ISE 2024: All the News from the Biggest Global Pro AV Show

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Editor�s Note: This page was originally published on December 13 and has been updated as of December 21 2023. Stay tuned as we will update this page constantly with show-related information.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 stands on the verge of making history. The event approaches a sellout, with the largest show floor ever, across eight halls of the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. This underscores its status as the world�s largest AV and systems integration exhibition. ISE 2024�s total show floor will be 30% larger than last year. Anticipation is also building for the highest number of visitors ever recorded at ISE.

The upcoming event, taking place from January 30 to February 2, 2024, will offer the most comprehensive content program to date, says show organizers. The show will feature nine conferences covering a wide range of topics critical to the AV and systems integration industry, and free tech talks, in both English and Spanish.

Follow along with Commercial Integrator for the latest news and happenings at ISE 2024. We will update this page constantly with show-related information!

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker Day 1: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will kick off ISE�s 20th anniversary show in Barcelona as the Opening Keynote speaker on Jan 30, 2024.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy in director's chair

Photo courtesy ISE.

Most widely known for her Academy Award-winning documentary shorts:�Saving Face�and�A Girl In The River: The Price Of Forgiveness,�Obaid-Chinoy�is the first filmmaker from Pakistan to win an Oscar and the first female film director to have won two Oscars by the age of 37. She is also the recipient of four Emmy Awards, a Knight International Journalism Award, the Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the second highest civilian award of Pakistan, and was named one of�TIME�magazine�s 100 most influential people in the world.

Per the organization, storytelling is fundamentally linked to the audiovisual industry and influences every element of ISE 2024. Almost every facet of the audiovisual landscape is driven by storytelling. This includes immersive experiences at visitor attractions, inspirational presentations by corporate leaders, and compelling advertising campaigns delivered over�digital signage. Obaid-Chinoy exemplifies how storytelling can inspire, inform and shape the future of audiovisual innovation and its various markets, and her announcement as the Opening Keynote for ISE 2024 underscores its importance to the AV industry, says ISE.

Keynote Speaker Day 2: Jeroen van der Most

Dutch digital artist, Jeroen van der Most, will be the keynote speaker for day 2 of ISE 2024. His keynote promises to provide attendees with insights into the evolving relationship between art and technology. Jeroen captivates audiences with talks that blend cutting-edge art technologies � from AI to quantum computing and NFTs � into visual journeys. As well as challenging conventional boundaries, he also inspires new ways of thinking about the role of creativity in an increasingly interconnected world. �His appearance at ISE 2024 will be a first-time combination of having a gifted creative artist discussing his work and, at the same time, creating interactive art at the show. Jeroen epitomizes ISE�s vision to bring together innovative people with exciting technology and ensures that ISE 2024 is Your Destination for Innovation,� says Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events.

ISE 2024 Conference Programs

Collaboratively curated by AVIXA, CEDIA, and ISE, this comprehensive series is hosted by more than 190 industry experts from vertical market sectors and offers a transformative experience, equipping attendees with industry knowledge and insights required for success in the year ahead.

The conference and session program takes place across the four days of ISE, with an agenda that will empower participants to elevate their skills, forge valuable connections and engage with the trailblazers reshaping the global AV industry.

Smart Building Conference: Understanding the ROI of Smarter Building

Chaired by Bob Snyder, Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe, this full-day conference will present a range of smart building case studies and presentations from leaders of the latest technology and solutions for inside smart buildings, smart homes and smart offices.

Control Rooms Summit: Securing the Future

Industry practitioners, suppliers, and subject experts will join Conference Chair, Chris Dreyfus-Gibson, to explore strategies to safeguard control room infrastructure and operations and create a diverse and effective workforce.

Chris Dreyfus-Gibson, Conference Chair, says, �Control room technology continues to evolve at pace. With increasing use of automation, a growing ecosystem of systems, and the early interest in AI there is a need to protect mission critical control rooms from cyber security threats. Changes in technology also means a change in the skillset which is needed both within control room operations and the broader supply chain. I�m so pleased that the 2024 Control Rooms Summit will offer the opportunity to explore these two important topics: Cyber security and talent. We will be joined by industry experts who will share their case studies and experiences. This summit will be our most interactive, with the audience becoming one big panel of experts.�

Smart Home Technology Conference

CEDIA is offering nearly 60 hours of courses within its conference, covering topic areas such as technical installation and design, business excellence, and future trends; all through the lens of home technology integration.

