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What to see at ISE 2022

Our guide to the unmissable booths and experiences at this year’s event in Barcelona

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the largest AV and systems integration show in the world. It will be taking place at the Gran VĆ­a, Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, from 10 ā€“ 13 May 2022.

Following the event’s pandemic-related postponement earlier this year, the organisers are gearing up for a full schedule of conference sessions, networking opportunities, special events and more. There will also be a packed trade show floor. Here, attendees can discover the latest innovations and services from top AV companies, from across the sector.

Managing Director ISE Mike Blackman
Mike Blackman

Speaking to blooloop ahead of the event, the managing director of Integrated Systems Events, Mike Blackman, said:

ā€œAfter not being able to attend such important industry events for so long, we know people want to come to this show. ISE is an essential part of the calendar for the AV industry. It is where globally important brands launch products, where people come to see, hear and experience the products, services and solutions that are transforming attractions, retail, hospitality, education, the corporate environment, live events and so much more.

ā€œIt is a chance to meet people, do business and make connections that deliver real business benefits. And of course, it is a place to come to be inspired, to learn and develop skills. Plus, it is fun too, with plenty of opportunities to party and great places to eat and drink in Barcelona. Who wouldnā€™t want to come and enjoy ISE?ā€

Expert keynote addresses

Leading digital artist Refik Anadol will deliver the opening keynote for ISE 2022 on 10 May. During this session, Anadol will discuss his ā€˜In the Mind of Gaudiā€™ immersive installation, which takes inspiration from the iconic Casa BatllĆ³. The installation is set in the world’s first six-LED-wall room, the GaudĆ­ Cube, and celebrates the work of Antoni GaudĆ­.

The session will show how the creative capacities of digital images, big data, and AI are evolving, allowing digital art to be presented in a completely new way.

Illuminarium Las Vegas
Illuminarium Las Vegas

On 11 May, the CEO and co-founder of Illuminarium, Alan Greenberg, will deliver the day two keynote. This will explore ā€˜Next Generation Immersive Entertainment.ā€™

Illuminarium opened its first venue in Atlanta last year and has since expanded to a second site in Las Vegas. It is an immersive multi-sensory destination that uses transformative, state-of-the-art technologies.

Professional development

Integrated Systems Europe Full Logo

The event‘s conference programme runs from Monday 9 May through to Thursday 12 May. It features more than 150 experts from across the sector. Sessions will explore topics such as retail technology, control rooms, live events, education, and more.

Firstly, on Monday 9 May, ISE will host the Smart Building Conference from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm CET, in Hall 5. This full-day event, which has a theme this year of Smart, Safe, Sustainable Building Technologies, will look at the topic of smart buildings, exploring how they are being built and used through a range of case studies.

Following this, the Control Rooms Summit will take place on Tuesday 10 May from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm, in Hall 5. This will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss business and technology strategies for control rooms across a wide range of vertical markets. The theme for this year is Designing a New Critical Control Room.

Also on Tuesday 10 May in Hall 5, ISE 2022 will host the Smart Workplace Summit from 3 pm to 7 pm. This will explore the digital workplace of the IT industry, the workplace of facility managers and the workplace experiences that the AV industry has brought to meeting rooms, lobbies, and open spaces. This yearā€™s theme is Innovations Re-shaping the Workplace.

Conferences continue

On Wednesday 11 May, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in Hall 5, this year’s Digital Signage Summit will run, under the theme of The New Agenda. Co-produced by invidis consulting and Integrated Systems Events, this will look at the business, technology and strategy of the Digital Signage and DooH (Digital-out-of-Home) marketplace.

This will then be followed by the Digital Learning Summit from 3 pm to 7 pm, in the same venue. Under the theme of Build Back Hybrid, this will discuss the latest trends in digital learning technologies.

Integrates Systems Europe ISE 2020
ISE 2020

The final day of the conference programme starts with the Superyacht Technology Summit. This is scheduled for 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in Hall 5. Presented by Superyacht Technology, this-Summit and VIP Experience will feature conversations, knowledge sharing and workshops. There will also be a VIP guided tour of ISE and a networking dinner. This yearā€™s theme is Full Speed Ahead for the Superyacht Industry.

