Push Beyond: The AV Industry’s Bold Leap Forward at ISE 2026 — Register Free Here
Push Beyond: The AV Industry’s Bold Leap Forward at ISE 2026 — Register Free Here
From 3 – 6 February 2026, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns to Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, transforming 82,000sqm of exhibition space into the beating heart of the global AV and systems integration industry. With the theme Push Beyond, ISE 2026 invites professionals from every corner of the AV ecosystem to challenge convention, embrace innovation, and explore what’s possible when imagination meets technology.
“At ISE, we are dedicated to inspiring the community and exploring what’s possible. Each year, we aim to deliver an experience that fuels creativity and drives innovation. ISE 2026 will open new horizons, ignite fresh ambition, and bring together the global AV and systems integration community for an unforgettable celebration of innovation, comments Mike Blackman, Managing Director at Integrated Systems Events.
A Show That Reflects the Full Spectrum of AV
ISE is more than a trade show, it’s a convergence of industries, ideas, and inspiration. Across 8 halls and 7 Technology Zones, attendees will discover solutions spanning:
- Unified Communications & Education Technology
- Smart Buildings & Residential
- Digital Signage & DooH
- Audio
- Lighting & Staging
- Broadcast AV
- Multi-Technology
Whether you’re an integrator, designer, technologist, or end-user, ISE offers a tailored experience that reflects the diversity and dynamism of the AV market. Whether you’re launching a product, scouting for solutions, or seeking inspiration, ISE 2026 is your opportunity to Push Beyond, to go beyond boundaries, beyond expectations, and into the next chapter of AV innovation. It’s a place to learn from global thought leaders, get hands-on with the latest technologies, and experience solutions in action across real-world applications. But just as importantly, ISE is where the industry comes together: to meet people, make connections, and do business. From spontaneous conversations on the show floor to strategic meetings in networking lounges, ISE fosters the relationships that drive the AV industry forward.
ISE 2026 introduces a host of immersive features designed to spark creativity and collaboration, including:
- Innovation Park (Congress Square): Returning bigger for ISE 2026, Innovation Park serves as a launchpad for startups and entrepreneurs, featuring the Pitching Stage and panels on investment and disruption.
- Spark (Hall 8.1): Making its debut in 2026, Spark is a unique, cross-vertical gathering that unites trailblazers, visionaries and pioneers from the full spectrum of the creative industries. Here, creative minds collide, ignite, and set the stage for breakthroughs that will ripple beyond the event and redefine what’s possible for the entire industry.
- High-End Listening Suites: On top of ISE’s Audio Demo Rooms in Hall 8.0, as well as the Outdoor Demo Area between Halls 3 and 4, featuring rotating demonstrations for real-world listening, new for 2026, ISE is introducing impressive High-End Listening Suites in CC2. These suites are set to redefine the critical listening experience, blending state-of-the-art acoustics with inventive design.
- ISE Hackathon: After the successful first edition in 2025, the ISE Hackathon returns for 2026. Over two days, teams of students will once again collaborate intensively at Fira de Barcelona to tackle real-world challenges in the fields of sustainability, innovation, and cybersecurity, before taking to the stage to present their solutions to industry professionals.
Push Beyond Knowledge
ISE 2026 is your gateway to hands-on learning, networking, and growth. Delve into a content-rich programme, test-drive tomorrow’s tools, and gain inspiration from peers and experts alike. Produced by AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE, the content programme for ISE 2026 is set to be the most extensive in ISE history, including:
- Keynote Topic: Taking place Wednesday 4 February, Sol Rashidi will cut through the fiction and reveal what’s really happening in the AI landscape with her keynote session on ‘The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership’.
- Megatrends Sessions: Covering 6 transformative themes -AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Smart Spaces, Sustainability, and TradeScape.
- Summits: Deep dives into verticals including Smart Buildings, Digital Signage, Education Technology, Control Rooms, Cybersecurity and Broadcast AV.
- Business Forums: Exploring AV investment strategies at the Investor Forum and cross-continental opportunities at the European Latin American AV Forum.
- Free-to-Attend Stages: Including Live Events Stage in hall 6, AVIXA Xchange LIVE, CEDIA Smart Home Technology Stage and the Pitching Stage in Innovation Park.
- Tech Tours: Building on the tech on the show floor, ISE offers behind-the-scenes access to Barcelona’s most innovative AV installations throughout the week.
ISE 2026 is where ideas take form and the future begins to unfold. With over 1,600 exhibitors, 85,000+ unique visitors from 168 countries, and a record-breaking programme of events, it’s the place to connect, collaborate, and catalyse change.
Find out more here:
Join us at ISE 2026 – register for FREE with the code ‘iscve’ and secure your place at the industry’s most anticipated event: https://www.iseurope.org/welcome/registration.

