by PLASA for the industry. Meanwhile, John Simpson of technical entertainment charity Backup revealed the indispensable work done by the charity for industry professionals in crisis.
Additionally, Heath reported on the continued growth of the PLASA Show, before welcoming Mary Beth Henson (L-Acoustics) to the stage. Henson discussed how L-Acoustics had successfully returned to the London show in 2018, using it as a platform to promote their brand and embracing new audio demo opportunities now offered by PLASA.
Alongside lunch and networking drinks in the venue’s gardens, guests also enjoyed a talk by behavioural economist Roger Martin-Fagg. The day closed with further opportunities to network and reflect on the positive messages of the day.
