Ise 2023 invites reflection with its new cycle of conferences

As a novelty, in Ise 2023, Cedia produce the conference on Smart Home Technology and Avixa will schedule the other conferences and the new Tech Talks. In addition, These sessions will be held in a new space, in areas CC4 and CC5 of the upper level of Fira Gran Vía.

Integrated Systems Events has unveiled his Conference Program for ISE 2023, to be held in Fira Barcelona Gran Via, of the 31 from January to 3 February 2023. This event will be attended by prominent business leaders, innovators and technology pioneers who will address market trends and discuss some of the hottest topics in the AV and systems integration industry.

New this year, Cedia will produce the lecture on Smart Home Technology and Avixa will schedule the other conferences and the new ones. Tech Talks, to provide in-depth industry insight backed by these global organizations. In addition, The conferences will be held in a new space, the modern conference rooms specially designed in areas CC4 and CC5 of the upper level of Fira Gran Via, that will provide an even better experience for attendees.

The ISE Conference Programme 2023 It will last for four days and is supported by Lang as a technology partner and Shure As an Audio Partner.

Smart Building Conference

The Smart Buildings Conference (Smart Building Conference), Sponsored by KNX, will take place in 10:30 to 17:15 hours. With the title "The best smart technology is yet to come", The session will explore topics including lower energy costs, Healthier Buildings, Greater control and automation, and improved work environments.

It will also look at the role of IT and OT as big data, AI and Digital Twin Technology Change the Landscape of Network Building.

Confirmed speakers include Erik Ubels, consultant; Dan Drogman of Smart Spaces; John Brough of delta; and Matthew Marson of JLL.

"This session will provide an overview of the smart building environment, that is rapidly changing and getting even smarter. likewise, It will provide the opportunity to see which segments of smart building might be interesting to add to a certain business, also providing access to different integrators", comments Bob Snyder, chair of this conference at ISE 2023.

Smart Home Technology Conference

The Smart Home Technology Conference (Smart Home Technology Conference), formerly called Cedia's Professional Development Program, It will take place from Tuesday to Thursday and will feature more than 65 Hours of content.

This conference covers a wide range of industry trends such as wellness, Hospitality and Assisted Living, as well as current topics such as gaming, AI and technology slow. Attendees can book on-demand sessions or purchase a Cedia Pass that provides access to the entire program.

The conference will challenge integrators to creatively incorporate the needs of tomorrow into today's business to achieve sustainable gains. Technical sessions will include a deep dive into design, The Implementation and Management of Bass in Private Entertainment Spaces, as well as a half-day RP22 audio and room design best practices workshop that will focus on the target levels of performance that will define the immersive experience.

There will be sessions to improve networking skills, Infrastructure and cabling for the modern home, WiFi 6 and Power Over Ethernet. The sessions will allow attendees to have the right attitude and execute the right processes to set up a business for success. From overcoming contracting challenges and managing subcontractors to creating a break-even, Tools to maintain a successful and profitable business will be showcased.

Digital Signage Summit

Co-produced by invidis and Integrated Systems Events, the ISE Digital Signage Summit (Digital Signage Summit) Starts on Wednesday morning 1 in room CC5.1.

This C-Level conference will explore the topic of "Power of Pixels" and will feature experts in digital signage, thought leaders and technology and service providers who will delve into topics such as the role of digital signage in omnichannel retail, Green signage and what's next for the sector.

"ISE's Digital Signage Summit will provide an excellent overview of the latest trends and inspire unleashing the power of pixels for integrators and end-users alike. It will be a day with exclusive information on how to make the most of the technology presented at ISE", Explains Florian Rotberg, Conference Chair & CEO of Invidis Consulting.

Control Rooms Summit

On the morning of the 1 February, the Control Room Summit (Control Rooms Summit), Sponsored by Guntermann and Drunck, will delve into the big topic of data in room CC5.3.

There will be success stories and presentations by speakers from the academic field, as well as vendors and users who will focus on how to make optimal use of growing data streams to make critical decisions in a timely manner.

The Conference Chair, Chris Dreyfus-Gibson, Explains: "We're getting to a point where the gradual increase in data coming into control rooms means we're dealing with a lot of data in a way that we've never faced before. The debate I want to have at the conference is: We know we have all this data, What are we doing about it?? How are we transforming that data really quickly??"

The Control Room Summit will also address key questions for the industry, on how to make the best use of AI and machine learning to generate actionable insights to support critical decision-making; How to get the right information to the right people when they need it; How to visualize this vast amount of data in a way that doesn't overwhelm control room staff; and what impact this changing relationship with data will have on the role, the skills and training of control room operators.

Education Technology Summit

the 1 In February afternoon, the Educational Technology Summit will take place (Education Technology Summit) in room CC5.3. This year's theme is "Connected, Compassionate & Creative: Educational Technology for a Changing World" (Connected, Compassionate and Creative: Edtech for a Changing World). The conference will encourage attendees to reflect on the future and discuss the relationship between humans and digital technology.

One of the key interventions will be the presentation of Jo-An Kamp of the University of Fontys, who will hold a keynote that will invite the audience to reflect on the assumptions and influences that feed the design of the digital tools we use for learning and the uses we make of data to personalize experiences. In addition, what the Metaverse could mean for learning will be discussed.

Sustainability, Mental health and well-being, as well as the need for compassionate pedagogy, among others, They will also be discussed.

"This year's speakers will make attendees reflect and question themselves. And I hope to also see how a humane approach to technology helps us design more effective learning experiences that are better for our students and our planet.", clarifies the president of the conference, Gill Ferrell.

