Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the largest AV and systems integration show in the world. ISE will return to the Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía in Barcelona for 2023, from 31 January to 3 February.
ISE brings together a global community of audiovisual businesses and specialists, establishing connections between providers of AV solutions and those that design and use integrated AV and electronic systems across a wide range of vertical markets.
The expo has developed alongside the industry to become a five-day event with several elements. The world’s top technology innovators and solution providers will be on display at ISE 2023. And, in addition to the huge show floor, ISE offers extensive professional development programmes, conferences and expert speakers. There are also several affiliated and partner events.
Keynote speakers for ISE 2023
The first keynote speaker at ISE 2023 will be BK Johannessen.
Johannsessen is the Unreal Engine business director for broadcast and live events at Epic Games. During his address, entitled All Paths Lead to Real-Time, Johannessen will look at how the games industry is driving content creation in the systems integration ecosystem. This takes place on Tuesday 31 January at 5,15 pm, in Conference Suite CC4.1.
Johannessen will talk about how content creators are incorporating innovations from the games industry into their projects. For example, cutting-edge, broadcast virtual production studios, real-time graphics for media & entertainment, live events, architecture, and more. This is happening as industry after industry adopts real-time visualisation technology.
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, says:
“We are delighted to have secured BK Johannessen as our headline speaker. As audiences, customers and consumers return to something like a normal life, there is an insatiable demand for content on digital signage, live stages, videowalls, experiential art and advertising, and virtual and VR experiences. The work that can be seen all over the world from creators using Unreal Engine is truly extraordinary and we cannot wait to hear more about it.
“It is a keynote session you do not want to miss – see you there in Barcelona.”
The challenges of live broadcasting
On Wednesday, Stephen Nuttall, head of television for the America’s Cup, will deliver a keynote address at 5.30. The America’s Cup is the world’s most established sailing competition and will come to Barcelona in October 2024.
During this speech, Nuttall will explore the challenges of live broadcasting these spectacular and difficult sporting endeavours. Attendees will discover how the team tackles planning, filming, editing, broadcasting live and more from the moving surface of the sea, in unpredictable and tricky conditions.
It is important that accuracy, in all elements of racing, is met. From the various sensors and imaging systems to precise measurements for the umpires. Nuttall will talk about the innovative technologies and the collaborative effort involved in broadcasting this epic sailing competition to a worldwide audience.
Exploring innovation in the AV industry
CEO and co-creator of InnoQuotient, Fran Chuan, will be the final keynote speaker at this year’s event.
On Thursday 2 February at 5.15 pm in Conference Suite CC4.1, Chuan will deliver a keynote speech called ‘How inventive is the AV industry?’. In this, he will explore InnoQuotient survey data gathered from registered visitors and exhibitors in the run-up to ISE 2023.
By evaluating the maturity of their innovation journey, the study seeks to understand more about the inventive cultures of organisations. The assessment analyses both strengths and weaknesses to give guidance for creating and enhancing an organization’s innovation culture.
“With innovation playing a fundamental part in business growth and success, we’re delighted to welcome Chuan’s expertise, offering invaluable advice and guidance to companies joining us at ISE,” says Blackman.
“This one-of-a-kind online questionnaire tool will provide the opportunity to diagnose the climate of ‘Culture of Innovation’, focusing on key areas within AV, in a simple and efficient manner. This is another keynote session you won’t want to miss.”
Programme highlights at ISE 2023
CEDIA will offer the Smart Home Technology conference. Meanwhile, AVIXA will organise the other conferences and the first-ever Tech Talks, in order to deliver in-depth industry knowledge supported by international organisations that regularly analyse trends.
The conferences will take place in a new venue, the contemporary conference rooms on the Fira Gran Via’s upper level. This move will provide an enhanced attendee experience.
Speaking about the programme, Blackman says:
“There is no doubt it looks set to be an engaging four days that simply cannot be missed. This year we have designed the programme to offer focused summit sessions that are the perfect complement to what you’ll see on the ISE show floor. I have no doubt it will provide a great experience for those who want to undertake professional development and explore the latest industry trends as well as see what’s new across the pro AV industry.”
