From 3 – 6 February 2026, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) returns to Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, transforming more than 101,000m² of total show floor 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,” Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman says.

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 eight halls and seven technology zones, home to over 1,700 exhibitors, attendees will discover solutions spanning:

• Unified communications and education technology (Halls 1 and 2)
• Smart buildings and residential (Halls 1 and 2)
• Digital signage and DooH (Hall 4)
• Audio (Halls 7 and 8.1)
• Lighting and staging (Halls 6 and 8.1)
• Broadcast AV (Hall 4)
• Multi-technology (Halls 3, 5 and 8.1)

Whether you’re an integrator, designer, technologist or enduser, ISE offers a tailored experience that reflects the diversity and dynamism of the AV market. Expect immersive demos, hands-on product showcases and opportunities to connect with global innovators shaping the future of AV.

ISE 2026 features new and enhanced opportunities for creativity and collaboration:

• Innovation park (Congress Square): Returning larger in 2026, this sold-out space supports startups with the Pitching Stage and panels on investment and disruption.
• Spark (Hall 8.1): Debuting in 2026, Spark brings together innovators from various creative industries for networking and breakthrough ideas.
• High-end listening suites: New for 2026 in CC2, these suites offer advanced acoustics and inventive design for critical listening, complementing the ‘ISE sound experience’ with its existing audio demo rooms and outdoor demo area.
• ISE hackathon: Following its inaugural success, the ISE hackathon returns in 2026, with student teams collaboratively solving real-world challenges in sustainability, innovation and cybersecurity, culminating in presentations to industry leaders.

CyberSecurity summit: Securing the future of AV

New for 2026, the CyberSecurity Summit, taking place Thursday 5 February 9:00am to 12:00pm in CC5.1, addresses one of the most pressing challenges for the AV industry: Safeguarding systems as they become deeply integrated with critical infrastructure, smart buildings and public services. With AV networks increasingly connected to IT environments, the stakes for security have never been higher.

The summit will be chaired by Pere Ferrer I Sastrea, a senior public executive and strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles across public safety, digital transformation and critical infrastructure governance and sponsored by Barco. It will provide actionable insights into evolving regulations such as NIS2, 27001, eIDAS and Spain’s ENS, and explore how compliance is reshaping AV design and deployment. Industry leaders will share strategies to transform security from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage. Topics include resilience frameworks for AV systems, security-by-design principles and collaboration models that ensure trust and reliability across AV ecosystems.

On top of the content, delegates will be offered the opportunity to visit to the Port Police Control Room of the Port of Barcelona on the afternoon of the CyberSecurity Summit, to showcase this information in a real-time environment. For AV professionals, this is a must-attend event to future-proof installations and maintain client confidence.

Push Beyond knowledge: Content programme

ISE 2026 is a gateway to hands-on learning and professional growth. Delve into a content-rich programme and gain inspiration from peers and experts alike. Produced by AVIXA, CEDIA and ISE, 2026’s content programme is the largest-ever delivered, featuring:

• Creative keynote: Tuesday 3 February, 3:30pm to 4:15pm, British artist and United Visual Artists (UVA) founder Matt Clark, will present his keynote ‘Hidden order: Building a performance-led mapping at Casa Batlló, from concept to implementation’. This session will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at ‘Hidden order’, the stunning façade mapping commissioned and produced by Casa Batlló in collaboration with UVA, scheduled for 31 January and 1 February, just before ISE 2026 begins.
• AI keynote: Taking place on Wednesday 4 February, 3:00pm to 3:45pm, 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’.
• Mega trends sessions: Covering six transformative themes across AI, cybersecurity, robotics, smart spaces, sustainability and TradeScape.
• Conferences: Deep dives into verticals including smart buildings, smart home technology, digital signage, education technology, control rooms, cyber security 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.

An All-Conference Pass grants access to all summits, mega trends sessions and the smart home technology conference, offering a complete learning experience for every attendee.

Explore Barcelona: ISE tech tours

Don’t miss your chance to see first-hand how AV Technology is playing a role in Barcelona through the unmissable tech tour programme, organised in collaboration with Catalan Audiovisual Cluster. Curated to offer unique experiences, pro AV professionals should consider attending Casa Batlló immersive experience (Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 8:30am to 10:00am), showcasing advanced projection mapping and interactive displays integrated into a historic landmark.

The La Salle campus innovation (Monday 2 February 2:00pm to 3:00pm), is another exciting opportunity to explore VR/AR labs, smart building technologies and acoustic research facilities, providing practical examples of cutting-edge AV solutions in education and enterprise environments.

On top of these exclusive tours, once again we have partnered up with some of Barcelona’s exciting attractions to offer our visitor’s discounts through the ‘visitor benefits programme’. These include house of candy, a multisensory wonderland in the heart of Barcelona with over ten themed rooms, and La Pedrera night experience, offering the chance to experience Gaudi’s masterpiece after dark where projections, light and sound bring Casa Milà to life.

ISE 2026 is where ideas take form and the future begins to unfold. With over 1,700 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.

Be at the heart of innovation in the AV and systems integration industry by joining us at ISE 2026. Register for FREE with the code ‘connectedhome’ and secure a place at the industry’s most anticipated event.