Rise AV announces the first UK cohort for 2025 mentoring programme

Rise AV unveils 31 exciting mentor-mentee pairings for the inaugural UK Mentoring Programme

Gender diversity and professional development in the AV sector are continually championed with the work of Rise AV. The new free mentoring initiative by this advocacy group gives participants access to exclusive benefits over a six-month period.

The programme will equip mentees with opportunities, including face-to-face networking events, in-person and virtual skills workshops, and AV industry insights. Each mentor-mentee pairing also includes a minimum of 12 hours of tailored one-on-one guidance, designed to empower and equip the next generation of AV professionals.

Due to an overwhelming global response, Rise AV is also piloting an online-only version of the programme, welcoming a US-based pairing ahead of the full US Mentoring Programme’s official launch in 2026. Rachael Hamilton, managing director of Rise AV, said, "We’re incredibly proud to launch the inaugural UK Mentoring Programme and to see such a strong response from across the globe, highlighting the urgent need to support and elevate underrepresented talent in the AV industry.”

“This programme aims to build a more diverse, resilient, and future-ready AV sector,” concludes Hamilton.

This mentoring opportunity is made possible through the support of Rise AV’s industry sponsors like Diversified, Midwich and Audiologic.

If you would like to pledge your support, contact [email protected] or explore the sponsorship packages available.