Finally, the Live Events Summit takes place from 3 pm to 7 pm on Thursday 12 May, in Hall 5. This will present expert insight and analysis into whatā€™s driving change in the live events space, under the theme of The New World of Touring Audio.

Learning from peers across the industry

AVIXA and CEDIA will also be providing professional development opportunities, both within the ISE 2022 venue and in the city.

ā€œAVIXA is proud to be a co-owner of ISE with CEDIA. We could not be more excited with our new home in Barcelonaā€, says David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA. ā€œWe are looking forward to continuing our strong partnership with the city of Barcelona, as well as strengthening our relationship with the Fira de Barcelona.

ā€œThese relationships were formed before the pandemic and strengthened during it. Iā€™m sure they will only grow stronger as we look toward an amazing future for the AV industry and the ISE show.ā€

Crowd at ISE 2020
ISE 2020

Daryl Friedman, Global President and CEO of CEDIA adds:

ā€œIn-person trade shows are truly a cornerstone of our industry and have been sorely missed these past two years. Yet at the same time, people around the world have discovered that their homes, through beautifully integrated technology, can be a central hub for every aspect of their lives ā€“ so the timing of ISEā€™s return couldnā€™t be better.

ā€œWhat weā€™ve prepared for the CEDIA conference at ISE will satisfy the live education and connection weā€™ve all been craving since early 2020. So many people have told me that ISE will be their first in-person show in more than two years. Their excitement is palpable as is mine. I canā€™t wait to see you all in Barcelona.ā€

Special events at ISE 2022

A series of special events will also take place during the same month as ISE 2022, showcasing the power of AV technology.

Firstly, on 7 May, Refik Anadol and ISE 2022 will join forces with OFFF Barcelona, a festival of creativity, art and digital design, to host a special event on the faƧade of Casa BatllĆ³.

Then, from Monday 9 May to Wednesday 11 May, I RISE will light up the PlaƧa dā€™Espanya at 9 pm. This projection-mapping event by Barcelona-based Flaix Studio and Barco loops for two hours. It explores the themes of hope, regeneration and renewal as the pro-AV industry looks to return to more normal ways of working.

PlaƧa dā€™Espanya ISE

From 10 ā€“ 13 May, the ISE Immersive Art Experience will take place in Hall 2 at the exhibition venue. ISE and award-winning company Exhibition Hub have curated a VR experience art installation. This combines several of Exhibition Hub’s award-winning immersive art experiences. It will bring to life work from artists such as Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo and Gustav Klimt.

This 360Ā° light and music show has been created with the support of AED Display, AV Stumpfl, AV-Drop / Showtex, Barco, Fluge, LANG and more.

ā€œISE embodies creativity, innovation, and technology. I am really excited that we have put together a series of stunning experiences for this, our first big event at our new home in Barcelona,ā€ says Blackman.

ā€œThese initiatives perfectly illustrate the impact and power that the professional AV industry has to create truly memorable experiences and kickstart connections to deliver business benefit. I cannot wait to see them all in action during the show.ā€

ISE 2022 to showcase the latest innovations

ISE 2022 will bring together more than 800 exhibitors. These companies will be highlighting their products and services across the five halls of the Fira. This year, there will be six technology zones where attendees can explore the most innovative industry solutions.

Christie – booth no. 3K600

The team from Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, will be present at the show. At the booth, they will be showcasing the company’s latest technology and meeting attendees. Christie has celebrated several new installations that use its projection expertise over the last few months. This includes a new projection mapping show at Old Delhiā€™s iconic Red Fort.

The company was also the official projection and display partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. Its projection technology was used for several events and attractions, including Surreal, the Expo’s spectacular water feature.

A visitor at Surreal, the Water Feature
Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Expo 2020 Dubai

In March, Christie announced two new projector models joining the 1DLP range. These new models are ideal for high-use environments, providing reliability and performance.

