ISE 2026 wrapped on Friday, February 6 in Barcelona after four days across all eight halls at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. By the show’s close, ISE reported 92,170 visitors, 1,751 exhibitors (including 323 first-time exhibitors), and a record 101,000 square meters of show floor space. Those top-line numbers are easy to repeat, but the more useful story is how... Read More
One highlight of each day at ISE is taking a few minutes outside the South Access at Fira Gran Via for the ISE 2026 Drone Show. The arial display is time aligned with visuals on the transparent DVLED of the glass wall and accompanied by live music and vocals. As if the spectacle of... Read More
Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Europe opens the 2026 show ISE 2026 is here in Barcelona, and the opening press briefing had one big message: this show is not just growing, it is trying to level up what an AV and systems integration show can be. That matters for higher ed because... Read More
Second round voting is now open for the AVNation “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Awards. Five of the six initial nominees in the higher ed vertical advanced to the semifinals. Vote now and show your support: https://www.avnation.tv/avnation-best-of-2025-awards/. AV Professional of the Year– Chi Hang Lo, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Best Project of the... Read More
The higher ed vertical has secured six nominations in the AVNation “Best of 2025” Readers’ Choice Awards, marking a notable showing for the sector in this year’s awards. The nominations span multiple categories and highlight the continued visibility of higher ed professionals, projects, and initiatives within the broader pro-AV community. Voting is now open for... Read More