What does this area cover at ISE 2026?

It focuses on the practical foundations of modern AV and systems integration, bringing together AV infrastructure, control systems, and multi technology solutions used in everything from smart buildings to immersive environments.

Who is this most useful for at the show?

It is especially relevant for systems designers, facilities managers, technology consultants, and AV integration companies who want to compare approaches to system integration and understand how different platforms work together in real deployments.

Where should I head first if I am treating ISE as a multi technology event?

Start in the Multi Technology Zone, which sits across Halls 3, 5 and 8.1. Hall 3 is highlighted as the location for many flagship exhibitor brands.

What exhibitor areas should I prioritise if I am coming for an AV infrastructure event?

Plan time around cabling connectors and signal management, IP and network distribution, power conditioning and management, plus furniture racks cases and mounts. These areas help you evaluate the reliability and maintainability of the AV equipment behind your projects.

What makes this an AV control event, not just a hardware showcase?

You can compare AV Control Systems, Show Control, and Wireless Communication exhibitors, then connect that to the infrastructure categories to see full solutions in context, including security and access control.

I am comparing room control options. What should I look for in demos?

Ask to see everyday tasks, not just polished scenes. Compare how audio visual control systems handle user interfaces for different user types, how fast common actions are, and how flexible the control panels are when a room layout or device list changes.

What should I ask about AV control software if we need custom workflows?

Ask how changes are managed and supported, and what is possible through application development, including APIs, drivers, and documentation. If you are considering a cloud based AV control system, ask how it handles security, user access, remote support, and audit logs. Also ask what it offers for AV Asset Management, such as device inventory and status visibility.

Will I find dedicated audio specialists as well as general technology brands?

Yes. The zone includes broad based audio companies and audio exhibitors, so you can speak with audio specialists and also see how audio fits into wider control and networking designs.

Is the Control Rooms Summit more like a control room conference or a quick panel?

It is positioned as an in depth session on current trends in control rooms, so it aligns more with a control room conference format than a short overview.

When and where is the Control Rooms Summit at ISE 2026, and who is leading it?

It takes place on Wednesday 4 February, 14:00 to 18:00, in room CC5.1. It is chaired by Peter Prater of the International Critical Control Rooms Alliance, with David Jackson co hosting.

How do I plan my route so I do not miss the key stands and sessions?

Use the ISE 2026 floorplan alongside the combined product categories view, then anchor your day around the Control Rooms Summit time slot and build your stand list around the categories that match your priorities.

What should I do before I travel to get the most value from exhibitor meetings?

Pick three outcomes, for example standardising control, improving networked distribution, or reducing support overhead. Then prepare a short checklist for vendors covering interoperability, commissioning effort, lifecycle support, and how they handle updates across integrated systems. This makes on stand conversations more comparable and helps you shortlist with confidence.