To book a meeting with Christie at ISE 2022, please click here.

Barco – booth no. 3D400

Barco, the technology company focusing on innovative visualization solutions, will be announcing the launch of a new LED solution. The team will be on hand to demonstrate this and many other innovations at ISE 2022.

As well as showcasing eye-catching projection mapping in collaboration with Dirty Monitor on the booth, Barco has also contributed to the projection mapping event on Plaza dā€™Espanya and to ISE’s Immersive Art Experience.

ISE_barco_booth

Earlier this year, the company launched a new Screen Management Selector tool. This allows users to discover the ideal presentation switcher for their needs. The team also spoke to blooloop last year about Barco’s innovative new XDM and XDX projectors.

To meet with Barco at ISE 2022, please click here.

Telelogos – booth no. 6H305

Telelogos is a software publisher that creates digital signage to improve the customer and employee onsite experience for retail and leisure attractions around the world.

The team will be highlighting several of its solutions at ISE 2022. This includes the Media4Display digital signage software, which allows operators to communicate in real-time with their employees, visitors and clients across their site. It will also present Meeting4Display, a workspace booking and management solution, Clyd, a comprehensive device management solution, and Channels, a tool that allows users to communicate information to team members directly on their devices, wherever they are.

digital screens telelogos parc asterix
Parc Asterix

Recently, Telelogos delivered digital signage solutions to Parc Asterix. The park chose this technology in order to improve the guest experience and support its operational teams.

Panasonic Connect – booth no. 3J500

Panasonic Connect, a leading audiovisual technology provider,Ā will be at ISE 2022. The team will be demonstrating itsĀ new compact fixed lens laser 4K projector for use in the entertainment industry. This will also be a first-time opportunity to see the worldā€™s lightest and most compact fixed lens LCD projector in the 7000lm category.

When it comes to display equipment, the team will be presenting Panasonic Connect’s latest series of 4K displays for business. Also on show will be the company’s new video conferencing solution and its 4K PTZ cameras and controllers.

Panasonic PyongChang 2018

Panasonic Connect also recently wrote for blooloop on the topic of AV and broadcast solutions for the Olympic Games. In this post, it showed how it worked to counter the specific challenges presented by PyeongChang 2018.

Listen Technologies – booth no. 3N885

Listen Technologies, a provider of assistive listening, multi-language audio transmission and live streaming audio solutions, will showcase new and updated Listen EVERYWHERE and ListenTALK solutions at ISE 2022.

Listen EVERYWHERE streams audio over a Wi-Fi network. This allows listeners to use their own smart devices to hear live or recorded audio clearly despite hearing loss, noise, or distance. It offers the industryā€™s lowest latency and is ideal for houses of worship, courtrooms, classrooms, theatres, museums, and corporate board rooms.

Listen Technologies

The team will also be on hand to demonstrate the LW-150P-02-D Listen EVERYWHERE Server with Dante and to show recent enhancements to ListenTALK. This is its mobile two-way communication system that lets users communicate in any environment while maintaining a safe physical distance.

Last month, Listen Technologies announced that it has entered into a new partnership with a manufacturerā€™s representative organization for professional audio brands, Livella Brand Group.

To book a meeting with Listen Technologies representatives at ISE, please make an appointment by email.

AV Stumpfl – booth no. 3B600

AV Stumpfl is an Austrian award-winning creator of mobile and installation projection screens, multi-display and show control systems. The team will talk to attendees about the PIXERA media server system at ISE 2022. It will also show its latest ALR (ambient light rejecting) projection screen systems and XR virtual production solutions.

PIXERA is a multi-award-winning 64-bit media server system for professional real-time media processing, compositing and management. It is built around the key theme of usability. Users can gradually discover the options and features and can smoothly transition from being a beginner to becoming a specialist.

AV Stumpfl PIXERA knowledge base

In March, AV Stumpfl announced the release of a new information and support platform for PIXERA. The new knowledge base presents the most up-to-date written documentation for the system. This is presented alongside video tutorials and animated clips of key topics. In addition, users can connect with the PIXERA team by creating a support ticket within the same interface.

