The IMCCA, a leading voice for the UCC (Unified Conferencing and Collaboration) industry for more than 20 years, today announced that they will be honouring Snorre Kjesbu and Jason McGraw with special Lifetime Achievement – Emerging Technology Fellow Awards as part of their three-day series of events focusing on new and exciting solutions and trends in the UCC space.
Collaboration Week New York is scheduled for February 25-27, 2019. On Monday evening February 25th, at the opening Gala Dinner, Mr. Kjesbu and Mr. McGraw will receive their awards.
Snorre Kjesbu has been the driving force behind first Tandberg’s and then Cisco’s collaboration hardware line-up for over fifteen years. Under his leadership, the Tandberg and Cisco endpoints gained a reputation for being the most advanced and most reliable collaboration hardware ever made. In addition to his technical prowess, Snorre ensured he kept the lines of communication with his customers open, presenting and networking at many industry events.
Jason McGraw has been the leader behind the annual InfoComm exposition for twenty-five years. Every aspect of the event was managed and executed under his watchful eyes. It’s rare in our industry to find an individual in such a role that is as universally respected and appreciated as Jason. His expertise includes everything from the AV and collaboration technology that was displayed to the unique skill set involved in ‘herding the cats’ every year. Jason departed the AVIXA team at the end of 2018.
“The IMCCA has been honouring the best and the brightest in our space as Emerging Technology Fellows since 2017. It is our privilege to recognise Snorre and Jason as two individuals who not only meet this criteria, but who have directly driven our industry to amazing heights through their individual achievements and leadership.” said Carol Zelkin, Executive Director, IMCCA.
“It is our pleasure to give both of them the kudos they deserve as they leave our industry – hopefully temporarily – to pursue their future endeavours.”
The Gala Dinner takes place as part of The IMCCA’s first annual Collaboration Week NY, which will offer exciting opportunities for end users, integrators, consultants and manufacturers. The three-day event takes attendees to actual end user and manufacturer sites to see first-hand how UCC solutions are utilised. Additionally, on site panel discussions on topics of interest will be featured, as well as opportunities to network.
To learn more about Collaboration Week NY and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Zelkin, Executive Director at +1 516-818-8184.
Collaboration Week program and registration links are now available.
About IMCCA
The Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) is a not-for-profit user application and industry focused association with membership comprised of service and product providers, consultants, and users. Members benefit from the understanding and the use of various interactive and collaborative communications technologies in their professional and everyday lives.