Smart Building Conference
The Smart Building Conference, sponsored by KNX, runs on Tuesday 31 January from 10:30 am to 5:15 pm at CC4.1. Under the theme of The Best Smart Tech is Yet to Come, this will explore issues like lower energy costs, healthier buildings, greater control and automation, and better work environments. Furthermore, it will discuss the roles of IT and OT as Big Data, AI, and digital twin technology transform the building network landscape.
Content Production & Distribution Summit
New for 2023 is the Content Production & Distribution Summit. This will take place on Tuesday 31 January from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in room CC5.3.
The summit will look at the methods and technologies that go into creating, managing, and distributing video material, as well as how the power of a story can spread around the world through the use of simple technology.
Smart Home Technology Conference
The Smart Home Technology Conference, formerly known as CEDIA’s Professional Development Programme, will take place in CC1 from Tuesday to Friday.
This will encompass a broad range of business trends including wellness, hospitality, and supported living. It will also look at trending themes like gaming, artificial intelligence, and slow technology.
Digital Signage Summit
Digital Signage Summit ISE is co-produced by invidis and Integrated Systems Events. It takes place on Wednesday 1 February in CC5.1, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. This C-Level conference will feature digital signage experts, thought leaders, and major technology and service suppliers. Attendees will gain insights into current themes like the role of digital signage in omnichannel retail, green signs, and what’s next for the sector.
Control Rooms Summit
Also taking place on Wednesday 1 February, from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in CC5.3, will be the Control Rooms Summit. This is sponsored by Guntermann and Drunck.
Leading speakers from the world of academia, as well as from supplier and user groups, will discuss case studies and presentations on how to make the best use of rising data streams.
Education Technology Summit
The Education Technology Summit will be held in room CC5.3 from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Wednesday.
This year’s event will look at the topic of Connected, Compassionate, and Creative: Edtech for a Changing World. It will present cutting-edge innovations and contemplative talks on human-digital technology interaction.
Smart Workplace Summit
From 10.30 am to 3.30 pm on Thursday 2 February, the Smart Workplace Summit, sponsored by Shure, will explore New Priorities for the Workplace in CC5.1.
This will dive into the latest technology and thinking on smart workplace initiatives, bringing together thought leaders and product creators.
Live Events Summit
The Live Events Summit is scheduled for 2 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, in room CC5.3.
Taking the topic of The Inner Workings of the Live Events Market, this will explore the sector’s problems and prospects. It will include insights from individuals engaged in some of 2022’s greatest tours and live events. It will also feature an in-depth look at the latest technical developments.
Tech Talks
Aside from the main conference programme, AVIXA will host a new series of Tech Talks. These take place in room CC4.1 on all four days of the event.
The free workshops are intended to provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about technological advancements and commercial trends. They are available in both English and Spanish.
Congress Square
Congress Square, in the central aisle between Halls 4 & 6 and Halls 5 & 7, is an area where ISE 2023 attendees can discover new innovations, networking opportunities and industry organisations. It is also home to the Catalonian and Barcelona City Council Pavilions, Discovery Zone, International Media Showcase and the Influencer and Impact Lounges, and networking space.
The Impact Lounge is new this year. It will offer opportunities to meet with organisations making a difference in the industry, like Women in Live Music (WILM), ISE sustainability partner SAVe and The Circle Society.
The Influencer Lounge returns for 2023. This is a space for content creators, social media trendsetters and commentators who are an active part of the technology community. It will feature a schedule of podcasts and events. Meanwhile, first-time exhibitors will be on show in the Discovery Zone.
Local and regional exhibitors will be hosted by the Barcelona City Council and the government of Catalonia in the Catalonian and Barcelona City Council Pavilions. The Catalonia Pavilion features 30 local businesses active in the AV industry. It will also be highlighting business growth opportunities and running the Open Innovation Challenge, hosted by ACCIÓ (the Catalonia Trade & Investment agency) and Enterprise Europe Network.
