The legendary Sixteen:Nine Mixer will once again take place on the eve of ISE 2026 - this time with a refreshed concept and a new level of exclusivity. As the leading Digital Signage networking event ahead of the show, the Mixer is evolving: a new venue, a primarily invitation‑only format, a standalone identity separate from the awards, and an expanded program. The exclusive sponsor for 2026 is SignageOS.
Sixteen:Nine Mixer: The Must-Attend Event for the ISE Power Crowd
For years, the Sixteen:Nine Mixers have been a fixed date in the calendar of the North American digital signage community and its global partners. Founded by Sixteen:Nine publisher Dave Haynes, the events in Barcelona and Las Vegas/Orlando quickly became the go‑to gatherings that consistently sold out within hours. Since the take-over of Sixteen:Nine by invidis, the concept has been fine‑tuned in close consultation with the industry – maintaining its core strengths while introducing a more curated and premium experience.
Check out this video of last year’s mixer:
What remains unchanged is the essence of the Mixer: participation is free thanks to the exclusive support of SignageOS; the event continues to take place on the evening before ISE and Infocomm US; and the focus remains firmly on high‑quality networking among industry leaders.
What is new is the elevated format. Participation is now strictly limited to 130 guests. Seventy percent of tickets have been issued by invitation, while the remaining 30 percent will be raffled to lucky winners. As the Mixer now operates independently from the awards, holding an awards ticket no longer guarantees access. The event is also moving to a spectacular new location: the Terazza on Montjuïc, offering panoramic views across Barcelona. The awards ceremony itself will also relocate – this year to the Miramar Hotel, directly adjacent to the Mixer venue. This setup not only raises the profile of both events but also solves a historically tricky issue: taxis can now easily reach the location.
The catering concept has also been upgraded. Guests can expect a curated food selection featuring premium Spanish specialties alongside an open bar serving high‑quality drinks. And for the first time, invidis will kick off the evening at 17:30 with invidis Insights, offering an exclusive first look at trends and highlights ahead of ISE 2026. Doors will open at 17:00h.
The Sixteen:Nine Mixer 2026 is set to deliver what the industry values most: a rare opportunity to meet the global digital signage community in an intimate, high‑caliber setting – just hours before the doors of ISE open.
