NEW YORK —Agnieszka Roginska has been named chair of the 127th AES Convention, set to take place Oct. 9-12 at New York’s Javits Center. Roger Furness, AES executive director, who made the announcement, called Roginska “a detail-oriented leader with exceptional people skills.”
Roginska, associate director of music technology at NYU’s Steinhardt School, first got involved as Papers Co-Chair for the 123rd AES Convention in 2007 through three-time convention chair Jim Anderson, who is also chair of NYU’s Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music.
“Agnieszka was quick to assume additional responsibilities during her initial committee experience,” Anderson said. “We are confident she is up to the task of chairing this year’s convention.”
“I was delighted to find so many previous committee chairs anxious to resume their roles this year,” said Roginska. “With the exception of three new members, Papers co-chair Steve Garrett, Live Sound co-chair Mac Kerr and Volunteers chair, Doron Schacter, virtually everyone is a seasoned committee veteran.”
Among those leading the 127th convention are David Bialik, serving his 21st consecutive term as Broadcast chair, Alex Case, Tutorials & Workshops chair; Henry Cohen, Live Sound co-chair; Harry Hirsch, Historical chair; Michael McCoy, Facilities chair; Veronique Larcher, Papers co-chair; Paul Verna, Platinum chair; Lou Manno, Technical Tours chair; and Alan Silverman, Master Class chair.
“We are making every effort to accommodate our new and long-term exhibitors, in the face of the current economic situation,” Roginska added. “To that end convention management has initiated a cost-effective series of turnkey booth package options for this year's exhibit floor. We anticipate a strong turnout from our international membership, and we are committed to providing everyone with a successful, informative and memorable experience.”
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