ISE 2026
ISE chief reflects on a record-breaking year
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman answers our questions on the best show yet
Mike Blackman
ISE 2026
ISE managing director on why ISE keeps evolving
Ahead of the opening of ISE 2026, Mike Blackman spoke to Installation content director Rob Lane, reflecting on scale, convergence and the discipline required...
Interview
Guyana to global: The journey behind one man’s ISE dream
Mike Blackman speaks to David W. Smith about his 23-year tenure as MD of ISE, his multinational identity, and how the show has grown...
Installation magazine
New edition of Installation now available!
Our first issue of the year previews ISE 2026 and includes an exclusive interview with ISE managing director Mike Blackman. Installation content director Rob...
Audio
Pro audio showing “remarkable resilience” despite global uncertainty
In this special extract from the lead feature in our summer 2025 eBook – Focus on Pro Audio – David Davies discusses how the...
Installation magazine
The ultimate in sound & vision: New edition of Installation now available
Installation editor Rob Lane reveals what's filling the pages of the March/April issue
Thought Leadership
Inside Track: Mike Blackman
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman talks landmark ISE 2024, plans for next year and an expanded app, and security for attendees
ISE
Simply the best!
The 20th edition of Integrated Systems Europe really was better than all the rest. The bar was already very high, and the organisers are...
Displays & Signage
Digital Signage Summit Europe 2024 returns as software moves centre stage
Flagship conference of the Digital Signage and DooH Industry is back from 22-23 May, at the Hilton Munich Airport in Germany. Early bird tickets...
ISE
ISE 2024 breaks all records during anniversary show
The latest edition of the world’s leading AV and systems integration exhibition delivered on all fronts
ISE
ISE at 20: Celebrating the past, looking to the future
Now the largest AV systems integration show in the world, Integrated Systems Europe is set to mark its 20th anniversary in February. David Davies...
ISE
ISE reflections: Fulfilling the ultimate in potential
Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events, looks back at the first ISE and ahead to a rosy future, as the event hits its...
ISE
Transparent LED display set to “transform” ISE entrance
"Ground-breaking" 193m2 "invisible" LED welcome screen will be permanently situated at the south access of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue
ISE
Integrated Systems Events declares ISE 2024 as the ‘destination for innovation’
For the past two decades, ISE has been the trusted platform for leading global AV brands to unveil and demonstrate groundbreaking solutions that enrich...
ISE
ISE 2024 set to highlight the best in pro AV at biggest event yet for 20th anniversary
ISE 2024 takes place at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2024. This special 20th anniversary edition is set...
ISE
Integrated Systems Europe MD Mike Blackman on 20 years of ISE
As we get ready to celebrate the event's 20th anniversary, at ISE 2024, Integrated Systems Europe managing director Mike Blackman takes a remarkable trip...
ISE
ISE commemorates two decades with largest-ever show floor & new anniversary branding
ISE 2024 reveals special branding for its biggest-ever edition, with a show floor set across 65,000m². Event takes place at the Fira Barcelona Gran...
ISE
ISE 2023: A resounding success & a positive outlook for AV
This year’s ISE was a doozy: rightly praised across the industry and – back in its traditional winter schedule – putting down a marker for...
ISE
Exclusive: ISE MD Mike Blackman on 2023’s main event
Integrated Systems Events managing director on ISE's first winter Barcelona event: what to expect, what not to miss!
ISE Daily
ISE announces second 2023 keynote speaker
Fran Chuan, CEO and co-creator of InnoQuotient, will provide the second ISE 2023 keynote address which will look at 'Measuring the innovative culture of AV...
Immersive tech
HYPERVSN wows the talent knowledge congress
'Hologram' of ISE managing director Mike Blackman live-streamed into awards event
ISE
Keynote confirmed for Integrated Systems Europe 2023
BK Johannessen, Unreal Engine business director for broadcast and live events at Epic Games, is set to deliver a keynote entitled “All Paths Lead to...
ISE
ISE 2022: Mike Blackman on the event’s triumphant return & a bright future
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman spoke to Installation editor Rob Lane for the ISE Daily ahead of last week's long awaited show,...
Immersive tech
ISE managing director set to welcome ISE 2022 visitors as a ‘holographic human’
HYPERVSN Holographic Human will feature Mike Blackman welcoming visitors to the show between the entrance to South Access and Hall 2
ISE
Exclusive: Agile & responsive – the new normal for ISE in challenging times
Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events, answers our questions regarding ISE 2022’s Omicron-informed push-back to May 10-13
Audio
Shure announced as Conference Audio Partner for ISE 2022
Shure to provide full audio support for packed ISE 2022 conference schedule in Barcelona
Residential AV
Smart Building Conference: Smart, safe and sustainable
Why health, safety and sustainability will be key concepts at the Smart Building Conference during ISE 2022 at the Fira de Barcelona
ISE
Countdown to Integrated Systems Europe 2022
ISE 2022 is set to enable exhibitors to ‘Rise Up. Reimagine. Ignite the Future.'
People
After the party: Industry viewpoints on ISE 2021
Following what has been a very unusual year for the annual event and with thoughts already turning to ISE 2022, Installation spoke with industry...
Business
Reflecting on ISE 2021, with Mike Blackman
As part of Installation's review of this year's ISE events in Barcelona and London, plus the ISE Live & Online digital component, we speak...
ISE
ISE Digital day 2 kicks off with live-streamed and on demand content from 1230 CET
Taking place June 1-2, ISE Live & Online is being live-streamed from the Fira and broadcast to a global audience via the ISE Digital...
ISE
No on-site booking at ISE 2021: online only
Online pre-registration compulsory as there will be no on-site registration
ISE
Catalan politicians voice support for in-person ISE 2021
Prominent leaders say Barcelona is ready and waiting to host this year's event
ISE
ISE 2021 will be cancelled as an in-person event if “circumstances impact” organisation’s ability to host; decision by March 1
Integrated Systems Events managing director Mike Blackman has confirmed that although ISE 2021 remains scheduled to "open live and online" on June 1-4 in...
ISE
Exclusive: ISE’s Mike Blackman on visitor and exhibitor safety
Integrated Systems Events managing director on the past and future of AV's biggest event
ISE
Rising to the challenge
Mike Blackman, managing director at Integrated Systems Events, answers our questions about RISE Spotlight, Integrated Systems Europe, and the global pandemic
Business
Exclusive webcast with ISE MD, Mike Blackman
ISE MD Mike Blackman talks to Installation about the impact of pandemic conditions on the AV market, ISE's move to Barcelona, and the future...
Business
ISE 2020 welcomes visitors to final Amsterdam show
ISE managing director Mike Blackman has assured exhibitors and attendees that they can expect a show for the ages, despite the stormy weather and...
People
Getting to know: Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events
AV Technology Europe caught up with ISE MD Mike Blackman, ahead of the show’s final outing in Amsterdam. What are your expectations for the...
Latest Events
ISE 2019: Show founder and MD Mike Blackman previews AV’s most important event
More exhibitors, more keynotes, more training, more visitors, more room, and more fun – ISE’s MD and founder Mike Blackman previews ISE 2019
Latest Events
Exclusive Interview: “We’ll miss Amsterdam, but ISE’s future is in Barcelona”
In a revealing and honest interview, ISE founder and MD, Mike Blackman discusses the reasons behind its “historic” decision to relocate the show to...
Case Studies
Video wall at ISE’s Munich HQ transforms lunch area into professional collaboration space
Using Peerless AV mounts and Mitsubishi displays, the new wall transforms its Munich HQ's lunch area into a professional meeting space