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Welcome to the Smart Spaces discovery page – your dedicated space for smart homes and smart buildings at ISE 2026

ISE has long been positioned as a leading voice in residential solutions and home automation, with the backing of its co-owner CEDIA; and also as a prominent player in smart building, thanks to the long-running Smart Building Summit.

Explore cutting-edge exhibitors and an extensive content programme shaping the future of connected living and working. Your journey into the world of smart spaces starts here.

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RESIDENTIAL & SMART BUILDING ZONE

ISE is the premier destination for exploring the future of smart spaces, homes and buildings

Step into a world where intelligent environments respond seamlessly to human needs – enhancing comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Discover cutting-edge technologies in building automation, energy management, and integrated control systems. Whether you're a smart building consultant, a smart home integrator, or simply passionate about how tech can make spaces that serve us better, ISE offers a dynamic showcase of innovations.

The combined Residential & Smart Building Zone in Halls 1 and 2 is a compelling offering in this fast-moving area of AV technology.


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CEDIA CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP

Smart Home Technology Conference

Broaden your knowledge, improve your skills, develop your business

Smart Home Technology ConferenceTuesday 3 to Thursday 5 February / CC1

At the annual Smart Home Technology Conference, attendees have multiple opportunities to participate in a diverse range of expert-led daily workshops and courses to help broaden their knowledge, improve their skills and develop their integration business for success.

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CEDIA Workshop

CEDIA WorkshopMonday 2 February / CC1.2

Separately from the Smart Home Technology Conference, CEDIA is running an all-day workshop on Monday 2 February.

CEDIA RP-32: Audio System Measurement and Verification Workshop
This one-day, hands-on workshop introduces the recommended procedures of RP-32 and gives participants practical experience using a range of measurement tools and software.

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SMART BUILDING SUMMIT

Unlocking Smart Building Value

smart building summit Tuesday 4 February, 08:30-12:00 / CC5.1

The Summit will explore how smart building technologies – such as building automation, IoT, analytics, and energy optimisation – unlock value for all stakeholders. The event will address AI, Big Data, cybersecurity, sustainability, and smart workplaces, highlighting the benefits for owners, tenants, and landlords in driving efficiency, comfort, and property value.

For 2026, the Summit is adopting a breakfast briefing format to enable delegates to maximise their time afterwards on the show floor.

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MEGATRENDS SESSIONS

Smart Spaces Megatrend

Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 February / CC5.3

 

Smart spaces will explore themes like efficient energy management, AI-driven automation, and cybersecurity for connected environments. Topics include smart office technologies, adaptive learning tools, and sustainable building designs. 

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SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY STAGE

smart home technology stage

Tuesday to Friday, all day / Stand 2D350 (Hall 2) - Free to attend

The Smart Home Technology Stage offers an abundance of valuable information, engaging discussions, and learning and networking opportunities. There is a broad array of topics including, but not limited to, technology, design, business, people and the future. This is a great place to get a holistic snapshot of the smart home industry, learn from your peers and make connections.

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FAQs

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.

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