Must-see innovators: Your ISE 2026 shortlist

The countdown to ISE 2026 in Barcelona is on!

As the AV industry prepares to descend upon the Fira, the sheer scale of the event can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the show floor, we’ve rounded up a shortlist of five innovative brands that are redefining how we design meeting rooms, classrooms, and hybrid workspaces.

Heckler: The art of modular hardware

Location: Hall 1A, Booth 1A350

Heckler has long been the gold standard for AV furniture that looks as good as it functions. This year, the big news is the debut of the Heckler Framework. This modular system is designed to standardize video walls across any meeting room, taking the guesswork out of complex installs.

Look out for:

✔ Dedicated stands for the Rally Board 65 and Neat Board Pro.

✔ The new Heckler Lectern and Classroom Credenza, featuring integrated Catchbox console inserts.

Bonus: Swing by to grab one of their famous custom bottle openers!

Airtame: Powering the next generation of screens

Location: Hall 2, Booth 2V600

Airtame is moving beyond simple screen sharing into a comprehensive platform for hybrid work and campus communication.

At ISE 2026, they are showcasing the brand-new Airtame 3, their most powerful hardware to date. Designed for efficiency and high performance, it features dual 4K output and Bluetooth setup to simplify the user experience from the moment it’s unboxed.

Look out for:

✔ The Airtame 3 hardware: Experience "zero-touch deployment" built for IT managers who need rapid, scalable installs.

✔ Unified platform demos: See how wireless screen sharing, video conferencing, digital signage, and emergency alerts all run through one cohesive interface.

Catchbox: Meet the Hub DSP

Location: Hall 2, Booth 2U750

In a year where many AV budgets are being squeezed, Catchbox is responding with the Hub DSP. Instead of just making "more" products, they’ve improved their Hub to include a dedicated DSP, a 12-channel automixer, and multi-platform connectivity. It’s designed to help universities and corporations "do more with less."

Look out for:

✔ The Hub DSP’s flexible inputs (4 Catchbox mics + Dante™ channels).

✔ Integrated console inserts at the Heckler booth (1A350) to see how their mics embed directly into modern lecterns.

✔ A "hands-on" experience at their revamped booth that promises more interactivity than ever before.

Artome: The "No-installation revolution”

Location: Hall 2, Booth 2U620

If you’re tired of drilling holes and running cables, Artome is your sanctuary. They are introducing the Artome X10, a mobile AV solution that integrates seamlessly with Panasonic VMZ-series projectors. It’s the ultimate "plug-and-play" solution - just roll it in, connect, and start your presentation.

Look out for:

✔The X10’s integrated projector angle adjustment for instant image alignment.

 ✔The Artome Connect app, which allows you to control the entire setup and adjust settings directly from your smartphone.

Epiphan: Cloud-managed video excellence

Location: Hall 4,Booth 4R660

Epiphan is focusing on the "ecosystem" approach this year. ISE 2026 marks the international debut of the EC20 camera. More importantly, they are showcasing how the Epiphan Edge platform allows for centralized, cloud-based management of these cameras, making it easier than ever to manage a global fleet of devices.

Look out for:

✔ Updates across the fan-favorite Pearl family of encoders.

✔ An exclusive innovation preview of hardware coming later in 2026.

✔ Private stand tours (available by booking in advance).

Plan your route

Whether you’re looking for the mobility of Artome, the aesthetics of Heckler, the powerful management of Airtame and Epiphan, or a “do more with less” approach to audio with Catchbox, these five stops offer a well-rounded look at what’s next in AV.

See you in Barcelona!