Startups Magazine returns to ISE 2026
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the global exhibition for professional audiovisual (pro AV) and systems integration, and this year’s edition promises to be one of the most dynamic yet. Running from 3-6th February 2026 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via in Spain, ISE 2026 will occupy over 80,000m² of exhibition space with 144 exhibition stands.
Startups Magazine will be on the ground throughout, bringing daily coverage of emerging innovations, compelling keynotes, and founder insights from the show floor.
Under the theme ‘Push Beyond‘, ISE 2026 challenges attendees to explore what comes next in audiovisual systems, unified communications, immersive technologies, and more. The agenda has been broadened to include new summits and focused content areas that reflect how AV now joins with cybersecurity, education technology, creativity, and smart environments.
Whether you are an exhibitor, engineer, entrepreneur, or investor, this year’s event offers a wealth of discovery and connection opportunities.
2026 highlights
Keynotes and summits
- Sol Rashidi, Chief AI Officer and author, is delivering a keynote on leadership and AI
- The inaugural CyberSecurity Summit, bringing industry and security professionals together to confront digital risks across AV and integrated systems, with sessions on resilience, regulations, and secure deployment
- The EdTech Congress Barcelona, running alongside ISE on 4-5th February, focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence in education and future learning environments
Tech zones and experiences
- AVIXA Xchange LIVE, where AV professionals can engage in solution conversations and hear from innovators tackling industry challenges
- Smart Home Technology Stage, boasting a packed schedule of free sessions on technology trends, business strategies, and sector insights
- Connected Classroom, powered by Logitech, showcasing technologies reshaping educational spaces
- Listening Suites in the newly refurbished CC2, offering immersive demonstrations of high‑end audio solutions
- Innovation Park in Congress Square, highlights startups and new exhibitors across the show
ISE 2026 covers seven thematic zones spanning audio, broadcast AV, digital signage, lighting and staging, residential and smart buildings, unified communications, and education technology, making navigation easier whilst bringing content, connectivity and experience together.
Say hello to the team
The Startups Magazine team will be at Booth CS484, hosting conversations with founders and innovators, and reporting on standout technologies as they emerge. Please stop by to say hello and have a chat. We’d love to hear from you and to discuss what’s next for AV and systems integration.
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