ISE 2026 will occupy almost 82,000sqm of exhibitor floor space across eight halls, making it the largest configuration in the show’s history. There will be 1,709 exhibitors in 2026, an increase on 1,605 exhibiting in 2025. There will also be 323 first-time exhibitors at ISE 2026.
Several technology zones for 2026 have been expanded into the East Access area, adding more than 2,700sqm of additional space, including 1,430sqm dedicated to exhibitor show floor.
ISE 2026 will feature seven technology zones: Audio (Halls 7 & 8.1, plus demo rooms in Hall 8.0), Broadcast AV (Hall 4 and East Access), Digital Signage & DooH (Hall 4), Lighting & Staging (Halls 6 & 8.1), Multi-Technology (Halls 3, 5, 8.1 and East Access), Residential & Smart Buildings (Halls 1 & 2), and Unified Communications & Education Technology (Halls 1 & 2).
A new addition for 2026 is the introduction of high-end listening suites in the newly renovated CC2, which are designed to offer a premium audio environment for sound quality demonstrations.
The Audio zone will showcase sound quality, spatial audio and acoustic design solutions. The Broadcast AV zone will feature cameras, tracking systems, switchers, virtual sets and video networking tools.
The Lighting & Staging zone will display lighting and control systems, rigging and staging solutions, motion tracking, video mapping and holography. The Residential & Smart Buildings zone will feature home automation and smart building solutions including security systems and environmental controls.
Attendees who register for ISE 2026 by December 24, 2025 will be entered into a prize draw to win round-trip airfare and three nights’ accommodation at a four-star hotel near Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.
For more details of the innovations planned for the 2026 show click here.
