ISE 2024 was the most successful edition in its 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since the show’s inception in Geneva in 2004. This represents an increase of 27% on the 2023…
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LED CHINA 2024 will be the best in event’s 18-year history
If CES and ISE have given you a taste for Chinese-manufactured digital signage, microLED and smart displays, LED CHINA 2024 should be the next trade show on your list. The exhibition, which has been running for 18 years and takes place in Shenzhen on 26-28 February, will run concurrently with…
ISE 2024 opens its doors to 1,408 exhibitors
The 20th anniversary edition of ISE has opened its doors, with more than 1,400 exhibitors and the largest exhibition floor space in its history. Speaking to the assembled press at a show which has attracted 800 media registrations, ISE managing director Mike Blackman said the AV industry was thriving. He…
Barcelona’s L’illa Mall added to ISE programme of Tech Tours
ISE has added Barcelona's L'illa Mall to its programme of Tech Tours, organised in partnership with the Clúster Audiovisual de Catalunya. The first mall built in Barcelona, which has an annual footfall of 16 million visitors and is recognised as one of the city's premier shopping destinations, revealed its renovated space…
Giant transparent LED screen at ISE venue now in place
The new 193 sq metre transparent LED display welcome screen at the home of ISE in Barcelona has now been installed. Integrator Sono Tecnología Audiovisual today posted a picture of the display's handover to ISE managing director Mike Blackman on social media. The company said the display was the largest…
Microsoft Ignite heard clearly with Cohesion loudspeakers
ATK Audiotek's Cohesion speakers were deployed at Microsoft's annual demonstration of new products and solutions, Microsoft Ignite 2023, at the Seattle Convention Center. The Cohesion brand of loudspeakers was previously only available through the rental division of Clear Global, but became a fully supported product development and manufacturing organisation last…
Artist Sofia Crespo to projection map Casa Batlló during ISE
ISE will commemorate its 20th anniversary by sponsoring a projection mapping project on the facade of a building in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí. Casa Batlló – which was mapped by Refik Anadol in 2022 and 2023 – will be transformed into a digital canvas by artist, Sofia Crespo. Structures…
Register now for Media Production & Technology Show
Registration has opened for this year's Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS). MPTS, which will take place at Olympia London's Grand Hall from 15-16 May, invites professionals from across Europe to explore the latest technologies and hottest trends in production, audio, remote production, lighting, sports broadcasting and virtual production. Last…
ISE pours cold water on badge printing entry chaos fears
You might think, like me, that the badge policy of the world's largest AV trade show is probably a dull subject to talk about even if it has some practical importance. But if you thought that, like me, you would be wrong. ISE's badge policy is a topic that has…
Digital artist to give keynote speech on second day of ISE
Dutch digital artist Jeroen van der Most has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the second day of ISE 2024. Van der Most, who is known for his innovative approach to art, has been at the forefront of integrating data, algorithms and AI into his work since 2010. He…