In this episode of AV in the Wild, Iffat and Neil are joined by award-winning writer, director, podcaster and advocate, Sam Grierson, for an open and reflective conversation about neurodiversity, creativity and belonging.

Sam shares their journey to a later-life diagnosis of autism and ADHD, reflecting on identity, self-discovery and the lack of visible role models for autistic women and non-binary people. The discussion explores the value and limitations of labels, the concept of hyperfocus, and how Sam’s experiences have shaped both their perspective and creative work.

The episode also looks at Sam’s writing career, including the plays and audio dramas created during COVID that place neurodiverse characters at the centre, many of which are made freely available to improve accessibility and representation. Broadening the conversation, the group discuss rising diagnoses, post-diagnosis support, intentional use of technology, and how the AV industry can create more inclusive, supportive spaces.

Thank you to Sam for sharing such thoughtful and personal insights highlighting the power of representation, community and safe spaces.

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild
• (00:01:59) - Being diagnosed autistic: the grief of the diagnosis
• (00:08:02) - Autistic parents on the autism spectrum
• (00:10:14) - Writing as a Late Life
• (00:12:54) - Adaptation of Crocodile the Musical
• (00:13:59) - Miriam Margulies in The Autism Play
• (00:16:13) - Keynote Speaker on Autism
• (00:19:06) - Have ADHD and Autism been overdiagnosed?
• (00:22:23) - How to Live With Technology

How is distribution changing in a world of cloud, AI and the connected workplace?

In our latest episode, @Neil and @Iffat sit down with Monique Rezai, CRO of @Midwich US, to discuss growth in North America, acquisitions, managed services and why distributors must evolve to stay relevant

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: Midwich on Air at ISE 2022
• (00:01:29) - WSJDLive: Distributor of AI-related Tech
• (00:02:37) - Having the role as Midwich's CRO
• (00:05:23) - Midwich vs. Staren: How Can Midwich Help You
• (00:07:13) - Five Strategic Focus Areas for the Company
• (00:10:09) - Have You Reached a Point of Controversy?
• (00:11:28) - Are You Seeing a Shift towards E-commerce in Your Sales?
• (00:13:08) - Microsoft Corp. On Adding Value to the Enterprise Channel
• (00:14:42) - Midwich Microsystems on Collaboration with Netspeak
• (00:20:02) - Midwich Distributor: Bringing the Innovation to Life
• (00:22:14) - How To Win an M&A Deal
• (00:24:52) - Midwich: Our vision for the Connected Workplace

In this episode of AV in the Wild, hosts Neil, Iffat and Sam step inside one of the most talked-about spaces at ISE 2026: the Connected Classroom Powered by Logitech.

Joined by guests Jeff Boggess, Ian Wright and Jay Lyons, the team explores how education is evolving from the technologies shaping how students learn to how teachers deliver content. We look at the shift toward digital learning and immersive tools and the growing importance of AI, accessibility and sustainability - the conversation offers a clear look at the trends influencing modern education.

Filmed live on the show floor, this episode highlights how the Connected Classroom feature brings these innovations together and demonstrates what the future of learning could look like.

A big thank you Jeff Boggess, Jay Lyons from Logitech and Ian Wright from T1V for taking the time to talk with us at ISE!

• (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: The Connected Classroom
• (00:00:38) - Logitech at ISE 2017: The Connected Classroom
• (00:02:03) - ISE 2027: What's the Connected Classroom?
• (00:05:19) - The Best Studio in the IFA
• (00:06:23) - Logitech at ISE 2017
• (00:08:44) - Logitech's School Headset
• (00:13:03) - Teaching in the Digital World
• (00:16:50) - Logitech on the Assistive Learning Market
• (00:21:36) - Logitech's 'One Planet' Headset
• (00:24:44) - Keyboards that are solar powered
• (00:26:36) - Logitech at AIC 2017
• (00:28:35) - ISE 2026: The Connected Classroom
• (00:29:49) - Logitech's Connected Classroom
• (00:33:04) - WSJD Live: The Connected Classroom
• (00:34:06) - The Future of Connected Classrooms
• (00:35:09) - AV in the Wild