Conference Technologies

What Conference Technologies does

Conference Technologies, Inc. (CTI), founded in 1988 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is the largest privately held audio visual integration and live events provider in the United States. The company designs, engineers, installs, and supports custom AV systems — including video conferencing, unified communications, control rooms, Network Operating Centers, digital signage, security/access control, and live event production — for corporations, universities, government agencies, courts, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare providers, and houses of worship. A differentiated offering is the Liberty Virtual Courtroom platform (developed with Liberty Recording), a purpose-built judicial conferencing and recording system that competes against Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex for court use cases. The product surface is organized around three pillars: core AV products (Virtual Events, Projection Mapping, Live Streaming, Trade Show AV, Higher Education Technology, Security and Access Control), solutions (CTI Connect, Control Rooms, NOCs, Stadium Sound, Telemedicine), and services (Managed Services, Design Consulting, Engineering, Installation and Integration, Maintenance, CTI Complete).

Name

Conference Technologies

Legal name

Conference Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://cti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Conference Technologies (CTI), founded in 1988 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is the largest privately held audio visual integration and live events provider in the United States, serving corporations, universities, government agencies, courts, and entertainment venues across 47+ locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Integration Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Audio visual integration
• Live event production
• AV managed services
• Control room systems
• Courtroom AV solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Maryland Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. AV System Integration and Installation: One-time project revenue from designing, engineering, installing, and integrating custom audio visual systems for new builds or facility upgrades. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. AV Managed Services and Maintenance: Recurring revenue from service agreements, preventative maintenance contracts, remote monitoring, and CTI Complete managed services packages. Provides predictable recurring revenue and customer retention.
3. Live Event Production Services: Professional event production services including equipment rentals, staging, lighting, sound reinforcement, webcasting, and technical event support. Revenue based on event scope and duration.
4. Procurement and Equipment Sales: Procurement and admin support services along with equipment sales as part of comprehensive AV solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Conference Technologies (CTI) designs, engineers, installs, and supports custom audio visual systems for conference rooms, boardrooms, control rooms, broadcast studios, courtrooms, stadiums, houses of worship, and other mission-critical workspaces. The company also delivers professional live event production services including sound, staging, lighting, projection mapping, webcasting, and live streaming, complemented by recurring AV managed services such as remote monitoring, preventative maintenance, and the CTI Complete service program.

Product overview

Conference Technologies (CTI) is the largest privately held AV integration and events provider in the United States, offering a comprehensive portfolio of audio visual solutions and live event production services. The company operates a platform-plus-services model combining custom AV system design, integration, and managed services with professional live event production capabilities. Core product categories include Virtual Events (online event platform with webcasting, recording, and streaming), Virtual Communication (webcasting and video conferencing), Projection Mapping, Live Streaming, Staging and Lighting, and Trade Shows AV. CTI also offers industry-specific solutions including Higher Education Technology, Liberty Virtual Courtroom (purpose-built judicial platform), and Security and Access Control systems. Service offerings span AV Managed Services, Design Consulting, Engineering, Installation and Integration, Maintenance and Service, and Training and Adoption. The company operates CTI-University for internal training and offers a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Audiovisual Apprenticeship program. Recent acquisitions (2024-2026) include Nomad AV Systems (courtroom AV), Valley Communications Systems (New England), Streamline Solutions (Pacific Northwest), and others, expanding both geographic coverage and vertical expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AV System Design, Integration and Installation Complete AV system design consulting, engineering, installation, and integration services for conference rooms, boardrooms, control rooms, broadcast systems, and mission-critical workspaces. Includes structured cabling, component integration, programming, system testing, and commissioning with nationwide coverage. Sold to enterprise, education, government, healthcare, and venue customers.
• AV Managed Services and Maintenance Ongoing AV managed services including preventative maintenance, remote monitoring, on-site AV support, training and adoption, procurement and admin support, and the CTI Complete comprehensive managed service program. Delivered under multi-year service agreements and CTI Complete service packages for installed CTI-built and non-CTI-built systems.
• Live Event Production Professional live event production services including sound reinforcement, staging and lighting, projection mapping, webcasting, live streaming, and virtual event production. Supports events from conference rooms to stadiums, including trade shows, press events, product launches, galas, concerts, conferences, and in-house convention production.
• Liberty Virtual Courtroom Purpose-built judicial virtual courtroom platform developed in partnership with Liberty Recording. Features parallel private rooms, multi-channel audio recording for legal proceedings, Conference Manager control interface, custom branding, and Dante/NDI compatibility. Designed for court hearings rather than general conferencing, sold to local, state, and federal courts.
• CTI Connect Unified Communications Proprietary unified communications and collaboration solution that connects teams for communication and productivity over distances, integrating video conferencing, conferencing room systems, and collaboration endpoints for enterprise and education customers.
• Virtual Events and Virtual Communication Platform Online event platform enabling groups to connect, educate, and inform through large keynote sessions and smaller virtual breakout sessions. Provides recording, live streaming, on-demand viewing, personalized web design and registration, plus webcasting and two-way video conferencing for groups of 2-500 participants with polling, Q&A, and screen sharing.
• Projection Mapping Service Video mapping service using powerful video projectors and specialized software to map video onto surfaces including buildings, museums, monuments, churches, event spaces, and interactive rooms. Sold to live event, venue, broadcast, and architectural customers.
• Higher Education Technology Solutions Education technology solutions including K-12 and higher-ed AV systems, tri-modal classrooms, interactive whiteboards, projectors, LED displays, document cameras, digital signage, sound masking, room acoustics, and school safety/security systems. Sold to universities, colleges, and K-12 institutions.
• Security and Access Control Systems Integrated security and access control solutions including video cameras, system software and panels, credentials and readers, and school safety systems. Provides technology, infrastructure, and technical support for government, education, and enterprise customers.
• Control Rooms and Network Operating Centers (NOCs) AV solutions for control rooms and NOCs in mission critical environments requiring real-time data visualization, total visibility, and unwavering reliability. Designed for 24/7 operational environments with zero downtime tolerance.
• Digital Signage and Video Walls Digital signage and video wall display solutions for wayfinding, messaging, customer engagement, and visual communication across retail, corporate, healthcare, and public spaces. Includes AI-powered analytics such as facial recognition and location tracking for targeted messaging.
• Telemedicine AV Solutions Healthcare AV solutions for telemedicine applications enabling remote medical consultations, patient care support, and medical education. Sold to healthcare providers and life sciences organizations.
• Stadium Sound and Sports/Entertainment AV Stadium and arena audio, sound, and visual systems for sports and entertainment venues, including game presentation and fan experience technology for higher education and professional sports customers.
• Design Consulting and Engineering AV design consulting and professional engineering services for custom solution development, space planning, technical specifications, and project documentation. Sold as standalone services or as part of integration projects.
• Procurement and Admin Support AV equipment procurement and administrative support services, including purchasing coordination and admin management as part of comprehensive AV solutions for enterprise and government customers.
• U.S. Department of Labor Registered Audiovisual Apprenticeship Federally recognized apprenticeship program for audiovisual technicians. Two-year program with 4,000+ hours of hands-on training, 288+ hours of classroom instruction, and industry certifications from AVIXA, Crestron, Q-SYS, and Audinate. Provides debt-free paid training to build the AV technician talent pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ installations completed across 42 states in Justice division alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, featured and strategic.

