Visitor registration for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2022 titled “Rise up. Reconnect. Ignite the future” is now open, offering the international AV and systems integration community the opportunity to attend the convention at its new home at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía.
A new development for 2022 is a paperless approach to visitor registration in the form of digital badges issued via the new ISE app. The app will also be a source of additional information and content.
Mike Blackman, Integrated Systems Events Managing Director, states, “As an in-person event, we are uniquely placed to bring all elements of the industry together under one roof. In the build-up to our return to Barcelona, along with our co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA, we have worked hard to ensure that ISE 2022 offers the industry a truly worthwhile experience – showcasing innovation, becoming inspired by some of the brightest in the business, and most importantly, meeting up after so many difficult months apart.”
Spread across five halls at the Fira Gran Vía, the show floor has been organized into five Technology Zones to provide an improved visitor experience. So far, more than 700 companies have committed to exhibit.
The five Technology Zones are:
Audio (Hall 7)
Digital Signage & DooH (Hall 6)
NEW: Lighting & Staging (Hall 7) – featuring special Lighting Demo Zone
NEW: Residential & Smart Building (Hall 2) – newly combined zones
NEW: Unified Communications & Education Technology (Hall 2) – newly combined zones
New to ISE for 2022 is the Sound Xperience. Set meters away from the Fira Gran Vía, this dedicated cinema complex 12 listening rooms to showcase audio with depth and accuracy and pin-point clarity. ISE has also expanded its technology demonstration areas. There will be three new demo areas covering lighting and staging (within the Lighting & Staging Zone), audio and digital signage (both outdoors).
In addition, ISE 2022 will provide opportunities for professional development through its five-day, multi-language content program. Combining a mix of paid-for and free sessions, the program will cover a variety of industry topics. Starting on Monday with two, full-day conferences, the program will take place on three dedicated stages within Hall 1. The Forum, a free-to-access feature commencing with daily keynote sessions, will be hosted by futurist Amelia Kallman. There will also be Spanish content in the AV Experience Zone, produced with AVIXA, while the Catalan Pavilion, in association with ACCIO, promises an experience for visitors from the local region.
“We’re excited to gather the AV community together at ISE’s new home in Barcelona, a vibrant city known for its creativity and innovation,” says Sarah Joyce, Chief Global Officer, AVIXA. “There will be many education opportunities for attendees to explore, including our CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) half-day workshops in multiple languages, along with member events such as the German CTS breakfast, Italian members’ breakfast, and AVIXA Women’s Council and AVIXA Diversity Council events. The AV Experience Zone returns with a two-day conference presented in Spanish that will explore AV in the retail, hospitality, and corporate markets. We can’t wait to see everyone at the show in 2022.”
The ISE Conference program comprises:
Smart Building Conference (Monday, January 31)
Digital Signage Summit (Monday, January 31)
Control Rooms Summit (Tuesday, February 1 – am)
NEW: Smart Workplace Summit (Tuesday, February 1– pm)
Digital Learning Summit (Wednesday, February 2 – pm)
NEW: Live Events Summit (Thursday, February 3 – pm)
NEW: Superyacht Technology Conference (Friday, February 4 – am)
Giles Sutton, Interim Co-CEO at CEDIA, says, “Along with the whole professional home integration community, CEDIA is very much looking forward to ISE 2022 in Barcelona. The event next year marks the beginning of a new and exciting era for our industry as we look beyond the challenges of the past eighteen months to a brighter future for us all. CEDIA will be running an extensive professional development programme at the show, providing a wide range of opportunities for attendees to learn new skills, grow their knowledge and build a vibrant, fulfilling career path in the industry. We can’t wait to re-connect with visitors from across the world at the Fira Gran Via in February 2022.”
AV Career Day returns to ISE 2022, this year taking place on Thursday, February 2. Supported by AVIXA, CEDIA and ISE, this initiative is designed to showcase career opportunities throughout the AV industry and help ensure that the next generation of AV professionals has the skills to meet the challenges of the future. A select group of technology students from universities and technical colleges across Europe will enjoy a hosted visit.
ISE is also working closely with the city of Barcelona, the Catalan government, and Spanish authorities. There will be some social events and features designed to showcase ISE’s new home in Barcelona. (More details to follow.)
Making its debut in Barcelona is the Inavation Awards, produced by IML. Long associated with ISE, these awards celebrate the projects and technologies deployed by systems integrators, consultants and technology managers. The Inavation Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1. The Stand Design Awards, which acknowledge the efforts of ISE exhibitors in creating effective exhibition stands, will also take place during the show.
Covid safety measures will remain under constant review. ISE continues to work closely with the venue, the city of Barcelona and the local and national health authorities. Potential measures could include the wearing of face masks, social distancing, and provision of enhanced sanitization measures throughout the venue. A negative test, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery will be required to access the venue.
Register here.
