By the time the show closed its doors last Friday, Integrated Systems Europe had
proven unequivocally why it is the international destination of choice for AV and
systems integration professionals.
ISE 2017 saw 1,192 of the world’s leading AV equipment vendors and service
suppliers showcase the latest technology for the digital signage, unified
communications, audio, smart building, residential and education sectors.
On the show floor the atmosphere was decidedly upbeat. Exhibitors, including 202
making their ISE debuts, were seen increasingly to present their products and
solutions in “real world’ scenarios, designed to meet the needs of the increasing
numbers of end users visiting the show.
Registered visitor attendees to ISE 2017 were at an all-time high at 73,413. This
represents an 11.7% increase over the 2016 edition. Attendees came from 150
different countries, reflecting the show’s global reach and influence, while almost
600 registered attendees were from the press and media.
Integrated Systems Events Managing Director Mike Blackman commented on the
event’s continued success: “We listen to the industry and we listen to our exhibitors.
We invest in the show and, importantly, we have the people in place to produce the
type of exhibition that they tell us they need. It’s a real collaborative effort and I’d
like to thank everyone that’s been involved.’
The exhibition began and ended with two inspirational keynote addresses. These
came from award winning architect Ole Scheeren and Cirque du Soleil President and
CEO Daniel Lamarre. Both speakers respectively explored how creative thinking and
innovative technological development is needed to drive forward architectural
design and live event production.
Across 14 halls in the RAI Amsterdam, ISE 2017 delivered four record-breaking
days of product launches, press briefings, awards, conferences, seminars and
networking opportunities. ISE co-owners CEDIA and InfoComm International
produced two packed education programmes for the residential and commercial
installation market sectors. These proved to be both their most comprehensive and
successful European professional development programmes to date.
“ISE2017 has been the biggest and best year yet for CEDIA. We expanded our
education offering and doubled bookings to more than 800,’ said Vin Bruno, CEDIA
CEO. “ISE 2017 also gave us a great opportunity to connect with so many of our
members from around the globe. Our booth was continuously busy especially during
the CEDIA Talks. The show was a huge success and we can’t wait for next year.’
Numerous exhibitors used the show to launch hundreds of new products and
services and many also took the opportunity to present their exhibition stands in the
most innovative and dramatic manner possible. The results were both eye-catching
and inspirational.
ISE 2018 will take place at the RAI Amsterdam from 6-9 February. It will feature
one more additional hall to accommodate new business.
