Our editors are still roaming the halls of ISE 2026 in Barcelona – here are some cool and curious things they spotted in the halls. For daily updates, subscribe to our free invidis Global Newsletter which is published daily at 8am Barcelona time.
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Basketball Challenge at Disguise Booth
Anyone still looking for a bit of movement at the end of the third day of ISE 2026 should head over to the Disguise booth in Hall 4. A small basketball court is set up there, and visitors have 30 seconds to sink as many free throws as possible.
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Mission-Critical Showcase at Alfalite Booth
At the end of the third day of ISE 2026, Alfalite and seven other companies presented a live showcase. A booth from Solid State Logic was broadcast live as part of a “crisis zone” scenario. The Alfalite booth served as a television studio, where the live transmission was controlled from RGB Spectrum’s control room. A video of parts of the live broadcast is also available.
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Spinetix Makes Us Feel Welcome
Spinetix came up with something pretty neat for their visitors: Greeting visitors on the screens during their CMS demonstrations.
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When the Sun Steps Back, Displays Step Up
Grey skies outside, full brightness inside. Displays deliver in the ISE halls what the sun does not – creating strong visual impact.
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We started to see drone technologies featured at ISE around three years ago. Before that, drones weren’t really part of the ProAV ecosystem. However, using the sky as a screen is becoming more and more popular. On the evening of each show day, ISE now presents a drone show above the roof of Fira Gran Via. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D944H4eba_o +++5 February 2026 | 12:17+++
Interactive Mask Projection at Christie Booth
Interactive projection mapping installation spotted at Christie’s booth. Visitors create patterns on tablets that are projected live onto masks. More on Christie’s ISE showcase soon on invidis.
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An Outdoor Social Media Dashboard
ISE using the transparent LED wall at the South Entrance of Fira Gran Via as a social media dashboard:
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Halfway Through the Show
Halfway through ISE, Balthasar Mayer takes stock: Key takeaways are summarized in his latest article on invidis.
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ISE Halftime: Full Aisles, also at the Exit
Even at the exit, the crowds are still there: The second day of ISE has come to an end, and many exhibitors expect the number of visitors to be significantly higher than in 2026. If this is the case, ISE would again set another record.
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ISE Digital Signage Summit Wraps Up
The Digital Signage Summit ISE 2026 has come to a close after another successful edition. Industry representatives discussed the key developments shaping the market. Topics included AI opportunities, best‑practice approaches, managed signage, retail media, and global outlooks from leading experts.
Thank you to all participants who joined this year’s ISE DSS!
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Lightking or Kinglight?
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell apart some exhibitors by their names. Onsign and Nsign anyone? Or Livesignage and Signagelive? In hall 3, two Chinese companies are making our heads spin:
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Day Two: DSS ISE
The second day kicks off with our DSS ISE event. The Summit will provide in-depth insights into the potential of AI, managed signage, and many other key industry trends.