Finally, there will be numerous networking opportunities in the six networking areas themed around the show floor’s different Technology Zones.
On the show floor at ISE 2022
ISE has created seven different Technology Zones on the show floor, grouping together exhibitors in major technology areas. This means that attendees can easily find and compare the solutions they are looking for.
These technology zones are:
- Audio (Hall 7)
- Content Production & Distribution (Hall 6)
- Digital Signage & DooH (Hall 6)
- Lighting & Staging (Hall 7)
- Multi-Technology (Halls 3 & 5)
- Residential & Smart Building (Hall 2)
- Unified Communications & Education Technology (Hall 2)
Halls 3 and 5 contain ISE’s flagship exhibitors, plus companies whose multi-technology offerings do not fall easily into a single Technology Zone.
7th Sense – stand #5E250
7thSense, the multi-award-winning media solutions specialist, will launch a new product range at ISE 2023. This is designed to enable creative teams to tell their media-based stories with the highest standards of quality, reliability, and support. The firm refers to it as its ‘Performer Range’, with each new product – R-Series 10, Actor, Conjurer, Compere and Juggler – being named after roles typically found in a performance environment.
Each of the 7thSense Performer Range of products – including the Delta Media Server and Medialon product lines – have been designed to work independently. But when combined together, they streamline media and production workflows, saving time, improving reliability and making it easier to bring media-based stories to life.
The Medialon product line now allows the 7thSense Performer Range of products to be connected to all other AV hardware and software systems within a show, experience, event or installation. It’s the ‘bridge’ between 7thSense and the wider technology environment and experience system – including the virtual world such as game logic in generative media. 7thSense is now compatible with it all.
R-Series 10 is available to purchase from 7thSense as a standalone hardware solution. It is ready for customers to run their preferred generative engines including Unreal Engine, Unity, TouchDesigner and Notch. The new 7thSense Performer Range enables a workflow that grabs pixels from any external source and presents them just as the ‘storyteller’ – or the team behind the experience – intended.
To book a t meeting with the team at the event, please contact 7th Sense by email.
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AV Stumpfl – stand #3B600
AV Stumpfl, Austrian award-winning creator of mobile and installation projection screens, multi-display and show control systems, will also unveil new developments. Namely, its new AnyShape projection screen system and PIXERA multi-user workflow features.
AnyShape technology makes it possible to order custom-built projection screens with a great variety of different frame shapes straight from the factory. The ability to build frame shapes that are not rectangular, such as circles, rounded edges or semi-circles, creates more possibilities for designers to creatively use projection surfaces.
AV Stumpfl will also present its AT64-SHIFT and T32-SHIFT screen system legs. These allow for the fast assembly of mobile projection screens. Plus, attendees can. discover the latest PIXERA developments.
The new multi-user workflow features will allow media server operators to be much more flexible and efficient when working on complex installations or show environments. Multiple PIXERA director licenses can now be synched, with users being able to choose between different levels of granularity when working within a multi-user scenario.
Barco – stand #3D400
Barco, the technology company focusing on innovative visualisation solutions, will bring its latest innovations to ISE 2023. The form will also be sharing its vision for the future.
Topics that the team will cover at the booth include how to use its visualisation tech to create truly immersive experiences, and how to use meeting tech for a more inclusive approach. Attendees will also be able to learn how Barco’s products can help them to resolve control issues faster, using cutting-edge control room visualisation and workflow solutions. In addition, the company will showcase the latest hybrid classroom tech.
Barco will also announce a major launch within its ClickShare wireless presentation and collaboration system. Plus, it will reveal a new addition to its flagship TruePix LED wall product line.
“Last year our Entertainment division lighted up the booth with a diamond projection mapping, says Barco’s head of corporate communications, Inge Govaerts. “This year, we go even bigger. Our 360° experience setup will literally immerse you into Barco’s portfolio. Next to that, you can also admire a Barco RigiFlex wall. New introductions in projection and image processing complete the line-up for the Entertainment division.”
