ISE will scale up Innovation Park for its 2026 show, positioning it as a hub for investors, startups and AV professionals seeking their next breakthrough.
Returning to Congress Square, the expanded zone aims to build on its success from last year, deepening engagement between early-stage innovators and the wider pro-AV ecosystem.
It remains an important destination for residential and commercial integrators wanting to discover emerging technologies that could influence project design and long-term service models.
Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, said: “Innovation Park is a dynamic marketplace where startups, buyers, and investors can come together to explore the future of AV and systems integration.
“Whether you're looking for high-growth investment opportunities or groundbreaking solutions ready for implementation, Innovation Park is the place where ideas and opportunity meet.
“At ISE, we’ve always championed innovation and challenged expectations, and Innovation Park is the perfect example of how we continue to push beyond today to find tomorrow’s solutions.”
The 2026 edition will feature 130 exhibition pods, supporting companies returning to ISE after an absence of three years or more alongside startups and new exhibitors.
The area will again house the Pitching Stage, programmed by Plug and Play, alongside a revitalised Matchmaking Area for targeted business connections.
The Investor Forum also returns on February 3, the show's opening day, following its successful debut in 2025.
Bringing together members of the global investment community, the half-day conference will cover the full company lifecycle from early funding to succession planning.
Panels will explore investment models, government funding and practical guidance for startups.
Pictured: Investor Forum Speaker Panel from ISE 2025