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 free-to-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 record-breaking 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."
The next Integrated Systems Europe will take place at the Amsterdam RAI on 9-12 February 2016.
(Jim Evans)
