Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief
#ISE2025 kicks off in Barcelona this week and we’ll be there in person (for the first time in a couple of years). There’s little to no DOOH at this predominantly AV trade show and what digital signage there is on display is not usually earth shattering.
For those debating whether to attend I always feel that it’s the networking that will sway many of them. There’s always something social for everyone Monday through to Thursday (the show ends Friday but hey who cares about the last day of the show, like ever) whether that be lunch and learns, mid-afternoon mixers, booth happy hours, evening cocktails, private dinners, a couple of award shows or of course the famous (or should we say infamous) Peerless-AV ‘party’ !!
Anyhow here is a pretty comprehensive list of networking events taking place this week. Some of the events are invite only and / or require registration and of course many are already SOLD OUT so please contact the organisers if in any doubt.
MONDAY February 3, 2025
ISE 2025 Sixteen:Nine Digital Signage Mixer
Registration was here.
18:00 – 20:00
Esdeveniments Esferic Barcelona
Plaça de Dante, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
GPS: 41.368806, 2.165012
Closest street address (across street) – Avinguda Miramar, 31, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
2025 Global Digital Signage Awards
20:00-22:00
Esdeveniments Esferic Barcelona
Plaça de Dante, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
GPS: 41.368806, 2.165012
Closest street address (across street) – Avinguda Miramar, 31, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
TUESDAY February 4, 2025
Richard Charschan Home Theaterology Book Signing
12:30 – 15:00
Adeo Screen/Screen Research stand 2J300
The organiser’s say “Richard will be hosting a book signing at a special collaborative demonstration of the ‘Ultimate Home Cinema Experience’ on the stand. Another book signing will be held at CEDIA stand 2F500 on Thursday, February 6th, from 10 to 11 AM.”
PlexusAV Happy Hour
16:00 – 17:30
Hall 5, Booth 5L150
The organiser’s say “After a busy day at ISE, unwind with us at Hall 5, Booth 5L150 from 4 PM onwards—every day of the show!”
Mixer and Meetup: AV Marketers
16:00 – 17:00
Xchange LIVE Booth 3R150
The organisers’ say “Get together with your marketing colleagues to discuss current challenges and future opportunities which impact AV-marketeers”.
AVNation / HDBaseT ISE Tweet Up 2025
Registration can be found here
16:30 – 18:00
HDBaseT Hall 2 Stand M500
tvONE Happy Hour
16:00 – 18:00
Stand 5D300
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Avocor Happy Hour (Registration required to attend, click here)
16:30 – 18:00
Avocor Booth Hall 2, V300
B-Tech AV Mounts Brews, Bites, and Brackets
16:30 – 18:00
Hall 3, Booth 3P700
The organisers’ say “Join us for our afternoon tapas event, a highlight of ISE! Relax with great company, delicious bites, and casual drinks from 16:30 every day (except Friday). It’s the perfect way to unwind and network with fellow attendees”.
Bose Professional After Work Drink (Private event, invite only)
18:00-22:00
Salamandra Club
235 Avinguda del Carrilet 08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
CTI Tech On Tap (Invite only)
20:00 – 23:00
The organisers’ say “We’re hosting a CTI Tech on Tap, the original, the one that can’t be copied, because let’s be real…no one does it like we do. An exclusive gathering for the best minds in the industry. No sales pitches. No fluff. If you’re at ISE, this is the room you want to be in”.
2025 InAVation Awards
19:45 – Late
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC)
Barcelona
WEDNESDAY February 5, 2025
Richard Charschan Home Theaterology Book Signing
12:30 – 15:00
Adeo Screen/Screen Research stand 2J300
The organiser’s say “Richard will be hosting a book signing at a special collaborative demonstration of the ‘Ultimate Home Cinema Experience’ on the stand. Another book signing will be held at CEDIA stand 2F500 on Thursday, February 6th, from 10 to 11 AM.”
Liberty AV EMEA Lunch: Connect, Collaborate, and Grow at ISE 2025
Registration can be found here
13:00 – 15:30
Hotel Porta Fira
45 Plaça d’Europa 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat Spain
The organisers’ say “Join Liberty AV EMEA’s exclusive invite-only lunch at ISE 2025! Network, connect, and enjoy Spanish tapas with industry leaders”.
