With AV systems being increasingly run over IP-based networks, there's more reason than ever for IT and networking professionals to come to ISE.
AV/IT convergence is transforming how organisations communicate, collaborate, and share information, creating smarter, more connected environments.
Collaboration tools, video conferencing, digital signage, and control systems are now commonly deployed on the same networks as other IT services, streamlining management and reducing costs. Furthermore, IT professionals are becoming more involved in AV projects, while AV specialists are gaining networking skills, leading to a more unified workforce.
Because AV/IT convergence is so pervasive, just about every part of ISE has something to interest IT and networking professionals. Here are a few of the most relevant solution areas.
Smart Buildings
In smart buildings, IT and OT (operational technology) systems need to be closely integrated. In Halls 1 & 2 you’ll find the Residential and Smart Building Zone, featuring providers of smart building infrastructure and equipment.
Unified Communications
Enabling remote collaboration is one of the most important responsibilities for IT teams, particularly in recent years. The Unified Communications and Education Technology Zone in Halls 1 & 2 features both hardware and software to equip everywhere from the smallest huddle space to the corporate boardroom, or even auditorium.
Digital Signage
Digital signage is an important means of communication across many kinds of building or facility. The Digital Signage and DooH Zone in Hall 4 features suppliers of digital signage players, displays and software.
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The convergence AI and AV technology is redefining residential living, transforming homes into intelligent environments that are adaptive, intuitive, and deeply personalised. -
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The AV reseller landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. What was once a hardware-centric, transactional business model is rapidly shifting towards service-led, platform ... -
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The integration of smart building technologies, driven by artificial intelligence, offers operational efficiencies but also significant cybersecurity risks. -
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AI is helping us to making the transition to a lower-carbon society, but at the same time is also straining water supplies, causing heavy deforestation, and consuming vast amounts of energy worldwide. -
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The alignment of IT and networking technologies continues to play a critical role in the growing convergence between broadcast and pro AV technologies. -
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Launched in May 2025, OpenAV.Cloud is a collaborative open-source framework that promises to give AV systems unprecedented levels of functionality. -
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With the proliferation of networked systems, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organisations involved in providing or utilising AV solutions. -
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The EU’s updated NIS2 cybersecurity directive, NIS2 is reshaping the regulatory landscape for sectors deemed essential to societal functioning, including many within the AV ecosystem. -
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What does AI adoption actually look like today? And how is it transforming the workplace of the future? -
How do we square AI’s massive energy consumption with the need for sustainability? Smart Workplace Summit keynote speaker Claudia Feiner has something to say on the matter. -
The Education Technology Summit keynote session will explore the transformative potential of disruptive new technologies and how they can enhance learning experiences. -
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A highly anticipated speaker session at ISE 2025 is ‘The Next Frontier: Digital Humans and Generative AI in Retail Digital Signage’ by Ivan Lau, co-founder and CEO at Pantheon Lab Ltd – a trailblazing ... -
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There’s a new focus on how smart buildings might better facilitate the digital transformation of the occupants' businesses. -
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The critical importance of control rooms to organisations' operations makes them a prime target for cyber criminals. -
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We present key areas where automation tech can have a significant impact on commercial buildings’ sustainability performance, supported by examples from ISE exhibitors. -
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By incorporating AV technology in their project designs, architects can create efficient and productive workspaces with enhanced functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. -
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The live events landscape is being transformed in unprecedented ways by the combination of AV technology and generative AI. -
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It is evident that AI will profoundly alter numerous facets of AV broadcast, even if its precise trajectory in this sector remains unclear.
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