How many times have you attended ISE, and in what capacity?
I’ve attended ISE 21 times since 2005, once as stand personnel and 20 times as stand organiser for Da-Lite, Milestone AV Technologies, and now Legrand | AV.
Overall, how was ISE 2026 for you?
ISE 2026 was a great show for both me personally and for the company. This year, we didn’t just showcase our latest products – we demonstrated how they work together as complete solutions. That approach clearly resonated with visitors, as it better reflects what they are looking for compared to standalone product displays. ISE also continues to be the global meeting point for the AV industry. After many years in this business, you build strong relationships, and it’s always rewarding to reconnect with so many colleagues and partners in one place.
Numbers were up again, so how was footfall for you, and what about the quality of leads?
Similar to ISE 2025, our stand was packed for the first three days, with day four seeing more exhibitors walking the show floor. We were very pleased not only with the volume of leads but also with their quality and geographic diversity. We continue to see ISE strengthen as a truly global event, with growing attendance from the US, Canada, and South America, alongside the traditionally strong EMEA markets.
Did you engage with the ISE Daily, either by reading it or by contributing editorially or promotionally?
Yes, we supplied our latest news to the ISE Daily and were featured on day one with our new Access Plus EMEA customer programme.
Did you nominate any of your products for the Best of Show awards? If not, do you have a particular reason?
We submitted five products for the Best of Show awards and were proud to see two take home awards: RackLink Cloud from Middle Atlantic and the TiLED dvLED Universal Mount from Chief.
Is there anything you’d like to see improved at ISE in 2027?
It would be great to see Friday reach the same level of visitor traffic as the earlier days of the show.
