Press Release – for immediate release
ISE 2015, largest ever exhibition points
towards a four-day future
A vibrant ISE is confirmed as a record breaker…
AMSTERDAM, 17 FEBRUARY 2015: After announcing in December that Integrated
Systems Europe 2015 would be the last three-day event before a move to four days in
2016, attendance at this year’s show comprehensively demonstrated why ISE has made
the move to expand the duration of the exhibition.
In what was Europe’s largest ever AV and systems integration exhibition 59,350
registered attendees came to the show between 10-12 February at the Amsterdam, RAI.
This represents an increase of 8,347 registered attendees (16.4%) on ISE 2014.
“The volume of attendance confirmed ISE’s position as the destination of choice for
anyone involved in professional AV and systems integration,” said Mike Blackman,
Integrated Systems Events Managing Director. “In addition to the ongoing attendance
success story,” he continued, “the announcement that ISE has entered into a joint venture
with invidis consulting to develop its highly successful Digital Signage conference
demonstrates our commitment to grow ISE’s profile in key market sectors.”
As well as a buzzing show floor, ISE 2015 also offered visitors a wide range of personal
development and training programmes provided by ISE co-owners InfoComm
International and CEDIA. These sessions attracted over 700 people in total, a record for
the show. Both associations also contributed to the three vibrant Showfloor Solutions
Theatres dedicated to Residential, Commercial and Unified Communications. Here, over
3,000 appreciative visitors attended 90 sessions presented by ISE exhibitors. On site freeto-attend conferences such as the Capital Summit and Sports Facility Integration Summit
offered expert insight into securing investment for companies operating in the AV
marketplace and sports venue system integration.
David Labuskes, Executive Director and CEO, InfoComm International commented:
“Everyone at InfoComm International is so proud to be associated with another recordbreaking ISE show. Our Guest Membership scheme, which made its debut at this year’s
event, attracted almost 1,200 sign-ups, and we are looking forward to giving these ISE
attendees a taste of InfoComm membership that extends beyond the education and
hospitality they received in Amsterdam to the delivery of a range of post-show benefits.
“Our industry is on the rise globally,” he continued, “and nothing reflects that trend more
succinctly than the continued growth of ISE and of our association’s membership
internationally.”
Don Gilpin, Executive Director & COO, CEDIA, was equally as upbeat about ISE 2015:
“ISE has become the most important platform for the CEDIA channel outside of North
America and the 2015 event was the best edition yet,” he said. “Manufacturers and
integrators from all over world that concentrate on electronic systems for the home tell
me that ISE is now an annual event that simply cannot be missed.”
ISE’s pre-show events programme kicked off on 9 February with the Smart Building
Conference and AudioForum, both drawing their highest ever attendance figures.
Professionals from every sector of the systems integration value chain attended the
Opening Keynote, given by Future Matters business consultant and futurist Lars
Thomsen. He presented his thought provoking opening address of 520 Weeks into the
Future: Trends and Tipping Points in the Electronic Systems Industry until 2025.
Looking ahead to next year, exhibitor stand space re-bookings for the new four-day show
are at an all-time high. When the exhibition doors closed on 12 February, bookings for
the 2016 event stood at 41,200 square meters sold space. This represents 106% of the
total sold space for the 2015 event and 94% of the total space available for 2016.
ISE 2015 saw increased exhibitor space provided by the addition of the Diamond
Lounge. This expansion will continue at ISE 2016 with the opening of the Amtrium newbuild adjacent to Hall 4. Also, there will be four Showfloor theatres, plus additional
conferences and initiatives undertaken with exhibitors, trade bodies and media partners.
The next Integrated Systems Europe will take place at the Amsterdam RAI on 9-12
February 2016.
ISE 2016 - Four days: for you, for your business, for the better…
Ends
Additional information is available from:
Stefanie Hanel, Marketing Manager, Integrated Systems Events: shanel@iseurope.org
About Integrated Systems Europe:
Launched in 2004, ISE is Europe’s largest tradeshow for the professional AV and
electronic systems industry. ISE 2016 will take place from 9-12 February 2016, and is
expected to draw over 1000 exhibitors and more than 55,000 registered attendees to its
Amsterdam RAI location. The event is a joint venture of the Custom Electronic Design
and Installation Association (CEDIA) and InfoComm International®. For further
information, please visit: www.iseurope.org.
About CEDIA:
CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and
installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September
1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are
established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this
specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit: www.cedia.org or
www.cedia.co.uk.
About InfoComm International®:
InfoComm International® is the international trade association of the professional
audiovisual and information communications industries. Established in 1939, InfoComm
has 5,000 members, including manufacturers, systems integrators, dealers and
distributors, independent consultants, programmers, rental and staging companies, endusers and multimedia professionals from more than 80 countries. InfoComm International
is the leading resource for AV market research and news. Its training and education
programs set a standard of excellence for AV professionals. InfoComm International is
the founder of InfoComm, the largest annual conference and exhibition for AV buyers
and sellers worldwide. InfoComm also produces trade shows in Europe, Latin America,
the Middle East and Asia. Additional information is available at www.infocomm.org.