Daryl Friedman, CEDIA Global President and CEO, says, �This conference will delve into various subject areas exploring home technology integration. AI and cybersecurity will be key themes throughout the four-day program, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of expert-led daily workshops and courses. I encourage you to fully explore CEDIA�s array of opportunities to make your visit an enriching and meaningful experience.�

European / Latin American�(ELAS) AV Summit

Courtesy/ SAVe

New to the ISE conference program is the European / Latin American AV Summit (ELAS). The two-day event will bring together government representatives and AV business leaders from both regions to foster understanding and to strengthen links between individuals, organizations, companies, and countries. ELAS is supported by the Catalan Government and Barcelona City Council.

SAVe Sustainability Session at ELAS AV Summit

Sustainability in AV (SAVe), the U.S.-based organization to bring stakeholders together in the AV field to take concerted action to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), will host a sustainability session at ISE 2024 for the inaugural European/Latin American AV Summit (ELAS). Read more here.

Digital Signage Summit: Beyond Pixel � A holistic view of digital signage

Chaired by Florian Rotberg from invidis Consulting, the Summit will explore the usage scenarios of displays, location-sensitive LEDs and projectors with effects that depend on the immediate physical spaces and audiences.

Content Production and Distribution Summit: Brands: The New Broadcasters

In its second year, the summit chaired by Ciar�n Doran will explore the strategies and technologies behind creating, managing and distributing video content for promotional and informational purposes.

Smart Workplace Summit: Tackling the New Challenges

Conference Chair and former Operations Manager, Google, Gary Keene and his guests will be looking at a number of the emergent challenges including cybersecurity, the use and the ethics of AI, purpose-driven design, inclusive design and environmental benchmarking.

Education Technology Summit: Educating Humans in a Digital World

The summit, led by Conference Chair and Consultant, 1EdTech and EUNIS, Gill Ferrell, will delve into the �hows� and �whys,� offering insights into the future of the critical use of technology for educational experiences.

Live Events Summit: New Solutions for New Challenges

Chair and TPi Editor, Stew Hume, together with leading experts like the team from Celestial, will focus on challenges and evaluating new solutions for the live events industry.

Additional Features

In addition to great innovation from more than 1,300 exhibitors, including more than 80 companies making their debut at ISE 2024, this very special edition of ISE offers a whole range of exciting and inspiring features including:

Just over 7,500 square feet (700 square metre) Drone Arena� ISE Audio Museum, featuring Pink Floyd�s Dark Side of The Moon PA and Pompeii PA by WEM and many other gems of audio history America�s Cup Team New Zealand land yacht on the show floor ISE Time Tunnel, marking 20 years of technology developments at ISE Plug and Play Stage, with a series of keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats and the opportunity for start-ups to showcase their solutions on stage ISE Tech Tours that will take visitors behind the scenes at key Barcelona installations ISE Treasure Hunt to unlock amazing prizes on the show floof Tech Talks Espa�ol, a free to attend sessions from ISE partners AFIAL, the Catalan AV Cluster, and Impulsa Talentum Foundation PLUS Barcelona Extravaganza. In addition to the technologies on display, ISE 2024 offers visitors a unique mix of business and leisure against the vibrant backdrop of Barcelona

Collaborations

AFIAL AVL Summit at ISE

ISE is also growing collaborations with a number of local and regional partners. AFIAL, the Spanish association that brings together manufacturers and importers of audiovisual technology, is integrating its AVL SUMMIT into the ISE program. The Catalonia Pavilion in Congress Square will feature a broad range of companies from the region, as well as hosting the Open Innovation Challenge technology matchmaking program, organized by ACCI�, the Catalan Government�s agency for business competitiveness. Barcelona City Council will be a strong presence at ISE 2024; its extensive stand will feature local start-ups and the Catalan AV Cluster.

Local Collaboration Partners

Other collaboration partners include the Impulsa Talentum Foundation, the Catalan Sports Cluster, Casa Batll� and the Joan Mir� Museum. ISE will also be sponsoring the Llum BCN Light Arts Festival, which takes place in Barcelona just after the show.