Overview

On September 21, 2026, in Mumbai, AVIXA (Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association) and SNDT Women's University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening academic collaboration and creating more career opportunities for students in the global audiovisual (AV) industry.

Objectives and Scope

The MoU seeks to bridge the industry‑academia gap by imparting industry knowledge, emerging AV trends, and practical learning opportunities. It emphasizes that AV is more than a technology‑driven sector, offering career paths in immersive experience design, hybrid collaboration, complex AV system management, and digital experience shaping.

Planned Initiatives

  • Curriculum Development: Jointly curate a curriculum that equips students with up‑to‑date AV industry knowledge.
  • Skill‑Building Activities: Conduct workshops, training sessions, expert interactions, and knowledge‑exchange programmes.
  • Mentorship & Exposure: Organise mentorship programmes, industrial visits, and hands‑on training aligned with evolving industry requirements.
  • Placement Opportunities: Provide placement avenues with leading AV system‑integration and manufacturing firms operating in the region.
  • Research & Publication: Collaborate on publications, research outcomes, and innovation success stories to keep students informed of ground‑level developments.

Statements from Key Leaders

  • Dr. Sachin Laddha, Director – Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, SNDT Women’s University, said: “Education becomes truly meaningful when students can connect with reality and keep a check what they learn in the classroom with the world outside it. We are glad to have this memorandum signed with AVIXA. More so, this initiative will help us create strong and greater opportunities for our students who aspire to further strengthen their career in the field of technology.”
  • Pang Yee Loy, Senior Director, Asia Pacific, AVIXA, added: “The AV industry has evolved significantly over the years, creating new opportunities and career paths. We want young professionals to understand the possibilities within this dynamic industry and have access to the knowledge, skills and exposure that can help them prepare for the future. Our collaboration with SNDT Women’s University is a step toward strengthening the bridge between the classroom and the industry, while encouraging more women to look at AV not simply as a technology field, but as a space where they can innovate, create and build meaningful careers.”

Institutional Backgrounds

  • SNDT Women’s University is a public university in Maharashtra, the first women’s university in India and South‑East Asia, founded by Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve in 1916. The first five women graduated in 1921. Its headquarters are at the Churchgate Campus, Mumbai, with additional campuses at Juhu (Mumbai), Karve Road (Pune), and Ballarpur (Chandrapur District).
  • AVIXA, established in 1939, is the international trade association representing the audiovisual industry. It produces the InfoComm trade shows worldwide, co‑owns Integrated Systems Europe, and has more than 3,000 enterprise members representing over 20,000 AV professionals—including manufacturers, system integrators, dealers, distributors, consultants, programmers, live‑events companies, technology managers, content producers, and multimedia professionals—from more than 80 countries. AVIXA serves as a hub for professional collaboration, standards, certification, training, market intelligence, and thought leadership.

Market Outlook

AVIXA highlighted that India’s audiovisual market is projected to reach USD 14 billion by 2030, underscoring substantial growth potential for graduates entering the sector.

Additional Information

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