Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) has opened registration for its 2027 edition, which will take place from 2 to 5 February at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue. Under the theme ‘When Worlds Unite’, the annual event for the audiovisual and systems integration industry will bring together innovators, creators and technology leaders to explore how convergence across sectors is creating new opportunities, according to ISE.

‘When Worlds Unite’ reflects the direction in which the audiovisual industry is moving. The boundaries between AV, information technology (IT), broadcast, live events, smart buildings and education are becoming increasingly blurred. High-value initiatives are increasingly emerging from the connections between these fields. The 2027 edition will focus on this convergence, bringing together different sectors, disciplines and generations of professionals in one place.

“Bringing our industry together has always been one of the pillars of ISE, and that spirit also defines ISE 2027,” says Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events. “‘When Worlds Unite’ reflects the moment we are living through, as boundaries disappear and new connections open up new possibilities. It is about what happens when the AV world meets information technology, technology meets creativity, and established experience meets the talent of new generations. It is at these intersections that some of the most interesting projects are emerging. At ISE 2027, attendees will witness this change and become part of it. This is where the future of our industry is being built. Opening registration is the first step, and I encourage all industry professionals to join us.”

This convergence will be present across all areas of ISE 2027, connecting the different facets of today’s audiovisual industry, and will extend beyond the Gran Via halls. In 2027, ISE will expand its presence to Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue, connecting the AV community with new audiences and ideas from the education and creative industries. On Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 February, ISE 2027 accreditation will also provide access to the exhibition areas of EdTech Congress and Spark.

To help visitors organise their stay in Barcelona, ISE is working with bnetwork, its official accommodation partner. Through its booking portal, bnetwork offers exclusive hotel rates across the city and allows visitors to compare options based on distance from the exhibition venue, price, sustainability and guest reviews.

bnetwork can also arrange airport transfers and group transportation, make restaurant reservations, and help visitors find and manage off-site venues for meetings, receptions and private events. Visitors can view available hotels on its website or contact the team.