State of the industry 2026
We surveyed 900+ AV and event production professionals across multiple regions. Here's what the data says, and what you can do about it.
Key findings · 900+ respondents
The industry has an operations problem.
Struggle with equipment visibility
Equipment tracking is the #1 operational challenge. Lost gear, double bookings, & packing mistakes are some of the most common issues across the industry.
Have difficulties with crew management
Crew management is the #2 operational challenge. Overlapping schedules and last-minute conflicts are persistent problems teams keep running into.
Don’t feel ready for the busy season
Over half of teams don't feel confident heading into the busy season, and it all comes down to how they manage their operations.
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The State of the Industry 2026 breaks down exactly where AV and event production teams are struggling, and what the teams that have it figured out are doing differently.
- The data behind the industry's biggest operational challenges.
- What features teams are prioritizing to improve their operations in 2026.
- A real-world case study: how one team doubled their productions in a year.
- A practical checklist to find and evaluate the right platform for your operation.
Take your productions from chaos to control.