ISE 2026 will host Matt Clark as keynote speaker, providing a discussion on immersive art as well as a first of its kind drone show in the skies of Barcelona.
Matt Clark, founder and creative director of London-based art collective United Visual Artists (UVA) will deliver a keynote speech that homes in on the unique aspects of immersive art, exploring the trends and technology that enable immersive expression through art.
The keynote will aim to challenge audiences to push boundaries and rethink the relationship between art, technology, and the built environment.
The keynote, titled ‘Hidden Order: Building a Performance-led Mapping at Casa Batlló, from Concept to Implementation’ will take place at 15:30-16:15 in room CC4.1 and will offer a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Hidden Order’, a façade mapping commissioned and produced by Casa Batlló in collaboration with UVA, scheduled to take place on 31 January and 1 February, before ISE 2026 kicks off.
Clark joins Sol Rashidi as keynote speaker, who will also deliver a keynote, focussed on navigating AI hype in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The keynote will serve as a case study of the Casa Batlló’s commission, from first impressions and concepts all the way through to technical design, show control, and onsite delivery, outlining how UVA translated architectural logic into a controllable visual system while also collaborating with a diverse team of technical artisans and specialists.
Mike Blackman, managing director, Integrated Systems Events, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Matt Clark as our Creative Keynote for ISE 2026. Matt’s visionary approach and his ability to blend art, technology, and human experience truly embody the spirit of ‘Push Beyond’, our theme for ISE 2026.
“This extraordinary project, created by Casa Batlló in collaboration with Matt Clark, challenges us to see the world differently and inspires our community to explore new creative frontiers. I am confident that Matt’s keynote and the unveiling of ‘Hidden Order’ at Casa Batlló will ignite fresh ambition and spark meaningful conversations across the global AV and systems integration industry.”