Joe Way caps off his ISE preview series with one of his annual favorite conversations, welcoming back Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, the organizers of Integrated Systems Europe. Mike shares why ISE 2026 is on track to be the biggest edition yet, how the team plans the show as a year round... Read More

HETMA’s Pre-ISE 2026 warm-up continues with a packed crew heading to Barcelona, and an even bigger presence than ever that includes two booths, expanded media coverage, and the debut of EdTech Congress on the itinerary. The team shares how to survive and thrive at ISE’s massive show floor, why intentional planning matters, and how HETMA curates the week so no higher ed attendee feels lost (or alone). Whether you’re traveling or following from home, this episode lays out how HETMA will bridge both events and bring the best of ISE to the global higher ed community in real time. Read More

This week, Joe Way kicks off another “January Push for ISE” episode with a big announcement: a brand-new education-focused collaboration happening alongside ISE 2026, EdTech Congress Barcelona (Feb 4–5). Joined by Alicia Berlanga, Cluster Manager for the Spanish EdTech Cluster, the conversation explores the event, its partnership with Integrated Systems Europe, and the ways the event... Read More

Joe kicks off his pre-ISE series with Byron Tarry (NEXXT) to cut through the hype and explain what AI really means for the AV industry... beyond features, toward transformation in how we design experiences, run support, and prove outcomes. They preview the free NEXXT eXplore ISE '26 program happening Sunday–Monday before ISE, built for everyone from executives to frontline techs, with leadership discussion, innovation frameworks, and a hands-on sprint where teams actually build ideas. Read More