ISE 2024 breaks records as it celebrates 20th anniversary

ISE 2024 breaks records as it celebrates 20th anniversary
Organisers of Integrated Systems Europe 2024 have claimed the most successful edition of the show after welcoming 73,891 visitors to the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.

The 20th edition of the show, that ran January 30 to February 2, saw attendees flock to Barcelona from 162 countries with the final unique visitor figure marking an increase of 27% on the 2023 edition.

On the Wednesday January 31 the show had 51,617 visitors, the highest number ever in a single day beating the previous record by almost 22%.

The total number of registrations reached 95,396 with 172,627 visits across the four days. Attendee numbers for the Friday were at 24,528, a record for the show since it went to a four-day event. 

The exhibition showcased its highest number of exhibitors (1,408) and the largest show floor space (82,000 sq m net).

Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, said: "In the illustrious 20-year journey of ISE, we have witnessed the transformative power of innovation and collaboration within our community. ISE 2024 not only reflects the cutting-edge technologies defining our industry but also serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of creativity and camaraderie. As we celebrate this milestone, alongside our co-owners AVIXA and CEDIA we look forward to continuing our commitment to being a global platform for industry professionals."

ISE wasn’t just about the exhibits with conference sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations from multi-Academy Award-winning director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and leading digital artists Jeroen van der Most and Sofia Crespo.

Speakers in the conferences and on the show floor stages shared their expertise on topics such as artificial intelligence in AV, sustainable design, and the future of remote collaboration.