Smart Workplace Summit

On Thursday 2 February, the Smart Workplace Summit (Smart Workplace Summit), sponsored by Shure in room CC5.1, explore the newest technology and the latest ideas on strategies to advance smart workspaces. The conference will also bring together innovators and thought leaders to see how to overcome pandemic-related uncertainty and chart business-specific management courses, Your Integrators and Suppliers.

Speakers include Sonal Bisht, Director of Global Markets Strategy – Corporate Affairs at Hp; Ken Dooley, Head of Smart Office Haltian; John Marshall, President & CEO of Userful; and Lee Styles, partner of Kromers. Attendees will also be able to hear from high-level executives from Google, zoom, Microsoft and others.

"This conference will help those working on smart workspace and office issues with the guidance they will need to succeed. We work very hard in our AV industry and, Sometimes, We forget to take a step back and look at the bigger picture, to open ourselves up to new ideas and new references", says the president of the conference, Bob Snyder.

Live Events Summit

The inner workings of the live events market will be the topic of the Live Events Summit (Live Events Summit) this year, which will take place in the afternoon of the 2 in room CC5.3.

The colloquium will feature the participation of professionals involved in some of the most important tours and live shows of the year. 2022, with an in-depth look at the latest technological innovations that will be presented on stages around the world in the coming years. The conference will also explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Sessions include a behind-the-scenes look at a major world tour; the challenges facing any production in 2023 and a look at how music performance environments will change in the coming years, as well as the latest developments already impacting the live touring landscape.

"The summit will be a forum to explore some of the changes we are likely to see in the live events market in the coming years and what the touring of tomorrow will look like.", Stew Hume points out, Conference President. "It will examine some of the latest technology trends and feature a number of experts who are working at the forefront of the live events industry to make events even more spectacular year after year.".

Content Production & Distribution Summit

Another new conference for 2023 is the Content Production & Distribution Summit (Content Production & Distribution Summit) which will take place on Tuesday 31 in room CC5.3.

Content production and distribution technologies are becoming increasingly important to the professional AV market, as end-users and providers increasingly seek to create and disseminate high-quality video content for commercial and informational use. This summit will explore the strategies and technologies behind the creation of, management and distribution of video content and will expose how the power of a story can be shown to the world through the use of easily accessible technologies.

The summit will be chaired by Ciarán Doran, consultant and senior executive with extensive experience in the worlds of Broadcast, content production and AV technology.

"I am delighted to be chairing at ISE 2023 the new Content Production & Distribution Summit, where we will discuss with senior industry executives about the technical challenges, creative and commercial issues they face while creating new and exciting content channels for their markets and consumers.", says Doran.

Tech Talks

In addition to the main conference program, a series of Tech Talks will also be held, produced by Avixa, During the four days of the fair. These free sessions, to be held in room CC4.1, They are designed to give visitors the opportunity to learn about technological innovations and business developments, with sessions in English and Spanish.

Tech Talks will be hosted by cutting-edge experts, bringing new ideas, sharing best practice success stories and offering a glimpse of the state of the art at ISE 2023.

"We are delighted to introduce a global showcase of industry best practices and trends to the ISE 2023 programme", Says Pam Taggart, Vice President of Content Creation at Avixa. "Take on the production of Tech Talks in English and Spanish, as well as conferences together with Cedia, allows us to bring new voices and thought leaders as well as new content areas to the ISE audience, in permanent expansion and constant change".

The sessions in English will cover topics including the Metaverse and how companies are incorporating it into their business strategies; the use of video games to treat and rehabilitate patients; and the latest in innovative physical presence displays and immersive experiences.

There will also be a series of sessions looking at the challenges arising from the ever-changing business climate, sharing solutions that look for new revenue streams from how businesses can manage, service and market your connected devices to how AV is changing to meet the needs of today's IT and support the needs of digitally transformed businesses in the future.

Tech Talks Español's Spanish-language sessions will feature speakers from a variety of organizations and partners based in Catalonia and elsewhere in Spain.

Tuesday 31 January, the AV Cluster of Catalonia will host a conference entitled 'Stagecraft: The New Revolution in Virtual Sets', with the participation of David Jorba, Alex Thomas and Toni Mena. There will also be a session on IT + Av – Optimization of Solutions and Results. The next day, Blockchain and NFTs will be discussed in the AV industry, while on Thursday 2 In February, digital signage specialist Rafael Negro will give a presentation on how to revolutionize the themed restaurant.

Cedia Smart Home Stage

Cedia's Smart Home Technology Scenario (Cedia Smart Home Stage), located at booth 2F350 of the Smart and Residential Buildings Zone (Pavilion 2), will host free-to-attend events every day throughout the show.

Cedia's programming includes topics such as a look at the future of the smart home, how to collaborate more with other trades or how to learn how to interact with this trade association to get the most out of membership. Dozens of free talks will be held, as well as the Cedia Annual General Meeting and the ISE Stand Design Awards, with a wealth of discussions and learning and networking opportunities.

"This year we have designed the programme to offer sessions that will be the perfect complement to what will be seen on the ISE exhibition venue. I have no doubt that it will provide a great experience for those who want to deepen their professional development and explore the latest trends in the sector, as well as see the latest developments in the professional audiovisual industry", Ends Mike Blackman, CEO of Integrated Systems Events.

the registration is now open to take advantage of the ISE Early Bird Discount. Members of Cedia and Avixa also receive a 30% Discount on paid conferences.

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