…the Teams, the Partners, the Media, and the Extraordinary Wildwood Plus Crew Who “Pushed Beyond” at ISE 2026.
ISE 2026 will go down as one of the most ambitious and impactful editions ever. Not being in Barcelona for the show this year was incredibly tough. As many of you know, I needed to stay close to home this year, and I’m endlessly grateful to everyone who stepped in so effortlessly while I focused on what mattered most. Their support, both professional and personal, has meant everything.
Even watching this awesome event from the UK, the scale, energy and global momentum were unmistakable. It was a real testament to the people who power this industry and refuse to stand still.
To the ISE Team…
Thank you for delivering an event that once again set the standard for the global AV landscape. With 92,710 attendees (!), more than 1,700 exhibitors, deep‑dive content across every technological vertical, and a show theme rooted in ambition Push Beyond you created an environment that inspired, challenged, and connected the world’s best.
The result? A truly world‑class showcase of innovation, craft and collaboration, yet again breaking records. There has been A LOT of fantastic coverage on the show – and if you missed it – check out Integrated Systems Europe where you can find all the stories!
To AVIXA & CEDIA, the Organisations Behind the Show’s Heart…
ISE isn’t just a trade show, it’s a partnership. And year after year, AVIXA and CEDIA curate the soul of the event through programming, community engagement and global leadership.
I am honoured to co-lead the UK AVIXA Women’s Council and every year at ISE, it is a chance to meet up, support other women and allies in this vibrant industry, making new connections and hearing inspiring experiences.
A new initiative this year was the inaugural AVIXA Women in AV Collective (which made such a powerful statement this year) to the countless AVIXA Council meetups, broadcast sessions, strategic gatherings and community‑building activities, the AVIXA presence was felt everywhere as a true reflection of their commitment to elevating the people of our industry.
CEDIA’s ongoing leadership and presence ensured that integrators, technical specialists, residential professionals and innovators had a home within the show; one grounded in expertise, education and excellence. The CEDIA Smart Home Stage and its Education programme was packed with insightful, entertaining and inspiring content.
To the Content Teams…
The education, summits & conferences programme this year was nothing short of exceptional and yet again, provided delegates with a phenomenal choice of learning and development. The depth, ambition and relevance of the sessions pushed far beyond product to focus on the skills, insights, foresight and professional development our industry needs to SPARK growth.
From AI and interoperability to immersive experience design, future‑ready infrastructure, sustainability and creative technology, the wide and varied content programme delivered knowledge that will ripple well beyond the show floor. A huge thank‑you to every organiser, speaker, educator, moderator and content curator who invested their expertise into making the programme such a standout success.
To the World’s Media…
Thank you for amplifying the stories, the technology and, most importantly, the people of our industry. Through coverage, interviews, features and analysis, you ensured the pulse of ISE reached far beyond the halls of Fira Barcelona. Managing the onsite Press Office is an honour and getting to connect in person with the editors, publishers, journalists, photographers, videographers, commercial teams that we talk to all year round is awesome.
Your work brings global visibility to the show, our clients, partners, councils and communities. It ensures the innovation and human brilliance of this sector is seen, understood and celebrated across borders and industries.
And Finally…The Biggest Shout‑Out
To the Wildwood PLUS Team – I could not be prouder. This year, you Pushed Beyond in every sense:
- Managing the press room with absolute professionalism and warmth
- Supporting the ISE Press team, media and agencies and partners throughout the week
- Ensuring every Wildwood client felt represented, looked after, and set up for success
- Showing up across the halls, meetings, content rooms and media channels with energy, insight and heart
- Living and breathing the spirit of this year’s theme, not just meeting expectations, but pushing beyond and surpassing them
- Making connections and enjoying new business conversations – just awesome!
You embraced the intensity, the opportunities, the pressure, the pace and you delivered. With humour, with grit, with passion and the trademark Wildwood “we’ve‑got‑this” attitude that makes our team so special.
Even from afar, watching you shine was one of the proudest moments of my career. This year, you didn’t just work hard…you lived our Wildwood CORE Values in every step of the journey.
In a Year Defined by “Push Beyond” Wildwood Plus Truly Did
Thank you to every single one of you.
Thank you to all our partners for trusting us.
And thank you to this incredible industry for always striving higher.
Here’s to the stories told, the relationships built, the clients supported, and the boundaries broken. Here’s to ISE 2026, and to everything it will spark next.