To book a meeting, please click here.
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Christie – stand #3K600
Christie, the global visual and audio technology company, will bring its complete array of solutions to ISE 2023.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discover Christie’s innovation in RGB pure laser projection with models from both the Griffyn Series and M Series on show. Plus, the team will be demonstrating its Christie MicroTiles LED tiles – in 0.75mm, 1mm and 1.25mm pixel pitches. These will be combined on the booth to create a striking display highlighting the product’s design flexibility, including corners and “shattered” configurations.
The firm will also show the capabilities of its Christie Pandoras Box Software License Version 8, in combination with the Christie Access Series II UHD982-P-A LCD panels. This will highlight Christie’s powerful source-to-display solutions.
Finally, the Christie CounterAct UR10 UVC-LED disinfection light fixture will make its debut at the event.
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Digital Projection – stand #3K800
Digital Projection, a specialist in laser projectors, will showcase its high-end projection products and technologies at the event. This includes its revolutionary Satellite MLS (Modular Laser System). VIOSO will also join the team on the stand. The firm will use its expertise in complex dome calibration and video-mapping projection to create an eye-catching application-based stand experience.
With its Satellite MLS technology, the company has changed the concept of the performance-to-size ratio. It has developed a technology that allows for both smaller and more powerful projectors. Satellite MLS separates the light source from the small, lightweight projector ‘head’, giving integrators greater freedom, particularly where space and access are restricted, while reducing noise and heat from the audience location.
By separating the projection head from the light source and linking the two with robust and flexible fibre-optic cables up to 100m long, Digital Projection’s latest innovation offers integrators and system designers more flexibility and options to deploy advanced visual solutions. It also makes high-end RGB laser illumination accessible at a cost-effective price point.
The team will also showcase the new M-Vision 27000 for the first time at ISE. This is set to be the world’s brightest 1-Chip DLP laser projector.
Highlite – stand #7D600
Product specialists from Highlite, a leading supplier of show, audio and light equipment, are looking forward to welcoming attendees and introducing them to the company’s new AV and installation products and bestsellers. The team will be able to discuss new projects and catch up with existing clients.
On show at the booth will be Highlite’s brand-new DAP WMS design installation loudspeakers, its new high-end Infinity Raccoon P14/4 RGBW LED par, and the new Showtec Performer Cyc6 cyclorama background wash.
There are also two new DMT pixel screens, the Premiere Series PS3.9 Blue Line and Alpha Series A3.9i. Both are perfect for signage. Except for the Alpha Series A3.9i, all of them are suitable for use in damp places and sheltered outdoor locations (IP65/IP54).
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HOLOPLOT – stand #7G700
HOLOPLOT, a science-based immersive audio company, will be exhibiting at ISE 2023. This follows a successful first showing of its X1 Matrix Array at last year’s event, where it won the Best of Show award in the Installation category. This year, the firm will reveal the Beta version of its new design and simulation software, HOLOPLOT PLAN. In addition, it will show its brand-new rigging solution.
HOLOPLOT has pushed the boundaries of what is possible in sound reproduction since its launch in 2011. It uses 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wavefield Synthesis to steer sound (vertically and horizontally) directly to the listener’s precise location.
More than just a loudspeaker, its X1 series is a fully integrated system. It combines sophisticated software and IoT capabilities. The product range is built for high-performance applications like concerts, event venues, theme parks, large conferences, immersive installations and much more.
HOLOPLOT also has an on-site demo room with daily listening demos as well as a seminar offering. For more information and to book a meeting please click here.
Listen Technologies – stand #3P750
Listen Technologies, a provider of assistive listening, multi-language audio transmission and live streaming audio solutions, will showcase its full suite of products at ISE 2023.