• PSNI Global AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTI serves customers worldwide as a member of the PSNI Global Alliance, providing access to certified AV integrators across the globe for enterprise clients with international coverage needs.
• LGfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured manufacturing partner for commercial displays including Cisco Certified Displays that simplify integration with Cisco videoconferencing systems.
• CrestronfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for control systems, video conferencing, DM NVX AV-over-IP, AirMedia wireless presentation, and Crestron Flex solutions.
• LegrandfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured manufacturing partner for AV infrastructure and solutions.
• ShurefeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for professional audio equipment including microphones and wireless systems.
• AvocorfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for interactive displays and collaboration solutions.
• CiscofeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for videoconferencing, Webex, and unified communications solutions including room systems integration.
• Q-SYSfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for audio, video, and control processing platforms including Dante audio networking.
• BarcofeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for projection systems and video wall solutions.
• SonyfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for professional display and imaging solutions.
• YealinkfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for video conferencing endpoints and collaboration devices.
• MicrosoftfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for Microsoft Teams integration and collaboration solutions.
• LogitechfeaturedTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner for video collaboration and conference room solutions.
• Liberty RecordingstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Liberty Recording for Liberty Virtual Courtroom solutions - purpose-built judicial platform for court proceedings with recording and transcription capabilities meeting legal standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• AVI Systems: One of the largest U.S. commercial AV integrators offering design, build, and managed services across corporate, education, and government verticals — directly comparable to CTI's core integration and managed-services business model.
• Diversified: National AV/IT integrator (formed via merger including HB Communications and IGEL) serving enterprise, healthcare, and broadcast markets — directly comparable in scale, vertical breadth, and managed-services orientation.
• Ford Audio-Video: U.S. AV systems integrator with similar corporate, education, government, and house-of-worship vertical mix — directly comparable integration and live-event production services.
• Whitlock: AV integration and collaboration solutions provider serving enterprise, government, and education — directly comparable in scope of design, integration, and managed services.
• CCS Presentation Systems: National AV integrator focused on corporate, education, and government — directly comparable in vertical specialization and project-based integration model.
• Avidex: U.S. AV integration and managed services provider serving enterprise and public-sector clients — directly comparable in recurring-services + integration hybrid model.
• Solutionz: National AV integrator providing design, installation, and managed services to enterprise and government — directly comparable operating model and customer base.
• Spinitar: U.S. AV integrator with strong presence in education, corporate, and government verticals — directly comparable integration and managed-services portfolio.
• M3 Technology Group: AV/IT integration and managed services firm serving enterprise, healthcare, and government — comparable in scale, vertical mix, and recurring-service strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Biamp Systems: Established professional AV equipment manufacturer (Tesira, Devio, Parlé) whose products CTI integrates and resells. Comparable in AV end-market but operates upstream as a vendor rather than as a systems integrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amplaz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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