Powersoft – booth no. 7M700 & 7K670

Powersoft, the Italian amplifier specialist, will be offering an interactive tour of its Dynamic Music Distribution solutions. It will also be immersing visitors in a haptic experience on its double stand at ISE 2022.

On booth no. 7M700, the team will be guiding attendees through the functionalities that Dynamic Music Distribution offers to system integrators. To demonstrate the combined capabilities of Powersoftā€™s Mezzo amplifiers, ArmonĆ­aPlus, WM Touch and SYS Control App, the booth walls will feature interactive panels. These will represent three different DMD application examples.

Powersoft ISE 2022

Meanwhile, at booth no. 7K670 Powersoft will showcase an immersive haptic experience courtesy of Mover. This is a patented low-frequency direct-drive/tactile transducer designed to create the next generation of immersive experiences.

Earlier this year, the company announced the latest version of ArmonĆ­aPlus, which will provide system designers and integrators with more granular control of the Dynamic Music Distribution solution.

7thSense – booth no. 5P400

7thSense, the multi-award-winning media solutions specialist, will also be available at the show to discuss attendees’ upcoming projects. The team will be on hand daily to talk to guests about the latest feature releases of its pixel generation, pixel processing and media management ranges. They will also be presenting a sneak-peek into new 7thSense products and features.

This includes Conjurer, a hardware + software solution catering to the needs of virtual production and XR markets, and Juggler, the 7thSense pixel processing solution.

7thSense PHABRIX

Also on show will be next-generation video distribution technology support, including NDI 5 and SMPTE ST 2110 integration with Delta 2.8. In addition, attendees can discover the Medialon range of show control solutions, including the new Medialon Manager V7 Pro release.

Adam Neale, founder; Ed Patchett, director of business operations; Jack Dowd, Delta media server product manager; Jon Hamley, systems & support engineer; Matt Jones, head of software; Rich Brown, CTO; and Robert Chong, European sales, will all be representing 7thSense at ISE 2022. Email info@7thsense.one to arrange a meeting.

The Giant Company

The Giant Company, an Irish-based organization working in concert with cities, embassies, and leaders across the globe, will also be present at ISE 2022. In association with Ledeca, it will be unveiling its new prototype. This prototype is smaller and more transportable than the initial prototype, which was first demonstrated at IAAPA Expo Europe in September 2021.

The Giant

The new Giant Head prototype is two meters tall and has a new and improved LED matrix and scanning system.  The LEDs have been developed in association with Ledeca and the scanning content management system, patented by The Giant Company, has been developed in association with Responsive Spaces in Linz, Austria. 

The company says that the new smaller head has been developed for two reasons: to make improvements in the design and technology and to make it more portable so it can more easily be transported.

Digital Projection

Digital Projection, a specialist in laser projectors, will showcase its extensive range of projectors in Hall3 on stand #3K900.

This will include the native 4K INSIGHT, TITAN and HIGHlite Satellite MLS. The company will also show its latest Gen II laser phosphor illumination INISGHT Lasker 8K, the world’s first 8K DLP projector. The Satellite MLS’s ‘Multi View’ technology offers an immersive, collaborative and interactive 3D experience. It tracks several viewers so their view remains appropriate to their changing position.

Visitors will also be able to explore Digital Projection’s 23,000 lumens 1-Chip DLP M-Vision 23000 projector. This is an ideal projector for large venues and mapping applications.

Digital Projection projector

Organisers have now launched the official ISE 2022 app, which allows attendees to access digital badges, show guides and floorplans, and more. This is available to download from Google Play and the App Store. To find out more about any of the events listed above, and to register for ISE 2022, please click here.

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Charlotte Coates is blooloop's editor. She is from Brighton, UK and previously worked as a librarian. She has a strong interest in arts, culture and information and graduated from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature. Charlotte can usually be found either with her head in a book or planning her next travel adventure.

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