Integrated Systems Europe announced that the 2024 ISE Show earlier this week in Spain at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via was the most successful edition in show’s 20-year history, attracting a record 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, representing an increase of 27 percent in comparison to 2023.
On the Wednesday (January 31), the show had 51,617 visitors, the highest number ever in a single day and beating the previous record by almost 22 percent. The total number of registrations reached 95,396 with 172,627 visits across the four days. Attendee numbers for Friday were at 24,528, a record for the show since it went to a four-day event. In addition, the show presented its highest number of exhibitors with 1,408 and the largest floor space (82,000 sqm net).
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events states, “In the illustrious 20-year journey of ISE, we have witnessed the transformative power of innovation and collaboration within our community. ISE 2024 not only reflects the cutting-edge technologies defining our industry but also serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and camaraderie. As we celebrate this milestone, alongside our co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA we look forward to continuing our commitment to being a global platform for industry professionals.”
The show also offered conference sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations from multi-Academy Award-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and digital artists Jeroen van der Most and Sofia Crespo. In addition, speakers in the conferences and on the show floor stages shared their expertise on topics such as artificial intelligence in AV, sustainable design, and the future of remote collaboration.
The celebration of ISE’s 20th anniversary added a special touch to the event. Commemorative events, retrospective installations such as the ISE Time Tunnel and Vintage Audio Museum, and acknowledgments of industry pioneers were also highlights.
The ISE Show returns to Barcelona on February 4-7, 2025.
