ISE 2026 to cover more than 100,000 square metres with over 1,700 exhibitors

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 will occupy 101,000 square metres at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via and host over 1,710 exhibitors, a 6.5% increase compared with 2025.

The audiovisual congress, scheduled for February 3 to 6, will also see its exhibition space grow by 9.7%, thanks to the use of all pavilions and an expanded east entrance, adding roughly 2,700 square metres.

At this year's presentation event on Wednesday, ISE managing director Mike Blackman highlighted the event's economic impact, noting that last year's edition generated €520 million for Barcelona, up 11% from 2025, and added that the event has grown steadily since 2023.

ISE is one of the world's largest audiovisual trade fairs. It enjoyed a record 2025 edition in Barcelona with an all-time high 85,350 people attending from 168 countries, according to organizers

Registrations up

Blackman said this year's edition, themed "Push Beyond," is seeing a 7% increase in registrations, with more participants expected from North America, China, Latin America and other regions.

Some of the largest stands for 2026 include companies like Samsung, LG, Biamp, Blackmagic, Epson, Lang, Harmon, Panasonic, Shure, and Microsoft, according to Blackman, who also highlighted the knock-on benefits for Barcelona, from hotel bookings and restaurant visits to other local services.

Of the total exhibitors, 323 will be appearing for the first time, while the Catalonia pavilion will feature more than 30 companies.

Spark, CyberSecurity Summit 

New features include the four-day Spark event, bringing together live events, gaming, marketing and design, and the CyberSecurity Summit on February 5, which will focus on protecting critical systems.

Returning highlights include the Innovation Park, connecting start-ups and investors, and the EdTech Congress Barcelona at the Palau de Congressos, exploring AI in education.

Visitors will also be treated to a visual spectacle, with 700 drones lighting up the venue's southern entrance each evening from February 3 to 5 at 6.30pm, alongside live music, opera and digital art performances.