ISE 2019 to Showcase the Finest in International AV

The 2019 edition of Integrated Systems Europe is set to be the largest in the show's history, with more exhibitors, more floor space, more visitors, and more events than ever before.

ISE 2019 takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from Tuesday to Friday, February 5 - 8, 2019, preceded by conferences and the opening address on Monday, February 4. The five days are expected to attract over 80,000 registered attendees and 1,300 exhibitors. In response to the increasing demand for exhibition space, there will once again be 15 halls on the floor plan; in addition, Hall 5 will be extended, increasing its size by a third.

To help attendees to locate the products, services, and companies of greatest interest to them, there will be six Technology Zones on the show floor: Audio and Live Events, Digital Signage & DooH, Education Technology, Residential Solutions, Smart Building, Unified Communications.

The conference and education program at ISE 2019 is being presented with the tagline "Learn, Discover, Be Inspired." For the first time, ISE will be extending its reach beyond the RAI throughout the show, with the nearby five-star Hotel Okura playing host to five conferences over four days. Free shuttle buses will operate between the RAI and the Okura throughout each day.

At the RAI, the Smart Building Conference, returning for its ninth edition, will take the theme "Making Buildings Smart, Making Smart Buildings" -- exploring the twin themes of retrofitting smart technology into existing buildings, and creating the most sophisticated and intelligent new buildings. Taking place on the Monday, it will be followed by the ISE opening address.

ISE co-owner AVIXA will host two half-day "What's Next" conferences, looking at AV integrated experiences in higher education and enterprise environments.

CEDIA, ISE's other owner, will present a full professional development program across the four days of ISE 2019. Delegates wishing to attend multiple sessions may consider purchasing an all access pass, which will enable them to attend as many sessions as they wish.

An innovation for 2019 is the Main Stage, located in Hall 8, which will be a specially designed theatre and presentation space. It will present free sessions produced by ISE, CEDIA, AVIXA, and AV Magazine as well as hosting a number of special events.

Returning to ISE for 2019 will be the closing keynote. Taking place on the Friday morning, it promises to inform, educate, and entertain. The identity of the speaker will be revealed in a few weeks' time.

Visitors to the RAI Amsterdam now have an additional choice of transport to and from the venue. The newly opened metro line 52 can convey passengers between the RAI and Central station in just eight minutes. Trains run every six minutes for much of the day. Stopping at. Europaplein station, which is just a few metres from the front of the RAI.

Travel and accommodation booking are now open, with exclusive discounts available from ISE's partners. RAI Hotelservices is ISE's official accommodation agent; they can help visitors find the ideal place to stay to meet their needs -- and by booking directly through them attendees can enjoy the best prices. Email hotelservices@rai.nl or go to the ISE portal on the RAI website (book.raihotelservices.com/EventPortal/Information/ISE19/WELCOME.aspx).

Mike Blackman, managing director of Integrated Systems Events, said: "We're delighted to offer such a full program at ISE 2019. We have a packed schedule, from the Monday before the exhibition opens to when we close our doors on the Friday afternoon. We're looking forward to opening the doors to the home of systems integration and giving attendees their best ISE experience yet."

Registration for ISE 2019 is now open. Admission on the door is €150 but as a reader of Lighting&Sound America can register FREE using the special invitation code 406674.

For the latest show updates, check the Integrated Systems Europe website at the URL below.