INTEGRATED SYSTEMS EUROPE (ISE) 2026

Barcelona is set to host Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the premier annual technology showcase for the systems integration and audiovisual sectors.

As the leading exhibition in the audiovisual and systems integration field, ISE 2026 promises to be an exciting platform for innovation and collaboration. This highly anticipated event will take place from February 3 - 6, 2026.

Catalonia Trade & Investment will be present, accompanying many companies and startups in the Catalonia Pavilion and organizing hundreds of meetings within the framework of the Open Innovation Challenge, the central B2B event of the congress. 

Integrated Systems Europe 2026 Highlights

In the 2025 edition, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) attracted 85,000 attendees and hosted 1,600 exhibitors. Notably, four out of five attendees had purchasing power or influence, and 25% of visitors reported an annual audiovisual expenditure exceeding €1 million.

The 2026 edition marks the sixth year of ISE in Barcelona, and expectations point to a larger and more impactful event. Attendees will discover cutting-edge advancements in audio and visual technologies as leading manufacturers and service providers showcase their latest innovations for both commercial and residential markets.

Join the Open Innovation Challenge at ISE 2026

Catalonia Trade & Investment is organizing the ISE Open Innovation Challenge as part of ISE 2026 and the activities of the Enterprise Europe Network, of which it is a member.

At the Open Innovation Challenge (OIC), you will find challenges proposed by companies and institutions such as CaixaForum+, Gestmusic, SEAT-Cupra, Moco Museum, Alguna Pregunta, Abacus, and Lavinia, among others. All of them are seeking to develop around thirty projects related to the audio or video sectors and other digital technologies.

Participating is very simple:

• Register your company on the platform.
• Select the challenges that interest you most.
• Describe your solution and request a meeting with the company.
• Start preparing your meeting agenda within the framework of ISE.

Ready to take part? Enter the platform and discover the challenges of the ISE Open Innovation Challenge!

Catalonia has a highly innovative audiovisual sector

The audiovisual sector in Catalonia is experiencing significant growth and has a substantial economic impact. The sector's total turnover reached €8.636 billion, a 14% increase over the past year. This industry comprises 4,161 companies, predominantly small- or medium-sized enterprises. However, the financial power is concentrated, as just 1% of the companies (the large enterprises) generate 48.4% of the industry's total revenue. Economically, the audiovisual sector is a major player, accounting for 3% of Catalonia's total GDP and providing employment for 41,866 professionals.

Catalonia is the 4th region in the EU in terms of the number of projects by creative industries. It also accounts for 8.6% of jobs created in the EU and 4.5% of capital invested. In the 2020-2024 period, Catalonia has become the 5th-ranked EU region in terms of invested capital in the audiovisual industry.