We had an extremely productive  week at ISE 2026 in Barcelona! It was great to see and talk with so many ISCVE members and supporting members at our stand in Congress Square. Over the four days, we strengthened industry relationships, had some valuable discussions, and highlighted ISCVE’s role in the professional sound, communications and visual industry.

For those who could not attend, here are some highlights and insights from this year’s event.

Record-Breaking Attendance and Momentum

ISE 2026 closed after four inspiring days, officially setting new benchmarks for the show. The event welcomed 92,170 visitors from around the world, with 1,751 exhibitors on site. Attendance grew strongly day-by-day, culminating in the highest overall attendance in ISE history, representing an 8% increase on 2025.

Spark: A New Hub for Creativity and Technology

One of the firsts at ISE 2026 was the launch of Spark, a new initiative celebrating the intersection of creativity and technology. Spark brought together forward-thinking professionals from broadcast, live events, marketing, design and gaming, creating an immersive space for collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing. With a strong programme of speakers and partners, Spark showcased how technology is transforming audience experiences – on screen, in physical environments and live

Looking Ahead

ISE will return from 2–5 February 2027 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. With the bar set higher than ever, we are already looking forward to another year of innovation, collaboration and connection.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to see us in Barcelona, We really enjoyed catching up with you all and having so many great conversations. We look forward to continuing those discussions throughout the year and to seeing many of you again soon.

Find out more here:

iseurope.org