“ISE 2026 is all about exceeding expectations. This year, the ISE content program will drive innovation with the most comprehensive schedule in our history. As the industry leader, we’ve redesigned the program, incorporating Megatrends sessions and a new CyberSecurity Summit to reflect the rapid transformation of the industry and the unprecedented challenges it faces. By putting these topics front and center, we equip our community with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in a changing environment,” explains Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.
Lead the conversation. Shape the future. Join the ISE 2026 Summits.
These ticketed Summits, covering emerging topics such as Cybersecurity, Control Rooms, Smart Buildings, Broadcast AV, Digital Signage, and Educational Technology, have been carefully designed to deliver real-world success stories, innovative strategies, and discussions among professionals addressing today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.
The big news for 2026 is the CyberSecurity Summit, chaired by Pere Ferrer i Sastre, a senior public official and strategic advisor who served as Director General of the Catalan Police from 2019 to 2024. Pere will lead the discussion on how to address the rise in digital threats to AV infrastructure, smart buildings, and critical systems, transforming cybersecurity from a secondary technical issue into a genuine strategic advantage.
Push Beyond: The Megatrends Driving Tomorrow's Technology.
The Megatrends program offers a series of short, intensive sessions focused on six key areas: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Smart Spaces, Sustainability, and Tradescape. Led by industry leaders such as Rich Mulholland, Shaun Reardon, and Florian Rotberg, these sessions are designed to generate new ideas and offer practical insights into the trends that will define the technology of the future, in a format perfectly suited to a busy event schedule.
The Megatrends sessions will take place from February 3-5 at CC5.3 and will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights and stay ahead of a constantly evolving environment. To access all six sessions over the three days, visitors can purchase the Megatrends Pass.
AVIXA is hosting a free conference in Spanish on AI, XR, and sustainability in AV.
From Tuesday to Thursday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at CC5.2, AVIXA invites industry professionals and enthusiasts to a free conference featuring twelve specialized sessions in Spanish on the latest trends in Broadcast AV, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), immersive technologies, and sustainability in audiovisual solutions. Each forty-minute presentation and panel discussion will offer expert analysis, practical strategies, and interactive debates, providing a comprehensive overview of the innovations shaping the future of the AV industry.
Hands-on Audio: CEDIA Workshop.
As part of its comprehensive 2026 program, CEDIA will present a new full-day workshop entitled “CEDIA RP-32: Audio System Measurement and Verification Workshop,” which will take place on Monday, February 2nd at CC1.2. This hands-on training is designed to provide in-depth instruction on standards-based performance verification for both residential and commercial audio projects. Attendees will learn best practices and gain practical experience with various measurement tools and software.
“With these innovations, ISE 2026 is poised to be much more than a trade show: it’s a platform for discovery, learning, and meaningful connection. Together, we can help shape the future of our industry,” concludes Mike Blackman.
Attendees can personalize their experience by purchasing individual passes for each Summit or by choosing the All Conferences Pass, which offers full access to all event content. With this new approach, ISE 2026 ensures that every participant can fully engage, learn meaningfully, and make the most of their time at the world’s leading AV and systems integration trade show.
