HETMA hosted two simultaneous booths at #ISE2026 and the #EdTech2026 Congress in Barcelona. Joe and crew stream and record between the shows. Watch and listen to what will be one of the most entertaining shows yet!
PlaceOS stopped by the HETMA booth at ISE to talk about what a “smart campus” platform looks like when it goes beyond room control. Jonathan explains how PlaceOS connects AV, scheduling, Wi-Fi occupancy signals, and base building systems like HVAC so spaces can automate based on real context instead of manual touches. We also talk about why universities are a strong fit for this kind of integration work, since they often control both the rooms and the facilities systems that usually sit in separate silos. If you want to learn more, visit www.placeos.com or campus.placeos.com and connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn. Read More
We talked with Felipe Henao and Frank Padikkala from Zoom at ISE 2026 about what Zoom is focused on for rooms and campus spaces. The conversation covers Zoom’s partnership approach on the show floor, including work with Cisco room systems and integrations that bring higher production value into Zoom. We also dig into media quality improvements and why “AV serious” matters when higher ed teams have to troubleshoot fast. Read More
We talked with Brad Hintze from Crestron at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for higher ed classrooms and collaboration spaces. The conversation covers Collab Compute for Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, plus deployment details that matter when you are standardizing at scale. We also dig into intelligent video setup improvements, including AutoMeasure and ArUco markers, and how Crestron is approaching flexible audio with pods and AV over IP. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Crestron is in Hall 3 at Stand 3H300. Read More
We talked with Christina De Bono from SAVe at ISE 2026 about sustainability work that ProAV teams can put into practice. The conversation covers SAVe a Second Life for reuse and end-of-life pathways, plus SAVe Certified as a structured program for building an actionable plan. We also dig into how the SAVe Ambassador network helps scale the work across regions and why higher ed AV teams can lead inside their institutions. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can find SAVe in Congress Square at Booth CS204. Read More
We talked with Criss Neimann from Shure at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for classrooms and collaboration spaces. The conversation covers the IntelliMix Bar Pro Kit, including design choices aimed at scalable deployments like built-in PoE+ switching and expansion options. We also dig into Microflex classroom approaches and what Shure is doing for larger spaces and production needs, including ANX4 for high channel-count wireless. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Shure is at Stand 3M300. Read More
We talked with Henry Brown and Theo Penty from Igloo Vision at ISE 2026 about shared immersive spaces that deliver a VR-like experience without headsets. The conversation covers how Igloo rooms support group learning and collaboration, and why usability matters as much as the visuals for higher ed adoption. We also dig into Igloo Core Engine 2.0 and what changes when sessions, content, and room control are designed to be instructor-friendly. If you are on-site in Barcelona, you can experience Igloo Vision on the Fujifilm stand at 5B100. Read More
We talked with Joe Andrulis from Biamp at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for larger higher ed spaces like classrooms and auditoriums. The conversation covers Parlé Presenter Lift and the idea of voice lift that does not require instructors to manage microphones. We also dig into MAX Connect with Auditorium Mode and why content sharing to personal devices can matter in big rooms. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Biamp is at Stand 3D700. Read More
We talked with Katie Watts from Vizrt at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for enterprise and education video workflows. The conversation covers Zoom-focused tools like InteractifAI for adding broadcast-style graphics and interactions to meetings, and CaptivAIte for AI-driven keying in Zoom rooms without a green screen. We also touch on TriCaster Vizion and how Vizrt’s live production stack scales from small teams to bigger campus productions. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Vizrt is at Stand 4Q500. Read More
We talked with Dan Wallace and Ron Epstein from Epiphan Video at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for higher ed capture and streaming. The conversation covers the Pearl lineup, including Pearl Nexus, and why appliance-based lecture capture still matters when you are deploying at campus scale. We also dig into the EC20 PTZ camera and what changes when cameras are managed as a fleet through Epiphan Edge. If you are on-site in Barcelona, Epiphan is at Booth 4R660. Read More
We talked with Ryan Willden from INOGENI at ISE 2026 about what they are showing for BYOM and hybrid room workflows. The conversation covers TOGGLE ROOMS for flexible laptop and room PC use, plus CAMTRACK as a voice-activated multi-camera switching approach. We also dig into IP2USB, including why bridging NDI and RTSP to USB matters for modern room designs and how Dante audio fits into that path. If you are on-site in Barcelona, INOGENI is at Booth 2W640. Read More