APDA and OCA Alliance Product Development Meet-up (RSVP here)
14:00 – 15:00
OCA Alliance Stand, Hall 7 E260
The organiser’s say “The OCA Alliance is a non-profit trade association formed to promote the AES70 standard and Open Control Architecture (OCA) ecosystem, as a control solution for professional media networking applications. The OCA Alliance’s purpose is to actively promote the development and adoption of the OCA ecosystem of hardware, software, and developer tools that support the AES70 standard”
Commercial Integrator and CE Pro Top New Technology (TNT) Awards
17:00 – 18:00
HDBaseT Alliance Booth, Hall 2 Stand M500
The organisers’ say “Our editors will announce winners across a range of commercial and resi product and technology categories, covering everything from digital signage hardware and software, to business-enablement software, to UC&C devices.“.
Mixer and Meetup: All women in AV including AVIXA Diversity and Women’s Councils
15:00 – 16:00
Xchange LIVE Booth 3R150
Guest Speaker: Iffat Chaudhry, Bid Manager – Involve visual Collaboration
The organisers’ say “Join us on AVIXA Xchange LIVE and the AVIXA Member Lounge where we will host a mixer and meet-up for all women in AV, including the AVIXA Diversity and Women’s Councils”.
PlexusAV Happy Hour
16:00 – 17:30
Hall 5, Booth 5L150
The organiser’s say “After a busy day at ISE, unwind with us at Hall 5, Booth 5L150 from 4 PM onwards—every day of the show!”
VuWall Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony (RSVP here)
16:00 – 18:00
VuWall Stand 5C700
Symbicon Ltd. Special Anniversary Drinks & Light Bites (Private event, invite only)
16:00 – 19:00
Booth 5A350, Hall 5, Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via
The organisers’ say “To celebrate 20 years of Symbicon Ltd. and IconOne displays, we warmly invite you to a special event: Join us for drinks and light bites as we reflect on two decades of innovation, excellence, and collaboration—and toast to exciting opportunities ahead!“.
AOPEN Drinks & Tapas
16:00 – 17:45
Booth 4N500
The organisers’ say “We’re celebrating with another stand featuring our latest innovations. We’re excited to invite you to our booth for a nice gathering during ISE 2025. Let’s raise a glass, enjoy some delicious tapas, and catch up!”
B-Tech AV Mounts Brews, Bites, and Brackets
16:30 – 18:00
Hall 3, Booth 3P700
The organisers’ say “Join us for our afternoon tapas event, a highlight of ISE! Relax with great company, delicious bites, and casual drinks from 16:30 every day (except Friday). It’s the perfect way to unwind and network with fellow attendees”.
XYTE Happy Hour
16:30–18:00
Hall 2 Booth 2P300
The organisers’ say “Stop by, have a drink, and learn how Xyte’s cloud-based platform can streamline your AV and UC device management”
Cocktails With AV Magazine (Registration can be found here)
17:00 – 19:00
Booth 5B700
The organisers’ say “Join the cream of the AV industry for cocktails and networking at stand 5B700, hosted by AV Magazine. Kindly sponsored by LAMPRO and Colorlight”.
Peerless-AV Evening Event (Invite Only)
Duvet Club
Calle de Còrsega, 327, Barcelona
22:00 – 03:00 (Next Day)
THURSDAY February 6, 2025
Richard Charschan Home Theaterology Book Signing
10:00 – 11:00
CEDIA stand 2F500
AV Broadcast Meetup
12:30 – 13:30
AVIXA TV Studio, Hall 8.1 Booth 8A880
The organisers’ say “Take a quick tour of the studio while networking with industry folks”
Official ISE Higher Ed Happy Hour
14:00-16:00
HETMA Booth CS220
PlexusAV Happy Hour
16:00 – 17:30
Hall 5, Booth 5L150
The organiser’s say “After a busy day at ISE, unwind with us at Hall 5, Booth 5L150 from 4 PM onwards—every day of the show!”
AOPEN Drinks & Tapas
16:00 – 17:45
Booth 4N500
The organisers’ say “ISE is almost here, and we’re celebrating with another stand featuring our latest innovations. We’re excited to invite you to our booth for a nice gathering during ISE 2025. Let’s raise a glass, enjoy some delicious tapas, and catch up!”
B-Tech AV Mounts Brews, Bites, and Brackets
16:30 – 18:00
Hall 3, Booth 3P700
The organisers’ say “Join us for our afternoon tapas event, a highlight of ISE! Relax with great company, delicious bites, and casual drinks from 16:30 every day (except Friday). It’s the perfect way to unwind and network with fellow attendees”.
Avocor Happy Hour (Registration required to attend, click here)
16:30 – 18:00
Avocor Booth Hall 2, V300
Bubble House (Private event, invite only)
18:00-20:00
Marquee Narandam, FIRA Congress Hotel
XUSC Pixels y Cervezas
18:00-21:00
Black Lab Brewhouse
Palau del Mar, Pça. de Pau Vila, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona
(Ticket Information Can Be Found Here)
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