Seminar Programme for ISCVEx 2026 Announced!

Coombe Abbey 17–18 March 2026

The Institute of Sound, Communications & Visual Engineers (ISCVE) is pleased to announce the seminar line-up for ISCVEx 2026, taking place at Coombe Abbey on 17–18 March 2026.

This year’s programme brings together leading voices from across the AV, communications, and security sectors, tackling some of the most pressing topics facing professionals today.

Industry Forum

Tuesday 17 March 2026

The Criticality of Cybersecurity in Voice Communication: Preparing for Martyn’s Law
Paul Davidson, Teams 9

Drawing on a distinguished career in the Metropolitan Police and UK Security Services, Paul Davidson will explore the implications of Martyn’s Law for ISCVE members, focusing on cybersecurity risks in voice communication and practical steps organisations can take to prepare.

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ISCVEx Seminars

Wednesday 18 March 2026

The Hopkins-Baldwin Seminar

Integrating Deaf Voices in Educational Design: An Automated Alternative to Loop and Auracast Systems for the AI Era
Dr Brian Shannan, University of Edinburgh

Dr Shannan presents a new approach to assistive listening that integrates digital sound, speech-to-text and AI tools, showing how embedding deaf perspectives into design ensures truly inclusive educational environments.

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ISCVEx Seminars

Wednesday 18 March 2026

The Warren-Barnett Seminar

Specifications – Truth or Lie?
Mark Bailey MInstSCVE, MBAV Ltd

From exaggerated product claims to misleading specifications, Mark Bailey highlights the challenges AV professionals face in separating fact from fiction and offers guidance on how to evaluate manufacturers’ credentials with confidence.

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ISCVEx Seminars

Wednesday 18 March 2026

The Walker Seminar

UNVRS Nightclub Ibiza – Venue Acoustics and Audio Design
Adam Page, Vanguardia (a Buro Happold Company)

Adam takes us inside the design of UNVRS, a state-of-the-art nightclub that redefines the Ibiza experience with world-class audio and acoustic performance. The project demanded an immersive, high-impact sound environment within a venue that remains virtually inaudible beyond its walls.

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