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CONNECTING THE GLOBAL AUDIO INDUSTRY: ALTI ASSOCIATION PAVILION TO DEBUT AT AXPONA IN 2026
The ALTI Pavilion in the Expo Hall to Serve B2B Attendees including Manufacturers, Engineers, Consultants, and Start-Ups
Schaumburg, IL (October 30, 2025) – – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is excited to announce a partnership with the ALTI Association (Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International) to collaborate on a groundbreaking hybrid industry event — the ALTI Pavilion at AXPONA 2026, taking place April 10–12, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.
AXPONA is dedicated to engaging and growing the trade community that attends year after year. The new partnership with ALTI introduces a dedicated B2B environment within the Expo Hall, giving the audio and loudspeaker technologies industry and the HiFi manufacturers, innovators and consultants space to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities. The Pavilion will feature a variety of exhibitors dedicated to loudspeakers and related technologies. This collaboration reinforces AXPONA’s mission by delivering even greater value to its trade audience.
“We’re thrilled to welcome ALTI to AXPONA 2026 and deliver an enhanced experience for our trade attendees. This partnership expands our event’s reach by deepening engagement with the professional audio and manufacturing community,” said Liz Smith, Event Director, AXPONA. The ALTI Pavilion will give our attendees a new platform to explore products, technology, and innovation.”
“ALTI Association is very pleased to be partnering with AXPONA to help us to expand our core mission; To create and promote opportunities for our members and our industry,” added Barry Vogel, ALTI Association.
For more information about AXPONA, visit https://axpona.com.
About ALTI Association
Founded in 1963 as ALMA (Audio & Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association), ALTI Association has grown to become the global hub for the loudspeaker and related audio technology industries. Rebranded in 2017, ALTI continues to champion collaboration, innovation, and advancement within the audio community.
About AXPONA
Founded in 2010, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is America’s largest high-end audio show and a global gathering for manufacturers, dealers, distributors, audio enthusiasts, music lovers, and media. Held annually at the Schaumburg Convention Center near Chicago, AXPONA draws over 10,000 visitors and showcases more than 750 brands across 220+ high-fidelity listening rooms. Attendees can explore the latest innovations in premium audio systems, thousands of products in the Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience, and enjoy live music and expert-led seminars. A highlight of the show is the Car Audio Showcase, featuring over 50 demonstrations of high-fidelity automotive sound systems, offering a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge in-car audio.
About JD Events
JD Events is dedicated to the creation of targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities — all geared toward increasing business transactions in the markets it serves. For more information, visit: http://www.jdevents.com.
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