Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 concluded after four days, setting new records with 92,170 visitors from around the globe. The event featured 1,751 exhibitors, including 323 first-time participants, and showcased the largest show floor in its history, spanning 101,000 square meters, according to ISE officials.
ISE 2026 saw significant growth in attendance, reflecting the event’s expanding global reach and industry appeal. By Tuesday, 55,156 unique attendees had visited, a 10% increase compared to the same day in 2025.
On Wednesday, total unique attendance reached 76,035, with the event recording its largest single day ever — 64,198 visitors — nearly matching the pre-pandemic record for an entire ISE show (64,908 in 2019).
The momentum continued into Thursday, with unique attendance climbing to 87,648, setting a new record for the highest attendance in ISE history. Overall, the event achieved an 8% increase in total attendance compared to 2025, with 120,914 registrations and over 212,000 visits across four days.
“As ISE 2026 comes to a close, I’m truly inspired by the passion and strength of our community,” says Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events. “Over four extraordinary days, we celebrated groundbreaking technology, ignited bold ideas, forged lasting connections, and set new benchmarks for our industry. What excites me most is the creativity, energy, and diversity of our exhibitors and partners, and the unwavering dedication of the ISE team that makes it all possible.”
ISE 2026 Highlights
Spark: A New Platform for Creativity and Technology
Debuting at ISE 2026, Spark brought together professionals from broadcast, live events, marketing, design and gaming in an immersive format designed to foster innovation and knowledge sharing. The event served as a hub for creative minds and technologists to connect, explore emerging trends and demonstrate how technology is transforming audience experiences across various mediums.
With a lineup of industry-leading speakers and partners, Spark highlighted the intersection of creativity and technology showcasing how collaboration is shaping the future of creative industries.
Launch of the ISE Foundation
ISE 2026 also marked the launch of the ISE Foundation, an initiative supported by AVIXA, CEDIA, the City of Barcelona and the Government of Catalonia. The foundation aims to empower the AV and systems integration community through teamwork, innovation and long-term impact under the tagline “Powering On Together.”
The launch event featured prominent speakers including David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA; Daryl Friedman, Global President & CEO of CEDIA; Raquel Gil, Deputy Mayor of Barcelona and Miquel Sàmper, Minister for Business and Labour, Government of Catalonia.
Keynotes That Inspired
ISE 2026’s keynote sessions drew full-capacity audiences offering insights into creativity and technology. Matt Clark’s presentation, “Behind the Façade: Building a Performance-led Mapping at Casa Batlló,” delved into the technical and creative process behind the iconic Barcelona landmark’s mapping project.
Sol Rashidi’s keynote, “The AI Reality Check: What It Takes to Scale and the Future of Leadership,” explored the transformative role of AI in industries and the leadership required to navigate this evolution.
Global Collaboration in Barcelona
Barcelona’s role as a global technology hub was evident at ISE 2026 with a delegation of international officials and government representatives including experts in digitalization and AI policy. This collaboration underscored ISE’s impact on fostering international partnerships and regional growth.
David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, reflected on the event’s significance, “ISE jumpstarts every year as the largest gathering of AV professionals. But beyond the numbers is a more remarkable story: people connecting from different corners of the world and exchanging ideas that will live on past the convention center walls. The week was full of brilliant minds that push this exciting industry forward.”
Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA, adds, “ISE 2026 once again demonstrated the extraordinary power of collaboration across our global technology ecosystem. The energy on the show floor and throughout the conference program reflects a thriving industry that is not only embracing emerging technologies but shaping how they enhance the spaces where people live, work and connect.”
Looking Ahead to ISE 2027
ISE 2026 concluded with a strong sense of momentum and innovation. The next edition, ISE 2027, is scheduled for Feb. 2-5 2027 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via promising to build on the success and energy of this year’s event.
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