Everything you need to know about the content program in Barcelona: ISE 2026 features six industry summits, forums, and a new Megatrends program, where industry experts discuss the most important trends and strategies shaping the market.
ISE 2026: All Conferences and Summits
As part of ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Integrated Systems Events is once again planning an extensive conference and event programme. In addition to summits, forums and workshops, the programme will also include a wide range of free content.
One of the highlights is the newly updated Megatrends program, where experts from the ProAV industry will discuss the challenges and changes driven by new technologies and global market conditions.
How to get tickets
Integrated Systems Events offers several ticket packages for ISE 2026:
- The All-Conference Pass (€1,045) provides access to all summits, Megatrends sessions, forums and the Smart Home Technology Conference.
- The Cedia Conference Pass, starting at €308, grants access to the Cedia Smart Home Technology Conference.
- The Megatrends Pass is available from €99 and covers the full Megatrends programme.
- Individual tickets for selected summits, conferences and sessions start at €220.
All tickets can be booked via the ISE website after registering for ISE 2026.
Using the code ISE2026invidis, visitors can register free of charge for ISE 2026.
Below is an overview of all events and programmes.
ISE Summits
Digital Signage Summit ISE – “Exploring the Future of Digital Signage”
Organized and moderated by invidis, with a focus on managed signage, AI, market trends and best practices from around the world.
More details on DSS ISE can be found here.
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 10:30–14:00
Where: CC 4.1
Education Technology Summit – “A Learning Future for All”
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 14:00–18:00
Where: CC 5.1
Smart Building Summit – “Unlocking Smart Building Value”
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 8:30–12:00
Where: CC 5.1
Control Rooms Summit – “Securing the Future: Resilient, Human-Centric Control Rooms”
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 14:00–18:00
Where: CC 5.1
Cyber Security Summit – “Securing the Future of Integrated AV Technologies”
When: Thursday, 5 February, 9:00–12:00
Where: CC 5.1
AV Broadcast Summit – “The Era of the Broadcast AV Economy: Creator, Experience and Streaming”
When: Thursday, 5 February, 14:00–18:00
Where: CC 5.1
Forums
Investor Forum
The ISE Investor Forum 2026 brings together the international investment community with companies and experts from the AV and system integration industries. The event provides a concise overview of current market developments and investment-relevant topics. The forum is organiszed in cooperation with Tech Barcelona.
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 10:00–12:30
Where: CC 5.1
European Latin American AV Forum
The European Latin American AV Forum connects representatives from politics, business and the AV industry from both regions to strengthen dialogue and develop joint initiatives. invidis will moderate the central panel discussion, “Bridging Latin America and Europe: Insights from the Frontline”.
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 10:30–14:00
Where: CC 5.3
Megatrends Program
The new ISE Megatrends program focuses on the key topics, developments and trends shaping the ProAV industry. It runs from 3 to 5 February and takes place exclusively in CC 5.3.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Megatrends sessions are largely organised by theme. On Thursday, the programme concludes with keynotes and panels covering cross-cutting topics that span multiple megatrends. Detailed schedules are available on the ISE website.
Megatrends overview
- Smart Spaces
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 10:30–12:20 - Cybersecurity
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 13:25–15:10 - Artificial Intelligence
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 15:30–17:10 - Robotics
When: Tuesday, 3 February, 17:15–18:00 - Sustainability
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 14:55–16:00 - Tradescape
When: Wednesday, 4 February, 16:40–17:40
Spark Conference
The Spark Conference takes place on the ISE show floor in Hall 8.1 from Tuesday, 3 February, to Friday, 6 February. It is aimed at professionals from broadcast, gaming, live events, as well as marketing and design. The programme focuses on creative and technology-driven workflows. Samsung is the conference sponsor.
The program and partners for Spark have been confirmed. An overview of key installations, themes and highlights for digital signage professionals can be found in the corresponding invidis article.
Access to the Spark Conference is included with an ISE 2026 ticket. After completing ISE registration, visitors can register for Spark via the official link.
EdTech Congress
The EdTech Congress will take place on 4 and 5 February at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona and will be part of ISE for the first time. The event focuses on education, with this year’s emphasis on AI-powered learning and teaching models.
Further details are available on the EdTech Congress website.
Cedia Program
Cedia, the global association for the smart home industry, will once again host its own program at ISE 2026, including the Smart Home Technology Conference. The conference runs from Tuesday, 3 February, to Thursday, 5 February in CC 1.1, CC 1.2 and CC 1.4. In addition, Cedia will offer a workshop on Monday, 2 February. More information is available online.
Free Content Program
ISE 2026 will also feature a comprehensive free content program. This includes the ISE Partner Programmes, among them a Retail Conference organized by invidis. Further details will be published on invidis shortly.
Additional open formats include the Wednesday Keynote “The AI Reality Check”, Avixa Xchange Live, the Smart Home Technology Stage, the Pitching Stage, the Spanish-language Congreso Avixa, and Fast Forward Friday.