Among the features Listen Technologies will highlight are the improved functionality of ListenTALK, upgrades to Listen EVERYWHERE, and the interoperability of ListenIR. The company also will spotlight recent, creative installations of its technologies across industries. All of Listen Technologies’ products are available now, in stock, and ready to ship.
In addition, the company will host a series of product training sessions for integrators and end users during the event. Sessions are free and will take place at Listen Technologies stand. For more information, including a schedule of sessions, and to register, please click here.
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LT Projects
The team from LT Projects, an interactive, immersive and creative technology specialist, will also be present at ISE 2023.
LT Projects provides technical production, consultancy, sales and installation services for retail, events, corporate sectors and visitor attractions. Its team is experienced in delivering outstanding spaces around the world. The team includes project managers, installation technicians, technical consultants, audio-visual engineers and interactive software developers. LT Projects has worked with some of the world’s most well-known brands including Merlin, Nike and Sarner International.
Those wanting to arrange a meeting can do so via email.
Panasonic – stand #3J500
Panasonic, a leading audiovisual technology provider, will present three themed centres at ISE 2023: entertainment, education and collaboration. The firm is the only manufacturer in the world to offer a 4K portfolio that includes displays ranging up to 98”, projectors up to 50,000 lumens and an extensive line-up of 4K PTZ and studio cameras. It will showcase a range of AV innovations during the event.
Attendees will be able to view visual exhibits recreated from Frameless. This is the UK’s largest immersive art experience where visitors become part of the picture. It is powered by Panasonic’s flagship laser projectors. They can also discover the firm’s state-of-the-art Production Studio featuring IP-based glass-to-glass solutions. This includes the new AW-UE160 PTZ camera, the latest AK-PLV100 studio camera and the live production system KAIROS.
Powersoft – stand #7F800
Powersoft, the Italian amplifier specialist, will be announcing a new product at ISE 2023. The product launch event takes place on Tuesday 31 January at 11.30, at the company’s stand.
This new product from Powersoft is designed to deliver third-generation performances. Product demonstrations and interviews with the team will follow the exclusive launch event.
Last year, Powersoft attended IAAPA Expo in Orlando for the first time, where it showcased its latest technology. This included Mover, a low-frequency direct drive/tactile transducer that uses bone conduction to simulate the body’s capacity to perceive low-end frequencies. Mover is in use at Illuminarium locations in Atlanta and Las Vegas.
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Telelogos – stand #6H500
Telelogos is a software editor (ISV) with more than 40 years of expertise in software solutions for digital signage, workspace management, device management, data synchronization, data transfer for remote terminals (POS terminals, back office, etc.), mobile devices (PDA’s, Tablet PCs, Laptops) and automated terminals (M2M market, automaton, vending machines). The firm will also be exhibiting at ISE 2023.
The firm’s solutions allow companies and organisations to better communicate and interact with their customers and/or employees as part of their digital transformation.
Companies can manage and display content through screens located in points of sale, shopping malls, public spaces, lobbies, airports, stations, store floors and warehouses. They can also manage the availability and the booking of their workspaces via digital devices. Plus, they can remotely/centrally control their fleets of connected devices, whether mobile (smartphones, tablets) or fixed (terminals, POS).
Telelogos’ solutions will also be on show at its partners’ booths such as Philips, Vestel, ProDVX and more.
Download the app
All attendees need to download the official ISE 2023 show app to gain access to the venue. It also includes a number of useful tools for visitors to make the most of their time at the event.
The app features an extensive agenda of conferences and show events, as well as an exhibitors section featuring details of more than 1000 companies on the show floor. There is also a speakers section which contains details of the hundreds of expert professionals speaking during ISE 2023.
Attendees can also use the app to create a personalised agenda, and view a list of the exhibitors and features where their badge has been scanned. Plus, it includes a networking tool, making it easier to connect with other attendees.
The ISE 2023 app also features a Treasure Hunt game. This gives players the chance to win an iPhone by collecting special QR codes hidden around the venue.
ISE 2023 – the official show app is now available to download from Google Play, the App Store and the Huawei App Gallery.
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